The Fast and Furious franchise is truly a wonder to behold and I would be very interested in an in-depth article on the evolution of the franchise. From moderately bankable racing films to blockbuster action movies, the one thing you are guaranteed is a ludicrous plot and horrendously cheesy lines about family. The plot this … Continue reading Fast & Furious 8
Based on the Japanese Manga by Masamune Shirow that began in 1989 and subsequent Anime film in 1995 directed by Mamoru Oshii this is a slick science fiction film that I enjoyed, but possibly too much of that being a result of nostalgia. Major (Scarlett Johansson) is the first of her kind, a robot with … Continue reading Ghost in the Shell
When the Boss Baby arrives into Tim's life, it is thrown upside down. His parents no longer give him all the attention he needs and he is pretty certain something is not quite right with a baby that wears a suit and can talk. Soon we find out that the Boss Baby is there to … Continue reading The Boss Baby
An undercover FBI agent and an ex-extreme sports motorcyclist join forces in the California Highway Patrol to take down corrupt cops robbing armoured cars. Loosely based on the television show that ran from 1977-1983 this is a very uneven and only mildly diverting comedy. Personally, I have never seen the TV series, but my understanding … Continue reading CHiPs: Law and Disorder
Scientists on the International Space Station await the first ever soil sample from Mars and on examination find a single cell organism that proves the existence of life beyond our planet. Unfortunately, for the crew of six on board, this is not going to end well for them. This science fiction horror film owes everything … Continue reading Life
Based on a non-fiction novel by David Grann this tells the story of British explorer Percy Fawcett and his expeditions in the amazon. It spans a period of 20 years, following multiple expeditions and his growing obsession with the idea of a Lost City deep in the Amazon following a find of pottery deep in … Continue reading The Lost City of Z
Disney's latest film to get the live action treatment is arguably their greatest animated film. The story of an enchanted prince learning that beauty is not on the surface but what comes from within. Where I felt Disney stumbled with The Jungle Book last year (I know I am in the minority) is that they … Continue reading Beauty and the Beast
Jordan Peele's feature film debut as a director (he also wrote and produced) is a stunningly good horror film that echoes the eerie suburban world of Society (1989). Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) is visiting his caucasian girlfriend Rose's (Allison Williams) parents for the weekend and things are a little bit off. Her parents (Bradley Whitford and … Continue reading Get Out
An arms deal gone wrong sets the scene for a shoot out in a disused warehouse in a darkly comic and violent film by Ben Wheatley. Frank (Michael Smiley) and Chris (Cillian Murphy) are IRA operatives planning to buy guns from Vern (Sharlto Copley) in a deal set up by Justine (Brie Larson) and Ord … Continue reading Free Fire
At the tail end of the Vietnam war a scientific expedition heads to an uncharted island. A place untouched by man and ruled by monsters. The film features a diverse cast, none of whom really get to shine, with perhaps one exception. Bill Randa (John Goodman) is the head of Monarch Industries who gets the … Continue reading Kong: Skull Island
