Hollywood superstar Mark Wahlberg and director Pete Berg dive head first into the pulse-pounding true story of the events that lead up to the BP oil crisis, and those that experienced it first hand, in Deepwater Horizon. From the very first frame, Berg throws his audience into this ticking time bomb of a movie. The […]
Movie Reviews
‘The Light Between Oceans’ – Review
In The Light Between Oceans, director Derek Cianfrance (The Place Beyond The Pines) takes audiences to the very edge of love in an emotionally raw piece of cinema. The real life dream-couple of Fassbender and Vikander completely give themselves over to their love swept characters, Thomas Sherbourne and Isabel Graysmark, who meet following the end of […]
‘Captain Fantastic’ – Review
Director Matt Ross and actor Viggo Mortensen bring a touching tale of family loyalty and love to the screen in Captain Fantastic, which follows one family’s journey to make itself whole after a tragic heartbreak. Mortensen has never been better as Ben Cash, a modern day eco-warrior, naturalist and semi-survivalist who has raised his six […]
‘Sully’ – Review
Hollywood legends Clint Eastwood and Tom Hanks explore the depths of one man’s personal heroism in the face of an extraordinary event, mounting media pressure, and a public who want answers, in the true life story of American aviator and ‘Hero of the Hudson’ Chesley Sullenberger in Sully. In Sully Eastwood presents audiences with a […]
‘Sausage Party’ – Review
Sausage Party is one animated film you better keep the kids away from, which is good news for cartoon-loving adults. Directors Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan hold nothing back in this absolutely outlandish comedy that’ll make you re-examine your entire relationship with food. Vernon and Tiernan, along with Rogen and fellow writers Evan Goldberg, Kyle Hunter […]
‘Pete’s Dragon’ – Review
Director David Lowery brings the timeless Disney tale Pete’s Dragon back to the big screen with groundbreaking visual effects that’ll enchant a whole new generation of viewers. Pete’s Dragon is a quintessential Disney film to the core with all the usual trappings of family, love, and magic at its heart. There’s a real timelessness to […]
‘Richie McCaw: Chasing Great’ – Review
What makes a ‘Great All Black’? That’s the question that documentary filmmakers Justin Pemberton and Michelle Walshe seek to answer while following former All Black captain, and the world’s greatest openside flanker, Richie McCaw, as he prepares for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, and the defence of the coveted Web Ellis Trophy in Richie McCaw: […]
‘David Brent: Life on the Road’ – Review
Comedy superstar Ricky Gervais is back as one of his most iconic characters, and if there’s one word to best describe David Brent: Life on the Road, then it’s ‘cringe.’ Gervais’ trademark comedy will make you squirm in your seat as this deplorable character does everything in his power to finally make it in the […]
‘Lights Out’ – Review
After the death of her step-father, rebellious young woman Rebecca (Teresa Palmer) steps in to look after her younger brother Martin (Gabriel Bateman) from the erratic nature of their mother Sophie (Maria Bello). But Rebecca soon learns that it’s not Sophie they have to fear, but a dangerous and unstoppable spirit that is linked to […]
‘Star Trek Beyond’ – Review
After they receive a cryptic distress call from within a distant nebula, the Enterprise and its crew set out to investigate. But what awaits them is alien despot Krall (Idris Elba) and his limitless army, who after destroying their ship leaves them stranded on a mysterious alien world. Alone and outnumbered, James Kirk (Chris Pine) […]