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  Bong Jong Hoo, acclaimed for his oscar winning Parasite, returns for his english-language debut 6 years later  - Mickey 17. Whilst the movie has been dubbed as one of the most anticipated films of 2025 for the masses, boasting an incredible cast including Robert Pattinson as the titular role, Steven Yuen and Mark Ruffalo - does the unique  Sci-Fi live up to the hype?  The first Act introduces us to our titular character Mickey, who - after exploring his backstory through a shift in narrative  - we learn of him as a somewhat lonely figure that struggles to fit in and make money within society,  though all that changes when he takes up his role as an Expendable - a person who ‘never dies’ as his consciousness is replicated in a new body -  on a new space-operation launched by our fictional and somewhat boisterous US president in the film, Kenneth Marshall (Played by Mark Ruffalo). On the ship  loneliness ends for the better, meeting his true lov...

  Your Friendly Neighborhood spider-man is a widely enjoyable take on the web-slinger from the episodes i’ve seen so far, though it doesn’t prove itself to be anything too special. The plot threads are fairly generic, but what will be most appreciated about this show - with its surprisingly solid animation - is its street level stakes with somewhat humanizing characters that many fans of the hero have been wishing for. Just don’t expect too much logic and go in for a nice development of the character of Peter Parker and this new gang of friends around him and you could get something out of the new Disney plus animation.  The Biggest problem with this show, however, is it seems to be not careful with its logical inconsistencies in its writing. There are plot holes littered throughout the first couple episodes, yet the fact that audiences will have fun (complimented by the thought that this is a TV watch) will allow audiences to see past this for the most part. Though it doesn...

  It’s hard to make a great horror film, and only a few have ever really done it. ‘Wolf Man’ - however, really had the potential to fit in with this group of acclaimed masterpieces in the horror genre, despite being set on prior pieces of media and is adapted from a similar ‘The Wolf Man’ starring Anthony Hopkins and released in 2010 (Which, believe it or not, I have not seen!)  Emotion, thrills and a strong family dynamic are buried in the movies premise, yet i’m sad to report that, though technically pleasing -  Leigh Whannels latest only hints at these. Sometimes simplicity is great, but it’s not effective when your audience knows exactly where the story is going to go, and - as a bonus - your characters are one-sided and filled with clichè. Though it’s cons stretch more than this..  Our narrative follows a couple and their daughter - played by Julia Garner, Christopher Abbott and Matilda Firth, respectively - who, for explained reasons, head over to stay at a r...

  The Assessment - which follows a couples seven day assessment to earn the right to have a child -  is a futuristic, fresh and innovative tale from director Fleur Fortune. Though it does have its shortcomings, including the interplay between the many themes the film tries to cover, the film ends up having a standout voice on parenthood and the lengths people should and would go to do such a thing successfully in a unique and profound manner. Both Himesh Patel and Elizabeth Olsen have fantastic chemistry together, and their performances elevate the assessment to a higher grade as one of the most interesting and fascinating films in recent years.  The film begins with our couples introduction to the terms and conditions of the parenting assessment, as well as their ‘assessor’ Virginia - superbly played by Alicia Vikander, who goes to extreme lengths to portray her character in a nuanced manner as she must act as a child that our protagonists must care for as part of the ...

  Arriving this Friday, January 10th, 2025, Get Away promises a mix of horror and comedy, starring Nick Frost, Aisling Bea, Sebastian Croft, and Maisie Ayres. The plot follows a family on a vacation to a remote island, where things take a bloody turn after they discover it’s inhabited by a serial killer. The film’s attempt to reinvent the horror-comedy genre is ambitious, with a fun plot twist that endeavors to reinvent a genre, but unfortunately, gets lost in a haze of tonal confusion and logic-defying absurdity—literally, brains are blown out (and not just metaphorically). From an entertainment perspective, the film hits a few high notes, particularly when it delivers its twist. It’s one of those moments that leaves you blinking in surprise, even if you have to suspend every ounce of disbelief afterward. The twist is effectively set up, and when it lands, it’s almost enough to redeem the film’s other faults. But let’s be clear—the logic is completely thrown out the window faster ...

  Creativity is a virtue. It can affect people emotionally, physically, and impact relationships with those around them. Unimaginable in direction, scale, and size, The Brutalist starts as a vivid reflection of the harshness of proving yourself and belonging in unfamiliar waters but rapidly turns into something more degradingly vulnerable that allows for a deeper reflection of an artist’s psyche.  Spanning over 30 years, the story of László Toth, a visionary architect, is engaging yet heartbreaking to watch. Escaping Europe after WW2, he comes to America without anything; only a few familial connections and a promise that his wife, who he got separated from, will join him shortly. Divided into 2 parts, the structure of this has a lot to do with László’s development, as his devastating reality is compared to an ever-growing, ever-changing, idealistic post-war American society. While he eventually gets recognized by a wealthy patron, it cannot be denied that this plays a big rol...

  Have you ever seen a film that you appreciate for its uniqueness,  but it just doesn't work? I'm sure you've seen many, and unfortunately, ' Nightbitch ' (Starring Amy Adam's as our unnamed protagonist) falls in to that category for me. The movie explores, in a unique manner, the nature of motherhood - yet it intertwines crazy plot threads that make it an honestly jarring watch... The movie follows a woman who pauses her career to be a stay-at-home mom, but soon things take a surreal turn following her domestication.  Things are actually pretty great with this film for the majority of the first act. Some light-hearted humor shown through the dynamic of a mother taking care of her son whilst the father is off and earning money as the breadwinner despite the mother having a passion. Our protagonist can actually be relatable for some too, and she does have a lot of depth when we see what her passion is and how her life can be outside of taking care of her mischie...