Film Review: Charlie’s Angels (2019)
byWritten by Claire Robson Originally published 14 November 2019 It’s Thursday so it must be time for another reboot. Cue groaning. But there’s really…
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Film Review: Justice League (2017)
byWritten by David Nagle Originally published 16 November 2017 When you add Justice League’s troubled production – which involved director Zack Snyder having to step…
Film Review: The Accountant (2016)
byWritten by Claire Robson Originally published 4 November 2016 Ben Affleck is The Accountant. The film’s title doesn’t exactly evoke much excitement, but like…
Film Review: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
byWritten by Ben Isbel Originally published 23 March 2016 Rising from the dust of so many ruined cities, Batman and Superman meet to settle…
Film Review: Focus (2015)
byWritten by Claire Robson Originally published 5 March 2015 The tagline for Glenn Ficarra and John Requa’s latest venture advises to “Never lose focus”….
Film Review: Gone Girl (2014)
byWritten by Chris Smith Originally published 6 October 2014 To call a film nihilistic isn’t necessarily a criticism of the given film, and if…
Film Review: Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014)
byIndeed, some patience would have been nice. The initial set-up in Adam Cozad and David Koepp’s screenplay is so rushed in getting to the point that the characters miss an opportunity to be fleshed out. However, in fairness, it’s a slick, rollicking popcorn movie with a far-fetched plot and a nice sense of humour, so probably best not to take it too seriously.
Film Review: Runner Runner (2013)
byDespite what the title may suggest, Runner Runner certainly runs out of steam way before its average climax. With superhero enthusiasts already dubious about his casting in the upcoming Batman vs. Superman, here’s hoping Affleck is saving all his efforts for Bruce Wayne.
Film Review: To The Wonder (2012)
byThe highly anticipated new film from arguably the most artistically uncompromising, as well as celebrated, film maker currently working in North American cinema, To The Wonder continues Terrence Malick’s mediation on the very nature of love and life.
Film Review: Argo (2012)
byWritten by Chloe Sesta Jacobs Originally published 25 October 2012 Tehran 1979; the Iranian revolution is well underway with violent demonstrations storming the streets. Angry…