It seems as though the 2010s have been the decade of the movie remake. Revamped versions of classics like Ghostbusters (2016), Point Break (2015) and Carrie (2013) have graced our screens as of late; and newest to join them is Antoine Fuqua’s The Magnificent Seven. Based on the original film by director John Sturges, which in turn was inspired by Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai (1954), … Continue reading Review: The Magnificent Seven
With┬áhis latest┬árelease,┬áThe Neon Demon, Nicolas Winding Refn brings us one of the only worthy films to see during this unremarkable summer at the cinema. The film follows 16 year old Jesse (Elle Fanning) who moves to Los Angeles to begin her career as a model. Her young and fresh-faced beauty is her point of privilege in the industry, greatly desired and fetishised amidst the largely┬ánip-and-tuck┬áscene … Continue reading Review: The Neon Demon
‘You Know His Name‘, the tagline reads. And by now, after five films spanning fourteen years, it’s safe to say that Matt Damon’s dangerous and determined Jason Bourne is a household name. However Jason Bourne is not a movie that relies entirely on bankability, tropes or gratuitous action sequences. With director Paul Greengrass at the helm once again, we follow Bourne’s story into the age … Continue reading Review: Jason Bourne
For me, what was perhaps the most remarkable thing about Finding Dory┬áwas that its story flowed so effortlessly without the need of a villain. Like its previous instalment ÔÇô Finding Nemo ÔÇô the sole focus of the film were the characters and their predicament, which was interesting enough to make you forget the lack of a villain in the first place. Out of all the … Continue reading Review: Finding Dory
Adults would say Roald DahlÔÇÖs books are for children and only children. They believe that the worlds of a telekinetic child, a chocolate factory, talking foxes, giant peaches, and so on, are only substantial for children who have not yet ÔÇô in the adultsÔÇÖ eyes ÔÇô realised that Miss Honeys do not exist and foxes indeed cannot talk. However, for the few grown ups who … Continue reading Review: The BFG
Before you venture into this review of Star Trek Beyond, I must warn you that I am NOT a ÔÇÿTrekkieÔÇÖ. If there was a scale that measured how much of a Trekkie I was, IÔÇÖd probably be sliding at a graceful speed away from ÔÇÿbarely a fanÔÇÖ. To sum up, IÔÇÖm not that fussed on the universe, albeit I still seem to end up in … Continue reading Review: Star Trek Beyond
When you have a film as clearly themed as Burnt it really is difficult to write about it without resorting to clich├®s relating to that theme. Burnt is first-and-foremost a cookery programme, it never really ever leaves the kitchen. So when it comes to reviewing it the puns rather do write themselves: is it underbaked? Does it lack a soupcon of something? Is it a … Continue reading Review: Burnt
Based on the best selling book by Cheryl Strayed; Wild┬átells the biographical tale of Strayed’s 1100 mile hike in repentance and reflection after the death of her mother and subsequent turmoil in which she fell. From director Jean-Marc Vall├®e (who directed Matthew┬áMcConaughey┬áand Jared Leto to Oscars in last year’s dramatic hit Dallas Buyers Cowboys) the imagery crafted here is powerful, thought provoking and on the … Continue reading Review: Wild
This was the last move in a great master plan: to dominate the box office, capture audienceÔÇÖs hearts and bring a mythical world to life. All three have been done, the former tenfold considering the end of 2014 grossing┬áfigures for the latest instalment into this epic middle-earth saga. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (here on in referred to as Five Armies) was … Continue reading Review: The Hobbit – The Battle of the Five Armies
After recently receiving six nominations at this yearÔÇÖs┬áAcademy Awards; including┬áBest Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay, American Sniper had already established a high calibre prior to its release. The film is a┬ábiographical┬áwar┬ádrama film┬ádirected by┬áClint Eastwood┬áand written by┬áJason Hall, which centres on the awe-inspiring and melancholic tale of navy SEAL Chris Kyle, a sniper who was accredited officially with 160 kills; the deadliest marksman in US military … Continue reading Review: American Sniper
After a somewhat lacklustre summer for major blockbusters in terms of originality, the winter seems to be providing us with what we needed. After the release of films such as Fury, Interstellar and The Imitation Game;┬áNightcrawler slots neatly into the mix of these outstanding cinematic experiences. Set in Los Angeles, Louis Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal) survives by scavenging and petty theft. He quickly stumbles on to … Continue reading Review: Nightcrawler
Coming from the minds of one of the most prestigious directors and writers that the 21st Century has had the privilege to witness, Christopher Nolan continues to strike gold with his new film Interstellar. Having grossed over $3.5 billion worldwide from his previous films as director (including The Dark Knight Trilogy, Inception and Memento), Interstellar had quite a reputation to live up to. Starring Oscar-winner … Continue reading Review: Interstellar
To coincide with the BFIÔÇÖs Sci-Fi season Chapter Arts and Darkened rooms hosted a screening of David CronenbergÔÇÖs The Fly at Techniquest in Cardiff Bay. The night was a celebration of all things science and grotesque and was thoroughly enjoyable. Upon entering Techniquest one is presented with a place filled with vibrant colours and knowledge. Prior to the feature those who came were allowed to … Continue reading Review: Darkened Rooms – The Fly at Techniquest
A lot of people will be pleasantly surprised by the film ÔÇÿPrideÔÇÖ. If youÔÇÖre looking for a pick up from your end-of-summer-gloom then Pride will certainly inspire and spark that good, old warm feeling inside you. This film tells a story about an unlikely union across class and gender lines in a way that is lovely, heart-warming, painful and hilarious. You will feel emotional by … Continue reading Review: Pride
Welcome to the latest episode of ICFilm! In this show we share our thoughts and reviews on the recently released concept art for next year’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, reveal Josh Brolin’s decision to turn down the role of Batman, rejoice in Frozen grossing a billion, and expose the Minions’ secret origins. Watch Episode 4: “Hulks, Snowmen and Bananas” Click here to check out the … Continue reading ICFilm Episode 4: Reviews of the Minions, Frozen and Avengers
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