Saturday, 31 October 2015

Predestination (2014)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2397535

What I thought was going to be a fucked up, mind-bending sci-fi action thriller turned out to be a long biographical piece about the strangest ever life story. Plenty fucked up though and it gets pretty mind-bending towards the end.  Plus Ethan Hawke is lush.

Three stars

Sicario (2015)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3397884/

As tense and gritty as you could hope for, this story of an out-of-her-depth FBI agent's assignment to a drug war task force keeps you on the edge of your seat.  A strong cast and soundtrack compliment the perfect balance of in-your-face action and stunning extreme long-shots. Highly recommended.

Four stars

Thursday, 15 October 2015

Inside Out (2015)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2096673/

Charming and funny, this Pixar-Disney collaboration makes for lovely soft viewing.  Embodied versions of a young girl's core emotions fight to stay in control of her mind after a disruptive house move.  It's VERY childish but also endearing and beautiful to watch. Nearly boring but not quite.

Three stars

Sunday, 11 October 2015

True Story (2015)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2273657

Fairly interesting character piece about a journalist and an accused murderer who form a complicated relationship in the run up to the latter's trial.  Whilst Hill and Franco aren't at their best and the film is a little muddled, the story is just about compelling enough to keep you guessing.

Three stars

Insurgent (2015)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2908446/

Barely worth a review and definitely not worth a watch.  Really terrible Hunger Games knock-off.  Completely dismal in every way.  First class uber tripe.  Don't waste your time.

One star