Tag: Review

Agora (2009) Mini Review

“As far as I am aware, your God has not yet proved himself to be more just or more merciful than his predecessors. Is it really just a matter of time before I accept your faith?”

Exodus: Gods and Kings Review

Ridley Scott returns to swords and sandals with Exodus, a Biblical epic of the grandest proportions. Much like Kingdom of Heaven (2005) his previous attempt to rekindle the grandeur and emotional punch of his classic Gladiator (2000), Exodus falls short against his perfect Roman tale, but what it does do is provide a surprisingly fun, if…

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Leo’s Fortune Review

Recently named Apple’s Game of the Year Runner-Up (missing out to the excellent Threes), Leo’s Fortune is a gem of a platformer, and without a doubt the best game featuring a moustachioed ball of fluff ever made.

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Review

Farewell, Middle-Earth, it’s been quite the journey. After six films and thirteen years, director Peter Jackson closes the book on his time in Tolkien’s world with his “defining chapter”,  The Battle of the Five Armies.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 Review

Whilst Catching Fire was a leap forward in quality over the The Hunger Games, Mockingjay – Part 1 feels like a place holder until we get to the meat of the action in Part 2. In many ways it advances the world of Panem and several of the characters on the periphery, whilst at the same time…

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The Imitation Game Review

The Imitation Game is a beautiful film, beautifully acted. Director Morten Tyldum’s first English-language film is a tour de force of acting prowess, wrapped in a powerful story. It’s Oscar bait for sure, but deservedly so.

The Conjuring (2013) Mini Review

“Diabolical forces are formidable. These forces are eternal, and they exist today. The fairy tale is true. The devil exists. God exists. And for us, as people, our very destiny hinges upon which one we elect to follow.”