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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...
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Oct 22, 20242 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...
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Oct 15, 20243 min read


FILM REVIEW: THE SUBSTANCE (18) ESP RATING: 4/5
Beauty comes at a deadly cost! 2024 is shaping up to be a strong year for horror films – though, of course, not all have been hits. One...
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Oct 3, 20242 min read


FILM REVIEW: STRANGE DARLING (18) ESP RATING: 4/5
A twisted thrill ride that keeps you guessing until the very end. The ‘spooky’ season is officially in full swing, and with it comes a...
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Sep 30, 20242 min read


FILM REVIEW: SPEAK NO EVIL (15) ESP RATING: 4/5
Two versions with two paths: one will haunt you, the other will thrill you. On a chilly night in 2022, a Danish horror film randomly...
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Sep 20, 20242 min read


FILM REVIEW: BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE (12A) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
A worthwhile nostalgic jaunt back to the bizarre and wonderful world that Tim Burton first brought to life more than 35 years ago. In...
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Sep 16, 20242 min read


FILM REVIEW: AFRAID (15) ESP RATING: 2/5
Artificial Intelligence that’s not smart enough! As a devoted fan of Blumhouse productions, it’s disheartening to witness the string of...
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Sep 9, 20242 min read


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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Sep 2, 20243 min read


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...
Gavin Miller
Aug 25, 20243 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...
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Aug 21, 20242 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 7, 20243 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
Aug 1, 20242 min read


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....
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Jul 25, 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...
Gavin Miller
Jul 15, 20242 min read


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...
Gavin Miller
Jul 8, 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...
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Jun 24, 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 14, 20242 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
Jun 11, 20243 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 31, 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 –...
Gavin Miller
May 19, 20242 min read
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