Dour take on a beloved film (★★★ stars, Directed by John Lee Hancock) An awkward film about a beloved old movie and it’s crotchety creators, Saving Mr Banks is strange in that almost every character in it except the driver (played with muted charm by Paul Giamatti) is deeply unlikable, and yet it’s hard not to … More REVIEW: Saving Mr Banks
Delivery Man (2013, Directed By Ken Scott. ★★★.5) 3SR: A welcome break from Vince Vaughn’s tired man-in-a-muddle patter and a fresh story make for fond viewing. Starring: Vince Vaughn, Cobie Smulders and Chris Pratt Comedy. 1hr 44mins. M for offensive language. In these days of hyper-marketing, when every new film is tweaked, teased and pushed … More A delivery full of surprises
Thor 2 belongs to Loki, or should that be Loki 3 belongs to Loki? Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Rene Russo, Idris Elba, Christopher Eccleston and Tom Hiddleston. Directed by Alan Taylor. Written by Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely and Christopher Yost. Action, adventure, fantasy. 1hr 52mins. M for violence. 3D. ★★★.5 stars When … More Limp start gives way to mighty finish
3SR: CTates can be my protection detail any time… words I never thought I’d say, ever. Starring: Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, Maggie Gyllenhaal, James Woods, Richard Jenkins Directed by Roland Emmerich Written by James Vanderbilt Action, drama, thriller. 2hr 11mins. M for violence and offensive language. ***1/2 OK, Channing Tatum, you win. After watching White … More You win, CTates, you win…
3SR: A joy for the speed junkies, Golden God Hemsworth embodies the archetypal 70 playboy as Formula One star James Hunt in Rush, but it’s the tale of Lauda’s determination that makes the film. Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Brühl and Olivia Wilde Directed by Ron Howard Written by Peter Morgan Biography, drama, sport, true story. … More The need for speed
3SR: Sumptuous world building and a paper thing story can’t disguise the brutal metaphor behind Elysium – there’s something rotten in paradise, and it’s us. Elysium Starring: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley, Alice Braga Written and directed by Neill Blomkamp Action, drama, science fiction, thriller. 1hr 49mins. R16 for violence and offensive language ***1/2 … More Rise of the rotten utopia
3SR: Millennial abandon looks like the last days of Rome in this morbid, psychedelic, cynical look at summer freedom. Spring Breakers Starring: Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson, Rachel Korine and James Franco Director and writer: Harmony Korine Drama. 94 minutes. Rated R18 for sexual situations, violence and drug use. *** 1/2 Walking that thin line between … More Spring break your heart
