L-R: Samuel L. Jackson, James McAvoy and Bruce Willis in Glass are not your average comic book characters. M. Night Shyamalan's directorial travels have been fascinating, to say the least. Once hailed as a filmmaker worthy of being dubbed "the second coming of Spielberg", a series of twists and fantastical ideas weren't enough to sustain the public as he came crashing down … [Read more...] about Glass – Film Review
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Loro – Film review
Based on no real events, the story of Loro is cobbled together from news stories to make a probable or inventive tale of Italy in the years 2006 and 2010. It’s aim is to illustrate a side of the country and its people - their ambitions, loves, hopes - who swarm to be in the warm glow that is Silvio Berlusconi (Tony Servillo, above right). For the next 2.5 hours, the … [Read more...] about Loro – Film review
Mary, Queen of Scots – Film review
**Warning: Spoiler alert** Mary was Queen of Scotland for only six years, but she packed a life-full. Crowned at only 6 days old when her father passed, she is shackled off to France for her protection. The film begins with Mary’s (Saoirse Ronan) return to Scotland, age 18 and a widow, to take up reign. The reunion with her half brother Moray (James McArdle) - is … [Read more...] about Mary, Queen of Scots – Film review
Instant Family – Film Review
Mark Wahlberg (left) and Rose Byrne (right) as Pete and Ellie Wagner The back catalogue of writer/director Sean Anders is one littered with titles that have ranged from the amusing (2013's Jennifer Aniston comedy We're The Millers) to the downright awful (helming Adam Sandler's forgotten 2012 effort That's My Boy wasn't a great choice), so one would be forgiven for assuming … [Read more...] about Instant Family – Film Review
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World – Film Review
If you’ve not seen the first and second instalment of the How to Train Your Dragon franchise, do not fear. The story is solid enough that you won’t be wondering what happened before. After seeing this one, however, you may just want to see the others. Adults, this is not just a kid’s flick. The story opens with young Viking, Hiccup (voiced by Jay Baruchel), Toothless, … [Read more...] about How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World – Film Review