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SERIOUSLY RED

Filed Under: Comedy, Drama, Film Review, Musical, S

Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Gracie Otto Stars: Krew Boylan, Thomas Campbell, Daniel Webber, Celeste Barber, Jean Kittson, Bobby Cannavale, Rose Byrne, Tony Barry, Wayne Blair. Seriously Red is a cautionary tale about obsession, fandom, and discovering who you are. This Australian jukebox musical draws from the songbook of iconic singer Dolly Parton, and in… continue reading »

PETER RABBIT

Filed Under: Animation, Australian, Comedy, Family, Film Review, P

Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Will Gluck Stars: Domhnall Gleeson, Rose Byrne, Sam Neill, Marianne-Jean Baptiste, voices of James Corden, Margot Robbie, Elizabeth Debicki, Daisy Ridley, Ewen Leslie, Sia, Colin Moody, Fayssal Bazzi. Beatrix Potter’s iconic and beloved creation comes to the big screen in this fast-paced family friendly film that deftly mixes live action… continue reading »

THE MEDDLER

Filed Under: Comedy, Film Review, Romantic Comedy, T

Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Lorene Scafaria Stars: Susan Sarandon, Rose Byrne, J K Simmons, Michael McKean, Cecily Strong, Lucy Punch, Jerrod Carmichael, Jason Ritter, Billy Magnusson, Jo Jordan, Amy Landecker, Harry Hamlin, Laura San Giacomo, Shiri Appleby, Randall Park. The Meddler gives Oscar winning veteran Susan Sarandon her best role in years, and she… continue reading »

BAD NEIGHBOURS 2

Filed Under: B, Comedy, Film Review

Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Nicholas Stoller Stars: Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, Zac Efron, Chloe Grace Moretz, Dave Franco, Selena Gomez, Kiersey Clemons, Ike Barinholtz, Carla Gallo, Lisa Kudrow, Abbi Jacobson, Hannibal Buress, Kelsey Grammer, Beanie Feldstein. It seems that sequels are almost obligatory now whenever a comedy manages to gross over $200 million, but… continue reading »

SPY

Filed Under: Action, Comedy, Film Review, S

Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Paul Feig Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Jason Statham, Jude Law, Allison Janney, Miranda Hart,Peter Serafinowicz, Bobby Cannavale. The normally overbearing and rough around the edges comedian Melissa McCarthy is bearable in smaller support roles, such as Bridesmaids and the recent St Vincent, which is arguably her best work. When… continue reading »

ANNIE

Filed Under: A, Family, Film Review, Musical

Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Will Gluck Stars: Jamie Foxx, Rose Byrne, Quvenzhane Wallis, Cameron Diaz, Bobby Cannavale, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, David Zayas, Zoe Margaret Colleti, Nicolette Pierini, Eden Duncan Smith, Amanda Troya, Dorian Missick, Tracie Thomas, Mike Birbiglia, Stephanie Kurtzuba. This new version of the feelgood hit play about the little orphan girl Annie searching… 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 »