Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins Though it's easy to be something of a cynic lately when it comes to Disney's incessant choice to re-do many of their beloved back catalogue titles, along comes Mary Poppins Returns to delight us all with wit and whimsy, and serve as a healthy reminder that the House of Mouse knows how to adhere to charm. A new story of everyone's favourite … [Read more...] about Mary Poppins Returns – Film Review
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Vice – Film Review
Amy Adams (left) as Lynne Cheney and Christian Bale (right) as Dick Cheney It really should come as no surprise to note just how effective Christian Bale is in Vice, but he so positively disappears into the role of former VP Dick Cheney it's eerie to watch. Much like how he transformed his figure into an emaciated frame for 2004's psychological thriller The Machinist, … [Read more...] about Vice – Film Review
Cold War – Film review
Fresh from sweeping the floor at the European Film Awards taking home five awards is Cold War: a sobering examination of love in all its forms - revenge, hate, jealousy, betrayal and obsession. It’s not all melancholy: what accompanies it is an exceptional soundtrack - from angelic sounds of Polish folk to choral to French club jazz. The music is where the story begins. … [Read more...] about Cold War – Film review
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – Film Review
Spider-Man as he is drawn in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Not to speak ill of Tom Holland’s portrayal in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or take a dig at Sam Raimi’s trilogy, nor Andrew Garfield’s less-than-remembered take, but Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse makes the character feel alive once more. Under the joint direction of Bob Persichetti (the story artist … [Read more...] about Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – Film Review
Mortal Engines – Film Review
From some of the epic filmmakers behind the Lord of the Rings titles, comes the first in a series from graphic novelist, Philip Reeve. The world of Mortal Engines takes place in the greater Europe. Set hundreds of years into the future, after war has left the landscape barren, the last of the big cities, London - depicted as a huge travelling city on wheels - seeks out the … [Read more...] about Mortal Engines – Film Review