A surprisingly clever and different action movie with some great moments, clever twists, and an overall solid plot. Could have been tightened up in a few places, and the portrayal of autism is maybe lacking in nuance, but still enjoyable.
A solid piece of spec-bio with a diverse range of specialists involved, though a little overly simplified in terms of the science presented and with a slightly lacklustre final episode.
A nuanced lens shone on a particular moment in history, with an incredible cast and a brilliant script, albeit one probably better placed on a stage (as the original was intended) than on film.
What We Do in the Shadows
An indie flick filmed on a tight budget that still manages a much better modernisation of vampire mythology thanΒ Twilight, with a great cast and some excellent deadpan comedy thrown throughout.
Action-packed, with some intense car chases and choreography, and more character depth than it needed, but still little more than an excuse for some body horror and extreme violence.
An over-the-top action bonanza with some exceptional stunt work and a perfectly serviceable plot, but it won't be pushing any boundaries or reinventing any genres any time soon.
A fun adventure with some interesting ideas and a whole load of brilliant gaming cameos, but the plot isn't exactly nuanced or complex.
A brilliantly funny, modern take on the classic end-of-school comedy with some excellent jokes and perfect casting.
Not terrible, but with this cast, solid source material, and a surprisingly well-constructed modernisation attempt, it feels like it should have been much better.
An excellent interwoven narrative with a great cast and some unexpected moments, but which needed just a little tightening to achieve true greatness.
A surprisingly nuanced action film, with an intriguing take on modern Northern Irish politics counterbalanced with some great action sequences. A weird mashup, sure, but it works for the most part.
The Trial of the Chicago 7
An exceptional film with a brilliant cast that shines a depressingly revealing light on the judicial and political systems we have in so-called democracies, even today.