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Cold Storage (6/10) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️A fun comedy with some great moments!I actually quite enjoyed this one. It’s a good film...
18/10/2026

Cold Storage (6/10) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A fun comedy with some great moments!

I actually quite enjoyed this one. It’s a good film to stick on with your partner when you fancy a laugh and something entertaining to watch without taking things too seriously.

The humour worked well, and there were some genuinely funny moments throughout. I also really liked the original concept and the different approach the film took. It’s not trying to be a terrifying horror film, and I think it works best when you just sit back and enjoy the madness of it all.

The casting was good in parts, with Joe Keery and Georgina Campbell being particular highlights for me. I really enjoyed both of them and thought they brought plenty to the film. However, I wasn’t completely sold on every performance, and I felt Nelson came across as a little fake at times, which took away from the overall experience slightly.

For me, this is the sort of film that doesn’t need to be taken too seriously. It has its funny moments, an interesting premise and enough entertainment to make it worth a watch. It might not be anything groundbreaking, but sometimes you just want a film that makes you laugh and keeps you entertained.

Overall, a decent comedy with a good concept and some enjoyable performances. Not one I’ll be rushing to watch again, but certainly not a bad way to spend an evening with your partner.

An easy 6/10 from me. A fun watch, even if it doesn’t quite hit the mark in every area!

Resident Evil (9/10)A brilliant take on survival horror!From the start, I was hooked. The jump scares were fantastic, ke...
18/10/2026

Resident Evil (9/10)

A brilliant take on survival horror!

From the start, I was hooked. The jump scares were fantastic, keeping me on edge and making for a genuinely entertaining horror experience. It felt like a great adaptation of the Resident Evil games, capturing the atmosphere and tension that make the franchise so popular.

Austin Abrams was fantastic. His performance really helped bring the film to life, and he deserves a lot of credit for his work. It’s always great to see an actor deliver a performance that makes you invested in what’s happening on screen.

One of my favourite things about this film was how it balanced the horror with some genuinely funny moments. There were a few laughs along the way, which added to the experience without taking away from the scares. It’s a difficult balance to get right, but I thought it worked really well here.

The jump scares were a real highlight, and the film did a great job of keeping me engaged throughout. As a fan of horror, I love a film that can make you feel on edge while still giving you an entertaining story to follow.

For me, this was a really enjoyable horror film that did justice to the Resident Evil name. Great scares, a fantastic performance from Austin Abrams and a brilliant mix of horror and humour made this a winner for me.

An easy 9/10 from me. Absolutely loved it!

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (8/8)Great British filmmaking at its finest. From the start, I was hooked. The acting wa...
09/10/2026

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (8/8)

Great British filmmaking at its finest.

From the start, I was hooked. The acting was absolutely brilliant, and the child actor deserves a special mention because they were genuinely outstanding. Every performance felt convincing, and the characters really brought the story to life.

One of my favourite things was the references to old-school TV. I absolutely loved that touch, and it added something really special to the film. It was the kind of detail that made me smile while still fitting perfectly into the world they’ve created.

And that ending… absolutely incredible. The final scene was something else, and the scriptwriting deserves so much credit. It takes real skill to build towards a moment like that and leave such a lasting impression. It was one of those endings that makes you want to sit there and take it all in.

For me, this is what great filmmaking is all about. Brilliant acting, clever writing, memorable moments and a film that stays with you long after the credits roll.

I already know this is going to be one of those films I rewatch over and over again, picking up on little details and enjoying those moments just as much every single time.

An easy 8/8 from me. Absolutely loved it.

9/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Project Hail Mary is a slow burner, but absolutely worth the ride. It takes a little while to fin...
22/04/2026

9/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Project Hail Mary is a slow burner, but absolutely worth the ride. It takes a little while to find its rhythm, but once it does, it delivers something genuinely special. Blending humour with emotional depth, the film balances laugh-out-loud moments with real sadness in a way that feels natural rather than forced.

What really elevates it is Ryan Gosling’s performance. He essentially carries the film almost entirely on his own, which is no small task, and he absolutely nails it. Holding the audience’s attention for that long without a strong ensemble to bounce off shows just how good he is his performance feels natural, engaging, and completely believable from start to finish.

The acting overall is fantastic, but Gosling stands out in a way that makes the film feel even more unique. It’s also refreshing how original the whole experience is something that’s becoming increasingly rare.

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