Category: Sci-fi
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“Avengers: Endgame Encore” Review
Is it worth revisiting this 2019 tentpole epic forwhat this version offers? I’m not ashamed to admit it…I’m a huge Marvel fan. Yes, superhero fatigue has definitely been a thing, and still is to a degree. In 2019, this was far from the case and I eagerly anticipated this final…
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“Terminator 2: Judgement Day” 35 Year Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐✨ 4.5 A classic film that was groundbreaking upon its original release, prompting the question: how does it hold up 35 years later? I remember watching this 35 years ago in a packed cinema. I had watched the original on VHS at a mate’s house and went to see the…
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“The Dog Stars” Review
Can Ridley Scott make a comeback in this post apocalyptic thriller? Ridley Scott has been responsible for helming such greats as Blade Runner, Alien and Gladiator among many others. Over recent years, his work has seen a dramatic downturn in quality and I’m not too sure his career will ever…
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“The Last House” Streaming Review
It has an intriguing premise, but does it pay off? If you’ve been on the fence regarding this latest Netflix movie, and you’re wondering if it’s worth your time, then read on dear reader, because I’ve seen it, and it’s worth discussing. The movie stars Wagner Moura as Jason, a…
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“The End Of Oak Street” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3 Anne Hathaway Shines in David Robert Mitchell’s Sci-Fi Dinosaur Survival Film Anne Hathaway anchors yet another major release, delivering a standout performance that elevates a modest sci-fi survival feature. Directed by David Robert Mitchell and produced by Bad Robot, this late-summer entry lands as one of the final…
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“Supergirl” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨4.5 Is this going to outshine last year’s Superman at the box office? Maybe. No doubt it will be better than that rubbish Supergirl film adaptation from the 80s. I went in expecting an average film due to the Rotten Tomatoes score, but I actually think it’s a much better…
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“Disclosure Day” Review
After a busy week, I settled down to watch the latest Steven Spielberg film, starring Brits Emily Blunt and Colin Firth, alongside Irish actress Eve Hewson. Critics have been divided on this one, but most seem to agree on one thing: Emily Blunt is outstanding. They are right. She is…
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“Masters Of The Universe” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Ignore the critics, because the audience reaction is what really counts here. This is a fun, entertaining, big-budget sci-fi fantasy adventure that works just as well for adults as it does for children. Unlike many heavily promoted blockbusters that ultimately disappoint, Masters of the Universe is a film that genuinely deserves…
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“Backrooms” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐⭐✨ 4.5 Surreal, unique and genuinely intriguing. A thriller that blends science fiction with a touch of horror, Backrooms feels like an independent film with the benefit of studio backing and a larger-scale production. I fancied watching a film at the cinema and the available choices to me were very much in the…
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“Star Wars – The Mandalorian And Grogu” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐⭐ 4 Being someone who remembers seeing the very first Star Wars film at the cinema, this franchise carries a lot of nostalgia for me. I had watched the first couple of series of The Mandalorian and expected it would be easy enough to jump back into, while the addition of…
