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FILM REVIEW: BALLERINA (15) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
It’s pleasing to proclaim that this isn’t The Bourne Legacy of the John Wick series. With reports of re-shoots and production issues,...
Gavin Miller
Jun 12, 20252 min read


FILM REVIEW: CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD (15) ESP RATING: 3/5
A fine off-season horror snack – fast, loud, and soaked in blood. With a title like Clown in a Cornfield, you’d be forgiven for expecting...

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Jun 11, 20252 min read


FILM REVIEW: KARATE KID – LEGENDS (12A) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
A gentle revival with a fighting spirit! Karate Kid: Legends injects fresh life into the iconic franchise while staying true to its...
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Jun 5, 20252 min read


FILM REVIEW: MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING (12A) ESP RATING: 4/5
Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible franchise goes out with an exhilarating bang. After a slow and methodical – fan service-laden – opening,...
Gavin Miller
May 31, 20252 min read


FILM REVIEW: LILO & STITCH (U) RATING: 3.5/5
A warm, wobbly, but wonderfully entertaining ride. I took my six-year-old son to see Disney’s 2025 live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch,...
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May 31, 20253 min read


FILM REVIEW: FINAL DESTINATION – BLOODLINES (15)
New generation. Same fate. Who would’ve thought the sixth instalment of the Final Destination franchise would turn out to be one of the...
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May 26, 20253 min read


FILM REVIEW: THUNDERBOLTS* / *THE NEW AVENGERS (12A) ESP RATING: 3/5
By the time you read this the name of Marvel’s latest offering could have been changed to its alternate New Avengers title – because...
Gavin Miller
May 7, 20253 min read


FILM REVIEW: UNTIL DAWN (15) ESP RATING: 3/5
Teenage horror with no brains, no stakes, but buckets of blood – and that might just be enough! Until Dawn is based on the popular...
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May 2, 20253 min read


FILM REVIEW: SINNERS (15) ESP RATING: 4/5
One of the most impressive – and definitely coolest – movies of the year so far is the latest Michael B Jordan/Ryan Coogler...
Gavin Miller
Apr 28, 20253 min read


FILM REVIEW: DROP (15) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
A modern-day thriller with shades of Hitchcock. I was instantly hooked the moment I saw the trailer for Drop. The premise grabbed me...
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Apr 24, 20252 min read


ON THE GREEN FESTIVAL
It’s always great to see new events coming to city, and even better when it’s someone with local roots who’s behind it. It’s not long...
sharonmcallister28
Apr 24, 20252 min read


FILM REVIEW: A MINECRAFT MOVIE (PG) ESP RATING: 4/5
It’s chaotic. It’s weird. And your kid is going to love every second of it. I’m a little torn on how to write this review. I genuinely...
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Apr 11, 20253 min read


FILM REVIEW: NOVOCAINE (15) ESP RATING: 3/5
There’s been a lot of fun action-flicks over the past few years – but unfortunately this comes below expectations. Since Keanu Reeves’...
Gavin Miller
Apr 3, 20252 min read


FILM REVIEW: SNOW WHITE (PG) ESP RATING: 2/5
Out of all the Disney live-action remakes so far – toxicity meant this was destined to fail from the start. With a slew of criticism...
Gavin Miller
Mar 27, 20253 min read


FILM REVIEW: THE ELECTRIC STATE (12A) ESP RATING: 2.5/5
NETFLIX EXCLUSIVE, OUT NOW This joins the list of sub-standard streaming exclusive fare to come from the acclaimed Marvel Cinematic...
Gavin Miller
Mar 22, 20252 min read


BAT OUT OF HELL ROARS INTO PETERBOROUGH
Bat Out of Hell: ESP Review New Theatre, Peterborough The award-winning musical, Bat Out of Hell, has stopped off at Peterborough's New...
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Mar 19, 20252 min read


FILM REVIEW: MICKEY 17 (15) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
There’s no disputing that everyone involved in this production give it their all. But it doesn’t quite come together to be the potential...
Gavin Miller
Mar 13, 20252 min read


DISNEY CLASSICS BACK ON THE BIG SCREEN AT SHOWCASE!
A bunch of Disney classics are back at Peterborough’s Showcase Cinema De Lux – as part of Event Cinema. My 11-year-old son, Joshua,...
Gavin Miller
Mar 1, 20252 min read


FILM REVIEW: THE MONKEY (15) RATING: 3.5/5
Toy Gory! I spent way too long debating whether I should use those opening two words. As cheesy as they are, they’re staying! We’ve all...
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Feb 27, 20252 min read


FILM REVIEW: CAPTAIN AMERICA – BRAVE NEW WORLD (12A)ESP RATING: 3/5
Internet rumour and speculation that this is the worst Marvel Cinematic Universe movie of all-time is definitely wide of the mark. It’s...
Gavin Miller
Feb 20, 20252 min read
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