Category: Reviews
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The Vault Review
As with any archetypal bank robbery thriller – there’s a distinct, clear line between the heroes and the villains. Those striving to stay alive, and those who seem to be behind their fate. But in Dan Bush’s The Vault, we see a blurring of the lines, as the victims and perpetrators must work together –… Read More >
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Stratton Review
You would hope, at the very least, that the acting would make amends for any plot and script deficiencies, and the cast assembled should really promise such a saving grace – and yet even that falls short. Read More >
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The Limehouse Golem Review
It’s been a great year for the horror and thriller genres – while the blockbusters and summer spectaculars grab the majority of the headlines (and indeed the money, for the most part) it’s perhaps these two strands of our cinema experience that have had the greatest success through the opening eight months of the year,… Read More >
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Terminator 2: Judgement Day 3D Review
To say Terminator 2: Judgement Day 3D is the best movie released this summer would be doing it down. It’s one of the best movies released all year and still one of the greatest action movies ever made. And they don’t make them like this anymore. Read More >
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The Wall Review
The Wall focuses on the aftermath of the Iraq War as the US is continuing to “mop up” its effects. With pockets of resistance still scattered around the vast deserts, there are some soldiers still on duty across the country including sniper Shane Matthews (Cena) and his spotter Allen Isaac (Taylor-Johnson). On watch for almost… Read More >
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Atomic Blonde Review
At its best, Atomic Blonde ranks alongside the best action flicks of the decade. On the whole, though, it’s just solid summer escapism with several kickass moments. Read More >
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It Comes At Night Review
The symbolism associated with a red door goes back through the history of stories, with its intrinsic links to danger, the beyond and further beyond. In the opening moments of writer/director Trey Edward Shults’ mysterious horror/thriller, we are presented with such a symbol, a warning sign right from the off that this one is going… Read More >
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The Book of Henry Review
The film takes a dark, completely unexpected turn about halfway through, and tonally Trevorrow struggles to go along with it. Read More >
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Churchill Review
While compelling in parts, Churchill may well have found its home more so on a smaller screen, feeling all too televisual in its approach. Read More >
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Norman Review
Norman is something of a tragic character creation, and one brought to life is wonderful fashion by Gere. Read More >
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