FILM REVIEW: BLINK TWICE (15) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
A thrilling descent into the illusion of paradise. I was intrigued by Blink Twice for several reasons. The trailer evoked those classic...
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Gavin Miller
- Aug 25
- 3 min
FILM REVIEW: ALIEN ROMULUS (15) ESP RATING: 4/5
This is arguably the third best film in the Alien franchise. While there’s still an argument for the underrated Alien 3, this compelling...
ESP Online
- Aug 21
- 2 min
FILM REVIEW: TRAP (15) ESP RATING: 3/5
A compelling thriller... until it gets caught in a trap! Watching an M Night Shyamalan film – director of such films as The Sixth Sense...
Gavin Miller
- Aug 7
- 3 min
FILM REVIEW: DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE (15) ESP RATING: 4/5
Marvel’s Cinematic Universe has been taken off ‘life support’ – due to a hilariously foul-mouthed movie tirade from messrs Deadpool and...
Gavin Miller
- Aug 1
- 2 min
FILM REVIEW: TWISTERS (12A) ESP RATING: 4/5
This standalone ‘spiritual’ sequel to 1996’s Twister is an incredibly enjoyable thrill-ride. Once again, Glen Powell – who starred in the...
ESP Online
- Jul 25
- 2 min
FILM REVIEW: DESPICABLE ME 4 (U) ESP RATING: 4/5
Comedy and chaos by the bucket load! After writing a film review, I’ll often ‘take a peek’ to see what others are saying about the movie....
Gavin Miller
- Jul 15
- 2 min
FILM REVIEW: A QUIET PLACE – DAY ONE (15) ESP RATING: 4/5
This origin story to 2018’s breakout horror smash deserves immense kudos for trying to be something a little different. It could have...
Gavin Miller
- Jul 8
- 2 min
FILM REVIEW: THE BIKERIDERS (15) ESP RATING: 4/5
This autobiographical drama brings a welcome change of pace during the summer blockbuster season. It chronicles the escapades of a...
ESP Online
- Jun 24
- 2 min
FILM REVIEW: INSIDE OUT 2 (PG) ESP RATING: 4/5
This stands out as a rare gem among sequels – and is a welcome return to form for Pixar. It offers a storyline that feels like a natural...
Gavin Miller
- Jun 14
- 2 min
FILM REVIEW: BAD BOYS – RIDE OR DIE (15) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
The Bad Boys have saved the summer – by doing what they do best! There doesn’t seem to have been any ‘Oscar-gate’ hangover for Will...
Gavin Miller
- Jun 11
- 3 min
FILM REVIEW: FURIOSA – A MAD MAX SAGA (15) ESP RATING: 4/5
It’s such a shame that another slice of George Miller magic may actually grind the Mad Max franchise to a shuddering halt. And that...
Gavin Miller
- May 31
- 2 min
FILM REVIEW: IF (U) ESP RATING: 3/5
The heart is in the right place for this emotive family flick. It may have a bit of a disjointed plot, but a stellar performance from...
Gavin Miller
- May 19
- 2 min
FILM REVIEW: KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (12A) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
This relaunch of The Planet of the Apes series adds a solid branch to the franchise tree. Aiming to be at least another three-parter –...
Gavin Miller
- May 11
- 2 min
FILM REVIEW: THE FALL GUY (12A) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
This modern-day re-imagining of the legendary TV series reaches some stellar heights – mainly due to the electric chemistry between its...
ESP Online
- May 11
- 2 min
FILM REVIEW: CHALLENGERS (15) ESP RATING: 4/5
Zendaya’s first major headlining acting vehicle is a compelling match on and off the court. Challengers, the latest film from renowned...
Gavin Miller
- May 11
- 2 min
NETFLIX FILM REVIEW: REBEL MOON: PART TWO – THE SCARGIVER (15) ESP RATING: 2.5/5
Director Zack Snyder thought the first part of his big-budget space opera was unfairly slammed by critics – but sadly, it was actually...
ESP Online
- May 1
- 2 min
FILM REVIEW: CIVIL WAR (15) ESP RATING: 4/5
This dystopian drama from the mind of Alex Garland – writer/director of acclaimed works such as Ex Machina, Annihilation and 28 Days...
ESP Online
- Apr 28
- 2 min
FILM REVIEW: MONKEY MAN (18) ESP RATING: 4.5/5
Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel swings into the director’s chair for Monkey Man – a violently action-packed John Wick-esque...
Gavin Miller
- Apr 19
- 2 min
FILM REVIEW: GODZILLA X KONG – THE NEW EMPIRE (12A) ESP RATING: 3/5
This fifth film in the MonsterVerse franchise proves to be another fun outing that does exactly what’s expected – by providing...
Gavin Miller
- Apr 19
- 1 min
FILM REVIEW: KUNG FU PANDA 4 (PG)
Bar one or two exceptions – Toy Story 4 for example – this had no right to ‘kick butt’ as well as it does. A lot of historical animation...
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