Zero Dark Thirty – ★★★★
When the terrorist Osama Bin Laden was finally captured and killed by US Marines in 2011, it brought a sense of overwhelming relief to everyone that one of the world’s most evil men had been…
Film and TV Reviews
Django Unchained – ★★★★ (1/2)
Having built himself up as one of cinema’s great auteur directors, Quentin Tarantino has struggled to surpass his finest achievement Pulp Fiction which became iconic for its constructive dialogue and fascinating characters when it was…
Les Misérables (2012) – ★★★★ (1/2)
“In my life”….okay I won’t start singing that! As someone who hasn’t fully embraced the musical genre during my recent surge into film criticism, I was intrigued by the huge buzz surrounding Tom Hooper’s big-screen…
The Impossible – ★★★★ (1/2)
For every few Oscar contenders that we see, there are also a couple of hidden gems that never quite go the distance. One of those films is The Impossible, a harrowing yet inspirational production that…
Life of Pi – ★★★★
Following the arrival of 2013, another promising year of cinema looks set to unfold as the first couple of months brings us some fascinating award contenders. With the Oscar nominations due to announce this week,…
The Cinematic Critique preview of 2013
With 2012 coming to a conclusion, cinema continues to thrive with 2013 promising to be just as spectacular for audiences over the next twelve months. Once again, we have the usual blockbuster fare which is…
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) – ★★★★
“My dear Frodo, you asked me once if I had told you everything there was to know about my adventures. Well, I can honestly say I’ve told you the truth, I may not have told…
One film trilogy to rule them all: A look back at the Lord of the Rings
As Lord of the Rings fans welcome the return of Hobbits, Wizards and Middle-Earth in the first film of the prequel trilogy The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, it is time to look back on the…
The Master – ★★★
SYNOPSIS: Following the end of World War II, disillusioned sailor Freddie Quell (Phoenix) struggles to return to a normal life as he spends time boozing and pursuing women. After failing to keep down a couple…
Silver Linings Playbook – ★★★★
In the last three years, Bradley Cooper has moved up the ladder to become one of Hollywood’s biggest stars though some of his performances have been rather average. However that all changes thanks to his…