In 2008, there was an experiment to bring Superhero films to the mainstream. Marvel Studios partnered with Disney to bring together Marvel's most popular heroes and create a cinematic universe that would have the potential to make billions, and it did. Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America, Thor, Hawkeye and Black Widow would come together to... Continue Reading →
The original Lego Movie was one of the biggest surprises of 2014 and was awfully snubbed at the Oscars. The film based on the popular children's toy captured everyone's hearts and wallets. If I had the money I would of brought every set released but I settled to just having the double decker couch. It was quickly... Continue Reading →
Biopics are hugely popular within cinema. The cinematic representation of historical figures always create controversy on how they are portrayed. Do biopic celebrate the life of someone or do they harshly criticise? However, biopics can enlighten people about the forgotten people of history or shed light on popular events. Below is 10 historical figures that... Continue Reading →
Disney Pixar returns to everyone's favourite superhero family. 14 years after the original was released the big question to ask is that can it live up to the hugely successful The Incredibles or will it falter just like the other attempts Pixar has had at sequels/prequels. Set straight after the events of the first film, the Incredibles... Continue Reading →
The R-Rated superhero returns after the original made a buckload of money at the box office. Deadpool 2 promises to have more action, more gratuitous violence and more 4th wall breaking humour. The first film was met with critical acclaim and broke a lot of records when it came to box office, after a shaky production with... Continue Reading →
This review contains no spoilers. You are safe here. After 10 years, billions of pounds spent and tens of billions of pounds made. 18 films have been made and it all culminates to this film. Thanos finally gets off his throne and follows the old adage of if you want something done. do it yourself.... Continue Reading →
Black Panther is the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Directed by Ryan Coogler and features a predominantly black cast, Chadwick Boseman plays T'Chalia who becomes the Black Panther and king of the African nation of Wakanda, a prosperous nation that is full of the strongest metal on Earth, Vibranium. As he becomes King,... Continue Reading →
The year is almost done and there has been a load of great films, if you read my top ten films of 2017, it was very difficult to whittle it down to ten films. However the new year is almost and it is time to review on what films that show some potential at being... Continue Reading →
After years of hype and teasing, DC has finally released their answer to Marvel's Avengers. After critical backlashes from Suicide Squad and Batman vs Superman, the momentum of superheroes films, especially in DC's eyes, were starting to falter. However with the huge success of Wonder Woman, questions were being asked if Justice League could be the film to really be competitive in... Continue Reading →
It is a certain bet that for the majority of the year at the cinema the top billing will be filled by a superhero film. Marvel Studios, DC Comics, Fox and Sony all put most off their eggs in the superhero basket. Every year the same question is asked by film critics and audiences, asking;... Continue Reading →
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