This is not a sci-fi film, nor an action film or coming of age film, this is a character drama. And when it is that, the movie really works. The funniest thing is that the film is at its weakest when it attempts to be anything other than a character drama. The dystopia setting is beautifully shot but only works when it aids the character drama.
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Nowadays, it appears I only use this blog to share an opinion if it weighs heavy on me. Having watched Black Panther: Wakanda Forever a few weeks ago, my mind has stayed on it, as I pondered my thoughts on it. What I liked, what I didn't and what I maybe had wished was done … Continue reading BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER REVIEW
Although it may seem I have forgotten about this blog - with my last post being more than eight months ago, it doesn't mean I stopped being watching "stuff". Matter fact, I have been watching even more films and watching them on the day they're released. It's just - no film has made me rush … Continue reading THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER REVIEW
This is a spoiler-free review. July 2019; the last time a Marvel film was released exclusively in theatres. Shang-Chi is Marvel's latest blockbuster, and the first to exclusively hit theatres since Spider-Man: Far From Home. Another Marvel entry I had been looking forward to! A blockbuster it most certainly is, after a underwhelming(?) Black Widow … Continue reading SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS REVIEW
There are many reasons as to why the UK is better than the USA, our humour, David Attenborough and..... early releases. The Suicide Squad is a follow up to 2016's Suicide Squad - that is wildly different to its predecessor. From the mind of James Gunn, The Suicide Squad is a fresh, exciting, breath-taking affair … Continue reading THE SUICIDE SQUAD REVIEW [SPOILER-FREE]
EDITOR'S NOTE: (Sorry, this will be a long review! The most important thing to take from this review if you don't read it is a) Loki review will be released on Wednesday with the finale and b) I will do anything to get a screener for Hawkeye (I've been defending him since 2012). If you … Continue reading BLACK WIDOW REVIEW [SPOILER-FREE]
<< PART 1 PART 3 >> Hopefully the idea to post this review over three parts has worked! And you have come here after reading the first part of the review. Like I said in Part 1, I had intended to write a small review for this movie, but as I started to write, I … Continue reading ZACK SNYDER’S JUSTICE LEAGUE REVIEW PART 2
PART 2 >> Why? As soon as I finished Zack Snyder's Justice League, the very first thought that popped into my mind was: why? How on earth could anyone watch what Snyder had planned and decide that what Whedon did was better? As soon as that thought had passed, my attention turned to how I … Continue reading ZACK SNYDER’S JUSTICE LEAGUE REVIEW PART 1
The pictures in this post are links to purchase the products Wonder Woman got a new trailer as part of DC Fandome - a virtual convention where DC related content will debut through panels, after Comic-Con's cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Arguably, the best thing about DC Fandome is that this Wonder Woman trailer … Continue reading WONDER WOMAN: 1984 TRAILER REACTION
Premiering during Sundance, one film that caught the attention of many was a film by the name of Palm Springs. Starring Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti and J.K. Simmons, Palm Springs was raved about by critics, and was set to premiere mid-July on Hulu. Palm Springs, while is 'another take on Groundhog Day', mixes in comedy … Continue reading PALM SPRINGS REVIEW (REVIEWED)
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