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FILM REVIEW: THE FALL GUY (12A) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
This modern-day re-imagining of the legendary TV series reaches some stellar heights – mainly due to the electric chemistry between its...
Gavin Miller
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...
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May 11, 20242 min read


FILM REVIEW: CIVIL WAR (15) ESP RATING: 4/5
This dystopian drama from the mind of Alex Garland – writer/director of acclaimed works such as Ex Machina, Annihilation and 28 Days...
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May 1, 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, 20242 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...
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: MADAME WEB (12A) ESP RATING: 2/5
What an earth has happened to super-hero movies recently? Aquaman 2, Shazam 2, The Marvels, Blue Beetle, The Flash, Black Adam, Morbius,...
Gavin Miller
Mar 6, 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: MEAN GIRLS (12A) ESP RATING: 3.5/5
This musical re-imaging of the cult American teen comedy – just about does enough to differentiate itself from the original film twenty...
Gavin Miller
Jan 26, 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: AQUAMAN & THE LOST KINGDOM (12A) ESP RATING: 3/5
While the ending to the current DC Comics’ universe is as generic as they come – this is also a lot of fun. In fact, a very passable...
Gavin Miller
Dec 30, 20232 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: 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
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