Category: Reviews
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The Interview – Review
“where are the laughs? As we stare ever patiently into the barrel of a gun that promises to blast us multiple times in the head with sharp-edged humour, we become increasingly aware that the chambers are empty.” Read More >
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Inherent Vice review
“this may end up making you laugh more than most straight comedies this year.” Read More >
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Birdman review
“Not only is this extremely meta film bold from a narrative perspective but the manner of the storytelling is courageous and distinctly uncustomary. But at the same time such an approach can be destructive too”… Read More >
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Dumb and Dumber To review
“In this sequel, their commitment to the cause is admirable, if a little inconsistent. Taking a scattergun approach to jokes, unrelenting in its approach, it is inevitable that you’ll be treated to a few belters, but what also comes with that territory, is a plethora of terrible, unfunny gags. But thankfully the good’uns are worth… Read More >
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St. Vincent review
“With both narrative and structural similarities to About a Boy, St. Vincent is undoubtedly as accomplished a piece of cinema, managing to stay sweet, charming and compelling throughout”… Read More >
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Men, Women and Children review
“the vast array of characters are mostly unsympathetic and at times, deplorable”… Read More >
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Paddington review
“Preaching a positive, political message to children in an accessible and playful manner, without compromising the entertainment and frivolity of a production is by no means an easy task. However it’s something that director Paul King has accomplished with ease in his cinematic reimagining of Paddington – as we explore acceptance and prejudice in an… Read More >
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Horrible Bosses 2 review
“in this superfluous sequel, our protagonists aren’t discernible, victimised employees anymore: they’re three imbeciles who are impossible to invest in”… Read More >
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My Old Lady review
“A staple, influential figure on Broadway for decades – having written over 70 stage plays – the veteran creative force that is Israel Horovitz, now at the age of 75, takes his seat in the director’s chair for the very first time, presenting light-hearted drama My Old Lady, which is based on one of his… Read More >
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