Film review: top gun maverick

by | Jun 9, 2022 | Film Reviews | 0 comments

TOP GUN: MAVERICK

Out: 27th May

Credit: Paramount

Finally serving us our need for speed some 36 years after the blockbuster original, Tom Cruise returns to the heavens for this hugely anticipated sequel. Due for release months ago, Top Gun: Maverick is waiting in the wings to save blockbuster cinema in a way that only Tom Cruise can deliver. This time around he has got stellar support from the likes of Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glenn Powell, Miles Teller (as his former co-pilot Goose’s grown up son) and a returning Val Kilmer as the cooler than cool Iceman. I’m a huge fan of director Joseph Kosinski too, who brought us visual treats in the form of TRON: Legacy and Oblivion – so at the very least this film will look absolutely stunning – especially in IMAX.

Film review:Benedetta

by | Jun 9, 2022 | Film Reviews | 0 comments

BENEDETTA

Out: 15th April

Credit: MUBI

The controversy-chasing Paul Verhoeven returns to cinemas with all his sensational pomp and grandeur fully present and accounted for, in this cautionary tale of a lesbian nun in 17th century Italy who may be experiencing religious visions. Being Verhoeven, this film isn’t afraid to flash some flesh, with brilliant French actress Virginie Efira handing in an accomplished leading turn as Benedetta. Daphne Patakia plays Bartolomea; the object of her affections, with the stern Charlotte Rampling and Lambert Wilson keeping a suspicious watchful eye over them. Its absurd, ridiculous, funny and quite entertaining in its own bizarre way, but it’s not nearly as provocative as it would have you believe it is. Benedetta won’t be to everyone’s taste, so approach with caution if easily offended.  

Film review:Fantastic beasts the secrets of dumbledore

by | Jun 9, 2022 | Film Reviews | 0 comments

 

FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE

Out: 8th April

Credit: Warner Bros

It’s been a long time coming, but the third instalment of the Fantastic Beasts legacy arrives with a few changes. Mads Mikkelsen steps into the departing shoes of Johnny Depp as Grindelwald as Professor Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) looks to deny him seizing control of the whole wizarding world. Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) once again steps in to help by leading a team of wizards, witches and a Muggle on a perilous but important mission. J.K. Rowling brings aboard original Harry Potter screenwriter Steve Kloves to help make Director David Yates anticipated movie come to life. Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Callum Turner, Valerie Pachner and Fiona Glascott as a young Minerva McGonagall all lend studious support too.

Film Review:Sonic the hedgehog 2

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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2

Out: 1st April

Credit: Paramount

After the huge success of the first Sonic the Hedgehog movie, it was inevitable that a sequel would arrive. Anyone who stayed until the end credits of the first film will know that this time around, Sonic (Parks and Recreation’s Ben Schwartz) will be joined by his iconic pal Tails (voiced by Colleen O’Shaughnessey) to take on Jim Carrey’s scene stealing Dr Robotnik once again. But this time he’s brought along some muscle, namely Knuckles the Echidna (Idris Elba). There’s a race against time to find a magical emerald that has the power to build or destroy entire civilizations. Humans caught in the crossfire once again include James Marsden and Tika Sumpter, with Shemar Moore, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally and Lee Majdoub in support. Expect a fun family adventure that’s perfect for retro gamers and new fans alike. And don’t rule out a Sonic 3 either!

Film review:The lost city

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THE LOST CITY

Out: 15th April

Credit: Paramount

It’s great to see Sandra Bullock back on the big screen where she belongs, and on familiar ground leading this hilarious, blockbuster romantic-comedy. Bullock plays Loretta Sage, a successful romantic-novel author who usually shies away from the limelight. On a global book tour to promote her latest release, along with the book’s popular buff cover-model Alan (Channing Tatum), Loretta finds herself involved in a kidnapping and then on-the-run in the deepest resides of the jungle. With bad-guy Farfax (Daniel Radcliffe) chasing them down, maybe Jack Trainer (Brad Pitt), a Navy Seal-turned-CIA agent could help them out?! With Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Patti Harrison and The Office US alumni Oscar Nuñez all in support, this is a fantastic and feel-good date-night movie.