Category: Reviews
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Mojave – Review
As the internet obsession with Oscar Isaac continues, it’s worth remembering that he was a mighty fine actor long before he was a dashing fighter pilot from a galaxy far far away. Mojave follows a suicidal actor who drives off into the desert to end it all. Thomas (Garrett Hedlund) is unfulfilled both personally and… Read More >
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High-Rise – Review
Ben Wheatley is ahead of us all. Regardless that his follow-up to A Field in England feels like a film that used to get made in a healthier moviemaking era, or that the JG Ballard novel it’s based on is 45 years old, the British director is always one elusive step ahead of us in… Read More >
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Eye in the Sky – Review
When people think of war-related pictures, lots of explosions, soldiers charging into combat, and nonstop chaos usually come to mind. Eye in the Sky, however, views modern warfare from a unique perspective – a bird’s eye perspective as a matter of fact. Gavin Hood’s film depicts a secret drone strike from behind the scenes. Although… Read More >
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The Ones Below – Review
The Ones Below may struggle from a lack of character development, but it must be commended for the uncomfortable tone of the piece. Read More >
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Disorder – Review
Disorder works, primarily, from having such an unpredictable and completely undependable entry point that makes you question so much of what you’re witnessing. Read More >
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London Has Fallen – Review
London Has Fallen is an irresponsible piece of filmmaking that does little but perpetuate a fear and a stereotype. Read More >
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Secret in Their Eyes – Review
To justify this remake, something creative needed to be done with the source material, but that simply isn’t the case… Read More >
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Exposed – Review
The only thing that truly needs to be exposed is the real name of the director, so we can give him a piece of our mind. Read More >
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Triple 9 – Review
Triple 9 becomes too complex and convoluted, and given the sheer credentials of this staggeringly impressive cast, it’s difficult not to feel underwhelmed when the final credits roll. Read More >
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The Survivalist – Review
This minimalist, intense and uncomfortable piece of cinema is immensely subtle and nuanced. Read More >
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