In 1930s Chicago, Frankenstein (Christian Bale) tracks down Dr. Euphronius (Annette Bening) and requests that she make him a companion. The outcome is The Bride (Jessie Buckley), who is an amalgamation of the murdered woman that she once was, the spirit of Mary Shelley, who wrote the original story, and the new creature that she … Continue reading The Bride!
Emma (Zendaya) and Charlie (Robert Pattinson) have an idyllic relationship and are eagerly organising their wedding. That is until some friends suggest sharing the worst thing that they have ever done in their lives, whilst having a few too many drinks. Emma’s revelatory answer puts their lives into a huge spin that questions whether they … Continue reading The Drama
Music mogul David King (Denzel Washington) is horrified when his son is kidnapped and subjected to ransom. Faced with business and moral quandaries, he has to navigate his way through to the best possible outcome based on his moral compass. Highest 2 Lowest is the latest “Spike Lee Joint” and his second high-profile remake of … Continue reading Highest 2 Lowest
Odd couple cops Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) are back! Ready to solve another conspiracy in the city of Zootropolis that will shock its citizens to the core. Interestingly, for me, as I watched this in Australia, I was treated to seeing it under its original title, Zootopia, which gets to … Continue reading Zootropolis 2
When Princess Rosalina (Brie Larson) is kidnapped by Bowser Jr. (Benny Safdie), the heroic Super Mario Brothers and friends set out on a rescue mission. This time, Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day) are joined by Yoshi (Donald Glover) on their adventure. Whilst Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) and Toad (Keegan-Michael Key) head out on … Continue reading The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Asia Reaves (Zazie Beetz) takes a job as a housekeeper at a mysterious high-rise apartment block in search of her younger sister. Unfortunately for her, the wealthy community that make up the building is part of a devil-worshipping cult in search of their next sacrifice. They Will Kill You is both ridiculously derivative and insanely … Continue reading They Will Kill You
After surviving a lethal game of hide and seek, Grace (Samara Weaving) is forced into another round of deadly action. This time with her sister Faith (Kathryn Newton) in tow. Picking up immediately from the end of the original movie, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come gives viewers a brief recap of events as … Continue reading Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come
1977, Brazil. Former researcher Armando (Wagner Moura) makes the long journey to Recife during the carnival holiday to try and reconnect with his young son, who has been living with his in-laws since his wife died. Armando is in hiding as a result of making enemies with a member of the military dictatorship that runs … Continue reading The Secret Agent
1830, West Point Military Academy, New York. When a cadet is found hanged, with his heart cut out, assistance is sought from a retired detective living locally. The gruff Augustus Landor (Christian Bale) begrudgingly sets to work, where he enlists another recruit by the name of Edgar Allan Poe (Harry Melling) to assist in his … Continue reading The Pale Blue Eye
In 2075, a young girl named Iris witnesses a boy in a rainbow suit fall from the sky. His name is Arco, and he is a time traveller from the future now stranded in a time that is not his own. Can Iris help Arco find his way home? Arco is an intriguing feature. Its … Continue reading Arco
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