A new, 10-episode science fiction drama series from Academy and Emmy Award-nominated writer/producer/director Simon Kinberg (X-Men films, Deadpool films, The Martian) and David Weil (Hunters) lands on Apple TV next month. Set across multiple continents, Invasion follows an alien invasion through different perspectives around the world. The series stars Shamier Anderson, Golshifteh Farahani, Sam Neill,… Invasion trailer: we’re under attack and it’s coming from outside the planet! Read More
The Tomorrow War, today: that ending
Very spoilery on whether you should start hoarding food with a 2051 expiry date. (My three-star review) Well, the 21st century’s loss is the Dark Ages’ gain. The creatures, or White Spikes, which appeared overnight in Northern Russia in 2048, had actually been buried in the ice and snow since the eruption of a volcano… The Tomorrow War, today: that ending 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
Crowdfunded Brit sci-fi gets end-of-year DVD release
Following its recent theatrical release, British sci-fi thriller, Invasion Planet Earth will be available on DVD in the UK from 30th December. The film, which is already available on digital, has been a 20 year labour of love for writer-director Simon Cox, who ended up crowdfunding some of its budget. Here’s the synopsis: “The film follows Tom Dunn… Crowdfunded Brit sci-fi gets end-of-year DVD release Read More
Invasion Planet Earth 2 stars
It never rains but it pours as we like to say in weather-obsessed Britain, and that’s certainly true of Invasion Planet Earth. Not literally. This isn’t Geostorm. But our planet, already on the brink of a world war, is faced with an alien invasion. Simon Cox’s feature (he directed, produced and co-wrote the screenplay) has been… Invasion Planet Earth Read More
Shaun The Sheep: Farmageddon 3.5 stars
The joy when writing about Shaun the Sheep movies partly comes from not having to spend time afterwards trying to decipher key quotes that I’ve written down in the dark. No one actually speaks, except to utter the occasional “arghhh!” and “ugh”, and though I’ve often scribbled those exact words in response to other, lesser films,… Shaun The Sheep: Farmageddon Read More
The Predator 3 stars
The predators in Shane Black’s latest entry in the franchise are big game hunters, tracking and killing for sport – and we’re the prey. They hunt for fun, and for DNA, stalking the galaxy for the best of each species. At least if only humanity’s finest are in their sights I’m probably ok. (I mean,… The Predator Read More
A Second Trailer For The Predator…
*** Read my review of The Predator *** …and doesn’t that sound better than “the The Predator second trailer”. “Predators don’t just sit around making hats out of ribcages – they conquered space” says an ominous-sounding Sterling K Brown, currently listed only as Government Agent. Though if they are still making hats out of ribcages, there… A Second Trailer For The Predator… Read More
Alien Domicile 2 stars
Four government workers wake up groggy and uneasy, to find themselves in a large windowless room, their arms showing signs of an injection. They all have memories of their mornings so far, memories which eventually unnerve rather than comfort. Russell Turner (Michael Moneiro) thinks it’s a drill, and unpleasant though it is, they’ll be released… Alien Domicile Read More
District 9 – 1 Minute Video Review Includes Video 4 stars
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District 9 4 stars
“He became the most valuable business artefact on earth… but his real value was that he could operate alien weaponry,” says Grey Bradnam, a journalist speaking long after the events of District 9. He’s discussing Wikus van de Merwe (Sharlto Copley), a desk-bound penpusher put in charge of clearing District 9, a shack-filled shanty town housing a million aliens,… District 9 Read More
Life – 1 Minute Video Review Includes Video 3 stars
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