Rating – ★½ Movie adaptations of popular video games have been plaguing the film industry for years. Each cinematic representation promises to break the mould of negativity in which the sub-genre often surrounds itself, only to receive the same fate. The interest in these adaptations is fleeting as each disappointment passes by. After its opening […]

Rating – ★★★½ It was around the ten minute mark when I realised what was in store for me with Uncut Gems. It’s a loud, chaotic, messy and provocative piece that fully allows Adam Sandler to showcase his dramatic acting capabilities. Something the cinema world is only greeted with in the smallest of doses. From […]

“I’ll always be that kid with the rolled up socks, garbage can in the corner, :05 on the clock, ball in my hands, 5… 4… 3… 2… 1” – Kobe Bryant. January 26th 2020 the world heard the news of the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, alongside his daughter Gigi and 7 others. Kobe left […]

Rating – ★★½ It’s been 17 years since we last saw Will Smith and Martin Lawrence take on the roles of Mike Lowery and Marcus Bennett respectively. Two loud-mouthed Miami detectives who always do things their way. Now with retirement seeming like the realistic option, with their bad boyish behaviours behind them, they find themselves […]

Rating – ★★★★ Mendes’ one-shot war drama throws audiences into the harsh realities of the trench war, showcased through stunning filmography and a meticulous level of detail. One of the front-runners for the awards season and it’s clear to see why. 1917 is gripping from start to finish, as it exquisitely leads you through a […]

Rating – ★ It’s a burning question that I felt needed answering ever since the first wave of negative reviews started circulating. With the first responses already sending the reboot into the deepest reaches of movie hell, it wasn’t looking promising. The negativity surrounding the movie was certainly enough to talk me out of a […]