The comparison to Bohmeian Rhapsody is inevitable, but Rocketman absolutely holds its own.
Film Reviews
Reviews of all the latest film releases, from indie festival flicks to big screen blockbusters.
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum review – prepare for war as Wick hits new levels
Parabellum delivers like never before with gut-busting action. Prepare for war.
Pokémon Detective Pikachu review – absurd premise brings about mixed results
It may sound like damning with faint praise, but this is easily one of the best video game adaptations.
Vox Lux review – an outrageous, exhilarating, and hollowing exploration of fame
A truly incredible film only made more magnificent by Portman’s unforgettable performance.
High Life review – a mesmerising space odyssey
R-Patz gets existential in space. What more could you want?
Destination Wedding review – an anti-rom com that tries a little too hard to be clever
An overly pretentious rom-com that lacks any form of action or plot.
Long Shot review – an OK comedy with good leads, but little bite
An unlikely pair make for a watchable comedy.
Tolkien review – a biopic that varies in quality but hits hardest when it matters.
Nicholas Hoult portrays the person of intelligence on this sort of… mission… quest… thing.
Tater Tot & Patton – a moving tale of connection that side-steps cliché with grace
Andrew Kightlinger’s award-winning indie gem is a golden story of hardship, contrast and family.
Avengers: Endgame review – a rousing and celebratory blockbuster that defies every expectation
A mind-bending, groundbreaking and fist-pumping blockbuster to end them all.