There’s few franchises that can boast being this strong seven or eight entries in, but that is precisely what Mission: Impossible can do. Since 2011’s Ghost Protocol, the Mission: Impossible movie series found its steady consistency. Finding a narrative that can continue through future instalments but forever increasing the stakes and stunts. Even if Dead […]
Tag: 2023
Extraction 2 – Review
There was something about Sam Hargrave’s Extraction (2020) that just clicked. It didn’t reinvent the action genre, nor did it try to juggle more than it was capable. It felt like a pure roots actioner that allowed its set pieces to ride you through all the mediocrity within its writing. Maybe being released during lockdown […]
The Flash – Review
There had been many concerns surrounding DCEU’s The Flash and whether or not it would ever finally be released. From re-writes, to character changes, damaging off-set situations and an entire brand changing hands and being headed by a new creative team wanting to completely wipe the slate clean. The long awaited return of Michael Keaton […]
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – Review
The character of Miles Mirales had some big shoes to fill in the limelight absence of the popular and profitable Peter Parker, but thankfully he has his Air Jordan’s on, and gives a fresh feel to the Spider-Man story. 2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse offered a refreshing take on the successful superhero. Whilst Tom Holland […]
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 – Review
Not many would have expected Gunn’s Guardians to be the hit that they have been, but it’s a surprise that has sensationally won the hearts of comic book fans that have remained beating ever since their first appearance in 2014. Gunn gathers his team together with Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Karen […]
Air – Review
Most people know the story of Michael Jordan. Still regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time, and a sporting icon whose status has been cemented for generations. But Air doesn’t tell HIS story. It follows the prospective of Nike, who are falling far behind in the competition of basketball prospects. Matt Damon stars […]
The Super Mario Bros. Movie – Review
Nintendo have been shaking off the sensational stink of the last Mario movie, which ‘celebrates’ its 30th birthday this year. A bizarre, nightmarish live-action take on the Italian platforming plumber that continues to live through cult appeal. With the bar set so tremendously low for this modern makeover, it seems a success – no matter […]
John Wick: Chapter 4 – Review
Keanu returns with that ‘kill ’em all’, gun-fu action attitude which has made his John Wick franchise such a hot ticket within the action genre. This latest instalment once again pushes the boundaries and imaginations of the creative teams involved with more staggering staircase shootouts, neon illuminated underground raves being interrupted by the flares of […]
Cocaine Bear – Review
The marketing strategy for director/actor Elizabeth Banks’ Cocaine Bear, could sell itself through its name alone. As one could imagine, that is quite simply what this film is all about. “Inspired” by the true story of a bear who made its way through roughly 70 pounds of cocaine after it was dropped out of a […]
You People – Review
Two comedy icons from two different eras collide in this culture-clash rom-com that boasts admirable acting talents but condemns them all to generic genre fluff. Ezra (Jonah Hill) meets Amira (Lauren London) after he mistakenly believes her to be his Uber driver, but after the initial awkwardness has passed, the pair hit it off well. […]
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