Alice is back, and just as whimsical as before. However, with 6 extra years under our belts since the release of the first ‘Alice in Wonderland’ movie, you would think the nostalgia would kick in. But, alas dear Disney fanatics, this is not the case. The quirky, dark, and fantastical world of Underland has been… Read More
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It’s no coincidence that Marvel and DC are releasing suspiciously similar movies shoulder to shoulder, and let’s not pretend it’s anything less than a pissing contest. Whilst Batman Vs Superman left an convoluted mess on the seat, Civil War has proven its aim true. As much as I wish DC’s full basket of eggs had… Read More
Based on Marvel’s unconventional anti-hero, Deadpool tells the origin story of how mercenary Wade Wilson takes on the alter ego of Deadpool, after a rouge experiment leaves him with super strength and accelerated healing powers. The merc with the mouth has finally made it on to the big screen, after over a decade stuck in… Read More
Spectre is a thrill fest and a movie which does not require you to think very much. This is not unusual in a Bond movie because if you did pause to consider, you’d realise how ridiculously absurd a lot of things are. The vengeful brother, the silent hired muscle, the need for more government oversight to… Read More
Watching Everest will remind you what Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay achieved 62 years ago took more than knowledge, experience and know how. It took a lot of luck. If Everest is the world’s most unforgiving mountain, that is a great shame. Its sweeping beauty hosts some of the most hostile mountain climbing terrain on… Read More
See what Joey Reviews has to say about American Ultra starring Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart
By this stage I don’t think anyone’s expecting anything new from Dragonball. I don’t even think Dragonball has offered anything new to Dragonball. Though I have heard complaints to this very point; criticisms that either ignore or aren’t conscious of its narrative groundwork. As discussed in my Battle of the Gods review, Dragonball is foundationally… Read More
Terminator Genisys is a good movie. Sure, with all the time travel and machine infiltration going on, it can be difficult at times to comprehend what is happening, but this is a worthy addition to The Terminator film franchise. Critics often do get it wrong when it comes to movies. They got it wrong with… Read More
Paul Rudd is Scott Lang, just released from San Quentin for burglary and fraud and looking to rebuild his life after 3 years inside. He needs to prove himself a stable parent so he can have visiting rights with his young daughter Cassie. Michael Douglas is Hank Pym, who has worked in the area of… Read More
Humanity has a strange fascination with its own demise. For a species that prides itself on control, we seem to make a lot of movies about not having any. By common agreement, these should be some of the most poignant stories around, exploring the sufferings of human helplessness. Except most large-scale disaster films are too… Read More
