Tag Archives: review

8.5

The LEGO Batman Movie Review

Is The LEGO Batman Movie the Batman movie Batman deserves, or are we still waiting for The Dark Knight to come out of the shadows? Here’s our review.


6

Live By Night Review

Ben Affleck has found his feet in the director’s chair, which is why I was very excited to see his latest project, Live By Night, but is it any good?


9

Nocturnal Animals Review

Is Tom Ford’s second film, Nocturnal Animals, the absorbing neo-noir psychological thriller we hoped it would be, or is it a bit of a miss? Read our review.


8.5

Manchester By the Sea Review

Casey Affleck is captivating as janitor from Boston, but does Manchester By the Sea have more to offer than just Affleck’s performance? Here’s our review.


8

Paterson Review

Jim Jarmusch is back with his new film Paterson, which stars Adam Driver as a bus driver called Paterson, in a town called Paterson. Here’s our review.




9.5

Arrival Review

Denis Villeneuve’s Arrival isn’t really about aliens. It’s more about humanity, and our ability (or lack thereof) to work together.


9.5

Kubo and the Two Strings Review

Have Laika pulled off yet another winner with their latest offering, Kubo and the Two Strings? Check out our review to find out what we thought.



9.5

Hunt for the Wilderpeople Review

Over the years, Waititi has managed to perfect his tone and his visual style, and it’s all culminated in this movie, which is witty, charming, funny, heartfelt, sad, sweet and memorable.




9

Her Story Review

Her Story will test your skills of deduction, your eye for detail, and your nose for, uhh, crime. Let’s split up and look for clues.


5.5

Southpaw Review

Despite Jake Gyllenhaal’s dedicated performance, Southpaw lacks the punch and the grit to overcome its derivative story.


8

It Follows Review

Easily the best horror film of the year, It Follows is a potent reminder of just how great the genre can be when backed by great writing.


7.5

Big Hero 6 Review

Disney have delivered a wonderful film, which promises to become yet another money spinning franchise for the house of mouse.




7.5

Black Sea Review

Black Sea is an interesting and effective piece. There much more amid this Dennis Kelly-scripted thriller, which is not just your average National Treasure type of fortune hunting picture.