By Ian Crow The summer blockbusters are steam rolling their way through cinemas. Sometimes it’s nice to break away from the blockbusters that clutter the schedule during the summer. Out of nowhere, an independent horror/drama has arrived and it really impressed me. 47 Metres Down, directed and written by British director Johannes Roberts, the film… Continue reading 47 Metres Down Review
Tag: drama
Crow’s Must See Films of 2017 So Far!
2017 has been a strong year, especially in the summer blockbuster department. It has now come to that time of the year where we look back and decide which 10 films have caught our eye so far. 1. Dunkirk – Director Christopher Nolan has delivered again. His use of practical effects come to fruitition in… Continue reading Crow’s Must See Films of 2017 So Far!
War for the Planet of the Apes Review
By Ian Crow Undoubtedly, one of the most anticipated sequels in the past few years. Caesar and his army of apes return for the third installment in the Planet of the Apes series. Following on from the events of Dawn, we pick up quickly with Caesar and company as they plan their future without the… Continue reading War for the Planet of the Apes Review
Fences Review
By Ian Crow Based on the play of the same name by August Wilson, Denzel Washington stars and directs this dramatic following of Troy Maxson, a working-class black man having to raise his family and deal with other events that are going on in his life. Dealing with peoples rubbish on a daily basis, getting… Continue reading Fences Review
Loving Review
By Ian Crow As February rolls around, the Oscar bait films are still being released. It’s a weird month full of absolute tosh and last-minute push for people to see the award nominated films. Loving is one of those, only nominated for the one Oscar for leading actress Ruth Negga. Whereas Joel Edgerton missed out… Continue reading Loving Review
Moonlight Review
By Ian Crow Nominated for eight Academy Awards, independent backed film Moonlight is the dark horse in this year’s Oscars build up. After seeing the announcement of the nominations, I became more intrigued about the film. Honestly, I didn’t have one bit of interest originally in the film, and that was down to the fact… Continue reading Moonlight Review
A Monster Calls Review
By Ian Crow 2017 may not have got off to a great start to colleague and friend Ian Morton, but the year has got off to a promising and fantastic start in A Monster Calls. Based on the book of the same name, A Monster Calls centres around a young teen called Conor, who seeks… Continue reading A Monster Calls Review
Lion Review
Based on the incredible true story, Dev Patel portrays Saroo, a young Indian boy who gets lost in the streets of Calcutta, thousands of miles away from his home. Unable to trace his steps home to his tiny village, Saroo ventures to try to find his family by living on the streets and spreading his… Continue reading Lion Review
The Light Between Oceans Review
Acclaimed and loved director Derek Cianfrance returns for his first film in four years to direct Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander in The Light Between Oceans. Based on the popular novel, Fassbender plays Tom, a WWI veteran who looks after a lighthouse in Western Australia with his wife (Vikander). Secluded on a little island, the… Continue reading The Light Between Oceans Review
The Intervention Review – Sundance London
Probably one of the more generic films that you’re bound to find at Sundance; a comedy set around a family which then escalates towards being a drama. The Intervention introduces us to four couples that all take a weekend break together. As times passes three of the four couples announce that they are going to… Continue reading The Intervention Review – Sundance London
