If the idea of Dominic West dancing to win over a group of stuffy homophobic miners makes you laugh, chances are you'll enjoy Pride. A historical comedy that looks back at a group of lesbian and gay activists who supported the miners during the strikes of the 1980s, director Matthew Warchus and writer Stephen Beresford have combined to create something similar in tone to The … [Read more...]
Review: Birdman (2014)
To attempt to summarise the visual and dramatic flair of Alejandro Gozalez Inarritu's latest film Birdman, would probably result in a breakdown similar to the main character experience's throughout this weaving, trippy nightmarish comedy. … [Read more...]
Review: Whiplash (2014)
There have been a lot of films which focus on a teacher/student dynamic, with the brilliant, inspiring teacher doing everything they can to help bring out the hidden potential in their young proteges. Movies like Dead Poets Society and The History Boys tend to focus on unconventional, eccentric teachers who don't stick to the established curriculum and inspire affection and … [Read more...]
Review: The Imitation Game (2014)
Based on the real life story of computing genius Alan Turing, The Imitation Game follows Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) as he is hired by the British government for a top secret project where he and a team of code-breakers have to figure out Enigma, the notorious World War II code machine that proves to be impossible to break. Despite clashes with his team, and attempts to hide … [Read more...]
Review: Brick Mansions (2014)
Remakes don't exactly have the best of reputations when it comes to quality. Sure we've had some great remakes in the past like Scarface, The Departed, King Kong and even Robocop, but I don't think it will be a controversial opinion to say that most of the remakes that come out are not terribly good. The Uninvited, Planet of the Apes, Arthur, Halloween and its sequel, Bewitched … [Read more...]
Review: The Rover (2014)
Following in the rather large Australian, dystopian footsteps of Mad Max comes the end-of-the-world action-drama film The Rover. Directed by David Michod it manages to cast Twilight heartthrob Robert Pattinson in his continued efforts to distance himself from Hollywood franchise cinema and everybody's favourite ex-Neighbour-turned-Hollywood star Guy Pearce. … [Read more...]
Review: Maps to the Stars (2014)
The bizarre pairing of David Cronenberg and Robert Pattinson are back with Hollywood-targeted dram Maps to the Stars. Declaring anything Cronenberg does anymore as bizarre might seem a bit redundant, but there is something about him getting his hands on the floppy-haired ex-Twilight lothario and making him do weird things. … [Read more...]
Review: Grace of Monaco (2014)
A 'match made in heaven' is probably how the producers of Grace of Monaco saw their historical drama steeped in Hollywood mythology before it was released. Director Olivier Dahan from La Vie En Rose fame, coupled with Oscar favourite Nicole Kidman who plays Hollywood royalty Grace Kelly and presents her relationship with actual royalty Prince Rainier III of Monaco. Regardless … [Read more...]
D’Review: Mrs. Brown’s Boys D’Movie (2014)
Following the long British comedy hall tradition of men dressing as women comes the film version of the ultra-popular TV show Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie. … [Read more...]
Review: The Skeleton Twins (2014)
It has long been known that comic actors can make great dramatic actors, and in The Skeleton Twins it is the turn of Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig. They prove more than equal to the task, but what a shame the rest of the film is such a huge disappointment. … [Read more...]