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...
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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...
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...
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 –...
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
- 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...
ESP Online
- Mar 19
- 2 min
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:...
Gavin Miller
- Mar 13
- 2 min
FILM REVIEW: DUNE: PART TWO (12A) ESP RATING: 4/5
The second part of Denis Villeneuve’s space opera definitely has a more mainstream appeal than the methodical first outing. That doesn’t...
ESP Online
- Feb 28
- 2 min
FILM REVIEW: BOB MARLEY – ONE LOVE (12A) ESP RATING: 3/5
A solid musical journey through triumph and turmoil. This biopic based on the life of the legendary reggae star appropriately begins and...
Gavin Miller
- Feb 20
- 2 min
FILM REVIEW: THE IRON CLAW (15) ESP RATING: 4/5
This impressive piece of cinema does well in showcasing the tragic true events of the legendary Von Erich family – but like that...
Gavin Miller
- Feb 13
- 1 min
FILM REVIEW: MIGRATION (PG) ESP RATING: 3/5
Despite being fairly generic stuff, this colourful animation still has enough wings for its target demographic. From the makers of...
ESP Online
- Feb 8
- 2 min
FILM REVIEW: ARGYLLE (12A) ESP RATING: 2.5/5
A ‘flashy’ but disappointing spy romp – from the director of Kingsman. The latest action offering from director Matthew Vaughn – known...
ESP Online
- Feb 5
- 2 min
FILM REVIEW: THE COLOR PURPLE (12A) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
This vibrant musical remake of the classic novel/film has its moments – but ultimately softens the story’s harsh realities. Just like new...
Gavin Miller
- Jan 22
- 2 min
FILM REVIEW: POOR THINGS (18) ESP RATING: 4.5/5
Emma Stone absolutely shines in this bizarrely hypnotic Frankenstein-esque tale. She’ll be battling it out with Killers of the Flower...
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