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FILM REVIEW: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 (12A) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
The Guardians trilogy comes to a solidly entertaining – if unspectacular – conclusion. Pretty much like with Marvel films of recent...
Gavin Miller
May 12, 20232 min read


FILM REVIEW: EVIL DEAD RISE (18) ESP RATING: 4.5/5
An almost-perfect horror movie that ticks all the right genre boxes! Right off the bat, let me start by saying that if you’re hoping this...
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May 9, 20232 min read


FILM REVIEW: THE SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE (PG) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
The first cinematic animation for the world’s most famous plumber plays it affectionately safe – but innovatively so. This...
Gavin Miller
Apr 11, 20232 min read


FILM REVIEW: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS – HONOUR AMONG THIEVES (12A) ESP RATING: 4/5
The most fun I’ve had in the cinema for quite a while! Right off the bat, I’ve never played D&D (though I’d love to learn if anyone is...
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Apr 7, 20232 min read


FILM REVIEW: JOHN WICK – CHAPTER 4 (15) ESP RATING: 4/5
Whether this is the best chapter yet or not – there’s no doubting cinema-goers can’t get enough of Keanu Reeves’ John Wick. This truly...
Gavin Miller
Apr 3, 20232 min read


FILM REVIEW: SCREAM VI (18) ESP RATING: 3/5
The original Scream still holds a special place in my heart. To really show my age, I watched my VHS copy so often that the tape...
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Mar 25, 20232 min read


FILM REVIEW: 65 (12A) ESP RATING: 2/5
Pretty much the best thing that can be said for this sci-if actioner is that it doesn’t outstay its welcome. With a premise that is kind...
Gavin Miller
Mar 17, 20232 min read


FILM REVIEW: CREED III (12A) ESP RATING: 3/5
Contrary to very favourable critical acclaim – there seemed to be something missing from Creed’s third outing. Maybe it was the lack of...
Gavin Miller
Mar 13, 20232 min read


FILM REVIEW: COCAINE BEAR (15) ESP RATING: 2.5/5
This based (extremely loosely) on true events dark comedy-horror hinted at being something special – but ends up little more than this...
Gavin Miller
Mar 4, 20232 min read


FILM REVIEW: ANT-MAN & THE WASP – QUANTUMANIA (12A) ESP RATING: 3/5
Phase Five of Marvel’s Cinematic Universe starts with a pleasant buzz – by being a set-up for The Avengers next major protagonist more...
Gavin Miller
Feb 25, 20232 min read


FILM REVIEW: KNOCK AT THE CABIN (15) ESP RATING: 3/5
Once again director M Night Shyamalan will split the room with this apocalyptic psychological thriller. Lauded as Hollywood’s brightest...
Gavin Miller
Feb 20, 20232 min read


FILM REVIEW: PUSS IN BOOTS – THE LAST WISH (PG) ESP RATING: 4/5
Animations (for the most part) have provided the law of diminishing returns in recent years – with even genre masters such as Pixar not...
Gavin Miller
Feb 12, 20232 min read


FILM REVIEW: THE WHALE (15) ESP RATING: 4/5
Somebody give this man an Oscar! Brendan Fraser absolutely owns every scene in acclaimed director Darren Aronofsky's latest film. The...
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Feb 9, 20232 min read


FILM REVIEW: PLANE (15) ESP RATING: 3/5
Even though he’s taken over from Liam Neeson as Hollywood’s action film master – Gerard Butler’s trademark stereotypical movies are...
Gavin Miller
Feb 6, 20231 min read


FILM REVIEW: THE FABELMANS (12A) ESP RATING: 4/5
Michelle Williams shines in this heavily Oscar-nominated character study of how Steven became Spielberg. You’d be hard-pressed to find...
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Feb 3, 20232 min read


FILM REVIEW: BABYLON (18) ESP RATING: 3/5
If La La Land was a love letter to Hollywood – then this would be hate mail! Damien Chazelle is the writer and director of 2014’s...
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Jan 30, 20233 min read


FILM REVIEW: M3GAN (15) ESP RATING: 4/5
How can a refreshingly exceptional sci-fi horror still carry a hint of disappointment? Answer: when it has been ‘dumbed down’ to cater...
Gavin Miller
Jan 21, 20232 min read


FILM REVIEW: A MAN CALLED OTTO (15) ESP RATING: 4/5
Early contender for the first potential ‘sleeper’ hit of the year – sees Oscar-winner Tom Hanks shine as a grumpy old cynic. He may just...
Gavin Miller
Jan 17, 20232 min read


FILM REVIEW: AVATAR – THE WAY OF WATER (12A) ESP RATING: 4/5
After a 13-year hiatus this falls short of being the masterpiece that some may have been hoping for – but deserves immense praise for...
Gavin Miller
Dec 24, 20223 min read


FILM REVIEW: VIOLENT NIGHT (15) ESP RATING: 3/5
Stranger Things’ favourite David ‘Hopper’ Harbour headlines this brutally-bloody festive actioner – which hits more than it misses. Yes,...
Gavin Miller
Dec 20, 20222 min read
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