‘s Rough Edges and Loses Its Impact
It’s probably not the best of signs when a critic begins a review stating that sometimes the best of intentions can go wrong. Miss Bala is an attempt at a gritty crime thriller and boasts an unusual role for its…
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COLD WAR is Stunningly Beautiful
In case you’ve never seen a Polish film before, let me warn you… they can be sad, downcast and quite depressing. Sure, Polish filmmakers do produce the odd comedy now and again, but the most famous cinematic works from the…
THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING Delivers a Bit of Magic
January is often a month for misfit films that, for one reason or another, studios don’t have a lot of confidence in. However, there are always a few exceptions to the rule. This week sees the release of The Kid…
GLASS is Cracked, But Contains an Oddly Intriguing Brew
In recent years, we’ve become accustomed to a deluge of superhero films from the likes of Marvel and DC. And as such, audiences have developed certain expectations of what they should be seeing in these types of projects. Glass, the…
THE UPSIDE Features Charismatic Stars Delivering Less-Than-Stellar Material
This week sees the release of the comedy/drama The Upside. For those who don’t know, it’s actually a remake of the 2011 French film The Intouchables, which broke box office records in Europe, won various awards and was on the…
AQUAMAN Has a Few Moments But is Mostly Soggy
Back in the 90s, a movie featuring a comic villain parodying over-the-top action and spy movies requested, “…sharks with frickin’ laser beams attached to their heads.” I’m not entirely sure what this is a sign of, but it appears that…
MARY POPPINS RETURNS Breezes In and Surprises
I’ll be honest and write that I didn’t hold out much hope for a sequel to a Disney family classic from 54 years ago. Thankfully, the new film Mary Poppins Returns is a pleasant surprise. It may not live up…
THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD is Potent and Powerful
In the US, Fathom Events is presenting the film. It will be screened in both 2D and 3D on December 17th and December 27th. Go to Fathom Events (www.fathomevents.com) to reserve tickets. Note: The following is a review of the…
SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE Displays Zip and Humor
Audiences have certainly gotten a lot of Spider-Man over the past 15 years, including a film franchise, a rebooted franchise, and another reconfigured version as part of the Marvel Universe. Now, Sony are bringing not one, but numerous incarnation of…
RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET Has Glitches But Delivers Some Winning Moments
It may be hard to believe, but it has been six years since the release of the original Wreck-It Ralph. The animated feature provided a zippy little story about a misunderstood arcade game villain and showcased a nostalgic mix of…