James Lusty

Finally! Trailer and Images for Spider-Man: No Way Home have Officially Dropped, Confirming Multiverse Rumors

The official trailer for Marvel’s incredibly anticipated Spider-Man: No Way Home has finally arrived following a blurry leaked version hit social media yesterday. The trailer follows Peter Parker (Tom Holland) struggling to cope with the public response to him being publicly outed as Spider-Man by Mysterio – following on from the post-credits scene of Spider-Man:…

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Free Guy – Review

If the trailers were your first introduction to Free Guy then it would be no surprise if you came to any sort of negative preconceived notion about this film – I know I did. The marketing this film posits leads almost anyone with experience in film flops to assume that Free guy would be no…

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Old – Review

Is it better to have an incompetent storyteller with bold ideas or a competent one with none at all? If nothing else, writer-director M. Night Shyalmalan is a purveyor of unique ideas; from killer trees, cults, and ghosts that think they’re alive; his reputation holds a sense of gravitas. If Hollywood had a relationship status…

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The Suicide Squad – Review

For a film brand that actually landed itself in critical suicide back in 2016, it was surprising to hear Suicide Squad (2016) was about to get a sequel – that’s right – a film that was panned by both critics and audiences got a second shot. In reality, this shouldn’t really be all that surprising,…

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Loki – Review

Sustained continuity is the foundation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Loki binds together the stories, characters, and worlds as one singular organism that audiences can ingest as though it were one story. The team at Marvel Studios under the carefully guided hand of Kevin Feige keep a firm grip on their ever-expanding Cinematic Universe, ensuring…

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Black Widow – Review

Marvel Studios have spun an impressively intricate web to create their cinematic universe; all the little bugs have their own spot on this web they can call their own, from ants to wasps, and even a spider too. Strange now that after all these years they’ve only just given this little spider a strand that…

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Fast & Furious 9 – Review

F9, Fast & Furious 9, F9: The Fast Saga, Fast and Furious 9: The Fast Saga – the variations of the film’s title across various sources is rather messy, just like the film itself. Justin Lin directs the ninth outing of this franchise which has been well-established for two decades, so you can know what…

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Luca – Review

If you’ve been a perceptive viewer of Pixar content for the past two decades you’ll notice that not all Pixar films are built the same. There’s the truly great additions that feel as though they’re part of a secret continuity of talented writers, then there’s the throwaway Pixar films, that are, at best, half measured…

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Loki – Initial Thoughts (Episode 1 & 2)

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is now pacing full steam ahead as we arrive at the third Disney+ show with Marvel’s Loki. The character of Loki, played by Tom Hiddleston, has been established since 2011’s Thor and has had a total of three deaths (Thor, Thor: The Dark World, Avengers: Infinity War) so trust me for…

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In the Heights – Review

Musicals come in varying shapes and sizes, some are large and fantastical, others are modest and subtle; there is no right way to do it, but rather, only what works for the story at hand. In the Heights is by all measurements one of those large and fantastical musicals you hear about, it aligns with…

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A Quiet Place: Part II – Review

It was back in 2018 that A Quiet Place released – in what felt like the first original horror by a major studio in years – Paramount risked a lot with this original screenplay and an inexperienced director at that. Luckily for them the result was a joyfully tense horror flick that made the most…

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Cruella – Review

During the trailer reveal of Disney’s Cruella, judgements and comparisons were abundant; with audiences stating that the character of Cruella held similarities to recently adapted characters like Harley Quinn and the Joker – stylishly evil and mentally ill characters with large personalities. This “unhinged villain” character archetype has grown monstrously in recent years as the…

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Those Who Wish Me Dead – Review

The exact reasoning for anyone being drawn to a new film varies; my reason? Those Who Wish Me Dead contained a grim and excitable title and an intriguing cast to boot. Admittedly its marketing material also made an impact on me as it advertised itself as a “film by Taylor Sheridan” (writer of Sicario, Hell…

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Mortal Kombat – Review

Video game film adaptations have always been plagued by numerous teething problems; for reasons only the universe seems to know, few, if any video game film adaptations have actually been given a true and honest go at being quality films, and even less have succeeded at simply being entertaining. Instead these films have a tendency…

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Our Way Too Early Oscars Predictions for 2022

What a ride. The 93rd Academy Awards offered very little as we reached the pinnacle of a very predictable awards season that offered little surprises. The pool of eligible films was much lower because of complications due to COVID-19, and that may even leak over to the 94th Academy Awards, that is yet to be…

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Voyagers – Review

When you look back at the iconic Sci-Fi films throughout history you can see their DNA imprinted in almost all of the proceeding Sci-fi films that follow. Voyagers is one of those films that is taking influence from various places in order to create a story that is “larger than life” – but in all…

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Our Top 10 DCEU Films

The DC Extended Universe has finally reached a total of 10 films and it has been one hell of a ride. The future still appears to be uncertain with the direction of the DCEU but it feels like Warner Brothers are finally finding their footing with it. Following Warner Brothers righting their wrongs with Zack…

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Nobody – Review

Pure action driven films have become quite stagnant over the past decade outside of films such as Mission Impossible: Fallout, John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, and Skyfall. The genre is clearly dissipating, as one will probably associate any recent action-driven film to be starring Liam Neeson. Well, I am happy to say that Nobody…

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The Falcon and Winter Soldier – Initial Thoughts

In 2020, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier was announced to be the opening act for Marvel Studios entry into the world of television; however, scheduling conflicts arose, delays occurred and the show was put on a short hiatus with WandaVision taking its place in Marvel Studio’s television lineup. The reason it feels like an…

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Chaos Walking – Review

Ambitious adaptations of novels attempting to translate a strange or convoluted concept onto the big screen has become something of a sport that filmmakers partake in. It almost always requires a full restructure of the novel to be constructed into a screenplay, all while maintaining the pieces that keep it what it is. Chaos Walking…

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Raya and the Last Dragon – Review

If there’s one thing that has always remained true for Disney and Pixar films it’s that the worlds they build are perhaps just as vital as the characters they create. World building is perhaps the true source of where that “Disney magic” comes from. There are many ways to trick the audience into believing the…

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The Croods: A New Age – Review

There’s something to be said about a studio that comes back after 7 long years with a sequel to a kids film. Sure, Pixar most certainly has a history of doing of it and doing it very successfully as the characters emotionally age with their audience but The Croods (2013) certainly didn’t reach the momentous…

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Soul – Review

What’s truly hard to describe about Soul is really in the name itself; what even is a soul? What does it mean to have one? Why does it even matter? These are all questions one asks oneself when even beginning to contemplate the question of having a soul — and this here is what this…

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Ammonite – Review

Ammonite builds the intrigue of its story off of one singular component; the raw intimacy and chemistry between its two characters. Character is everything in Ammonite and the only way in which this story functions is by creating an interesting and complex character relationship between these two woman. So, does it succeed? To understand if…

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Nomadland – Review

It’s difficult to describe to a reader what Nomadland provides as a film in words – in many ways it’s about a lot of things and in other ways it’s about nothing at all. The synopsis certainly sounds intriguing. In a way you could imagine that it’s one of those films that explore the problems…

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Blithe Spirit – Review

Blithe Spirit follows the story of Charles (Dan Stevens) being haunted by his deceased ex wife (Leslie Mann) after she was summoned in a séance. Right off the bat it’s clear this film’s narrative setup is designed to create chaos and fun; and chaos and fun ensues. What’s worse than being haunted by your ex…

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Hillbilly Elegy – Review

Like the sprawling hills of Ohio; Hillbilly Elegy is a beautiful looking film with equally as tantalizing performances. But behind this classically southern setting lies problems, a lot of problems. Directed by Ron Howard, Hillbilly Elegy has little excuse for being as incomprehensible as it — from his work on humanistic stories like A Beautiful…

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Black Beauty – Review

Like any book-to-film adaptation there’s a key artistry to getting the most out of the material beyond simply staying true to the “vision” that the book had in mind. Any screenwriter worth their salt knows that books and movies are about as similar as rock climbing and origami. Black Beauty is a film that is…

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Borat Subsequent Movie Film – Review

While not quite as potent as the first film, this “subsequent movie film” is edgy enough to cut its way into mainstream media – and in a year as eventful as 2020, that’s impressive.‘Borat Subsequent Movie Film’ is comedian Sacha Baron Cohen’s next foray into his Borat character, but this time instead of critiquing the…

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MovieGainz Top 10 Pixar Films

Starting back in 1995, Pixar has quickly become one the best animation studios in the movie industry. Ranging from light-hearted fun to tugging on our emotional heart strings, here are our Top 10 Pixar Films. 10. Toy Story 2 Toy Story 2 is a brilliant follow up to the original, where it manages to build…

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Saint Maud – Review

The stark uprise of the darker and more dreary arthouse horror genre has shaped the modern landscape of how horrors have been made throughout the 2010’s and clearly into the 2020’s too. This form of modern arthouse horror is what I refer to as the “scream-cry” horror genre. So, what exactly is the “scream-cry” genre?…

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The Trial of the Chicago 7 – Review

The Trial of the Chicago 7 adapts the famous 1969 trial of seven defendants who are accused by the Federal Government of conspiracy and crossing state lines with the intention of starting riots with the police. Now, when it comes to adapting the mess that is court trials into film, it really does require a…

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MovieGainz Top 10 Film Franchise

Its safe to say that movie franchises are starting to become the back bone of the cinema industry, where the most well establish franchises can produce a billion dollar film with each entry. There have been a wide range of film franchised that have been released over the decades, we now present to you our…

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Mulan – Review

There’s a sense of apprehensiveness I feel when it comes to judging the recent influx of Disney live-actions — so many questions are raised in how these films should be handled by their creators – whether they should stay true to their original counterparts or try something a little different, whether they should include the…

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Tenet – Review

Like clockwork, every year films release that are specifically designed to be digestible viewing experiences, simple popcorn fun; little effort is required to understand their plot and characters within its 2 hour runtime. Some would say these films treat the audience like fools; the plot is never ambiguous, a basic situation is explained in excruciating…

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MovieGainz Top 10 Comic Book Films

Comic Book films have slowly started to become an essential aspect of the movie industry, as they can range from a fun action packed adventure with a few films incorporating meaningful themes, behold! our Top 10 Comic Book Films. 10. Watchmen While certainly containing more than a few pacing issues, it is the raw dedication…

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A MovieGainz review of the entire Harry Potter franchise

8 films spanning 10 years and creating a worldwide phenomenon, here is our review of the entire Harry Potter franchise. Harry Potter and the Philosopher Stone A master in world-building, ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ captures the magic from its source material and delivers with exciting, spellbinding results. One of the most impressive components…

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The Way Back – Review

The sports film genre as a whole has been explored over the years and told in many different angles – now, I won’t go as far as to say the entire genre stands in the “been-there-done-that” status, but the brass-tacks is this: The Way Back should ideally offer something that others within its genre have…

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The Call of the Wild – Review

The Call of the Wild has been adapted countless times and this remains another unnecessary novel-to-film adaptation that fails reinvigorate fresh life into its source material. The story centers around a St Bernard/Scotch Collie called Buck Buck is a domesticated dog that is kidnapped from his wealthy family and sold to a couple who delivers…

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Little Women – Review

There have many adaptations of Little Women over the years from Louisa May Alcott’s novel – many believed they’d seen it all – but alas, here we stand, steadfast into 2020 and with an adaptation that doesn’t kill your soul like your typical Hollywood remake. Director Greta Gerwig drags the conventional plot of your typical…

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Hustlers – Review

Inspired by a New York article that follows a dynamic group of strippers as they take on their Wall Street clients following the 2008 economic collapse. ‘Hustlers’ adapts a New York magazine article into a 111 minute film. It is quite evident in the film that it is lacking enough material to justify that runtime….

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Knives Out – Review

Much like the slow-death of the Rom-Com genre, murder-mystery films have also disappeared from the cultural zeitgeist of cinema and primarily existed as one-off genre films that come and go between the decades. Knives Out is a true murder-mystery film looking to revisit all of the quirks that made this genre what it is today….

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Frozen II – Review

6 years later and here we finally are – I must preface this review with a statement before we get into it. It’s not common for a studio to wait 6 years before releasing a sequel to a smash hit – in many ways this shows that the creators are not rushing to make a…

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El Camino: A Breaking Bad Story – Review

El Camino: A Breaking Bad Story is a sequel (of sorts) focusing on Jesse Pinkman after he escapes from captivity in Todd’s El Camino, Pinkman must embrace and confront the past to develop his future. Like any movie made from a TV series, there’s much to consider; film and television exist in different mediums and…

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Ad Astra – Review

If there’s one thing that’s certain it’s that this film is strikingly different from the marketing that is being purported. Ad Astra presents itself as a sort of “action orientated space mystery film”, what with space fights and horror elements being shown throughout its trailer, but this couldn’t be further from reality. In truth, Ad…

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Rambo: Last Blood – Review

With more blood, more violence, and a valiant attempt at providing a bigger heart – Rambo: Last Blood is the genre’s attempt at providing a last-hurrah for the character. Directed by Adrian Grunberg and starring Sylvester Stallone as the titular action-hero Rambo. It continues the story of John Rambo, an aged warrior who faces what…

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Good Boys – Review

Like many R-rated comedies, there’s always a risk associated with pushing the humor to a limit that becomes crude – if there’s one thing that’s certain it’s that this is a film that could’ve easily gone awry had it done just that. Directed by Gene Stupnitsky – Good Boys follows the story of three sixth…

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Midsommar – Review

If you’ve been following the trends that the horror genre has been through in the past 8 years you’ll see there’s a pattern to it all. Midsommar in many ways is another film that weaves itself into the category of the modern horror genre. It’s slow, character focused, and dreary as all hell – these…

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IT: Chapter Two – Review

Looking back to 2017, it’s hard to see why things went so awry for this sequel so quickly. I say this with such blunt curtness because it’s hard for me to fully grapple how any of this happened. This is a film that by all measurements should have been an absolute knockout hit – with…

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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood – Review

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is yet another dive into the what if concept that director Quentin Tarintino is so fond of. It follows the story of Cliff (Brad Pitt), a part-time stuntman, and Rick (Leonardo DiCaprio), a fading movie star, as they traverse the complex world of Hollywood, stardom, and cults. Quentin Tarintino’s…

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Crawl – Review

Providing popcorn munching entertainment, admirable performances, and a simple yet familiar tone, Crawl is a creature-feature set in the sloshy flooded suburbs of Florida during a Category 5 Hurricane. Much like the 2016 film The Shallows, starring Blake Lively; Crawl balances on a small refuge among a vast ocean of failed monster flicks, managing to…

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Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw – Review

What can audiences expect from Hobbs and Shaw? Well, if you like a succinct description, it’s essentially a Fast and Furious film on crack. The Fast franchise began as a story about petty crime, men stealing DVD players out of the back of trucks — Hobbs and Shaw contains world-ending viruses, cybernetic super-soldiers, and physics…

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La Belle Époque – Review

This French film follows the story of an aging father named Victor (Daniel Auteuil); a man with no job or prospects and his marriage seemingly hanging on by a thin thread – something remarkable happens – he’s given the opportunity to pick any time in history to relive, and in that chosen time actors, sets,…

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Toy Story 4 – Review

Toy Story 4 is the fourth and final film in Pixar’s Toy Story franchise by director Josh Cooley — it continues the journey of the beloved toys going on a new adventure, as Woody faces a new and challenging change in his life. At its core, this is the journey of a lone cowboy, but…

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The Secret Life of Pets 2 – Review

The Secret Life of Pets 2 is the second film in Illumination’s Secret Life of Pets franchise — much like the entry film to this franchise, The Secret Life of Pets 2 is split with two sets of characters — the first involves with Max (Patton Oswalt) and Duke (Eric Stonestreet) as the leading characters…

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Rocketman – Review

Rocketman is a musical biopic directed by Dexter Fletcher and it follows the life of musical legend Sir Elton John (Taron Egerton) in a story of fame, fortune, despair, depravity, and remission. Hot off the tail from Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) – this musical biopic aims to tell an authentic perspective with none other than Sir…

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Godzilla: King of the Monsters – Review

For the most part, Godzilla: King of Monsters stays true to its name, doubling down on its monster-centric world-building while rapidly expanding the growing list of beasts that inhabit its world. Now that’s exactly what you want out of monster movie, right? Well if you remember the complaints about Godzilla (2014) you may recognize the…

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John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum – Review

Nothing quite evokes a nod of approval from action film enthusiasts than hearing the name John Wick, and this is Wick better than ever. The Hollywood cliché of follow-up films degrading with each successor is laughed at in this stellar third film of the franchise. If its sequel wasn’t enough to prove that director Chad…

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Is Avengers: Endgame the peak of what the MCU can achieve at the Box Office – MovieGainz Box Office Prediction

We’ll kick off our take on Avengers: Endgame box office run with our official predictions for its completed numbers: Domestic:$875 millionOverseas: $1.95 billionWorldwide: $2.87 billion These numbers are incredible and Endgame is the only film in the last 10 years to have any REAL potential to dethrone Avatar from that top spot. While we are…

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Captain Marvel – Review

Both fans and film critics alike have at some point made the argument that origin stories are played out and formulaic. What many people seem to forget is that the entirety of the MCU’s foundation is fundamentally built on each character having a concrete origin story. No matter what way you spin it, origin stories…

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A Dog’s Way Home – Review

A Dog’s Way Home simply attempts to tell the story of a lost animal on a journey, an adventure; experiencing different owners, different ways of living and surviving, and meeting different friends along the way. While audiences certainly get an array of different locations and characters, the journey this dog takes doesn’t feel like it…

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The Maze Runner: Death Cure – Review

Like any trilogy, there’s an imperative that it ends in such a way that encapsulates what the entire series of films was building to, and while Maze Runner: The Death Cure certainly loses its way in areas, I can safely say it eventually finds its way to the center. Maze Runner: The Death Cure is…

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How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World – Review

If there’s one thing that’s certain about How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World its that it is absolutely a successful conclusion to the franchise. Sure, it may not be a groundbreaking narrative, but the send-off and development of its lead characters is something to appreciate. So what does this film do differently that…

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Mary Poppins Returns – Review

Continuing the journey of the magical nanny Mary Poppins (Emily Blunt). Mary Poppins Returns focuses on taking care of its most pivotal housekeeping duties; mirroring the originals charm, remaining faithful to its spirit, and honouring its past characters. One could say Mary Poppins Returns is faithful to a fault. The original Mary Poppins (1964) film…

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Our Most Anticipated Movies of 2019

10. Midsommar Tailing off from Ari Aster‘s resoundingly successful horror film ‘Hereditary’ (2018) Aster aims to tackle yet another horror. Midsommar is described to be about a young couple falling prey to a local Pagan cult. We have firm trust in Aster’s ability to produce another fantastic horror to shake us to the core. 9….

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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – Review

We all know the base story of Spider-Man, his origins, his persona; we’ve seen it be rehashed many times before in nearly all mediums – the question is, what does Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse do that makes it worth watch? Well, I must say, much like Marvel Studios Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) this is largely just…

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Ralph Breaks the Internet – Review

Standing as perhaps one of Disney’s best original animated properties outside of Pixar in over a decade, the Wreck-It Ralph films are part of a franchise that I truly want to see be done with TLC. There’s something inherently fun about following the role of a misunderstood villain and in the format of a kids…

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Beautiful Boy – Review

As Beautiful Boy is biographical and primarily covers the subject of drug addiction, it felt paramount for the film to tackle its first hurdle appropriately; portraying drug addiction realistically and respectfully. Substance abuse is a dark vice people turn to and in Beautiful Boy they do not sugarcoat it, you see the full extent at…

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Mortal Engines – Review

If there’s anything to take away from this absolute train wreck of a film its that you’ve got to applaud Warner Brothers for having the courage to take a stab at this franchise. I mean, cities on wheels? It almost lands in the unadaptable camp, but shockingly there are components in this film that it…

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Halloween – Review

It’s hard to describe where the trend of revisiting old films with old leads and trying to form a new head on the franchise came from, if I were a betting man I would say it truly rose in popularity upon the release of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) –…

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A Star is Born – Review

Whenever somebody mentions the word remake, it feels as though there’s an air of disdain floating throughout the room, as if remaking or reimagining a story will inherently result in an inferior end product; A Star is Born (2018) stands as a towering example that this judgement is flawed. If the end product can produce…

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First Man – Review

One would think going into a film that is based around the moon landing that you’d receive a riveting journey that involves hopes, perseverance and passion – instead, it’d perhaps be wise to align your expectations with something that is more akin to a meditative experience than a journey orbital proportions. First Man is a…

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Wildlife – Review

Breakout directorial debuts are always something that will either make me wary or excited for the respective film; in this particular case, I was excited, but oddly enough not for Paul Dano‘s directorial debut but instead his wife Zoe Kazan. Ruby Sparks (2012) is a film that caught my attention years back, it starred both…

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Arctic – Review

Solo survivalist stories are films that thrive on two things; engaging the audience through a well-defined narrative structure with balanced tension and relief, and a strong leading performance that can portray its character with the grit to make their sufferings feel authentic. Thankfully Arctic succeeds two-fold here. Mads Mikkelsen leads Arctic which is the story…

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Christopher Robin movie review

Christopher Robin – Review

A live-action Winnie the Pooh with a teddy bear like Pooh is as close to perfection as one could think of in terms of translating this animated medium to reality – that right there is the hardest aspect already achieved with this adaptation. If only this concept was used to greater effectiveness, we may have…

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The Happytime Murders movie review

The Happytime Murders – Review

The Happytime Murders is one of those films where you almost can’t believe this blend of humans and puppets hasn’t been done before in an R-Rated setting. With success stories like The Muppet’s, it entirely surprised me to see that The Happytime Murders fails to actually use its R rating to any effect. The Happytime…

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Madeline's Madeline movie review

Madeline’s Madeline – Review

Any film that delves into mental illness as its primary storytelling directive has a large plate to fill, as such a subject is rife with distinct intricacies that only those who go through said illnesses understand; in other words, to accurately portray mental illness on-screen, you either have to know from personal experience or by…

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The Meg - movie review

The Meg – Review

If you’ve ever wondered how a B-list monster movie similar to the likes of Sharknado (2013) would translate onto the big screen with a blockbuster level budget, wonder no further. Based off the novel Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror this film follows the story of a man (Jason Statham) leading the rescue after a…

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Mission: Impossible - Fallout movie review

Mission Impossible: Fallout – Review

What you have heard is true. Mission Impossible: Fallout is one of the greatest modern action films. How? By Embracing all the previous films and their storylines, Fallout brings all of them together to create a layered story that deconstructs characters, provides emotional stakes, and establishes new heights for action set-pieces whilst excelling in each…

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BlacKkKlansman movie review

BlacKkKlansman – Review

Spike Lee is an enigmatic figure in cinema who has a clear and concise message he wants to send whenever he makes a film, BlacKkKlansman is no different, only this time we are leaning more heavily into comedy than perhaps Spike ever has before. BlacKkKlansman is an American biographical crime film; it follows the story of…

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Ant Man and the Wasp movie review

Ant-Man and the Wasp – Review

Only one of Marvel Studios sequel has been regarded as superior to the original, that being, Captain America: The Winter Soldier – however, what we have here is another film to be added to that list, as thankfully, Ant-Man and the Wasp brings to the table flat-out improvements upon almost every metric. But are these…

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Mary Shelley movie review

Mary Shelley – Review

One would think that Mary Shelley delves into the life of the woman who created Frankenstein’s Monster would blend genres and provide a fascinating narrative about creating a monster – one would think that… Mary Shelley follows the real life story of the author of the same name, and how she came to write the…

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Tag Movie Review

Tag – Review

Jeff Tomsic makes his feature-film directorial debut here utilizing an idea inspired by startling, far-fetched and astonishing real-life events. If you’re hankering for a smooth and perfectly enjoyable comedy with simple humour at heart, look no further. Tag follows the concept five male friends engaged in a near-lifelong game of tag, four of them attempt…

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Jurassic World – Review

Jurassic World makes an effort to bring back the wonderful world of dinosaurs to audiences by reimagining the franchise – though not as exhilarating as previous titles it still manages to bite off a chunk of entertainment for audiences to devour. ‘Jurassic World’ is a science fiction adventure film directed by Colin Trevorrow, it takes…

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C’est La Vie – Review

Warmer than your average French new-wave flick and your typical American comedy, C’est La Vie strikes a keen balance between emotionally resonant and classically funny. Directed by Olivier Nakache & Éric Toledano this French comedy film follows the story of a wedding planner and a wild night that gets progressively worse. Like many French comedies,…

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Deadpool 2 – Review

Deadpool 2 at its core is fun and more action packed than ever before; Ryan Reynolds returns to embody the role of the Merc with the Mouth in the follow-up sequel to the 2016 film. But does it provide a story that walks hand in hand with its slapstick comedy? As mentioned, the Deadpool films…

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Deadpool – Review

Deadpool steals the superhero spotlight from all the rest with crude, violent, and satirical humour – despite the humour not quite standing the test of time, the character remains a classic. From upcoming director Tim Miller and starring Ryan Reynolds as the self-aware anti-hero, Deadpool is a standalone X-Men franchise film that took the world…

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Avengers: Infinity War – Review

Avengers: Infinity War is Marvel Studios 19th film in their grand buildup to this exact moment, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, these films represent what may be the beginning of the end for the Avengers MCU that we know today. So, does the beginning of the end live up to the hype? Avengers: Infinity…

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Ant-Man – Review

With such a convoluted narrative there must be a level of self-awareness and Ant-Man does contain this in drips and drabs – it has a strong leading performance but where it is ultimately let down is in the characters surrounding him. Follow the story of Scott Lang (Paul Rudd), a criminal with a moral conscience…

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier – Review

Directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo provide their first film for the MCU and begin with a film that’s flooded with suspense, heightened emotional stakes and tonally distant in a way that makes this film shine beyond the standard MCU film. Captain America: The Winter Soldier continues the story of Steve Rogers (Chris Evans)…

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