A musical inspired by P.T. Barnum’s circus is the setting for what must be one of the most hopeful and aspirational films of the year. And what better time for it to be released, just before the new year when people are looking to be inspired. The plot covers the rags to riches tale of … Continue reading The Greatest Showman
As my first year of blogging comes to an end I am very grateful for the fact that I seem to have picked a phenomenal year in which to start. Picking out what I considered to be films of the year was a very hard task. I have to say I have really enjoyed putting … Continue reading 2017 – Year in Review
Set in a world where orcs, humans and elves coexist we follow LAPD cops Ward (Will Smith) and Jakoby (Joel Edgerton unrecognisable under orc make up) on an eventful shift. The Netflix Original film starts with a promising title sequence attempting to give us thousands of years of back story - orcs sided with the … Continue reading Bright
Misinterpreting an invitation to watch the current Barden Bellas as an opportunity to sing together again our favourite a capella group decide that their real jobs aren’t exciting enough and organise a swan song by taking part in a USO tour in Europe. The original Pitch Perfect is amazing entertainment, archly funny, full of fun … Continue reading Pitch Perfect 3
The Last Jedi picks up moments after The Force Awakens with the Rebel Alliance fleeing from the First Order. The story then follows Rey’s training with Luke, Finn’s mission to find a code breaker and the Rebel Fleet evading The First Order. Rian Johnson (Brick, Looper) had a lot to live up to when taking … Continue reading Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Without a doubt the greatest Christmas film of all time, It's a Wonderful Life made in 1946 regularly gets a re-release at this time of year and no matter how many times you have seen it I wholeheartedly recommend you go and watch it. And if you have not seen it before, I implore you … Continue reading It’s a Wonderful Life
The sequel to the 1995 Robin Williams film starts with a prologue in 1996 which shows the magical board game evolve into a video game to ensnare another unsuspecting teen. Fast forward 20 years and 4 teenagers find themselves in a Breakfast Club style detention clearing out a basement room when they stumble upon the … Continue reading Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Whilst waiting near the finish line of the Boston Marathon to cheer on his girlfriend, Jeff Bauman (Jake Gyllenhaal) is caught in the blast of a terrorist bomb and loses both of his legs. The second film this year to depict the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing focuses in on the physical and emotional turmoil of … Continue reading Stronger
Ridley Scott released his debut film The Duellists at the age of 40 in 1977. Since then he has worked at quite a fast pace, averaging more than 1 film every 2 years in his 40 year career. Interestingly only making 1 sequel (to a film he did not make) and 2 prequels, something worth … Continue reading Ridley Scott Retrospective
Based on the true story of Molly Bloom who ran a high stakes poker game in L.A. and New York before being arrested in an FBI sting relating to the Russian mafia. Aaron Sorkin's directorial debut features his usual dazzling writing (he is responsible for The West Wing, The Newsroom, Steve Jobs and the Social … Continue reading Molly’s Game
