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- Paradise City Review | Film Reviews
Paradise City film review by UK film critic George Wolf. Starring Bruce Willis, John Travolta, Stephen Dorff directed by Chuck Russell. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS Paradise City Film Review average rating is 1 out of 5 Critic: George Wolf | Posted on: Nov 11, 2022 Directed by: Chuck Russell Written by: Edward Drake, Corey Large, Chuck Russell Starring: Bruce Willis, John Travolta, Stephen Dorff Until the recent news that Bruce Willis had sold his “likeness” for use in future projects, Paradise City was once targeted as his final film before the retirement brought on by aphasia. It seemed like a good plan. Reunite him with John Travolta, add the talents of Stephen Dorff, and Bruce could bow out with a respectable crime thriller. Turns out, they should have saved Gasoline Alley for last. Paradise City lands as another cookie cutter production from Edward Drake, Corey Large and Chuck Russell, surrounding solid work by the three leads with a litany of dreadful supporting performances and careless construction. Willis is bounty hunter Ian Swan, who goes missing in Maui after finally confronting the ten million dollar fugitive he’s been tracking for years. Ian’s son Ryan (Blake Jenner) wants in on the family business, so he travels to Hawaii where he teams with Ian’s old partner Robby (Dorff) and a Maui cop named Savannah (Praya Lundberg) to take up the mystery of what happened to his old man. And odds are it has something to do with Buckley (Travolta), a local big wig who’s buying off all the Maui politicians for the rights to strip mine all over the island. Explosions. Shoot ’em ups. Bikinis. Embarrassing fight choreography. Unsurprising surprises. Fattening this holiday turkey to feature length also requires a side trip to the village of Paradise City, where the natives are resisting Buckley’s bribes. Why don’t Ryan and Savannah use one of her endless supply of off days to try on some skimpy swimsuits and learn about Hawaiian culture? And then…back to the bad guys. Travolta mercifully tones down scenery chewing, Willis is game for what he’s asked to do and Dorff seems like Olivier next to most of the cast members he’s often saddled with. Really, I can’t imagine what was going through Dorff’s head during some of his takes. He may as well be teaching a class for mannequins who just came to life that very day. But they’re so excited to be acting! Painful. But they all probably had a great time in Maui. Buy UKFR Banner Space About the Film Critic George Wolf Digital / DVD Release < All Reviews Next Film Review >
- The Land of Sometimes | Film Trailers
Twins Alfie and Elise find a magical Wish Watch on Christmas Eve and are swept by the Wish Collector into the musical Land of Sometimes, where they learn that wishes have consequences.. Brand new film trailers. The Land of Sometimes The Land Of Sometimes will be coming to UK Cinemas from 20th March. Based on the original audiobook by Francesca Longrigg, The Land Of Sometimes comes from the producers of Saving Santa , Toy Story , and How to Train Your Dragon , and with new songs by three-time Academy Award® winner Tim Rice (The Lion King, Aladdin, Evita ). Twins Alfie and Elise get more than they bargained for after summoning the mysterious Wish Collector, an enigmatic character who whisks them away to The Land of Sometimes - an incredible place where all four seasons pass in just one day. Granted with a total of six wishes, the pair soon learn that they’ll need to be careful what they wish for, embarking on a magical, musical journey filled with fantastical creatures and a truth that shines brighter than any wish: the power of family. This stunning animated adventure features an all-star voice cast including Ewan McGregor (Star Wars franchise, Christopher Robin ), Helena Bonham Carter (Harry Potter franchise, Alice in Wonderland ), Alisha Weir (Matilda: The Musical, Abigail ), Asa Butterfield (Sex Education, Hugo, Ender’s Game ) Mel Brooks (The Producers, Blazing Saddles ), and Terry Jones (Monty Python series ). Paper Tiger The Paper Tiger trailer suggests a searing, deeply moving examination of ambition, guilt, and the toxic pursuit of the American Dream. Ink The newly dropped trailer for Ink confirms those expectations, delivering a relentless, kinetic glimpse into Fleet Street's most disruptive era. The Social Reckoning Seeing the first teaser trailer drop for its spiritual companion piece, The Social Reckoning, sent an absolute chill down my spine. Focker-in-Law If the film can sustain the frantic, competitive energy displayed in this preview, Focker-In-Law might just be the rarest of cinematic beasts: a comedy sequel that actually manages to justify its own existence. We are officially on high alert. Heart of the Beast Heart of the Beast looks like a gripping, tear-jerking cinematic triumph that will resonate with action fans and animal lovers alike. We will definitely be front and centre with our popcorn when this one hits the big screen! Klara and the Sun Klara and the Sun looks like a heart-wrenching, beautifully acted triumph that will linger in the mind long after the curtains close. Power Ballad What has us incredibly excited about Power Ballad is the dynamic friction between its two leads. Paul Rudd seems perfectly cast as the rugged, everyday musician who just wanted a shot at the big time, acknowledging with a heavy heart that having his name on a song of that magnitude would have completely changed his life. The Debut UK Film Review hasn't yet seen the final curtain rise on this one, but if the film matches the sheer dramatic potency of its trailer, The Debut is set to be a staggering, must-see cinematic triumph. One Night Only One Night Only looks to be a sharp, subversively funny, and emotionally resonant look at how we connect when time is running out. It takes a wild, satirical premise and uses it to explore a timeless question: Who would you choose if you only had one night? Supergirl As we look toward the 2026 release, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow stands as a testament to the new direction of DC Studios. Masters of the Universe With the arrival of the first trailer for the 2026 reboot of Masters of the Universe, the cinematic landscape prepares for a collision of sword, sorcery, and surprisingly, suburban Earth. Wild Foxes Dune: Part Three Picking up roughly seventeen years after the seismic events of Part Two, the trailer immediately signals a shift in tone. While the first film was an act of world-building and the second a visceral war epic, Dune: Part Three—an adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune Messiah—looks to be a far more claustrophobic and tense affair. In The Grey Scary Movie 6 The horror-comedy world is officially being turned upside down as the first trailer for Scary Movie 6 has finally arrived, marking a monumental return for the franchise that defined a generation of parody cinema. Empire of Lies Empire of Lies arrives in UK cinemas and on digital platforms on 27th March. Undertone Undertone is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on Friday, March 13th, 2025. If the trailer is anything to go by, we suggest you keep the lights on and perhaps think twice before pressing play on your next favourite podcast. The Moment The Land of Sometimes Twins Alfie and Elise find a magical Wish Watch on Christmas Eve and are swept by the Wish Collector into the musical Land of Sometimes, where they learn that wishes have consequences. Avengers: Doomsday Fans are elated at the release of the first teaser trailer for Avengers: Doomsday. Set for a theatrical release on 18th December 2026, find out more here.
- Fag End: Story of a Smoky Womb Review | Film Reviews
Fag End: Story of a Smoky Womb film review by UK film critic Patrick Foley. Starring Ruma Roy, Aparajita Chakraborty, Pritam Paul directed by Indrajit Das. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS Fag End: Story of a Smoky Womb Film Review average rating is 2 out of 5 Critic: Patrick Foley | Posted on: May 5, 2026 Directed by: Indrajit Das Written by: Indrajit Das Starring: Ruma Roy, Aparajita Chakraborty, Pritam Paul Ever since the world realised that those lovely guys at Philip Morris might not be so trustworthy, smoking has been seen as a pretty bad thing. The individual risk is enough, but the risks in smoking during pregnancy put both mother and baby at risk. It is easy to imagine that awareness is universal, but in some countries. it is still important to show just why the habit is so damaging. Therein lies the purpose of Indrajit Das’ Fag End: Story of a Smoky Womb . The film follows Tania (Ruma Roy), a pregnant woman battling twin addictions to alcohol and smoking following IVF treatment. Feeling trapped by her overwhelming cravings, she begins to find herself haunted by cries from her unborn child (Aparajita Chakraborty). A failure to overcome her battle leads to tragedy, as the consequences of smoking are laid bare for all to see. Fag End is a short film made with education and awareness in mind. Tania’s story is one that is meant to inspire shock from audiences, and pulls no punches in showing the most brutal consequences that smoking can lead to. With this in mind, there’s no doubt that it succeeds in leaving an impression on the viewer – the graphic conclusion and ethereal voice from Tania’s child fail-proof ways of tugging on the heartstrings. The inclusion of post-credit messaging and statistics further add to the educational value and legitimacy of the goal. The film does portray a particularly devastating consequence of smoking during pregnancy, and features a graphic miscarriage that some viewers may find difficult to watch. It is fair to suggest that this is exploitative, and whilst such an outcome is certainly a possibility of Tania’s actions, it is also possible that a lighter touch in the ending would achieve a similar impact. The intensity of Tania’s addiction also unintentionally focuses the film on only the most extreme cases of self-destruction. Whilst individuals like Tania certainly exist, people with less extreme addictions may perceive the film as vindication – as their own actions would not be as bad as Tania’s. Any level of smoking during pregnancy can have serious consequences, and creating an educational short focused only on the worst examples of this misses a large percentage of those who partake in it. Pritam Paul’s haunting flute melodies soundtrack the film, weaving in and out of the story and acting as a sonic rendering of Tania’s tortured conscience. It is a powerful production choice, matching the sombre tone of the short perfectly without the overexaggeration so often found in films with such a serious tone. Sepia soaking the screen adds additional impact and sorrow, and just about works thanks to the otherworldliness of events in the story. Buy UKFR Banner Space About the Film Critic Patrick Foley Digital / DVD Release, Short Film, World Cinema < All Reviews Next Film Review >
- UK Film News | UK Film Review
UK film news including cinema release dates, shooting news, and the latest trailers. All updates from UK Film Review. UK Film News Some of the latest film news from around the world, including UK release dates, new trailers, and shooting news. The King's Man UK Home Release Date Announced Chris Olson February 9, 2022 at 3:31:18 PM The Latest King’s Man Film Will be Available on Digital February 9 and 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD on February 21. Read Film News BFI Future Film Festival announces 2022 Awards Jury and full programme Chris Olson February 8, 2022 at 10:04:23 AM Find out who the jury is for the 2022 BFI Future Film Festival. Read Film News The Wonderful: Stories From The Space Station UK Release Date Chris Olson August 23, 2021 at 4:38:02 PM The Wonderful: Stories from the Space Station is a Dog Star Films production in association with Fisheye Films. Directed by Clare Lewins (I Am Ali, Kareem: Minority of One, The Lost Tapes of Memphis.). Read Film News Redemption of a Rogue UK Cinema Release Date Chris Olson August 20, 2021 at 10:25:16 AM Read Film News Cryptozoo Coming to Mubi This October Chris Olson August 12, 2021 at 3:55:02 PM Having made a splash at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, filmmaker Dash Shaw's upcoming fantasy animation Cryptozoo is a highly anticipated film coming to Mubi later this year. Read Film News Another Round UK DVD And Blu-Ray Release Date Announced Chris Olson August 10, 2021 at 4:41:10 PM Following its acclaimed cinema release, STUDIOCANAL are excited to announce the release of Thomas Vinterberg’s intoxicating Oscar winner, ANOTHER ROUND, starring Mads Mikkelsen, on early EST 24th September 2021 and DVD, Blu-ray and Digital on 27th September 2021. Read Film News Marvel Studios Announces Black Widow DVD and Blu-Ray UK Release Date Chris Olson August 10, 2021 at 4:07:02 PM Marvel Studios Announces Black Widow To Land Early On Digital (August 10th) and 4K, Blu-Ray and DVD September 13th. Read Film News My Little Sister Gets October UK Release Date Chris Olson August 10, 2021 at 10:17:05 AM My Little Sister is due for a cinema release in the UK, on Friday 8th October 2021. Read Film News Grimmfest Reveals Line-Up for 2021 Film Festival Darren Tilby August 9, 2021 at 7:13:27 PM After a year of “home invasions” in the form of virtual screenings and online events, this October sees Grimmfest returning to the cinema at last. Read Film News Helen Mirren Narrates Powerful Documentary Escape From Extinction Chris Olson August 23, 2021 at 4:40:35 PM Kaleidoscope Entertainment presents Escape From Extinction, a powerful feature documentary narrated by Academy Award winner Dame Helen Mirren, coming to selected cinemas from 17th September celebrating ‘Great Big Green Week’ (18-26 September). Read Film News Supernova UK DVD and Blu-Ray Release Date Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:37:53 PM Following critical acclaim and standout performances, STUDIOCANAL are excited to announce the release of the heartbreaking British love story SUPERNOVA, arriving on EST 24th September 2021 and DVD and Blu-ray on 27th September 2021. Read Film News The Djinn UK Release Date Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:37:57 PM The story follows a mute twelve-year-old, Dylan Jacobs, as he discovers a mysterious book of spells inside his new apartment. Read Film News Come Play UK Digital Release Date Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:38:02 PM Jacob Chase’s directorial debut feature COME PLAY tells the story of Oliver, a solitary autistic boy who comes across a creepy children’s story on his new tablet. Read Film News 15m Giant Starfish in Leicester Square Ahead of UK Release of The Suicide Squad Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:38:07 PM British actor Peter Capaldi (BBC’s Doctor Who, World War Z) ‒ who stars in THE SUICIDE SQUAD alongside Margot Robbie, Idris Elba and John Cena as genius scientist ‘Thinker’, was bravely photographed with the imposing creature Starro in London’s Leicester Square earlier today in celebration of the film’s UK release this coming Friday. Read Film News West Side Story In Cinemas December 2021 Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:38:13 PM From acclaimed director Steven Spielberg, the 2021 remake of West Side Story will be coming to cinemas in December 2021. Read Film News The Last Job UK Digital and DVD Release Date Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:38:18 PM Screen icon Richard Dreyfuss takes on The Last Job in a brand new, all-action thriller, that stars Modern Family’s Mira Sorvino as his daughter. This rip-roaring gangster movie hits the UK on DVD and digital this August from 101 Films. Read Film News Rise of the Footsoldier Origins UK Cinema Release Chris Olson February 14, 2022 at 11:43:48 AM The eagerly-awaited RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER: ORIGINS, starring legendary leading man Vinnie Jones, is showing exclusively in cinemas from September 3, courtesy of Signature Entertainment. Read Film News Random Acts of Violence UK DVD and Blu-ray Release Date Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:38:27 PM Jay Baruchel writes, directs and stars in his horror debut Random Acts of Violence, which makes its UK Blu-ray debut from Acorn Media International in conjunction with Shudder, following its success on the streaming service. Read Film News Spirited Away 20th Anniversary Special Edition Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:38:32 PM SPIRITED AWAY COLLECTOR’S BOXSET WITH DVD & BLU-RAY DOUBLEPLAY AVAILABLE 27 SEPTEMBER 2021 Read Film News A New World Order Premieres in UK 23 August Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:38:38 PM Black Mirror meets A Quiet Place in gripping sci-fi thriller A New World Order from director Daniel Raboldt in his feature debut, which gets its UK premiere on DVD and digital 23 August 2021 from Reel 2 Reel Films. Read Film News Cruella UK Blu-ray and DVD Release Date 2021 Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:38:46 PM Disney’s Cruella arrives early on all major digital platforms on June 25 and on Blu-ray™ and DVD August 17. Read Film News Out of Death starring Bruce Willis Gets Digital Release Date Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:38:47 PM ILY Films today confirmed that their latest action thriller, Out of Death, is set to be released on Digital Download from August 2nd and on DVD from October 4th. Read Film News First Cow Blu-ray and DVD Release Date Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:38:52 PM Award-winning director Kelly Reichardt (Meek’s Cutoff, Wendy and Lucy) returns with the eagerly awaited First Cow, a gripping and glorious story of friendship and petty crime in the Old West. Read Film News Tyrese Gibson stars in ROGUE HOSTAGE with John Malkovich Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:38:57 PM Fast and the Furious favourite Tyrese Gibson takes the lead in Rogue Hostage an all-action, high-octane shoot-em-up thriller, that features a star-studded cast, including John Malkovich, Michael Jai White and Luna Lauren Velez. Read Film News Underground UK Release Date Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:39:01 PM SOPHIE DUPUIS’ GRIPPING TALE OF REDEMPTION GETS UK RELEASE IN AUGUST. Read Film News Diana's Wedding Gets Digital Release Date Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:39:06 PM Diana’s Wedding is a romantic comedy about a girl observing her parents’ turbulent marriage and dealing with how their relationship has affected her own ability, as an adult, to love, or be loved. Read Film News The World to Come UK Release Date Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:39:12 PM THE WORLD TO COME, starring Katherine Waterston, Vanessa Kirby, Christopher Abbott and Casey Affleck, and directed by Mona Fastvold, which comes to UK cinemas on Friday, July 23. Read Film News Bong Joon Ho returns for Cannes 2021 Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:39:19 PM The Korean director will be back on the Croisette, after the triumph of Parasite in 2019, the latest Palme d'or to date and the first in the history of Korean cinema. Read Film News The Offering Film Release In Cinema and On Virtual Cinemas and VOD Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:39:24 PM THE OFFERING IS RELEASED ON 30TH JULY, IN CINEMA AND ON VIRTUAL CINEMAS AND VOD. Read Film News The Truffle Hunters At Cinemas July 9th Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:39:29 PM THE TRUFFLE HUNTERS - Only At Cinemas This Friday, July 9. Deep in the forests of Piedmont, Italy, a handful of men, seventy or eighty years young, hunt for the rare and expensive white Alba truffle—which to date has resisted all of modern science’s efforts at cultivation. Read Film News Eye of the Storm UK Release Date Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:39:35 PM EYE OF THE STORM is a fascinating portrait of James Morrison, one of Britain’s finest landscape artists, as he grapples with sight loss and has one more major painting to complete Read Film News New UK Release Date for The Courier Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:39:39 PM IN UK CINEMAS 13th August 2021 Read Film News EFN Film Festival Goes Hybrid for 2021 Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:39:43 PM EFN’s next Edition is going hybrid! Our Summer/Autumn Spectacu-ganza will take place both on live-stream and in the flesh in London’s Iconic Genesis Cinema. Read Film News Sunset Screening Sessions 2021 Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:39:48 PM Sunset Screening Sessions- 10 British films that shine Read Film News Mamoru Hosoda and Studio Chizu's Belle come to Cinemas from Anime Limited Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:39:52 PM From the celebrated Oscar®-nominated director Mamoru Hosoda and Studio Chizu, creator of Mirai, Wolf Children, Summer Wars, and more, comes a fantastical, yet beautiful and contemporary thematic story of one girl’s growth in the age of social media. Read Film News Encounters Presents Female Filmmaker Showcase with Maisie Williams Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:39:56 PM Encounters present She/Her. A short film showcase from emerging female filmmakers in association with Maisie Williams & Frank Film Club. Read Film News Monster Hunter in UK Cinemas June 18th Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:40:01 PM MONSTER HUNTER is at UK cinemas Friday June 18. Read Film News The Night House Gets UK Cinema Release Date Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:40:07 PM THE NIGHT HOUSE WILL BE RELEASED IN UK CINEMAS ON 20 AUGUST. Read Film News The Offering Gets UK Release Date Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:40:13 PM Sovereign is proud to announce the UK release of acclaimed Spanish psychological thriller THE OFFERING on 30th July, in cinemas and on Virtual Cinemas and VOD. Read Film News Leos Carax's Annette Gets UK and Ireland Cinema Release Dates Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:40:18 PM MUBI, the theatrical distributor and global curated film streaming service has announced that it has acquired all rights for Leos Carax’s Annette for the UK and Ireland, and will release the film in cinemas on 3 September 2021. Read Film News A Perfect Enemy confirmed for UK Digital Release Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:40:26 PM A Perfect Enemy will be available in the UK on Amazon, Google and iTunes from 5th July. Read Film News Ayten Amin’s SOUAD in UK & Ireland cinemas on 27 August 2021 Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:40:30 PM BFI Distribution announces the release of new feature film SOUAD in cinemas in the UK and Ireland on 27 August. Read Film News Dirt Music Gets July Digital Release Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:40:35 PM Dirt Music follows Georgie (Kelly Macdonald) who's barely holding it together these days without a drink. Read Film News Sunflowers in UK cinemas from 8th June Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:40:39 PM Sunflowers is released in cinemas across the UK from 8 June, including Curzon, Everyman, Odeon, Picturehouse, Showcase, Vue and independent cinemas. Read Film News Bad Hair Gets Digital Release July 5th 2021 Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:40:45 PM From acclaimed writer/director Justin Simien (Dear White People) comes a horrifically fun and delightfully macabre new film. BAD HAIR follows an ambitious young woman (Elle Lorraine) who gets a weave in order to succeed in the image-obsessed world of music television in the 1980s. Read Film News Tyger Tyger on Digital Platforms June 28th Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:40:50 PM Thunderbird Releasing announces the UK release of thrillingly offbeat pandemic-era road movie romance TYGER TYGER, on digital platforms on 28th June. Read Film News Mira Sorvina and Sean Astin star in Hero Mode Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:40:55 PM Jump into Hero Mode, the fun-filled gamer comedy that will keep the whole family (especially the bored teens) entertained. This comedy adventure sees a coding wiz help save his Mum’s struggling firm with a gamechanger of a video game… Read Film News Fear Street Film Trilogy Launching on Netflix Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:40:59 PM In a first for Netflix and for the horror film genre, Netflix is announcing that the upcoming Fear Street Trilogy will be released as an epic summer movie event over three consecutive weeks this July. Read Film News Uncle Vanya gets UK digital Blu-ray and DVD release 14th June 2021 Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:41:05 PM Dazzler Media proudly presents the critically acclaimed, must-see production of Uncle Vanya, starring Toby Jones and Richard Armitage, coming to Blu-ray, DVD & Digital from 14th June. Read Film News New Order UK and Ireland Release Date Announced Chris Olson August 9, 2021 at 2:41:09 PM NEW ORDER WILL BE RELEASED BY MUBI IN CINEMAS IN THE UK AND IRELAND ON 13 AUGUST 2021. Read Film News
- Blink Review | Film Reviews
Blink film review by UK film critic William Hemingway. Starring Julie Bruns, George Tsakiridis directed by Julie Bruns and Steven Kammerer. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS Blink Film Review average rating is 2 out of 5 Critic: William Hemingway | Posted on: Sep 30, 2024 Directed by: Julie Bruns and Steven Kammerer Written by: Julie Bruns Starring: Julie Bruns, George Tsakiridis As Rudyard Kipling so insightfully tried to warn us back in 1911, “The female of the species is more deadly than the male,” and in writer/director Julie Bruns’ new short film, Blink , this is exactly what we find out again. In the opening moments we find that Lucy (also Bruns) has killed her husband, Bill (Tsakiridis). She tells us through her voiceover that she killed him twenty-seven minutes ago, stabbing him thirty-three times, one for every bruise he ever gave her plus one extra for good measure, but that Bill won’t stop blinking even though he’s dead. This is obviously extremely disconcerting and frustrating for Lucy as she had hoped to escape the horrors of the male gaze when she ended him. For Lucy, her life, she says, has been some monumental Sisyphean effort to find real love. Unfortunately, the men she has met along the way have fallen short of her romantic ideal, and in some cases have been abusive or violent towards her, meaning that the giant rock of expectation has rolled back down to the foot of the hill and she has had to start again. Of course, for Lucy, this is just more confirmation of the brutal nature of all men, and so she has taken matters into her own hands to ensure that no other woman will be caught trying to push that particular rock up a never-ending hill that has no summit. In the four-and-a-half minutes, including credits, that Blink has to run there’s not enough space to explore the background or the ins-and-outs of Lucy’s relationships and so we are given the broadest of brush strokes to fill in the gaps that Bruns wants us to focus on. Bill was a bad man; he put his hands on Lucy and hurt her; so now he’s dead; good riddance, Bill. Then we find out that some of Lucy’s past beaus have also disappeared. There’s nothing to say what they did to her, but they’re gone too, so it’s obvious that they deserved it. And so Lucy has to keep pushing that damned rock up that interminable hill. Both Bruns and her co-director Steven Kammerer do their best to keep Lucy’s story self-contained, with every shot being close-up to its subject and the focus being entirely on Lucy or the man she has despatched. However, the theme being expressed through Blink is one that obviously resonates throughout the wider world. Lucy is just one of countless women who have suffered at the hands of violent or controlling men – it’s just that in her case she has fought back. The problem with Blink though, is that it never decides whether this makes Lucy into a monster herself or if she is the heroine of her own story – and that is dangerous. There is a definite sense of glee and abandon in the way that Lucy kills Bill, with a strong undercurrent of deserving justification which runs through the story. There’s a sense that Lucy could be an avenging angel meting out judgement to all the male oppressors of the world in a clarion call to women everywhere. Certainly, every man in Blink , on screen or named, is killed by Lucy in an absolute categorisation of their nature which runs very close to being revealed as misandry. Whether or not Lucy is an unreliable narrator, she is never herself categorised as a monster in the way that say, Hannibal Lecter was, leaving her actions to be interpreted as perhaps permissible under the circumstances of her relationships. Similarly, there is not enough explanation or outright tragedy in her story, such as that of The Bride, which would justify her in her decision to Kill Bill . In interviews, Bruns has said that she would like to explore more of Lucy’s story and perhaps adapt Blink into a full feature, but in order to do that I would suggest that she first needs to work out what alignment of character Lucy truly is. With, in the real world, there rarely being any justification for murder, Lucy’s background and motivations must be spelled out and accounted for very clearly if she is to be allowed to continue her killing spree across two hours of film. Buy UKFR Banner Space About the Film Critic William Hemingway Short Film < All Reviews Next Film Review >
- I Wanna Dance With Somebody Review | Film Reviews
I Wanna Dance With Somebody film review by UK film critic Brian Penn. Starring Naomi Ackie, Tamara Tunie, Stanley Tucci, Clarke Peters directed by Kasi Lemmons. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS I Wanna Dance With Somebody Film Review average rating is 4 out of 5 Critic: Brian Penn | Posted on: Dec 28, 2022 Directed by: Kasi Lemmons Written by: Anthony McCarten Starring: Naomi Ackie, Tamara Tunie, Stanley Tucci, Clarke Peters Biopics can be strange and unpredictable beasts; sometimes wildly inaccurate and unduly sensational, they can present a gross distortion that looks no further than a trashy tabloid headline. But occasionally they become a work of art; a portrayal of real people leading real lives; a story that balances fact against the required level of fiction to carry it on screen. Whitney Houston had a life touched by genius but wrecked by the expectation of others. A unique talent that left us far too soon and now sadly confined to the history books. I wanna dance with somebody is the title of Whitney's bouncy, chart topping pop anthem from 1985. But the story begins in the gospel drenched atmosphere of church. Whitney Houston (Naomi Ackie) is a prodigious teenager with model looks and an extraordinary voice. The hothouse environment is assured by mother Cissy (Tamara Tunie), herself a legendary session vocalist. Her potential is realised by Clive Davis (Stanley Tucci) who signs her for Arista Records. A wildly successful career follows; three diamond albums, seven consecutive US number 1's and a starring role in the Bodyguard, one of the biggest grossing films of the 90s. However, the duplicitous John Houston (Clarke Peters) soon exploits his position as Whitney's father and manager; while a toxic relationship with singer Bobby Brown (Ashton Sanders) adds to an increasingly troubled life. Overall, the film is faithful to Whitney's memory without beautifying her image. It seems to bear out much of what is already known about her life. For example, it's entirely upfront about her addiction to drugs and alcohol. The level of exploitation exerted by John Houston is alarming and well documented. Her conflicted sexuality is also explored in detail, particularly her relationship with personal assistant Robyn Crawford. All of which adds little to the sum of human knowledge. The film's producer is Pat Houston, Whitney's sister-in-law, who is presumably an insider ‘who knew’. However, one always has to take into account an individual perception of events. But it’s still hugely entertaining and represents one of the great icons of popular culture. For those who recall the 80s Whitney was the voice with singular appeal; it rekindles precious memories of the last truly great decade for pop music. English actor Naomi Ackie is excellent and captures Whitney’s mannerisms with great precision. Wisely, she lip-synchs on her biggest hits but add her own vocals where possible. What lingers most strongly is Whitney’s outrageous talent; someone who could turn ordinary songs into classics with a vocal flourish. Beyoncé and Mariah Carey are nothing more than tribute acts trailing in her wake. But how incredibly sad that her life ended in the way it did. Buy UKFR Banner Space About the Film Critic Brian Penn Theatrical Release < All Reviews Next Film Review >
- American Siege Review | Film Reviews
American Siege film review by UK film critic George Wolf. Starring Bruce Willis, Rob Gough, Timothy V. Murphy, Janet Jones directed by Edward Drake. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS American Siege Film Review average rating is 2 out of 5 Critic: George Wolf | Posted on: Jan 7, 2022 Directed by: Edward Drake Written by: Edward Drake Starring: Bruce Willis, Rob Gough, Timothy V. Murphy, Janet Jones American Siege is already the fourth film that writer and/or director Edward Drake has done with Bruce Willis in just the past two years. And if you’ve seen any of these projects (Breach, Apex, Cosmic Sin ), you know the business model: give Willis a limited role he can shoot in a day while you fill the running time with limp action, painful performances and hackneyed dialog. It’s an assembly-line approach that gets cheers for efficiency, but jeers for quality control. This time out, Willis is Ben Watts, a former NYC cop enjoying the quiet life as a sheriff in smalltown Georgia. But his lazy days canoodling with his deputy (a Janet Jones sighting for the first time in nearly ten years) are interrupted by a hostage situation. A small gang of baddies has taken the town doctor (Cullen G. Chambers) hostage, and they have an unusual request: reopen the case of a local woman’s disappearance, or else. Okay, give Drake credit for a somewhat interesting setup, but it’s one that quickly gets buried under ridiculous plot turns, lazy execution and heavy-handed declarations. The town is run by one of those Ben-Gazarra-Road House guys (Timothy V. Murphy) who can can summon a goon squad at a moment’s notice. And this one does, because there are secrets in the good doctor’s place that must be protected. We know this because of the warning Doc gives his captors about opening that household vault with a door right out of Ocean’s Eleven . “Some things can’t be unseen!" But don’t be too concerned with the doctor’s realization that “I’ve already said too much!” He’ll be blurting out Not Ben Gazarra’s evil plan in no time, while making sure to blame the entire bloody mess on “coastal elites.” Mess is right. Even the shoot-em-up payoff is lackluster, while the film’s prevailing worldview is simplistic and pandering, and the ensemble’s forced emoting makes Willis’s latest sleepwalk feel like Daniel Day-Lewis. But, after about 90 minutes, just remember Drake and Willis already have two more of these gems in post-production, so one of them has to be better than American Siege . Right? Buy UKFR Banner Space About the Film Critic George Wolf Digital / DVD Release < All Reviews Next Film Review >
- What's Your Poison? Review | Film Reviews
What's Your Poison? film review by UK film critic Jason Knight. Starring Rachel Harrison, Ronnie Vigh, Dina Gronbeck, Matthew Steven-James directed by Alice Dieli. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS What's Your Poison? Film Review average rating is 4 out of 5 Critic: Jason Knight | Posted on: Aug 13, 2025 Directed by: Alice Dieli Written by: Alice Dieli Starring: Rachel Harrison, Ronnie Vigh, Dina Gronbeck, Matthew Steven-James A short folk horror film written and directed by Alice Dieli and starring Rachel Harrison, Ronnie Vigh, Dina Gronbeck and Matthew Steven-James, created as a student project and in collaboration with the School of Film and Television at Falmouth University. The screenplay alternates between present time and a few centuries in the past and the protagonist is a witch named Nimue (Harrison). The scenes that take place in the past are set in the countryside, where Nimue performs sinister activities involving witchcraft, along with a man (Vigh) and a confrontation arises between them. The present events find Nimue working at a Rock'n'Roll cocktail bar, where she appears to be living a double life, disguising herself as a bartender, while secretly practising her witchcraft. A dark story about witchcraft. The intriguing plot is one of the film's biggest strengths, with the dark atmosphere being another great plus. Unsurprisingly, there are plenty of occurrences involving witchcraft, some of which are Nimue preparing potions, working on dark magic in the woods with the strange and sinister man and the mise-en-scene contains quite a few elements to establish a sinister environment, including gore, magic potions, severed body parts hanging here and there and chanting. And the clothing in the period scenes deserves recognition and so do the creative lighting techniques. A bit regarding the character played by Vigh. His performance is great as a menacing man, who is probably some sort of evil wizard with bad intentions. The only downside is that not much is revealed about him, which does not damage the viewing as keeping his identity mysterious makes him an even darker character, nevertheless, some information regarding who he is and his past might have made him even more interesting. With her portrayal of Nimue, Harrison creates a character who is a survivor and appears to be alone in the world, an outsider. As the centuries have passed by (Nimue is a witch and therefore probably immortal), she has built a life for herself, where she discreetly uses her supernatural powers to affect people. Perhaps most evidently, this short explores the occult and it does that very vividly. In order to look into other themes, it should be explained that in the film Nimue uses her magic to make a customer (Gronbeck) stand up to her partner (Steven-James), taking this under consideration, self-esteem is acknowledged. To a certain degree, this short also examines masculinity and men appear to be represented in negative ways, with Steven-James' character being obnoxious, inconsiderate and controlling and Vigh playing a murderous and treacherous man. A rather ominous film that takes its dark subject matter rather seriously. The sinister atmosphere, the frightful scenes and the characters portrayed by Harrison and Vigh make this project a worthy addition to the horror genre. Buy UKFR Banner Space About the Film Critic Jason Knight Short Film < All Reviews Next Film Review >
- Rise of the Footsoldier Origins UK Cinema Release
Film news - Rise of the Footsoldier Origins UK Cinema Release. Find out more at UK Film Review. Rise of the Footsoldier Origins UK Cinema Release Chris Olson Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 11:57:23 AM GMT+1 VINNIE JONES STARS AS REAL-LIFE HARDMAN AND THE ULTIMATE GANGSTER IN BRITISH TRUE CRIME THRILLER RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER: ORIGINS Only in cinemas September 3rd . Courtesy of Signature Entertainment. The eagerly-awaited RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER: ORIGINS, starring legendary leading man Vinnie Jones, is showing exclusively in cinemas from September 3, courtesy of Signature Entertainment. Lock, Stock and Snatch superstar Vinnie Jones teams up with premiere acting veteran Keith Allen (Kingsman, Shallow Grave) for British true-crime thriller RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER: ORIGINS, a brutal account of how real-life, hard-as-nails Falklands War veteran Tony Tucker came to be involved in one of the most notorious gangland murders in British history. As well as Jones, outstanding as fearsome doorman Bernard O'Mahoney, and Allen as formidable nightclub owner Dave Simms, the film features some of the cream of the crop of home-grown actors including Craig Fairbrass (Muscle) – returning as notorious drug-dealer Pat Tate - P.H.Moriarty from The Long Good Friday, Billy Murray (Eastenders), Michelle Collins (Eastenders), George Russo (Top Dog), the brilliant Roland Manookian (RocknRolla), a genius cameos from reality TV royalty Chris Hughes and the late and great Heavy D. Directed by Nick Nevern (director and star of The Hooligan Factory and star of popular BBC comedy series Motherland), who co-wrote the script with producer Andrew Loveday, this is a blisteringly good thriller, set against a superbly realised backdrop of the late 80s rave scene, with a pulsing soundtrack featuring the likes of New Order and Ultravox. A future Brit gangster classic that gives the likes of Layer Cake, The Gentlemen and Legend a run for their money. Jam-packed with foul-mouthed and often hilarious dialogue, explosive moments of violence, and a gripping plot that tells it like it happened, RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER: ORIGINS is a must-see for anyone after an authentic crime biopic that hits like a knuckle-duster polished to a high shine. This is Blow, Essex style, and it will knock your socks off. Get your tickets front and centre now and prepare to get blasted. RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER: ORIGINS is showing ONLY in cinemas from 3rd September, released by Signature Entertainment Watch Rise of the Footsoldier Free Online. The King's Man UK Home Release Date Announced The Latest King’s Man Film Will be Available on Digital February 9 and 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD on February 21. Read Now BFI Future Film Festival announces 2022 Awards Jury and full programme Find out who the jury is for the 2022 BFI Future Film Festival. Read Now The Wonderful: Stories From The Space Station UK Release Date The Wonderful: Stories from the Space Station is a Dog Star Films production in association with Fisheye Films. Directed by Clare Lewins (I Am Ali, Kareem: Minority of One, The Lost Tapes of Memphis.). Read Now Redemption of a Rogue UK Cinema Release Date Read Now Cryptozoo Coming to Mubi This October Having made a splash at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, filmmaker Dash Shaw's upcoming fantasy animation Cryptozoo is a highly anticipated film coming to Mubi later this year. Read Now Another Round UK DVD And Blu-Ray Release Date Announced Following its acclaimed cinema release, STUDIOCANAL are excited to announce the release of Thomas Vinterberg’s intoxicating Oscar winner, ANOTHER ROUND, starring Mads Mikkelsen, on early EST 24th September 2021 and DVD, Blu-ray and Digital on 27th September 2021. 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Read Now Supernova UK DVD and Blu-Ray Release Date Following critical acclaim and standout performances, STUDIOCANAL are excited to announce the release of the heartbreaking British love story SUPERNOVA, arriving on EST 24th September 2021 and DVD and Blu-ray on 27th September 2021. Read Now The Djinn UK Release Date The story follows a mute twelve-year-old, Dylan Jacobs, as he discovers a mysterious book of spells inside his new apartment. Read Now Come Play UK Digital Release Date Jacob Chase’s directorial debut feature COME PLAY tells the story of Oliver, a solitary autistic boy who comes across a creepy children’s story on his new tablet. 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Read Now Rise of the Footsoldier Origins UK Cinema Release The eagerly-awaited RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER: ORIGINS, starring legendary leading man Vinnie Jones, is showing exclusively in cinemas from September 3, courtesy of Signature Entertainment. Read Now Random Acts of Violence UK DVD and Blu-ray Release Date Jay Baruchel writes, directs and stars in his horror debut Random Acts of Violence, which makes its UK Blu-ray debut from Acorn Media International in conjunction with Shudder, following its success on the streaming service. Read Now Spirited Away 20th Anniversary Special Edition SPIRITED AWAY COLLECTOR’S BOXSET WITH DVD & BLU-RAY DOUBLEPLAY AVAILABLE 27 SEPTEMBER 2021 Read Now A New World Order Premieres in UK 23 August Black Mirror meets A Quiet Place in gripping sci-fi thriller A New World Order from director Daniel Raboldt in his feature debut, which gets its UK premiere on DVD and digital 23 August 2021 from Reel 2 Reel Films. Read Now
- Thoughts & Prayers Review | Film Reviews
Thoughts & Prayers film review by UK film critic Madeleine Lavers. Starring Jackon Gallagher, Jo Asker, Alexandra Boulton directed by Timothy Nathan. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS Thoughts & Prayers Film Review average rating is 4 out of 5 Critic: Madeleine Lavers | Posted on: Jun 28, 2026 Directed by: Timothy Nathan Written by: Timothy Nathan Starring: Jackon Gallagher, Jo Asker, Alexandra Boulton Thoughts & Prayers is a dark comedy short written and directed by Tim Nathan. The film follows protagonist T, played by Jackson Gallagher, as he grapples with the turmoil of adulthood during the cost-of-living crisis. The film begins with T running on a treadmill in his living room before two license inspectors take his furniture, smack his bum and offer him lottery tickets after stating his file is overdue. Despite the narrative being surreal and out of the ordinary, the struggles of the main character are recognisable to the audience, with the film commenting on an ever-changing and confusing world for adults. Another notable scene, which further adds to the comedic chaos of the narrative, visualises T in a class of people practising what looks to be social media dance trends, each of them in front of a ring light which holds their phone. Upon reflection, this scene may provoke thoughts about the pressure of portraying ourselves perfectly online in a world that is becoming increasingly more digital. The disarray of this scene, along with catchy, upbeat music, is deeply engaging and offers a look at how these secondary characters move like one and seem to have lost their individualism. The scene that succeeds follows the same trajectory, making light of the often absurd and hard-to-navigate world of online dating. On the beach, we see T sitting across from his date, who appears to be engaged with the work on her laptop. When he begins making conversation, she pauses his interruption, explaining that she needs to focus on her tasks. When T continues, she fakes a coughing fit to garner his attention, a potential distraction to his plans to move away. When the two lean in to kiss, a nearby policeman who seems to only be present to man the date tells them to move apart. When he arrives home, he is welcomed by letters stacked on his door notifying him of further item removal. He then begins running on the treadmill in an almost empty room full of more letters, inferring that he is drowning in paperwork. This bookend technique rounds off the story perfectly, allowing audiences to ponder how quickly things can become out of your control in today’s society. Visually, the lighting in the first scene of T running is brighter and warmer, before shifting to a cold and dark room towards the end. This emphasises T’s despair and worry, something that many audiences can relate to. Another interesting element is the recurring image of a strange, thick black liquid that enters many already disorderly scenes. This visualisation may be used to confuse audiences more, mirroring T’s feelings, whilst highlighting scenes of importance. Overall, this film is beautiful and created with high production value. The performances are strong, paired with a unique and highly engaging script. The film offers insight into the experience of the director and a difficult world that many adults can connect with. My only criticism would be that, without reading the director’s statement, would its aim to underline nonsensical systems in place for adults be understood? Buy UKFR Banner Space About the Film Critic Madeleine Lavers Short Film < All Reviews Next Film Review >
- Secret Review | Film Reviews
Secret film review by UK film critic William Curzon. Starring Dylan Tyler, Maro DeLo, Madison Hodges directed by Franklin Genao. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS Secret Film Review average rating is 3 out of 5 Critic: William Curzon | Posted on: Jun 23, 2026 Directed by: Franklin Genao Written by: Zay Rodriguez Starring: Dylan Tyler, Maro DeLo, Madison Hodges Secret follows two brothers, Samuel (Dylan Tyler) and Alex (Maro DeLo), as they both confront buried emotions and a revelation while preparing for their parents’ anniversary, seeking forgiveness and reconciliation. Shot on BMCC6K, the short piece portrays the bond between two brothers as they peel back the layers of a buried secret. The most surprising aspect of the short piece is its non-linear narrative structure that focuses entirely on a buried secret between the two central characters, Samuel and Alex. On the surface, audiences expect the narrative to focus on the characters’ relationship with their parents; however, the piece rarely explores this and focuses primarily on their past. This is both a detriment and a positive of the experience, as one of the film’s biggest issues is its lack of characterisation. Firstly, the interactions between the two brothers feel unnatural due to stilted line delivery and lack of chemistry, and both central performers struggle to convey the intricacies of Samuel and Alex’s relationship. Secondly, the dialogue is incredibly unengaging due to cringe-worthy writing and a lack of character development that would flesh out the bond and the dispute between Samuel and Alex. The more intimate moments, in which the characters reflect on their past, are effective. However, their impact is immediately diminished by the film’s unusually jarring musical choices, which may pull viewers out of the experience. As a result, this is easily the weakest aspect of the piece, as each musical choice is out of place and even overbearing to dialogue in certain sequences. While the music is somewhat serviceable, it fails to complement the narrative and ultimately hinders the experience, making many of the dramatic beats fail to resonate. Franklin Genao, serving as the director and cinematographer, primarily utilises fixed wide shots of the exterior environments, while switching to medium close-ups within the more intimate scenes. The approach is effective, lending a sense of intimacy to the characters and allowing each performance to stand out despite its shortcomings. Perhaps the greatest aspect of the piece is the editing, which feels incredibly fluid throughout. The dissolves feel organic, and each sequence is given exactly the right amount of time to unfold. Despite how well constructed the edit is, the narrative and other technical aspects of the piece unfortunately fail to land. The performances across the board are unfortunately serviceable at best due to a lack of chemistry and grating dialogue. Dylan Tyler and Maro DeLo’s portrayals of Samuel and Alex, respectively, are incredibly underwhelming as they both fail to convey their broken relationship. The film rarely explores Samuel and Alex’s relationship in any meaningful depth, instead centring on a baffling and underdeveloped love triangle that detracts from the experience. Weighed down by awkward dialogue, it reduces its themes of forgiveness and reconciliation to a largely forgettable treatment. While the themes of brotherhood are emotionally resonant on paper, it ultimately isn’t given enough breathing room to explore the characters’ relationship and dispute in depth. The more dramatic moments of conflict fail to resonate because of these shortcomings, which is particularly disappointing given the nuance of the ideas at their core. Secret is undoubtedly a mixed bag, thanks to its collection of engaging ideas that, sadly, fail to be executed on screen. While the direction and editing by Franklin Genao are commendable, the experience is undermined by stilted performances and baffling musical choices that become incredibly jarring and frustrating by the conclusion. Buy UKFR Banner Space About the Film Critic William Curzon Short Film < All Reviews Next Film Review >
- It's Quiet in the Cold Review | Film Reviews
It's Quiet in the Cold film review by UK film critic Swati Verma. Starring Robin Haley, Emily Farley, Kit Sweet, Nicholas Heaton. directed by Jacob Ethan Tanner. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS It's Quiet in the Cold Film Review average rating is 3 out of 5 Critic: Swati Verma | Posted on: Oct 26, 2021 Directed by: Jacob Ethan Tanner Written by: Jacob Ethan Tanner Starring: Robin Haley, Emily Farley, Kit Sweet, Nicholas Heaton. The short film has a black and white theme to it. It also has a red undertone denoting the gangster genre, with a lot of gruesome bloodshed happening throughout the film. The narrative of the cinematic piece revolves around the criminal named Durand (Robin Haley). He is ready to do anything to get the mysterious package. The film starts with an intense conversation between Durand and Roland regarding the same. Durand kills Roland as the latter fails to fulfill what Durand wants from him. This is followed by woman on a call with Durand. She agrees to give him the package as she doesn't want to lose her life. The gangster finally gets the mysterious package, but the woman had to pay its price by being stabbed. The Director (Jacob Ethan Tanner) has kept the thrill in the plot intact and given us an open-ended closure. The viewers are so involved with Durand that they keep thinking about "What will Durand do next?" Robin Haley plays the role of Durand. The actor maintains a demeanor for the character; it comes in handy to make it more effective. As a result, Director manages to pull off the gangster genre more reasonably. Beth (Emily Farley) performs an emotional sequence so well. The viewers can also experience the emotion the character deals with in the scene. Voice modulation is an element used brilliantly by the actress to highlight the vibe of the sequence. Buy UKFR Banner Space About the Film Critic Swati Verma Short Film < All Reviews Next Film Review >
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