Category: Reviews
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Dracula Untold review
“‘Not another vampire movie… ‘ is likely to be the first reaction upon hearing of Gary Shore’s directorial debut Dracula Untold. While on the surface such apprehensions seem just, what lies within is by no means the generic fodder we’ve been treated to of late, but instead a reasonably unique, origins story, as we go… Read More >
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Gone Girl review
“Gone Girl is unrelenting in its commitment to entertainment, with Fincher evidently valuing such a notion above all else is this fast-paced, riveting thriller, as he takes us down several paths with a plethora of twists and turns to keep us thoroughly engrossed throughout.” Read More >
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Maps to the Stars review
“In the past Cronenberg could be accused of being shocking for the mere sake of it, with features such as Videodrome being overly concerned with their graphic execution, that they lost sight of the message conveyed – but not Maps to the Stars” … Read More >
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Pride review
“about as good as British cinema has had to offer in recent years.” Read More >
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What If Review
“In spite of the myriad of issues within this underwhelming romantic comedy, there is a humour that exists, which derives predominantly from the awkward, uncomfortable nature of our leading duos’ conversation”… Read More >
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The Rover Review
“Similarly to Animal Kingdom, The Rover is a disquieting, punishing watch, with a persistent morbidity that, at times, can become overwhelming in its unrelenting approach”… Read More >
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God’s Pocket Review
“Inevitably, John Slattery’s directorial debut has been overshadowed somewhat by the tragic passing of its lead star, Philip Seymour Hoffman”… Read More >
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Joe Review
“Where Joe triumphs is in the mood and desolate ambiance that Green has created. It’s not too far removed from the host of intriguing, Southern American set pictures of late, such as Cold in July and Killer Joe. That being said, the character of Joe himself is rather conventional and emblematic of the traditional antihero”… Read More >
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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Review
“There is a remarkable degree of emotion and pathos within the tale, which is quite a feat given the grandiose nature of the blockbuster”… Read More >
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Begin Again Review
“With fears that John Carney was going to be a one hit wonder with his musical drama Once – an Academy Award winning one hit wonder no less – any such fears have since been allayed, as he returns to a similar territory to present his latest picture Begin Again, in what is an amiable… Read More >
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