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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...
Gavin Miller
Apr 19, 20241 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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Mar 19, 20242 min read


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...
Gavin Miller
Mar 13, 20242 min read


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...
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Feb 28, 20242 min read


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 20, 20242 min read


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...
Gavin Miller
Feb 13, 20241 min read


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...
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Feb 8, 20242 min read


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...
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Feb 5, 20242 min read


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...
Gavin Miller
Jan 22, 20242 min read


FILM REVIEW: WONKA (PG) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
While this may split the room with its reliance on musical numbers – there’s no doubting Timothee Chalamet shines as the lead star. The...
Gavin Miller
Dec 15, 20232 min read


FILM REVIEW: NAPOLEON (15) ESP RATING: 3/5
Ridley Scott’s Napoleon story only succeeds on a certain level. As a love story – with a superb acting chemistry between leads Joaquin...
Gavin Miller
Dec 12, 20232 min read


FILM REVIEW: WISH (U) ESP RATING: 2.5/5
What a generic Wish. It’s hard to know what’s happening at Disney and Marvel at the moment, but the quality of both their animation and...
Gavin Miller
Dec 5, 20232 min read


FILM REVIEW: THE CREATOR (12A) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
Director Gareth Edwards gets some sci-fi redemption after his fractured experience with the much-lauded Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. In...
Gavin Miller
Oct 14, 20232 min read


FILM REVIEW: SAW X (18) ESP RATING: 3/5
Arguably the best film in the franchise since the very first – this prequel iteration of Saw actually does something unique. Instead of...
Gavin Miller
Oct 9, 20232 min read


FILM REVIEW: A HAUNTING IN VENICE (12A) ESP RATING: 3/5
It may not have the glitz and glamour of the Orient Express or a sun-kissed Nile – but this is arguably Kenneth Branagh’s most...
Gavin Miller
Sep 28, 20232 min read


FILM REVIEW: MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 3 (12A) ESP RATING: 3/5
This third helping of my Big Fat Greek Wedding takes viewers on a delightful journey down memory lane – offering a pleasant watch that...
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Sep 18, 20232 min read


FILM REVIEW: THE EQUALIZER 3 (15) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
Denzel Washington completes his impressive The Equalizer trilogy in pretty-much the same way he started it – with an entertaining bang....
Gavin Miller
Sep 8, 20232 min read


FILM REVIEW: BLUE BEETLE (12A)ESP RATING: 3/5
The penultimate DC movie from the current universe before the James Gunn/Peter Safran re-launch – just about hits more than it misses....
Gavin Miller
Sep 4, 20232 min read


FILM REVIEW: STRAYS (15) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
If you’ve heard there’s a new movie out about a group of adventuring dogs trying to find their way home and you’re thinking: ‘This could...
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Aug 30, 20232 min read


FILM REVIEW: MEG 2 – THE TRENCH (12A) ESP RATING: 2.5/5
This over-the-top sequel still provides a modicum of mega-shark entertainment – but becomes a little too silly in the final third. It...
Gavin Miller
Aug 14, 20232 min read
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