Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Michael Petroni Stars: Adrien Brody, Sam Neill, Robin McLeavy, George Shevtsov, Malcolm Kennard, Bruce Spence, Jennia Baird, Chloe Bayliss. Backtrack is an atmospheric Aussie psychological thriller with supernatural undertones that borrows elements from the superior The Sixth Sense and Nicolas Roeg’s Don’t Look Now, amongst others. The film explores themes… continue reading »
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RETRIBUTION
Retribution Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Nimrod Antal Stars: Liam Neeson, Embeth Davidtz, Matthew Modine, Jack Champion, Lilly Aspell, Noma Dumezweni, Arian Moayed. This claustrophobic action thriller combines elements of Speed with any one of half a dozen of Liam Neeson’s formulaic angry vigilante hero films of the past decade. A B-grade thriller, Retribution is… continue reading »
SCRAPPER
Scrapper Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Charlotte Regan Stars: Lola Campbell, Harris Disckinson, Alin Uzun. This charming if rough edged coming of age drama taps into that unique British genre of the kitchen sink drama. Twelve-year-old Georgie (newcomer Lola Campbell) lives all alone in her apartment on a council housing estate outside London following the… continue reading »
A HAUNTING IN VENICE.
A Haunting in Venice Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Kenneth Branagh Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Tina Fey, Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Dorman, Jude Hill, Kelly Reilly, Ricardo Scamarcio, Camille Cottin, Emma Laird, Ali Khan, Rowan Robinson. A Haunting In Venice marks Kenneth Branagh’s third appearance as Hercule Poirot, the famous moustachioed Belgian detective created by Agatha Christie… continue reading »