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Deepwater Horizon Review

On the 20th April 2010 a shockwave reverberated around the world as an American drilling rig collapsed in the Gulf of Mexico. It was a cataclysmic event that starkly demonstrated the true dangers at stake for both offshore workers and…

War Dogs Review

Based on the true story of Efraim Diveroli and David Packouz, War Dogs is a gunrunning extravaganza about two childhood friends who team up on a dangerous business venture. Set during the Iraq War, the film exposes numerous flaws in…

Pete’s Dragon Review

Set in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Pete’s Dragon tells the tale of an orphan boy named Pete who lives in the woods with the dragon who saved his life. After many years of companionship, the pair are dramatically…

Movie Trivia Part 1

Did you know that the chest thumping scene performed by Matthew McConaughey was completely improvised? Now you do and now you shall also learn other incredible facts about famous movies. Here we go. The Wolf of Wall Street http://i.imgur.com/McX1a5D.mp4  …

The Shining

Loosely adapted from a classic Stephen King novel, The Shining tells the story of a family of three who move into an isolated hotel in Colorado. Set on curing a case of writer’s block, Jack Torrance keenly applies for the…

Drive

An unnamed man with a knack for driving finds his life changed forever after the convicted husband of his love interest and neighbour is released from prison. Despite being both a mechanic and a stuntman by day, the driver works…

Jason Bourne Review

Following on from a highly successful trilogy of action movies featuring Matt Damon as an ex-assassin, Jason Bourne is a film that goes back to basics as its title character is forced out of hiding by an unforeseeable set of…

The BFG Review

An outspoken orphan girl suffering from insomnia finds herself whisked away to a magical land after she is captured by a friendly giant on his way to deliver dreams to children. It soon becomes apparent that the gigantic man is…

The Legend of Tarzan

In the years following Tarzan’s relocation from Africa to London, the ape man has found a sophistication and understanding that allows him to integrate into Victorian society under the name of John Clayton III. His humble existence is soon shaken…

Star Trek Review

Adapted from a longstanding TV and film series that has truly made a mark on Sci-Fi history, Star Trek is a prequel of sorts that delves into the origin stories of the series’ most beloved characters. After his father is…

Apocalypse Now

Set during the horrors of the Vietnam War, Apocalypse Now tells the story of a soldier who is pulled out of R&R and dragged back into action; this time on a top secret mission. As the war continues to unfold…

Central Intelligence review

An accountant named Calvin who was the most popular kid in high school is unexpectedly reunited with a classmate who used to be on the other side of the social spectrum. Having now transformed from an overweight loser to a…

The awesomeness of Blade Runner

In a futuristic world where robots coexist with humans, an ex-cop named Deckard (Harrison Ford) is sent on a mission to locate four escaped Replicants who have returned to Earth in order to track down their creator. It is his…

The Secret Life of Pets

The Secret Life of Pets is a film made for pet owners who have often wondered what their furry friends get up to when they’re left to their own devices. A peak behind closed doors offers an unusual adventure in…

Ghostbusters

The reunion of a couple of old friends, one a paranormal researcher, the other a physicist, leads to a bizarre business venture after the two team up with an engineer in order to track down and capture ghosts. Although apprehensive…

The Conjuring 2 Review

Based on the true events that took place after Ed and Lorraine Warren worked on the Amityville haunting, The Conjuring 2 re-enacts their experiences during their next paranormal investigation. After taking a break in order to expel their own demons,…

Independence Day: Resurgence

Two decades after Independence Day first hit cinemas Roland Emmerich has finally returned with the follow-up to his classic Sci-Fi action movie. Independence Day: Resurgence is a loud and determined follow-up which sees role reprisals from Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman,…