Film review stories - Page 2

Often by the time an animated movie is on to its second sequel the film is quietly relegated to a ‘straight to DVD' release.

Ryan Reynolds triumphs with Deadpool, silencing critics of his Green Lantern past, delivering razor-sharp wit in a superhero comeback.

Tangerine introduces you to two transgender prostitutes and an Armenian man and proceeds to lead you into the fringes of West Hollywood.

The Boy and the Beast is a coming-of-age Japanese animation film that is proving popular world-wide after a July 2015 release in Japan.

It's hard to believe that it’s been a whopping 38 years since the first Star Wars film screened. The latest one has created a huge amount of hype.

Jennifer Lawrence barely saves 'No Joy in Joy,' an overwrought film saved from chaos by her resilient performance.

I felt like I was holding my breath as one thing after another tried to pull this man down, to take everything away from him.

In 'Unfriended', a teen horror flick meets paranormal chills via social media, delivering fear in real-time on a single screen.

The film tells the story of the teenage girl who became a voice for a suppressed nation and underrepresented minorities within. No big deal.

Charlie Brown's eternal quest for love charms in the nostalgic 'Peanuts Movie', as both kids and adults root for the underdog.

Spielberg and Hanks reunite in 'Bridge of Spies', a masterful Cold War tale of espionage and moral grit, leaving audiences spellbound.

Feel like a trip to Mars but can’t afford the rocket ship? Do the next best thing and buy a movie ticket to The Martian instead.

The Scorch Trials sees our protagonist leading his pack of youths through a desert filled with flesh-eating zombies and an occasional lightning storm.

The latest attempt to bring Marvel's Fantastic Four to life falls short of expectations, with a boring storyline and lackluster action. Rating: 2.5/5.

Turbo Kid pulls influence from proponents of trashy violence and synth soundtracks into a fun, gore-soaked throwback.

Using heavy metal to bring his new group of friends together seems to be working fine for Brodie... until the band unleash the undead onto their town.

Magic Mike XXL dazzles anew with Channing Tatum leading scantily-clad hunks in a sequel that promises more gyrating glory.

Tomorrowland is a Hollywood original with parallel universes, kids flying jet packs, and Hugh Laurie on an island. Sounds great right? Wrong.

I did find it pleasantly amusing, but if it was meant to be a pull-at-your-heartstrings drama,they missed the mark by a long shot.

Pitch Perfect 2 strikes a sour note, leaving even its most optimistic critics bereft of humour with a 1/5 rating.

Even thinking about the story of Age of Adaline makes my eyelids heavy, my brain switch off and my will to live disappear.

How refreshing that a funny, local movie provides us with a vampire breath of fresh air, plus a lot of laugher and great one liners.

Kingsman: The Secret Service delivers a cocktail of absurdity and action, with Firth shining as the unlikely but magnetic spy.

Liam Neeson returns in Taken 3, dodging accusations and battling foes to protect his family, amidst action-packed yet implausible sequences.