A very effective horror thriller. With some concessions. When an entire classroom of children disappear one night, all blame is focussed onto their teacher, Justine. Director Zach Cregger wow’ed critics with Barbarian in 2022, and has returned with the mysteriously titled Weapons. Starring Julia Garner (recently performed in The Wolf Man) and Josh Brolin (Dune),…
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Review: Redline
That was absolutely bonkers and it was great. JP’s dream of winning the famous Redline high speed race is dwindling fast. Not only did he crash his racer, but the Redline race is set to compete on a planet ruled by a tyrannical dictator. Redline is a 2009 Japanese animated movie directed by Takeshi Koike,…
Review: Prey (2022)
Making me a believer of the Predator series. In the 1700s, an Apache tribe finds itself at the mercy of an otherworldly hunter. Released in 2022, mere months “after” the Covid pandemic, Prey was and continues to be a Disney+ exclusive. It was never released in cinemas. The rather teasing title betrays that this film…
Review: War of the Worlds (2025)
H.G. Wells has risen from the grave this year, and has begun a slow walk to find Rich Lee to lay a curse on him. A top American Government security officer bears witness to the end of days when meteorites hit the Earth. On top of that, he must protect his family and save the…
Review: The Legend of Ochi
What a strange, throw-back experience this was. Yuri, estranged daughter of a man possessed in fighting rare creatures called Ochi, would rather befriend the creatures. When she runs away from home, it becomes a race to protect or destroy the strange creatures. Debut director Isaiah Saxon brings us this original story The Legend of Ochi,…
Review: Bring Her Back
Predictable but still intriguing horror flick with good performances. Andy and Piper are taken into foster care when their father tragically dies. Foster carer Laura seems nice to Piper, but Andy suspects something is desperately wrong… Directed by brothers Michael and Danny Philippou, Bring Her Back stars Sally Hawkins (Shape of Water) and young stars…
Review: Fantastic Four – First Steps
I want to give a thematic four stars, but I can’t quite do it. Earth 828, the Fantastic Four are the planet’s protectors. But when a silver-clad being from outer space threatens the planet with destruction, the charismatic heroes must rise to the challenge. To protect not only the planet, but their new family… Directed…
Review: M3GAN 2.0
Genuinely, Pixar’s Elio had scarier scenes in it. When a military-grade robot goes on a rampage, Gemma and her niece are roped into further turmoil. Not only does this robot have uncanny similarities to M3GAN, a robot Gemma designed, but M3GAN herself has something to say about it all. Director Gerard Johnstone and his writing…
Review: F1® – The Movie
A fun, albeit silly work of fiction. A floundering team in Formula 1 racing resorts to desperate measures. Including hiring an out-of-touch older driver. F1 – The Movie (complete with registered trademark) is the first official movie for the sport with contemporary values and appearances. Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick, TRON: Legacy) and…
Review: Elio
“We have Lilo & Stitch at home…”Lilo & Stitch at home is Elio. A young boy, feeling frustrated and alone, ends up sending his own distress call into space. Surprisingly, his calls for salvation are answered, and adventure awaits. From three Pixar directors (behind such movies as Coco, Turning Red, The Good Dinosaur) Elio is…