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3.5/5
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Shazam! Fury of the Gods
(2023)
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Josh Wilding
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Despite lacking so much of what made Shazam! great, there’s fun to be had with Fury of the Gods, a movie that serves as a reminder the DCEU wasn’t all bad. It’s just a shame it never quite manages to electrify us in the same way as its predecessor.
Posted Mar 19, 2023
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3/5
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Shazam! Fury of the Gods
(2023)
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Mark Cassidy
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A highly enjoyable superhero adventure that hits the right emotional beats while providing a few belly-laughs in the process. It's not without its problems, but if you were a fan of the first one, you're guaranteed a good time at the movies this weekend.
Posted Mar 15, 2023
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2/5
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Scream VI
(2023)
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Mark Cassidy
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"F*ck this franchise," a character states in Scream VI immediately after being knifed repeatedly in the stomach (they survive, of course) ... I'm inclined to agree.
Posted Mar 08, 2023
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3/5
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Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre
(2023)
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Josh Wilding
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Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre is an enjoyable Guy Ritchie romp hampered by an all-too-familiar story but redeemed by explosive action and one of Jason Statham’s most swagger-filled performances to date as Bond-beater Orson Fortune.
Posted Mar 01, 2023
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8/10
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Creed III
(2023)
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Rohan Patel
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Creed III is another worthy entry to this storied boxing franchise and a strong directorial debut for leading man Michael B. Jordan, who is also in top form as Adonis Creed, but it’s ultimately Jonathan Majors that steals the show!
Posted Feb 24, 2023
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7/10
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Cocaine Bear
(2023)
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Rohan Patel
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Elizabeth Banks makes it snow with the bloody violent, gut-wrenchingly gory, but surprisingly heartfelt Cocaine Bear. It's an entertaining time at the cinema and should be a big crowd-pleaser… especially if you can handle a few gallons of spilled blood.
Posted Feb 23, 2023
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3.5/5
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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania
(2023)
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Josh Wilding
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Despite being an example of why a movie shouldn’t be shot almost entirely in The Volume, every time Jonathan Majors steps on screen as Kang, Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania is an epic tale to astonish and a monumental chapter in the Multiverse Saga.
Posted Feb 17, 2023
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7.5/10
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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania
(2023)
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Rohan Patel
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Best Ant-Man film yet and a strong start to Phase 5. Paul Rudd brings the heart as the loveable Scott Lang while Jonathan Majors brings the heat, making a rapturous debut as Kang the Conqueror! A new dynasty has begun and it’s time to bear witness!
Posted Feb 14, 2023
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2.5/5
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Avatar: The Way of Water
(2022)
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Josh Wilding
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Avatar: The Way of Water’s epic visuals are impossible to find fault with, but with a paper-thin, painfully boring story and little in the way of character development, this three-hour snoozefest is all style, no substance.
Posted Dec 18, 2022
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5/5
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The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
(2022)
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Josh Wilding
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A seasonal showpiece for the amazing Pom Klementieff as Mantis, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is James Gunn’s Marvel masterstroke, and the best Holiday Special ever made. A merry Marvel Christmas miracle, it doesn’t get any better than this.
Posted Nov 23, 2022
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5/5
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
(2022)
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Josh Wilding
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever ranks among Marvel Studios' best movies, and is an emotional, uplifting, tour de force of a blockbuster. Letitia Wright delivers a powerhouse performance, while Angela Bassett’s majestic work will leave you reeling.
Posted Nov 11, 2022
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5/5
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
(2022)
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Mark Cassidy
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is the best sequel we could have hoped for without Chadwick Boseman. Ryan Coogler has built a respectful, mature, beautiful monument to his friend and T'Challa, whose legacy is in the safe hands of a worthy successor.
Posted Nov 08, 2022
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2.5/5
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Black Adam
(2022)
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Josh Wilding
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Come for The Rock’s pitch-perfect take on Black Adam and stay for an unmissable post-credits scene. Then, just try to forget everything else, because this brainless, brawny superhero movie is not the fresh start the DCEU desperately needs.
Posted Oct 21, 2022
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4/5
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Werewolf by Night
(2022)
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Josh Wilding
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A Halloween horror delight, Werewolf by Night is a mighty impressive, macabre Marvel monster tale that introduces some killer new characters and proves Marvel Studios can still find plenty of ways to surprise us. More Man-Thing is a must!
Posted Oct 06, 2022
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1/5
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Pinocchio
(2022)
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Josh Wilding
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We’re not sure how we got here, but yes, Disney just ruined Pinocchio. A movie it appears the studio didn’t bother finishing before dumping it on streaming, this remake will crush longtime fans and disappoint everyone else. Happy Disney+ Day.
Posted Sep 08, 2022
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3/5
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Secret Headquarters
(2022)
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Josh Wilding
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Spy Kids meets superheroes, Secret Headquarters is light on new ideas, but successfully captures a sense of childhood wonder and subsequently proves itself a must-see family film on Paramount+ this summer.
Posted Aug 10, 2022
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4/5
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Prey
(2022)
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Josh Wilding
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Prey delivers pure Predator pandemonium, and is the Predator franchise at its best. It's also a much-needed fresh start for the series that allows Amber Midthunder to shine in a role that promises to put her on the map.
Posted Aug 03, 2022
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3/5
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Thor: Love and Thunder
(2022)
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Josh Wilding
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Too silly to take seriously, there’s still a lot to love about Thor: Love and Thunder but, unlike Thor: Ragnarok, it’s unlikely to be a movie you’ll fall in love with. Marvel Studios may be developing a quantity over quality issue.
Posted Jul 07, 2022
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7.5/10
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Thor: Love and Thunder
(2022)
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Rohan Patel
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Thor: Love and Thunder is Marvel Studios’ most heartful and emotionally satisfying film to date, with an absolutely rockstar performance from leading man Chris Hemsworth!
Posted Jul 05, 2022
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4.5/5
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Lightyear
(2022)
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Josh Wilding
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Throw any preconceived notions you may have out the window because Lightyear is the best animated movie of the year and a dazzling sci-fi escapade with a performance from Chris Evans that will leave you buzzing.
Posted Jun 17, 2022
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9/10
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Jurassic World Dominion
(2022)
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Rohan Patel
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Jurassic World: Dominion is pure dinosaur mayhem, 100% fueled by nostalgia and amplified by epic dinosaur action, making it one of the most chaotic and unquestionably fun films of the summer.
Posted Jun 08, 2022
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10/10
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Top Gun: Maverick
(2022)
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Rohan Patel
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Top Gun: Maverick is the must-see cinematic experience of the year! Packed with jaw-dropping aerial sequences, genuine heart, and one of the best performances of Tom Cruise's career, this is the theatrical experience you've been waiting for.
Posted May 12, 2022
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4/5
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
(2022)
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Josh Wilding
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a one of a kind blockbuster experience and a pure, unadulterated Sam Raimi movie that, while not quite the crazy ride through the Multiverse we expected, delivers a fun, horror-tinged trip.
Posted May 05, 2022
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4/5
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
(2022)
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Mark Cassidy
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is not without its problems, but Raimi injects more than enough macabre fun to overcome an uneven script and ensure that his sequel emerges as a consistently entertaining watch.
Posted May 04, 2022
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8/10
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
(2022)
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Rohan Patel
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is the Marvel Cinematic Universe's darkest and most devastating film yet, boosted by A-list performances from leads Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen as well as a return to form for director Sam Raimi.
Posted May 03, 2022
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2/5
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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
(2022)
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Josh Wilding
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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore allows Jude Law and Mads Mikkelsen to shine, but lazy, inconsistent storytelling leaves us weary at the prospect of two more movies in a corner of the Wizarding World that feels far from magical at this point.
Posted Apr 10, 2022
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5/5
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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
(2022)
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Josh Wilding
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Nicolas Cage and Pedro Pascal are an absolute riot in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, an early film of the year candidate that spotlights the immense acting abilities of both actors. Just dont call it a comeback.
Posted Apr 08, 2022
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4/5
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2
(2022)
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Josh Wilding
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is truly great video game movie and a sequel that delivers on all fronts; action-packed, hilarious, and full of fun references, this fan-pleasing adventure is a game we'll happily play again.
Posted Apr 02, 2022
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2/5
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Morbius
(2022)
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Josh Wilding
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Jared Leto's transformation makes for compelling viewing, but the Living Vampire cant elevate a disappointing story that serves as a powerful, dare we say terrifying, reminder Spider-Man is better off (and safer) in the MCU with Marvel Studios.
Posted Mar 31, 2022
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4/5
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The Bad Guys
(2022)
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Josh Wilding
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A cross between Into the Spider-Verse, Zootopia, and Ocean's Eleven, The Bad Guys puts a fun animated spin on the heist genre and delivers some stellar comic book-inspired visuals mixed with hilarious gags for viewers of all ages.
Posted Mar 27, 2022
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4/5
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Cheaper by the Dozen
(2022)
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Josh Wilding
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Zach Braff steals the show alongside Gabrielle Union in Cheaper by the Dozen, a remake thats in equal parts hilarious and heart-warming, all while delivering a powerful message alongside plenty of big laughs. Its a near-perfect family film.
Posted Mar 17, 2022
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5/5
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The Batman
(2022)
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Josh Wilding
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Delivering the definitive take on the Worlds Greatest Detective, The Batman is a sweeping, cinematic masterpiece thats both DCs best film and one of the most captivating, relentless, and unforgettable comic book movies ever made.
Posted Feb 28, 2022
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4/5
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Uncharted
(2022)
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Josh Wilding
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The Uncharted games remain in a league of their own, but this movie captures their essence and delivers a rip-roaring, swashbuckling adventure with heaps of unexpected twists, full-throttle action, and another standout performance from Tom Holland.
Posted Feb 13, 2022
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4/5
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Last Survivors
(2021)
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Josh Wilding
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Both an edge of your seat thriller and a fascinating character study, Last Survivors could have done with a little more time to explore its loftier ideas, but proves itself an engaging experience with a superb performance from Alicia Silverstone.
Posted Jan 30, 2022
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3/5
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Scream
(2022)
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Mark Cassidy
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You may find yourself wondering how these capable (in some cases, trained) individuals are unable to handle themselves against a clumsy bastard with a relatively small blade who drops like a WWE referee whenever anyone brushes against him.
Posted Jan 13, 2022
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2/5
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The Matrix Resurrections
(2021)
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Josh Wilding
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A wholly unnecessary epilogue, The Matrix Resurrections retreads old ground, delivers mediocre action, and proves itself a tough pill to swallow despite a decent love story that, alone, isn't enough to justify revisiting this franchise. Time for a reboot.
Posted Dec 23, 2021
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2/5
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The Matrix Resurrections
(2021)
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Mark Cassidy
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The only thing Resurrections has going for it ... is its central pairing of Neo and Trinity. Reeves and Moss are both on top form, and their scenes together are the closest this movie comes to being emotionally engaging.
Posted Dec 21, 2021
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5/5
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Spider-Man: No Way Home
(2021)
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Mark Cassidy
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Peter Parker comes of age in the MCU's best Spider-Man movie yet. No Way Home is a fun, exciting, occasionally intense love letter to Spidey fans past and present, which takes the iconic hero - & The Marvel Cinematic Universe - to some surprising places.
Posted Dec 15, 2021
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5/5
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Spider-Man: No Way Home
(2021)
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Josh Wilding
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Spider-Man: No Way Home is the greatest Marvel movie ever made. Period. As epic as it is emotional, this is not only a perfect blockbuster, but Spider-Man's wildest, funniest, and most awe-inspiring adventure yet. It's a Marvel masterpiece.
Posted Dec 14, 2021
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4/5
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Ghostbusters: Afterlife
(2021)
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Josh Wilding
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With a 5* performance from the insanely talented Mckenna Grace, Ghostbusters: Afterlife proves to be the perfect mix of new and old, delivering a nostalgia-filled, joyous return to form for the franchise that ends the trilogy in style.
Posted Nov 18, 2021
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3/5
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Ghostbusters: Afterlife
(2021)
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Mark Cassidy
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If you check your cynicism at the door, you might find yourself being swept along by the film [Reitman] clearly set out to deliver: a love letter to the '80s classic, and a powerful tribute to lost friends.
Posted Nov 17, 2021
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3/5
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Home Sweet Home Alone
(2021)
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Josh Wilding
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It won't necessarily go down as a classic, but Home Sweet Home Alone is a fun family film for the holidays that kids will have a blast with, while there are enough gags to make it an enjoyable diversion for parents as well.
Posted Nov 11, 2021
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2/5
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Red Notice
(2021)
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Josh Wilding
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Turn off your brain, and you might have at least some fun with Red Notice. However, this brawny, bloated blockbuster is too short on new ideas and wastes its A-List cast for a cookie-cutter action flick that makes your Netflix subscription feel criminal.
Posted Nov 11, 2021
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4/5
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Eternals
(2021)
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Josh Wilding
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A powerful, sweeping exploration of love, life, and the MCU's history, Eternals occasionally stumbles, but when it soars, this is Marvel Studios at its magnificent best.
Posted Nov 05, 2021
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1/5
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Red Notice
(2021)
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Mark Cassidy
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Red Notice is an obnoxious, desperately unfunny bore that wastes a trio of talented leads. Dumb movies can be entertaining, but sometimes they're just flat-out bad.
Posted Nov 04, 2021
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4/5
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Eternals
(2021)
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Mark Cassidy
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Eternals can be heavy-handed and its ambitions arguably exceed its grasp, but at least it's reaching.
Posted Nov 03, 2021
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8/10
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Finch
(2021)
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Rohan Patel
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A heartwarming story about life, death, and everything in between. With an all-time Tom Hanks performance, it pulls at your heartstrings while enveloping you completely in a dire new world where maybe it's not entirely too late to hope again.
Posted Nov 03, 2021
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3.5/5
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Army of Thieves
(2021)
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Josh Wilding
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Army of Thieves doesn't subvert enough of its tropes to reinvent the heist genre, but Matthias Schweighöfer's incredible work both behind and in front of the camera help ensure this Army of the Dead prequel should not be overlooked.
Posted Oct 29, 2021
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7/10
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Eternals
(2021)
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Rohan Patel
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Marvel has its first existential crisis, coming to terms with not only what it means to be a hero but also what it means to be a God. It's extremely ambitious, and while it doesn't completely soar, it still opens a whole new realm of possibilities.
Posted Oct 27, 2021
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5/5
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Dune
(2021)
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Mark Cassidy
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An ambitious, contemplative sci-fi epic which could end up being regarded as Villeneuve's most monumental accomplishment. It may not be for everyone, but for those who do find themselves fully immersed in this world, a sublime cinematic experience awaits.
Posted Oct 19, 2021
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