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Brad Pitt adds a satisfying bite to his illustrious movie CV – with this solid canine-orienated survival drama. He stars as retired Special Forces Command Sergeant James Belmont, who is living a life of solitude in the Alaskan wilderness, with this trusty combat dog Odin by his side. But when Belmont’s small seaplane harrowingly crashlands in a lake far from civilisation – after he suffers a heart attack mid-flight – the duo must navigate a gruelling 58 mile trek to safety, w

Even if you think this slightly altered cut of the last Avengers movie is a clever marketing ploy – there’s no denying this is a sensational superhero movie in its own right. It’s arguably one of the best of all-time – even though the 1978 Christopher Reeve-led Superman and Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight will be in the conversation – but at the very least the greatest ‘ensemble’ superhero film to grace the big screen. There might be one or two minor niggles, but the Hawk

A reboot that isn’t afraid to do its own thing! It has been a while since I’ve seen a film get quite so much hate before people had even seen it. For my fellow movie nerds, you’ll probably have seen the online uproar surrounding this latest Resident Evil. When writer-director Zach Cregger – the man already with tremendous pedigree after the well-received Barbarian and the even more highly-acclaimed Weapons – explained that he imagines this story taking place alongside the eve

A charming, hilarious and gently spooky Halloween treat for the whole family. What better way to kick off the Halloween season than with a brand-new adventure from Aardman – the brilliant British animation studio behind Wallace & Gromit, Chicken Run and, of course, Shaun himself? Written by Mark Burton (Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, Paddington in Peru) and Giles Pilbrow (Horrible Histories), The Beast of Mossy Bottom sees the spooky period approaching at Mos

A huge dose of nostalgia that I didn’t realise I needed quite this badly. I’ve said in previous reviews that I genuinely think people are desperate for nostalgia now more than ever – and this musical docu-film on legendary British band Oasis provides just that. With the world changing at such a ridiculous pace, there’s something incredibly comforting about looking back at simpler times and remembering when life felt a little less complicated. I was the perfect age when Britpo

This sequel to 2022’s much-loved original strips away a lot of what made the first film such an adrenaline-fuelled thrill-ride. That movie turned into a slow-burning streaming darling after its limited cinematic release, almost gaining cult-like status. This sadly won’t. The follow-up at least adds continuity to proceedings by being set along the same timeline, and is watchable enough in its own right – but is just simply a poor relation. Harriet Slater’s Jax – sister of the

A haunting, beautifully-shot coming-of-age horror – that wears its It Follows influence on its sleeve. Leviticus has been generating a huge amount of buzz on the film festival circuit, premiering at Sundance before going on to screenings at festivals including SXSW and Sydney. So, when I saw that its cinema screenings were limited, I knew I had to get in there and see it before it was too late. Written and directed by Adrian Chiarella, Leviticus follows Naim (Joe Bird) and Ry

It’s strange that acclaimed filmmaker Ridley Scott picked this frustratingly dull post-apocalyptic movie – as he comes to the twilight of his directorial career. Because for the most part it’s just plain boring. It starts in second gear and only a couple of times reaches third. And more frustratingly it’s not for the lack of talent at hand. It’s an excellent cast who can only deal with the tediously lifeless material put in front of them. Talking of lifeless, that’s pretty mu

Just like Marmite, you’ll either love or hate this bizarre, stylish and deeply unconventional slow burner. Please take my 4.5/5 with a huge pinch of salt. If you want a straightforward horror, this probably isn’t for you. If you enjoy slow, psychological films that leave you questioning what you’ve just watched – this satirical surrealist slasher could be right up your alley. Written and directed by Jane Schoenbrun – who made two low-budget indie horrors We’re All Going to th

A nostalgic Looney Tunes adventure that deserved far better than the treatment it received. Honestly, I never thought I’d end up seeing Coyote vs Acme. For those who follow the stranger side of Hollywood, you’ll probably remember the saga surrounding this film. It was completed, only to be shelved by Warner Bros and treated as a tax write-off before eventually being rescued by independent distributor Ketchup Entertainment, who acquired it for around $50 million. And I really

This fast-moving sci-fi action-thriller is easily more fun than the recent Jurassic World movies. It definitely has the vibes of producer JJ Abrams’ highly-acclaimed works like Cloverfield and Super 8, as a mysterious cosmic event brings dinosaurs into suburban America – more specifically 1982-set Michigan. The Platt family seem like the perfect picket-fence foursome – parents Greg (Ewan McGregor) and Denise (Anne Hathaway), along with their teenage kids Audrey (Maisy Stella)

A roar-some adventure that gives its target audience exactly what they came for. My seven-year-old recently told me that he has almost outgrown PAW Patrol. Sad news – especially as it was one of the few shows I didn’t mind being forced to watch (also a big fan of Bluey, if you’re curious). So, with my son still having a little PAW Patrol love left in him, we headed to the cinema to check out PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie. And, as expected, I’m very glad we did. The film sees Ryd

Tom Holland’s Spidey breathes fresh life back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe – with a passionately grounded outing that has something for everyone. And after taking the biggest opening day ($169.8 million) and weekend ever at the US box-office ($360.1m) – and second biggest worldwide behind only Avengers: Endgame – it seems like cinema-goers came out in their droves to see this summer blockbuster. After taking over the reins from Jon Watts (who did the original Holland-le

Just because a movie is an absolute masterclass – doesn’t mean that it will necessarily appeal to everyone. There’s no doubt in any way shape or form, this is sensational cinema, and is even better viewed in IMAX – the way generational filmmaker Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer, The Dark Knight Trilogy) intended. But at nearly three hours, the only negative – and this will only be a ‘negative’ from a certain perspective – is if you’re not somewhat a fan of the source materi

It’s absolutely stunning the amount of criticism that this Disney animation-to-live-action remake has been receiving – as this is a perfectly fine adaptation. Yes, undoubtedly this retread of a movie that is less than ten years old has come too quick – and therefore looks like it’s simply trying to cash-in – but to be fair, if Dwayne Johnson waited much longer to play his role in the flesh, he’d be getting too old. Which is probably the overriding factor as to why it was made

The most relentlessly savage entry in the franchise yet. Let me save you some time. Rather than reading this entire review to decide whether Evil Dead Burn is for you, I’ll answer that in the first few sentences. Do you enjoy splatterpunk horror? The kind of film that dares you to keep looking at the screen even when every instinct is telling you not to? If the answer’s ‘yes’ – go and see Evil Dead Burn. If not... you can probably skip this one. This follow-up to 2023’s Evil

Even though it looks like the trademark Minions tomfoolery is starting to wear thin – they at least tried hard to change up the narrative. With the third movie in the series – and seventh in the wider Despicable Me/Minions universe – there’s no doubt that the slapstick humour is being played out. There’s simply only so much you can do – even with much-loved one-dimensional characters – until the ‘well runs dry’. But kudos to the film’s creators for coming from a different ang

An entertaining cosmic adventure that never quite feels like the next big step for DC. When the rebooted Superman landed last year, the reaction from critics was mostly lukewarm. A lot of people seemed underwhelmed – but it had its supporters. Personally, I had a really good time with it. Sure, I thought it could have been stronger considering it was launching DC's brand-new cinematic universe, but I walked out entertained and optimistic enough about what was to come. That’s

A surprisingly heartfelt farewell! Blimey! I never thought I'd be writing about how a Jackass movie made me emotional. I remember being around 16 when Jackass first aired on MTV, and I genuinely couldn't have been more the target audience. My mates and I were obsessed - although, to be fair, so was seemingly every other teenager on the planet. Every Monday we'd meet up at school, talking about the latest stunts, laughing at what we'd watched and, despite the warnings at the s

The fifth instalment in any franchise has no right to be this good. While the Toy Story trilogy was nicely wrapped up in 2010, it’s no surprise that Disney/Pixar keeps milking this cash cow – and you could be forgiven for thinking the series may break at some point. The fourth movie didn’t quite shine as brightly as the first three – even though perfectly solid in its own right – so how would this prevent a potential decline? By making it poignantly topical – and with heaps o