All the Money in the World is based on the true story of the kidnapping of (John) Paul Getty, grandson of the famous billionaire. His mother, Gail has split from her Getty husband and has no money of her own to pay the ransom. She attempts to convince Senior Getty and he refuses. Paul is kept as a hostage in a dirty shed in a remote location in Italy. He attempts to … [Read more...] about All the Money in the World – Film Review
Mystery & Thriller
Darkest Hour – Film Review
The Darkest Hour is an inspiring film about Winston Churchill's rise to becoming Prime Minister of Great Britain on the eve of World War II. He is known as one of the greatest prime ministers and if you watch this film you'll know why. The film made me wonder about the myth of Churchill and the reality. He has a rather unusual personality. He is placed in a difficult position … [Read more...] about Darkest Hour – Film Review
Suburbicon – Film Review
Suburbicon is wickedly dark comedy crime about two untypical suburban American families. The film is set in 1959 when an all-white neighbourhood is shaken up by the arrival of an African-American family. The characters might have perfect manners, hairdos and manicured lawns but they are hiding sinister secrets. The main storyline centres around Gardener Lodge (Matt Damon) whose … [Read more...] about Suburbicon – Film Review
Flatliners – Film Review
Flatliners is a remake of the 1999 science fiction horror film about a group of medical students who attempt to discover what happens after death. The film starts fairly ordinarily as the students (Ellen Page, Diego Luna, Nina Dobrev, James Norton and Kiersey Clemons) struggle with finding time to catch up, study and gain hands-on practical experience in a hospital. They start … [Read more...] about Flatliners – Film Review
American Assassin – Film Review
After seeing his girlfriend killed on a beach while on holidays, Mitch Rapp has a single mission for seeking revenge. Mitch (Dylan O’Brien) is taken under the wing of Stan Hurley (Michael Keaton) as a special team member under the CIA headed up by Irene Kennedy (Sanaa Lathan). The black ops team train together and then they are sent out to investigate a wave of attacks on … [Read more...] about American Assassin – Film Review