Alexander Payne‘s Downsizing was one of the films I was so excited to see at LFF, which is why it was one of the most disappointing. It had such an intriguing and original concept, but it just didn’t know what to do with it.
Suburbicon: Film Review
November 23, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Suburbicon
I felt confident about Suburbicon – what with it being directed by George Clooney and starring Matt Damon and Julianne Moore – until the bad reviews came out following its premiere at the Venice Film Festival. I didn’t let that faze me as I wanted it to be good and I went in full of hope – and came away miffed about the mixed bag I had witnessed.
Downsizing: LFF Film Review
October 14, 2017 by 1 Comment
Alexander Payne‘s Downsizing was one of the films I was so excited to see at LFF, which makes it one of the most disappointing. It had such an intriguing and original concept, but it just didn’t know what to do with it.
London Film Festival 2017: Ten films I really want to see
October 1, 2017 by 4 Comments
There are so many films on the 2017 London Film Festival programme that I’m keen to see and I know I will never see them all.
My Christopher Nolan top five
July 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Christopher Nolan‘s latest effort Dunkirk comes out on Friday and while I’m in the minority of people who didn’t love it (read my review here), it certainly makes my top five.
Jason Bourne: Film Review
July 26, 2016 by 1 Comment
I loved the original Bourne trilogy but I never really felt like it needed more instalments so I wasn’t particularly excited for Jason Bourne because it seemed like a cash grab as the stories had pretty much wrapped up with 2007’s The Bourne Ultimatum. And while it doesn’t really add anything new to the franchise, Jason Bourne is still a worthy film that reaches the same standard as the originals.
Top Films for July
July 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
A new month is here and once again, here are the films I’m most excited about seeing – sadly, nothing on the list is an original idea and it’s mainly sequels or reboots/adaptations. There are a number of obvious choices I have missed off the list for legit reasons, such as Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (this was popular before my time), The Legend of Tarzan (I’ve seen it and I don’t recommend), Central Intelligence (it’s alright) and The Neon Demon (I don’t think I’ll like it).
My Top 10 Movies of 2015
December 30, 2015 by 2 Comments
Looking back over the past year, there have been some pretty damn good films. But I still had trouble picking my top ten – finding the first six was easy, but the remaining four were not as convincing. So many films I liked at the time, but over the passing months have left little impression. I finally managed to bring you my annual list, which is presented in no particular order.
The Martian: Film Review
September 29, 2015 by 1 Comment
I have been excited for The Martian for such a long time and I even read the book in time for release, and this is even better than Andy Weir’s novel, which is something I NEVER say. My favourite thing about it is the humour – it is possibly one of the funniest sci-fis I have ever seen and the most feel-good film Ridley Scott has ever made.
The Martian European premiere: Pics & gossip
September 24, 2015 by 1 Comment
Tonight the incredible cast of sci-fi adventure The Martian turned out in London’s Leicester Square and I went down as a fan for the first time in ages so I could see Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain and many, many more.
