Helen Mirren
Barbie review: An entertaining, empowering delight
December 31, 2023 | Ivan RadfordGreta Gerwig’s hysterical, heartfelt blockbuster is an entertaining, empowering delight.Read More
VOD film review: Shazam: Fury of the Gods
June 2, 2023 | Laurence BoyceThis is nothing actively bad in this unmemorable sequel, but there’s nothing actively really good either.Read More
Sky’s Catherine The Great set for October premiere
September 2, 2019 | David FarnorCatherine The Great will premiere this October, Sky Atlantic has confirmed – and it’ll be doing so in royal style, will all episodes available at once.
The four-part drama stars Helen Mirren as the iconic Russian Empress alongside Jason … Read More
VOD film review: The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
March 23, 2019 | Matthew TurnerThis mish-mash of the classic short story and Tchaikovsky’s ballet has its moments but is missing the Disney magic.Read More
VOD film review: Brighton Rock (2010)
December 21, 2017 | David FarnorBrighton Rock is stylish and well shot, but this remake is almost as pointless as Pearl Harbor.Read More
VOD film review: Eye in the Sky
August 13, 2016 | Mark HarrisonA morality play that grips tight with well-chosen words and assured direction.Read More
VOD film review: Trumbo
July 3, 2016 | David FarnorLess a meaty drama and more a hammy souffle, Trumbo is a disappointingly lightweight affair.Read More
VOD film review: Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole
August 16, 2014 | David FarnorStar Wars, but with owls. Zack Snyder’s animated epic is derivative, but undeniably thrilling.Read More
VOD film review: Hitchcock
January 24, 2014 | David FarnorDespite its title, Hitchcock is not a film about Hitchcock at all. It’s a film about Anthony Hopkins in a fat suit.Read More
VOD film review: Red 2
December 8, 2013 | James ButlinThere’s no Brucie bonus to be found in this hit-and-miss action sequel.Read More