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Gavin Miller
Dec 30, 20243 min read
FILM REVIEW: MUFASA – THE LION KING (PG) ESP RATING: 3/5
Despite it being undoubtedly a story orchestrated by Disney big-wigs to capitalise on the franchise – this is passable family fare. If...


ESP Online
Nov 13, 20242 min read
FILM REVIEW: PADDINGTON IN PERU (PG) ESP RATING: 4/5
From London to the heart of the Amazon, everyone’s favourite bear is back! I enjoyed the first two Paddington movies far more than any...


Gavin Miller
Nov 4, 20242 min read
FILM REVIEW: VENOM – THE LAST DANCE (15) ESP RATING: 2/5
What has happened to superhero film ingenuity? It seems that Endgame was literally the beginning of the end when it came to the genre –...


ESP Online
Oct 30, 20242 min read
FILM REVIEW: THE WILD ROBOT (U) ESP RATING: 4.5/5
A visually emotional masterpiece. The first thing that grabbed my attention when watching the trailer for The Wild Robot was the...


ESP Online
Oct 26, 20242 min read
FILM REVIEW: TRANSFORMERS ONE (PG) ESP RATING: 4/5
Reawakening Childhood Memories! I walked into animation, Transformers One, with a bit of hesitation, and for that, I blame Michael Bay....


ESP Online
Oct 22, 20242 min read
FILM REVIEW: TERRIFIER 3 (18) ESP RATING 4/5
Don’t forget your sick bag! When I first heard that cinemas were putting up warnings about people fainting and vomiting during...


ESP Online
Oct 15, 20243 min read
FILM REVIEW: JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX (15) ESP RATING: 2.5/5
Writer/director Todd Phillips (The Hangover) could have taken a cue from Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight, in which Batman warns: “You...


ESP Online
Aug 21, 20242 min read
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, 20243 min read
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, 20242 min read
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...


Gavin Miller
Jul 15, 20242 min read
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...


ESP Online
Jun 24, 20242 min read
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, 20242 min read
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, 20243 min read
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, 20242 min read
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, 20242 min read
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 –...


ESP Online
May 11, 20242 min read
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
Apr 19, 20242 min read
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, 20241 min read
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...


ESP Online
Mar 19, 20242 min read
FILM REVIEW: IMAGINARY (15) ESP RATING: 2.5/5
Imaginary presents a promising concept that unfortunately fails due to its lacklustre execution. The story sees Jessica (Jurassic World:...
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