Category: Drama
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“Kangaroo” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️5 Based on a true story, this Australian film is an unexpectedly captivating, funny, and uplifting watch. It is ideal family viewing and surprisingly emotional. The film boasts a superb cast, led by three strong leads alongside an excellent ensemble. Ryan Corr stars as TV weatherman Chris, who meets Charlie…
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“Shelter” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨4.5 This was a must see film for me. As a fan of Jason Statham, I’ve been really looking forward to this one. His films are always enjoyable to watch and I’ve seen most of his action films. Statham maintains his signature style but delivers a very enjoyable performance. This…
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“28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨4.5 I was a bit late to the party on this one, and I watched 28 Years Later on Amazon this week. It was an amazing film that made me want to see this sequel. Following Spike (Alfie Williams) and his mother (Jodie Comer) on their quest to find Dr Ian Kelson…
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“No Other Choice” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨4 A subtitled South Korean dark comedy film that released in its home country in 2025. Available from this Friday the 23rd Jan in the UK by MUBI. I viewed a few days early as a Cineworld Unlimited see it first film preview, which drew quite a large audience. A paper factory…
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“Rental Family” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️4 A “Secret Screening” event turned out to be “Rental Family” starring Brendan Fraser. In case you are not familiar, a secret screening is effectively a mystery film. You book and then watch a surprise film that may not be on general release yet. A comedy drama where Fraser plays…
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“Giant” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨4.5 Sports and boxing films are always popular and after watching “Christy” last year, I was open to seeing another. This time starring Bond actor Pierce Brosnan and Amir El-Masry in a biopic about boxing trainer Brendan Ingle, and his relationship with British boxing champion Prince Naseem. The story centres…
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“Song, Sung, Blue” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️5 The story follows two performers who formed a Neil Diamond tribute band, and found success and love in the 1980s and 1990s. Originally a documentary released in 2008, it’s now been dramatised and stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson as Milwaukee musicians Mike and Claire Sardina who perform as…
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“The Housemaid” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5 My daughter, who is a Sydney Sweeney fan, wanted to see this film. My wife, having read the book, was intrigued also see the story brought to life so we booked as a family. While many trailers give away half the plot this one cleverly teases a story…
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“Christy” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 This film is a brilliant example of a captivating trailer that draws viewers into a film they might not have considered. Sydney Sweeney’s performance and the drama captivated me, leading me to buy tickets. The trailer was heavily promoted before most films I watched in October and November.…
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“Wicked For Good” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5 As a child, I remember the classic Wizard of Oz being shown regularly on TV. I was amazed when the black and white sequence eventually turned colour. It was released the same year my mum was born in 1939. My daughter raved about “Wicked” when it was released…
