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How To Train Your Dragon (Live Action) Review

So I watched How To Train Your Dragon… For the past decade, Disney has been bombarding us with a myriad of live-action remakes of their timeless classics. A few have been enjoyable, but the majority have been disappointing cash-grabs that would have tarnished the legacy of the original animation if they weren’t so instantly forgettable. With this in mind, when I found out that How To Train Your…

How To Train Your Dragon (Live Action) Review

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My review of Sinners

Sinners Review

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Review

So I watched Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3… The MCU has had a plethora of talented filmmakers add their vision and creativity to the kaleidoscope of a genre that has gone from obscure and niche to ubiquitous and era-defining. Marvel perfected the method of world-building and has created some of the most iconic and groundbreaking moments of the last generation. They’ve achieved this by having a…

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Review

So I watched Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness… My thoughts about what this movie was going to be were quite different from what I actually got. I had completely misinterpreted the ending of WandaVision and thought this was going to be a fun team up of magical superheroes to take down a Big Bad. I’ve never been so happy to be wrong because this movie blew me away and the Scarlet Witch…

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The Adam Project Review

Such an average movie, my review of The Adam Project

So I watched The Adam Project… I find it interesting how Netflix has managed to perfect the art of making gripping, entertaining TV shows but yet can’t seem to replicate that success when it comes to its movies. They’re so bland and uninspired, a problem this movie really can’t seem to shake. Okay, basic plot: Adam Reed (Ryan Reynolds) is a fighter pilot who pilots an extremely powerful jet – a…

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For Colored Girls Review

My wife finally convinced me to watch this...it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be...

So I watched For Colored Girls… A while ago, one of my friends whose opinion I trust very much, told me to never watch this movie. I’ve avoided it since. My wife has badgered me for several years to watch this and I’ve successfully dodged her requests but it’s her birthday month so her word is law and I have to succumb to her requests. Okay, basic plot: A group of black women struggle to…

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Encanto Review

This might not be a popular opinion but I didn't enjoy Encanto...

So I watched Encanto… I’ve always been a fan of animated Disney films, especially their latest offerings. They’ve ditched the cliche idea that every Princess’ story needs to end in the arms of some devishly handsome blonde. Furthermore, they’ve consistently committed to telling diverse stories and having these diverse characters brought to life by appropriate actors. However, while they do bring…

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Uncharted Review

What a entertaining movie, my review of #Uncharted

So I watched Uncharted… I know I’ve learnt this lesson a thousand times and, in all honesty, I’ll probably have to learn it a million times more – never judge a movie by its trailer. I knew I was going to watch this movie but its trailer and some interesting casting choices had me delaying the experience as much as I could. A delay that ultimately proved unnecessary as this movie is a barrel of…

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The Batman Review

An ICONIC Batman, My review of the instant classic, #The Batman

My anticipation going into this film was at Everest heights. I love me some Batman and was giddy with excitement when I found out Matt Reeves would not only be directing the film but also co-writing the script. I knew this film would be amazing, it was just a question of how amazing the final result would be? Answer – ICONIC! Okay, basic plot: Batman (Robert Pattinson) has been operating in…

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Batman (1989) Review

With #TheBatman dropping soon, it felt like time to review the movie that started it all. My review of #Batman #tbt

So I watched Batman… Batman is my favourite superhero and this film, its sequel and the animated TV series it inspired are all reason why. Before there were superhero franchises, there was the Batman film franchise. He’s a fascinating character who’s open to multiple levels of interpretation. While certain elements of this film haven’t stood the test of time, overall it remains a classic. Okay,…

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Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)

Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)

So I watched Texas Chainsaw Massacre… I really do feel sorry for the horror/slasher genre because it’s often judged so harshly. It doesn’t do itself any favours because the plots are often cliche, unoriginal drivel and it can be difficult to manufacture real fear in an audience who’s been exposed to previous horrors. That being said, I really did enjoy watching this movie; don’t get me wrong,…

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The Best Man Review

A really enjoyable movie that still holds up, my review of The Best Man #TBT

So I watched The Best Man… This is one of those films that I grew up knowing about without ever watching. It was on what seemed like an infinite re-run loop on TV but I only got around to watching it late into my twenties. Revisiting it now for the purposes of this review, I can say it still holds up and has something of a timeless quality to it because of it’s genuine subject matter and the…

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Passing Review

A movie that doesn't quite live up to its potential, my review of Passing

So I watched Passing… Nuance and subtlety are often things we don’t see enough of in modern cinema. Often, filmmakers beat you over the head with an idea or explain things ad nauseam. It can be frustrating because it stops you working things out your own and drains all room for interpretation from a film. However, sometimes a film can have too much nuance and leave things feeling a little…

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Waiting To Exhale Review

#TBT

So I watched Waiting To Exhale… This movie is a bit of a conundrum because if you list its individual features, you would think it would be a great piece of film – stellar cast, a plot that explores timeless themes; but it just doesn’t come together the way you’d hope. The movie feels bloated and instead of waiting to exhale, you’re left waiting (actually hoping) for it to end. Okay, basic…

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Valentine's Day Review

What better time to review this movie...

So I watched Valentine’s Day… Of all the commercial holidays that only exist to take money out of your pockets and force feigned intimacy, Valentine’s Day is the only one I actually enjoy. It’s my favourite day of the year. Yes, it’s cheesy and overly commercial but I love the idea of love. With that in mind, what better movie to write about on this most special of days. Okay, basic plot: It’s…

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Black Dynamite Review

One of the best parodies I've ever seen, my review of the hilarious Black Dynamite

So I watched Black Dynamite… This is a film that a few close friends have been recommending to me for quite some time. Now having watched – and enjoyed it – I really wish that I had found space in my schedule for it sooner. Okay, basic plot: After his younger brother is murdered in a drug deal gone wrong, Black Dynamite (Michael Jai White) vows to find the organisation that killed his brother…

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Home Team Review

A thoroughly disappointing movie

So I watched Home Team… My wife made an interesting comment to me the other day. She’s not a fan of Adam Sandler but she said she really respected him because and I quote, “when he eats, everyone eats”. Now Sandler doesn’t star in this film but he did produce it and his usual band of brothers populate its cast. I wish I was Sandler’s friend, I could use a paid vacation. Okay, basic plot: Sean…

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