Five people are left adrift in a survival raft after their seaplane is attacked by a great white shark Frequent visitors to this site will know that after most movie watches I fall down various internet rabbit-holes, googling everything from sightings of cryptozoological beasts to the accuracy of time travel paradoxes in Christopher Nolan films…. Great White Read More
The Tomorrow War 3 stars
Visitors from 2051 arrive with news of a war with an alien species that is on the point of wiping out humanity. By the time the future comes knocking, there are only half a million humans left, after a three year war with an alien species that just appeared in Northern Russia as if from… The Tomorrow War Read More
Cruella 3 stars
Prequel covering the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious – and notoriously fashionable – villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil. Cruella may be all fur coat and no knickers but it’s also bouncy fun with bite, as we are blessed with the two best Emmas (sorry Hermione and Baby Spice) fighting it… Cruella Read More
Dream Horse 3 stars
Jan Vokes, a cleaner and bartender, recruits her initially reluctant husband Brian and local accountant Howard Davies to help her bring together a syndicate of local people to breed a foal – which they name Dream Alliance. There is a lot to love about Dream Horse, not least its Tunnocks Teacakes product placement (Americans —… Dream Horse Read More
Army Of The Dead 4 stars
With zombie-infested Las Vegas walled up and due to be nuked in 32 hours, casino boss Bly Tanaka offers zombie war veteran Scott Ward a slice of the $200 million in the vault under Bly’s casino if he can assemble a team and retrieve it. This review is not massively spoilery. If you are in… Army Of The Dead Read More
Peter Rabbit 2 4 stars
Bea, Thomas, and the rabbits have created a makeshift family, but despite his best efforts, Peter can’t seem to shake his mischievous reputation. Slapstick, farmers’ market mockery and the benefits of a plant-based diet — Peter Rabbit 2 is the perfect blend of tradition and modern concerns. It certainly made me think about pet ownership… Peter Rabbit 2 Read More
Wrath Of Man 4 stars
A mysterious new recruit to a cash security firm soon reveals himself to be there for entirely different reasons. There’s something rather relaxing about watching a film where so many characters are morally suspect. You can just sit back and enjoy the ride, rather than stress over your favourite dying at the last moment. In… Wrath Of Man Read More
Wild Mountain Thyme 2 stars
Two young farmers in Ireland argue over a small strip of land and fail to realise they are meant for each other… The Wild Mountain Thyme trailer came out last year to general merriment (which to be fair we needed) at the grimly-determined, overegged Irishness of it. Even The National Leprechaun Museum complained on Twitter… Wild Mountain Thyme Read More
Jakob’s Wife 3.5 stars
A chance encounter with the vampiric Master leads to browbeaten minister’s wife Anne discovering a new sense of power and an appetite to live bigger and bolder than before. “Are blonde ladies normally considered vampires?” asked my 9 year old, eyeing Barbara Crampton and then me after wandering in while I watched Jakob’s Wife. After… Jakob’s Wife Read More
Chaos Walking 2.5 stars
100 years in the future, Todd Hewitt discovers Viola, a mysterious girl who crash lands on his planet. Despite its big budget, Doug Liman’s film mainly reminded me of those 1970s/80s sci fi serials on British TV that involve endless running through Oxfordshire woodland – there is lots of dashing through trees, some visual effects,… Chaos Walking Read More
Coming 2 America 3 stars
30 years on, the newly-crowned Akeem discovers he has a long-lost son living in Queens. Caught between a Queens mother and a King for a father, Lavelle Junson has to learn how to balance both sides of his birthright in the new Coming 2 America, remaining true to himself while learning what it means to… Coming 2 America Read More
Barb And Star Go To Vista Del Mar 4 stars
Two forty-something women take a vacation to Florida’s Vista Del Mar, where they get mixed up in a plot to kill everyone in the town. Unemployed, underqualified, and over-age, Barb’s hopeful comment to best friend and housemate Star that “This town is full of places looking to hire women in their 40s!” was my first… Barb And Star Go To Vista Del Mar Read More