Cheap scares and a weak script let down good acting.
Film Reviews
Reviews of all the latest film releases, from indie festival flicks to big screen blockbusters.
Midsommar review – a slice of candy-coated depravity
Buckle up kids, we’re going for a hell of a trip.
Anna review – Luc Besson thriller is lukewarm at best
This spy thriller is disappointingly shallow, with no secrets worth hiding.
Spider-Man: Far From Home review – does whatever a spider can, and more
Breezy, light and amazing fun, Far From Home is a wonderful slice of summer escapism.
Apollo 11 review – a stunning transportation to one of humanity’s defining moments
One small step for viewers, one giant leap for documentary making,
She’s Missing – a transportative and well-led drama that lacks… drama
A slow slumber through the desert with moments of poignancy to spare.
Yesterday review – this film’s troubles are here to stay
Unfortunately, this schmoopy Beatles tribute movie’s troubles aren’t far away at all.
Robert the Bruce – a rousing tale of loss, triumph and family
A grizzly tale that is rough around some edges but rousing nonetheless.
Memory: The Origins of Alien review – an intoxicating glorification of a sci-fi classic
A phenomenal lesson in the imagination it takes to make movie history.