May 2015

Just Jim Dale Review

The Plot Carry On comedian, musician and Harry Potter narrator Jim Dale sings, jokes and dances audiences through his lengthy and surprisingly varied career in showbiz for two hours of good natured fun. The Good Jim Dale is best known to generations of fans as a slapstick Carry On star; an Oscar nominated composer and [...]

The Elephant Man Review

The Plot Based on the real life of Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man is the story of a 19th Century man who scrapes a tragic living on the sordid Victorian freak show circuit. When a renowned doctor takes Merrick under his care he is astonished by the man’s brilliant intelligence, unshakable faith and his resounding [...]

San Andreas Review

The Plot It’s The Rock vs Earthquakes (yes, plural!). When a massive earthquake hits California, Ray, a rescue-chopper pilot (Dwayne Johnson) must make his way through the city to save his estranged wife and daughter. The Good The first thing that needs to be said about this latest addition to the disaster movie genre is [...]

Point Break Remake Trailer

The first trailer for the upcoming remake of 90s action classic Point Break has been revealed online today after the poster was unveiled yesterday. The film, which stars Luke Bracey (GI Joe: Retaliation) as Johnny Utah and Édgar Ramírez (Wrath of the Titans) as Bodhi, taking over the roles made famous by Patrick Swayze and [...]

Fox Plan League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen Reboot

Alan Moore’s League of Extraordinary Gentlemen graphic novel is getting another shot at a big screen adaptation it seems, with 20th Century Fox looking to rekindle the franchise after 2003’s lacklustre attempt. Though no cast, writers or directors have been announced yet, Fox are currently searching for help to bring back the Victorian era supergroup [...]

Man Up Review

The Plot When unlucky in love Nancy (Lake Bell) is mistaken as Jack’s (Simon Pegg) blind date, she decides to take fate into her own hands and steal the date for herself. The Good Man Up is a brilliantly written comedy which perfectly encapsulates the awkwardness of a blind date. From Jack’s awkward bumbling greeting [...]

Tomorrowland: A World Beyond Review

The Plot When Casey (Britt Robertson) comes across a badge that transports her to a whole new world whenever she touches it, she goes in search of the truth behind it all. With the help of inventor Frank Walker (George Clooney) and a young girl named Athena (Raffey Cassidy) she soon discovers Tomorrowland. The Good [...]

Lionsgate Plan Now You See Me 3

Now You See Me somehow managed to magic up a $350 million worldwide box office haul, ensuring Lionsgate rushed ahead with a sequel. Seemingly confident that the combination of card tricks, Jessie Eisenberg and James Franco’s brother was a safe bet the studio defiantly ignored mostly lackluster reviews. With Now You See Me 2 not [...]

Poltergeist Review

The Plot After a family moves into a home that sits on a former cemetery, they soon become haunted by evil forces and must come together to save their youngest daughter when she’s taken captive. The Good Remaking a horror film as classic as Poltergeist was always going to be an idea which would provoke [...]

It Remake Loses Director Cary Fukunaga

True Detective director Cary Fukunaga has officially left he planned New Line remake of Stephen King horror classic It. Will Poulter had previously been confirmed to play the evil fear monster  Pennywise, but he now may never get the chance to step into Tim Curry’ clown shoes. Although production was due to start next month [...]