Film Review: Sisu

This review is spoiler free. "Sisu" is a Finnish term with literal English translation. It means stoic determination, grit, bravery, resilience and tenacity of purpose. Basically, never giving up regardless of the circumstances. It's 1944, in the midst of World War 2. Aatami, played by Jorma Tommila, is a lone prospector who has left the …

Film Review: Fast X

This review is spoiler-free. Dominic Toretto and his family are back for yet another instalment in a franchise that just won't die. Fast X is being billed as the first part of a two-part finale that now may actually be a trilogy according to Vin Diesel... After two extremely poor entries, does Fast X continue …

Film Review: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

There are some spoilers ahead, do not read if you have not yet seen the film! I've been rather vocal recently about my disdain for the current state of the MCU, a franchise that a few years ago was dominating box offices with high quality films has begun to fizzle out, doing things on the …

Film Review: Renfield

Mild spoilers ahead. Let's get one thing clear from the start, Renfield is not going to be winning any awards and it's not going to blow your mind. But it is something that we don't get enough of these days, and that's a 90-minute rollercoaster of ridiculousness that knows exactly what it is and isn't …

Film Review: The Super Mario Bros. Movie

From animation giants Illumination comes an adaptation of arguably the most iconic video-game franchise of all-time. No pressure, right? There's been a lot of anticipation for this one and I went in with an open mind, considering how many video games have been butchered in the past. Did it deliver? When two Italian-American plumbers, Mario …

Film Review: Scream 6

Mild spoilers ahead. Following on from the success of 2022's Scream (or Scream 5), it was no surprise to see a sequel ordered immediately and there has been a relatively quick turnaround (just over a year) to get this 6th instalment of the hit horror franchise out. But is it any good? Scream 6 has …

Film Review: John Wick: Chapter 4

Mild spoilers ahead. We're back! After one of the busiest months I've ever had - attending Star Wars Celebration and then being away with work for a couple of weeks, I am now back in to some sort of routine and the reviews should be becoming regular again. So, it's a few weeks gone now, …

Film Review: Creed 3

Mild spoilers ahead. After two films alongside Rocky, the time has come for Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) to step out of the shadow of his mentor and go it alone. But can this franchise really survive without the presence of Sylvester Stallone's classic character? Let's find out. After dominating the sport of boxing for …

Film Review: Dark Waters

Today I'm having a quick look at the 2019 legal thriller Dark Waters, unfortunately, based on a very true story. When corporate lawyer Robert Bilott (Mark Ruffalo) does a favour for his grandmother by agreeing to investigate mysterious happenings at her friend's farm, he discovers a horrific conspiracy that puts him on a collision course …

Film Review: 65

Directed by the writers of the hit film A Quiet Place, 65 pits Adam Driver against dinosaurs on Prehistoric Earth. What could possibly go wrong? On a faraway planet where everyone can speak perfect English 65 million years ago, pilot Mills (Adam Driver) is sent on a two-year expedition, but when he comes in to …