Action blockbuster
Rebel Ridge: A brooding, slow-burn thriller
September 7, 2024 | Ivan Radford
Aaron Pierre is an instant star in Jeremy Saulnier’s flawless, brooding, slow-burn thriller.Read More
The Union review: A spy flick with franchise potential
August 18, 2024 | Ivan Radford
Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry lead an entertaining ensemble in this promising underdog spy thriller.Read More
Under Paris review: A thrilling (shark de) triumph
June 9, 2024 | Ivan Radford
This fast, tense shark flick is a dark, thrilling swim through surprisingly fresh water.Read More
Godzilla Minus One review: A roaring success
June 1, 2024 | Ivan Radford
This thrilling, inventive and grounded Godzilla prequel is a roaring success. Read More
John Wick: Chapter 4: A bloated, bone-crunching sequel
January 27, 2024 | David Farnor
Keanu Reeves and Donnie Yen are a fierce double-act in this bloated, bone-crunching sequel.Read More
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: Ambitious, inventive and dazzling
December 24, 2023 | Ivan Radford
This dazzling, inventive, ambitious sequel builds on the jaw-dropping original – almost too much.Read More
Murder Mystery 2 review: A fun, forgettable romp
April 2, 2023 | David Farnor
Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler pack enough charm to make this international caper a trip to enjoy, if not to remember.Read More
Luther: The Fallen Sun: Darkly thrilling
March 18, 2023 | Ivan Radford
Idris Elba’s welcome return as John Luther offers enough dark thrills to start a film franchise.Read More
Jaws: Looking back at the first summer blockbuster
June 29, 2022 | David Farnor
Steven Spielberg’s influential summer blockbuster is still swimming with tension.Read More
Top Gun: Looking back at the 1986 military blockbuster
May 29, 2022 | David Farnor
Tony Scott’s iconic, influential actioner is fuelled by testosterone and funded by the US Navy.Read More
