Part biopic, part grand-standing statement on street life in the late 80s, Straight Outta Compton is a pounding and energetic tour-de-force and a must-see for anyone influenced by the early gangsta rap era. A somewhat drawn-out final third can’t dent what is an extremely compelling documentation of one of the most influential groups in modern American culture…
Despite being unable to maintain the momentum of a hugely impressive opening and a minor gripe about character utilisation there are definitely enough plus points to make Terminator: Genisys the best addition to the franchise since the golden days of Terminator 2: Judgement Day…
Plodding, predictable and filled with zingers of cringe-worthy dialogue, San Andreas is likely to disappoint all but the most ardent of disaster film fans. One to avoid, and a worrying slide for Johnson who’s early acting-career promise seems to have spluttered of late…
An attempt at both a modern day Wizard of Oz and a wake-up call to the human race as a whole - the underlying theme is certainly a noble one but one that will probably be missed by Tomorrowland’s main target audience. A good family film none the less - even if it does rely heavily on the child within us to really relate to it...
Despite a superb break-out performance from Jasmine Trinca and an intensely interesting portrayal by Sean Penn that both require a look, the insipid action sequences and some woeful miscasting ensure that The Gunman doesn’t quite hit the target...
A frustratingly patchy 'action' film that yearns to be something better but never quite has the guts to follow its desires. Neeson delivers an almost clichéd performance that isn't helped by an unoriginal script or the lack of chemistry with his co-star. A missed opportunity that will quickly be forgotten...
Much more than a standard biopic, Selma instead acts as an authentic snapshot of one of the most iniquitous periods in human history. A highly-emotive and strikingly powerful drama that will no doubt act as the start of something special for both its star and director...
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