Insane space opera a candy shop of delights (★★★★ Written and directed by Andy and Lana Wachowski.) Moderation is good, it’s true, but even the most hardened health nut needs a little indulgence from time to time. So it is with cinema. Film fans can be as virtuous as they like right now with all the … More REVIEW: Jupiter Ascending
Not worth the visit (★, Directed by Paul W S Anderson) If the criteria for cinema greatness was based entirely on how ridiculously cute and heartstring-pullingly pouty your leading man was then disaster-in-a-toga movie Pompeii would get five stars and all the Oscars going. Sadly for Pompeii’s star Kit Harington (gladiator slave Milo) and … More REVIEW: Pompeii
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty ★★★ (Directed by Ben Stiller) Kitschy vision is charming for tale of a sad-sack with a mind for fantasy who’s still waiting to come to life. Starring: Ben Stiller, Sean Penn and Kristen Wiig. Written by Steve Conrad (based on the short story by James Thurber) Adventure, comedy, drama and fantasy. … More Mid-life crisis has never looked so good
Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters (★★★ Directed by Thor Freudenthal, 2014) Yes, it’s Harry Potter lite, but the tale of teen demi gods battling baddies for the right to go on noble quests and gain the approval of their aloof and almighty parents is pretty cute. Sweet, fun, family fare, with a delightful cameo from geek … More 3 Second Review: Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters
It’s been a funny old year at the multiplex. The Girl In Row K takes a look back at 2013’s heroes and villains of the big screen. ★★★★★ This year blocks were busted and hearts were broken; we switched from Team Gale to Team Peeta (Hunger Games), and believed a man could fly (Man of … More 2013: A year of flash, bang and whallop
Ender’s Game ★★★ (Directed by Gavin Hood, 2013) A tense, cruel game of total annihilation that doesn’t shine a very rosy light on human nature. Starring: Harrison Ford, Asa Butterfield, Ben Kingsley and Viola Davis. Written and directed by Gavin Hood based on the novel by Orson Scott Card. Adventure, science fiction. 1hr 54mins. M … More No country for tender children
3SR: Panem’s reluctant firebrand returns, bringing the revolution with her in this infinitely more vibrant and successful addition to the Hunger Games franchise. Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Donald Sutherland and Elizabeth Banks. Directed by Francis Lawrence Written by Michael Arndt, Simon Beaufoy, based on the novel … More Brutal sequel a vibrant victory
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: I know you’re desperate for some solid urban fantasy, I know. But whatever you do, do not see this terrible film. Mortal Instruments Starring: Lena Headey, Lily Collins, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Jamie Campbell Bower, Aidan Turner, Kevin Zegers, Jemima West Directed by Harald Zwart Written by Jessica Postigo, based on the novel by Cassandra … More Feel that mortality
3SR: The Lone Ranger is a perfect example of why diversity in all industries is vital – because without it White Middle Class Guys drowning in their own senses of entitlement and privilege thought it was OK to make this film. Starring: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Ruth Wilson, Tom Wilkinson, Barry Pepper, William Fichtner and Armie Hammer. Directed by Gore … More Not on my watch, kemosabe
