A society is judged on its adherence to the rule of law. But what happens when racial tensions, false evidence and a focus on emotion over logic prevails in the investigation and sentencing of a crime. That’s where Just Mercy takes us in a powerful story of truth, hope and the quest for justice. Attorney […]
Movie Reviews
‘The Gentlemen’ – Review
Get ready to take a stroll back down the good old alley of classic cockney gangster crime drama because visionary director Guy Ritchie has returned to the old school here with The Gentlemen and it makes for one gnarly time at the cinema. A British drug (McConaughey) lord tries to sell off his highly profitable […]
‘1917’ – Review
When it regards master filmmakers who stand high in the practice of the theatrical arts they don’t come much better than Sam Mendes. Ever since he first stepped behind the camera with 1999’s American Beauty he has produced monumental works of cinema and his latest, 1917, is his most important work to date. Here he […]
‘Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker’ – Review
The final chapter of modern cinemas greatest ever mythology comes to a close in Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker, and this blockbuster movie event is packed together with plenty of rock’ n roll moments that will truly get your spirit racing. A year after the events of The Last Jedi, the remnants of the […]
‘Knives Out’ – Review
Twists, turns, red-herrings and a mystery most foul await in Rian Johnson’s genius new detective story Knives Out and this one will completely have you spun up in its compelling and clever narrative, making for one of the most intriguing and exciting pieces of cinema to be released all year. Renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey […]
‘Ford v Ferrari’ – Review
The passion, exhilaration and acceleration of the 24 Hours of Le Mans raceway track is captured in all its glory in James Mangold’s bold and daring new vision in Ford v Ferrari, which charts the true story of a small team of rebels who decided to take on the impossible. Based on the true story […]
‘Last Christmas’ – Review
The festive season is on its way, and director Paul Feig is ready to delight once again and this has led him to direct the charming Last Christmas, and audiences will have a ball with this one. Kate (Emilia Clarke) harumphs around London, a bundle of bad decisions accompanied by the jangle of bells on […]
‘Doctor Sleep’ – Review
When it comes to master storytellers they don’t come much bigger than Stephen King and when reflecting on the works of this famed author, his novel, The Shining, looms above all as one of, if not the most revered horror novel of all time. That book, along with the seminal and genre-defining film from director […]
‘Jojo Rabbit’ – Review
Some films come along and with their existence truly shake up what it means to go to the cinema. You’re expecting these films to go right, but instead, they go left, then right, then they turn around in a circle and then go left again, and through experiencing this as an audience member, you feel […]
‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ – Review
There’s something to be said for some good ol’ fashioned zombie bashing fun, and Zombieland: Double Tap, the much anticipated and long-awaited sequel to the cult classic Zombieland, has arrived and it delivers some very gnarly thrills! After the events of the first film, Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita and Little Rock move to the American heartland […]