Spy Review
The Plot When a deadly arms dealer (Rose Byrne) finds out the identities of all the CIA’s top operatives, it’s up to desk-bound analyst Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy) to finally show her worth as she goes undercover to infiltrate the sale of nuclear weapons. The Good Melissa McCarthy’s latest comedy, her third with writer-director Paul [...]
The Elephant Man Review
The Plot Based on the real life of Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man is the story of a 19th Century man who scrapes a tragic living on the sordid Victorian freak show circuit. When a renowned doctor takes Merrick under his care he is astonished by the man’s brilliant intelligence, unshakable faith and his resounding [...]
San Andreas Review
The Plot It’s The Rock vs Earthquakes (yes, plural!). When a massive earthquake hits California, Ray, a rescue-chopper pilot (Dwayne Johnson) must make his way through the city to save his estranged wife and daughter. The Good The first thing that needs to be said about this latest addition to the disaster movie genre is [...]
Point Break Remake Trailer
The first trailer for the upcoming remake of 90s action classic Point Break has been revealed online today after the poster was unveiled yesterday. The film, which stars Luke Bracey (GI Joe: Retaliation) as Johnny Utah and Édgar Ramírez (Wrath of the Titans) as Bodhi, taking over the roles made famous by Patrick Swayze and [...]
Fox Plan League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen Reboot
Alan Moore’s League of Extraordinary Gentlemen graphic novel is getting another shot at a big screen adaptation it seems, with 20th Century Fox looking to rekindle the franchise after 2003’s lacklustre attempt. Though no cast, writers or directors have been announced yet, Fox are currently searching for help to bring back the Victorian era supergroup [...]
Man Up Review
The Plot When unlucky in love Nancy (Lake Bell) is mistaken as Jack’s (Simon Pegg) blind date, she decides to take fate into her own hands and steal the date for herself. The Good Man Up is a brilliantly written comedy which perfectly encapsulates the awkwardness of a blind date. From Jack’s awkward bumbling greeting [...]
Tomorrowland: A World Beyond Review
The Plot When Casey (Britt Robertson) comes across a badge that transports her to a whole new world whenever she touches it, she goes in search of the truth behind it all. With the help of inventor Frank Walker (George Clooney) and a young girl named Athena (Raffey Cassidy) she soon discovers Tomorrowland. The Good [...]
Lionsgate Plan Now You See Me 3
Now You See Me somehow managed to magic up a $350 million worldwide box office haul, ensuring Lionsgate rushed ahead with a sequel. Seemingly confident that the combination of card tricks, Jessie Eisenberg and James Franco’s brother was a safe bet the studio defiantly ignored mostly lackluster reviews. With Now You See Me 2 not [...]
Moomins on the Riviera Review
The Plot The classic Finnish cartoon comes to the big screen in a story which sees the Moomins slip into the world of the rich and famous on the Riviera. The Good Though they’re not particularly well known these days, to many, the Moomins are instantly recognisable and bring a flood of nostalgia for those [...]
A Royal Night Out Review
The Plot On V.E day in 1945, Princesses Elizabeth (Sarah Gadon) and Margaret (Bel Powley) are allowed to join the celebrations outside the palace and throughout London. Cue a night of excitement and romance… The Good The format of Royals mixing with common folk is usually a safe bet when it comes to british period [...]