The Accountant

Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) is many things; An accountant who works for unscrupulous clients unravelling impossibly complex financial books in incredibly quick times, a trained killer, and a highly functioning autistic person with specific routines to manage his condition.  Nine years on from The Accountant’s original release it is time to reassess my thoughts, especially … Continue reading The Accountant

Conclave

Following the Pope's death, Cardinal-Dean Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with the running of the sacred conclave where the College of Cardinals will vote for his successor. As key candidates vie for power, secrets will be revealed that could undermine the Catholic Church forever. Conclave is a thoroughly absorbing grown up drama. Director Edward Berger's … Continue reading Conclave

The Planet of the Apes Trilogy Review (2011-2017)

The Planet of the Apes started life as a 1963 novel by the French author Pierre Boulle called La Planete des Singes. This was later adapted into the incredibly successful 1968 film The Planet of the Apes, directed by Franklin J. Schaffner starring Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowell. The success was such that it spawned … Continue reading The Planet of the Apes Trilogy Review (2011-2017)

Sharper

Sharper tells an interweaving story of grifters and billionaires in Manhattan and opens by telling us that a “Sharper” is a person who lives by their wits.  Tom (Justice Smith) is an unsuspecting book shop owner who meets the love of his life Sandra (Briana Middleton) when she stops by his store. Whilst Max (Sebastian … Continue reading Sharper