Category: Film
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REVIEW: Zootropolis
This latest Disney film will widely appeal to adults and children with its wide range of sense of humour, warm hearted characters and stunning animation. Zootropolis is a city where animals live in peace and harmony. In a world where humans don’t exist, the first rabbit police officer must solve a crime in two days […]
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DVD Review: A Royal Night Out
This take on what happened when Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret joined people on the streets on VE day has plenty of charm – even if the plot wears a bit thin after a while. Directed by Julian Jarrold, this charming and gentle film has plenty to recommend it from the wonderful portrayals of Princess […]
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Review Roundup: Kung Fu Panda 3
Jack Black and co are back for this latest film involving the loveable panda – but does it win over the critics? The Guardian: *** Alex Needham wrote: “this is a visually sumptuous kids’ film that will also charm adults.” Den of Geek: Rob Leane thought that: “Thus, while Kung Fu Panda could be funnier, […]
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Review Roundup: Hail Caesar!
The latest Cohen brothers film stars George Clooney, Tilda Swinton and Channing Tatum – but is it as successful as their previous films? The Guardian:**** Peter Bradshaw wrote that: “It’s not encumbered with significance, but richly affectionate and very entertaining.” Den of Geek: Ryan Lambie thought the film: “is a messy, lavish treat.” Financial Times: […]
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Review Roundup…London Has Fallen
Gerard Butler and Aaron Eckhart return in the sequel to Olympus Has Fallen – has making the sequel paid off? The Guardian: ** ” surprisingly cheap-looking digital effects.” Empire: ** “the most daftly plotted action movie of recent years.” The Telegraph: ** “The film fleetingly comes into its own when it shakes off any pretensions of […]
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Opinion: Oscars 2016
Last night’s Oscars had been surrounded by controversy leading up to the ceremony- but who were the big winners? Best Picture: Spotlight – this hard-hitting film telling the story of an investigative journalist team investigating child abuse cases in the Boston area by numerous Roman Catholic priests was a strong contender for this award. But in […]
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Five Reasons Why You Should Watch Brooklyn
The winner of Best British Film at this year’s BAFTA awards and based on Colm Tôibín’s best selling novel has plenty to recommend it and here is a list of five good reasons why you need to watch it (in no particular order): 5. It’s a truly moving and heartwarming story: telling the story of one […]
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Review Roundup… Secrets in Their Eyes
How does the remake of the 2009 Oscar Foreign-Language winning film fare with critics? The Guardian: ** Peter Bradshaw thought that the film contained : “an interesting and even quite courageous performance from Roberts.” Yorkshire Evening Post: *** Damon Smith wrote: “Secret In Their Eyes is a competent update of a vastly superior tale.” Irish […]
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Inspirational Films to Watch
Sometimes films can provide so much more than just entertainment – they can also inspire you to change your own life for the better. Here is a list of some that you need to watch. 1. Eat, Pray, Love – based on Elizabeth Gilbert’s best selling book, the film is an inspirational story of how to […]
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Romantic Film Moments to Celebrate Valentine’s Day With
Happy Valentine’s day everybody! Single or in a relationship, these classic film moments will add a bit of warmth to your heart… 10. The final dance in Dirty Dancing: There is no doubting the romance when you throw dancing into the plot and this scene certainly still has plenty of women swooning with its sharp […]