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Now I long for Yesterday…to be a better film (Yesterday review)

July 2, 2019July 4, 2019 ~ Daniel Robinson ~ 3 Comments

Directed by Danny Boyle! Written by Richard Curtis! Featuring the music of The Beatles! These things coming together (not a Beatles pun) make the most British film that could possibly ever happen. Unfortunately, it confuses a fantastic premise with a dull rom-com plot, and the result is underwhelming.

Disney remake lacks the magic I was wishing for (Aladdin review)

June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 ~ Daniel Robinson ~ 1 Comment

The second of four live action remakes from Disney this year, Aladdin tells the classic story of a pauper in love with a princess. Swapping stylish animation for over the top action, it doesn’t fall flat on its face, but on occasions it does come dangerously close.

A hilarious political pairing to rival Trump and Sexism (Long Shot review)

April 30, 2019April 30, 2019 ~ Daniel Robinson ~ 1 Comment

Long Shot is a political Rom-Com starring Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron. I’m a sucker for a good rom com, with Notting Hill and When Harry Met Sally being two of my favourites. What a joy then to say that Long Shot takes the best parts of both films, and makes an equally successful new film out of it.

Bad First Act, Terrible Second Act, Horrible Third Act (Second Act review)

February 1, 2019 ~ Daniel Robinson ~ Leave a comment

You might remember how surprised I was when I watched Instant Family. After watching the, frankly, dreadful trailers, I was surprised to find that the comedy was actually a heartfelt drama with funny moments that really worked. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said about Second Act, which totally lives up to its trailer of consumerist trash with little merit.

The Beale Street Blues (If Beale Street Could Talk review)

January 30, 2019 ~ Daniel Robinson ~ 2 Comments

I must set the scene of my screening. The guy sitting next to me was definitely high. He (noisily) ate a large portion of nachos, a packet of Munchies and a packet of Sour Babies. He was drinking a huge can of Monster with the bizarre fruity smell drifting across, mixing with the odour of … Continue reading The Beale Street Blues (If Beale Street Could Talk review)

Killer Queens (Mary Queen of Scots review)

January 20, 2019January 20, 2019 ~ Daniel Robinson ~ 1 Comment

What’s that? Another film based on true events? During Awards Season?! What’re the chances of that! This one tells the story of Mary Queen of Scots and her rivalry to the throne of Queen Elizabeth 1st. It’s not entirely accurate, and becomes mildly tedious in places, but it’s still a thrilling Tudor Political drama.

A dazzling snapshot of fame and love (A Star is Born review)

October 4, 2018October 3, 2018 ~ Daniel Robinson ~ Leave a comment

In his directorial debut, Bradley Cooper has created an incredibly powerful, raw and emotional piece. In the most positive way possible, this is 2018’s La La Land…and might even be better than it.

Money makes the parents frown (Crazy Rich Asians review)

September 24, 2018September 23, 2018 ~ Daniel Robinson ~ Leave a comment

Crazy Rich Asians is making headlines because of its transgressive production. It is the first major Hollywood film since 1993 to have a majority Asian-American cast, and the joy of this movie is that it proves this is inconsequential to the film. It delivers enough laughs and heart to stand alongside most rom-coms, though it does fall short of true greatness.

Irresistible Entertainment (Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again review)

July 29, 2018August 23, 2018 ~ Daniel Robinson ~ Leave a comment

The title of this tells you everything you need to know. Everything they did, they’re doing again. More ABBA, more horrible dialogue and more cheesy hammed-up performances. And you know what, Ol Parker (this instalment's director) has absolutely Nailed It! It’s a rare thing to watch a film that is so utterly naff and yet is so utterly uplifting and enjoyable.

Aquaphobe’s Nightmare (Adrift review)

July 12, 2018August 23, 2018 ~ Daniel Robinson ~ Leave a comment

Loosely telling the true story of Tami Oldham, a 23 year old who got lost at sea for 41 days, ‘Adrift’ presents a fairly well made film that is let down by romance clichés.

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