2022-09-18 11:12
The latest instalment in the dinosaur franchise offers little sign of life and needs to be consigned to extinction.
I saw the original Jurassic Park in 1993 in the cinema. I’ll neve… Read More
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2022-08-31 10:56
In 1981, the debut feature film from Hollywood director Michael Mann was released. Starring James Caan, Thief, is a hell of a first film.
The premise of Thief isn’t groundbreaking… Read More
2022-08-10 21:36
The God of Thunder is back in Taika Waititi’s 2nd film in the series, and he throws everything he’s got at the action comedy – including screaming goats
Not seen since f… Read More
2022-03-05 17:01
Batman is back on the big screen, and this time it’s the turn of Robert Pattinson to don the cowl of the caped crusader in the murky world of Gotham City
The film has been in de… Read More
2021-10-10 09:52
PLEASE DO NOT READ THIS IF YOU HAVENT SEEN THE FILM – IT WILL SPOIL IT
From the original film, until Craig’s appearance, we have effectively has a loose singular narrative thr… Read More
2020-10-27 22:17
Official Secrets delivers a moralistic tale for our times, and sees a powerful performance by Keira Knightley
In 2015’s Eye in the Sky, director Gavin Hood explored the moral and e… Read More
2020-10-19 21:39
Ingrid Bergman delivers a career performance in the 1944 George Cukor classic thriller about manipulation and deceit
The word ‘gaslighting’ has now become a synonym for manipu… Read More
2020-01-21 23:05
I recently discovered a British short film (it is 6 minutes 32 seconds) called The Operator. It was made in 2016 by Caroline Bartleet and rightly won numerous awards.
Its a remarkable piece… Read More
2020-01-20 22:31
Guy Ritchie returns to his cult cockney gangster genre with a surprisingly entertaining film that reaches near parody at times, but is easily justified by the work of Hugh Grant and Col… Read More
2020-01-18 12:38
We’re back to the computer game world of Jumanji for the sequel to 2017’s smash hit – and it’s a thoroughly enjoyable return
2017’s Jumanji : Welcome to the Ju… Read More
2020-01-17 23:03
Scorsese reunites with De Niro and Pesci and delivers a sprawling mob epic of a cinematic masterpiece
The last time Martin Scorsese worked with Robert De Niro was 1995’s Casino … Read More
2020-01-15 10:54
With the 9th Episode of the Star Wars ‘Skywalker’ saga still going strong in cinemas around the world, the boffins in FilmGeeky HQ have assembled some interesting facts about the… Read More
2020-01-15 10:20
As we say farewell to the tale of the ‘Skywalker saga’, Episode 9 offers an enjoyable wrapping up of the story, even if not meeting everyone’s hopes.
Now over 40 years old… Read More
2020-01-12 00:01
Sam Mendes’ World War 1 tale is an incredible unrelenting cinematic experience
Set in the April of 1917, the latest film by Sam Mendes (Skyfall, American Beauty, Revolutionary Road) t… Read More
2020-01-09 23:18
Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc gives us a hugely enjoyable performance in a film that is an excellent celebration of the whodunnit genre
If pushed, I would have murder mystery as my favo… Read More
2019-12-10 22:56
Only 3 years after the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot (review is here), a trailer for a new Ghostbusters film has arrived.
The film is written and directed by Jason Reitman (son of Ivan… Read More
2019-12-07 15:44
2018’s Best Picture Oscar winner ‘Green Book’, is a thoroughly enjoyable and affirming tale of friendship and humanity.
Set in 1962, the light-drama stars Viggo Mort… Read More
2019-12-01 11:26
George Lucas’ first of the prequel trilogy still has a lot to offer, however could have been so much more
Firstly – Please consider this a reflection rather than a specific revi… Read More
2019-11-27 11:12
2018’s Night School is a hollow, unfunny, and frustrating comedy with very few laughs. Avoid it.
Depending on whether you include comedy specials and such, Kevin Hart has been in clos… Read More
2019-11-25 20:07
Guy Ritchie is heading back to his cockney gangster film roots after a foray into bigger Hollywood blockbusters (King Arthur and Aladdin to name but two).
The Gentleman will be his new film… Read More
2019-11-24 10:13
M. Night Shyamalan’s Unbreakable from 2000, is a powerful example of both an auteur at the top of his game, and a contemporary approach to a genre that is now running amuck in cin… Read More
2019-11-22 11:51
Hellboy’s third big screen offering, lacks everything that Del Toro brought to the franchise and offers virtually nothing in return for that loss
Technically the 3rd in the cinematic… Read More
2019-11-20 17:30
‘The Old Man and the Gun’, which may be the last Robert Redford lead role before retirement, delivers a thoroughly enjoyable and suprisingly nostalgic crime story
2018 saw the r… Read More
2019-11-18 17:59
Sienna Miller is outstanding in this gritty drama about the disappearance of her daughter, and the impacts that follow.
As son of Ridley, and nephew of Tony, Jake Scott must have filmmaking… Read More
2019-11-15 10:39
With an upcoming, but limited release – and then launch on the new Apple TV+ service, The Banker is the new film starring Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Mackie (or Nick Fury and Falcon… Read More
2019-11-14 14:21
2019’s Shazam! may not be perfect, but it’s an absolute ton of fun, and may well signal the future approach for the DC Universe.
Written by Henry Gayden and Darren Lemke, the 20… Read More
2019-11-12 10:24
Will Smith continues his quest for a return to the days of his box office successes, and after the disappointment of Gemini Man, his next attempt will be a return to the Bad Boys franchise… Read More
2019-11-11 17:35
Liam Neeson stars in mis-toned remake of a Norwegian black comedy that feels off the mark ultimately disappointing
Cold Pursuit is directed by Norwegian Hans Petter Moland and is a remake o… Read More
2019-11-10 09:42
I was incredibly dubious about the decision to remake the 1995 Robin Williams vehicle Jumanji. Messing with some films is a dangerous game, and it felt like one of those moments. However, wh… Read More
2019-11-09 10:40
Once upon a time, Universal Pictures had a dream, and that dream was an entire cinematic universe (yep like the Marvel one) where they were able to use all of their classic monster film righ… Read More
2019-11-09 08:32
Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen remind us why they are considered acting royalty with this rollercoaster of a thriller that may not be as clever as it thinks, but is entirely enjoyabl… Read More
2019-11-08 19:04
The most profitable comic book movies are Venom ($854 million on a $90 million budget), Batman ($411 million/$35 million), Deadpool ($783 million/$58 million), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (… Read More
2019-11-08 10:56
The sequel to ‘The Shining’ strikes a careful balance between homage to the cinematic predecessor and offering an entirely new film, and delivers an impressive and engaging dark… Read More
2019-11-07 09:34
Scorsese’s 2011 Hugo is a near masterpiece of a family adventure story, a moving homage to the early age of cinema and highly recommended
2011 saw Martin Scorsese release Hugo &n&hell…Read More
2019-11-05 10:14
We’re approaching the November release of Le Mans ’66 at breakneck speeds (see what I did there?) so here’s the trailer…
The film tells the story of the attempt by… Read More
2019-11-04 13:15
Captain Marvel joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe with an enjoyable enough entrance, but the number of moving parts and identity themes make it tricky to completely engage with
Brie Larson… Read More
2019-11-02 14:09
2014’s Godzilla kicked off Legendary’s MonsterVerse series and is its best offering so far with its well negotiated balance of character drama and monster fighting inducing destr… Read More
2019-11-01 20:27
Ken Loach’s latest film is a remarkably powerful exploration of life working in the gig economy, and insecure work in today’s society that should be required viewing
Ken Loach … Read More
2019-10-30 14:25
A moving and emotional addition to the famous series of film which sees two impressive debuts of Bradley Cooper as director, and Lady Gaga in an acting role.
2018’s Star is Born… Read More
2019-10-29 11:00
Renee Zellweger’s performance captivates through this warm, but honest portrait of the tragic, but adored, and talented star
The film Judy is a 2019 biopic of Judy Garland directed by… Read More
2019-10-28 16:21
Here’s a thought. Can films be explained as a recipe of other movies? As if you could you summarise a film by combining other films (or even subtract).
Some examples… (and plea… Read More
2019-10-28 10:06
Although it may sound like a new superhero, Doctor Sleep is the upcoming sequel to The Shining. Based on Stephen King’s 2013 novel of the same name, we will see Ewan McGregor as the ad… Read More
2019-10-27 11:50
Taron Egerton stars as Elton John in this hugely enjoyable fantasy biopic and musical extravaganza – perfectly in keeping with the star himself.
Rocketman was released in 2019 and see… Read More
2019-10-26 13:09
2016’s Midnight Special offers a tense and moving spielberg-esque sci fi story that is stocked full of impressive acting performances.
The latest of our movie reviews is Midnight Spec… Read More
2019-10-23 14:59
The Terminator is back, and whilst Linda Hamilton’s return and the action set pieces add a lot compared to other films in the franchise since T2 – by the legacy of the 1st two fi… Read More
2019-10-22 22:25
My tickets are already booked for the 3D IMAX version, the whole ‘watch all of the films before seeing the new one’ dates have been provisionally booked. It is of course nearly… Read More
2019-10-22 21:50
The follow up to the 2014 Godzilla offers a CGI ridden Monster battle-fest, but lacks any real sense, logic or credible plot…
Godzilla returns to the big screen in one of this summer… Read More
2019-10-21 20:47
The 2018 Holmes and Watson is a masterclass in ill considered, poorly executed and misconstrued comedy that is remarkably far from funny.
Classic comedy partnerships has always been a part… Read More
2019-10-19 18:21
Vince Gilligan takes us back to the Breaking Bad universe for this enjoyable enough, albeit slightly pointless ‘straight to Netflix‘ movie.
Firstly, if you didn’t watch th… Read More
2019-10-05 09:30
Joaquin Phoenix shines bright in this dark, and at times uncomfortable, origin story of the most famous villain in comic books.
I’ll admit it. I didn’t think that this would wor… Read More
2019-10-01 17:31
In the grandest traditions of big scale sci-fi films of the past, Ad Astra is an ambitious, spectacular cinematic experience and I loved it.
Brad Pitt stars with a career performance i… Read More
2019-09-29 11:34
For the next review from FilmGeeky, we turn to the directorial debut by Leslie Bloom. Set in the summer of 1969, ‘Woodstock or Bust’ offers a charming idea that doesn’t qui… Read More
2019-05-11 23:39
“We’re in the end game now” Doctor Strange, Avengers : Infinity War
Avengers : Endgame represents one of the biggest moments in modern day cinema, with the film bringing th… Read More
2018-05-01 18:17
*Firstly – a disclaimer. I try to avoid any spoilers, and I have here. But please, if you are worried, then don’t read this until you’ve seen the film incase I’ve inf… Read More
2018-04-05 17:40
This review contains spoilers. So if you want to watch it, then don’t read on. But if you’re planning on watching it, me ruining some plot points is the lesser of the evils faci… Read More
2018-04-03 17:06
Good Time is a 2017 gritty crime drama starring Robert Pattison, and directed by Ben and Josh Safdie . It was written by Josh Safdie and Ronald Bronstein. The Safdie brothers have worked on… Read More
2018-04-02 19:42
Directed and written by debut filmmaker brothers Michael and Rob Cullen, who had previously penned the script for Cop Out the 2010 Kevin Smith cop crime action comedy. In the same vein, is… Read More
2018-04-01 08:04
Peter Rabbit is the 2018 live action / cgi adventure comedy adaptation of a classic story by British author Beatrix Potter directed by Will Gluck, and adapted by Gluck and Rob Lieber.
Set… Read More
2018-03-31 15:30
The new film by director Steven Spielberg, is based on the novel of the same name by Ernest Cline – Ready Player One. Cline additionally co-wrote the screenplay with Zak Penn.
Set in… Read More
2018-03-26 21:23
We head back to 2010 for this review of the Shaun Levy directed Date Night. Written by Josh Klausner, the film was also produced by Levy and Tom McNulty.
Phil and Claire Foster are a marrie… Read More
2018-03-24 16:41
Lara Croft is back on the big screen.
15 years since Angelina Jolie made her second, and final, appearance as the heroine of the computer game series Tomb Raider, Lara Croft returns –… Read More
2018-03-24 09:18
Fruitvale Station, The 2013 debut feature film from writer / director Ryan Coogler (Creed, Black Panther), is a dramatisation of the actual 2009 police shooting of Oscar Grant at a rail sta… Read More
2018-03-22 21:36
Guillermo Del Toro’s latest film, released in 2017 is The Shape of Water, a fantasy, science fiction romantic drama, the likes of which only he can make.
Set in the 1960’s in an… Read More
2018-03-17 21:16
2016’s The Limehouse Golem is an atmospheric thriller set in Victorian London, directed by relative newcomer Juan Carlos Medina – whose previous feature film was 2012’s Pa… Read More
2018-02-22 22:46
The latest review is of the 2016 World War 2 thriller, Allied.
Directed by Robert Zemeckis, and starring Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard, the film follows two spies as they initially unite t… Read More
2018-02-20 20:56
Will Smith stars in the 2015 sports drama Concussion, based on the true to life events that saw Dr. Bennet Omalu complete ground breaking analysis that would lead to better understanding of… Read More
2018-02-19 21:57
Ryan Coogler (Creed, Fruitvale Station) brings the latest film within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in the form of Black Panther. Returning to the role of T’Challa, now King of… Read More
2018-02-08 21:53
Baby Driver is an action thriller with a hint of musical, by writer director Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) released in 2017.
The film stars Ansel E… Read More
2018-01-31 21:06
Based on a book by Vince Flynn, American Assassin is a 2017 action thriller directed by Michael Cuesta.
After his fiancée is murdered in a terrorist attack, Mitch Rapp (Dylan O&rsquo&helli…Read More
2018-01-30 21:18
One of the most famous individuals of the 20th century, Winston Churchill, is the focus for the new historical drama Darkest Hour – with director Joe Wright.
Set in a 3 week period du… Read More
2018-01-29 20:43
Writer Director Alexander Payne (Sideways, The Descendants) returns with the 2017 satire Downsizing.
In response to the increasing threat of extinction that humans face due to their own ove… Read More
2018-01-28 17:28
Directed by Lee Unkrich (who also directed Toy Story 3), Pixar’s latest release is the animation ‘Coco’. Set in modern day Mexico, the film centres around Miguel, a young… Read More
2017-12-19 08:56
So, a few days since seeing the latest instalment of Star Wars, here we go with the review of Episode 8 or as I now shall refer to it in this – TLJ.
Written and directed by Rian Johns… Read More
2017-11-29 14:21
For what is highly likely going to be the biggest release next year, Marvel have released the official trailed for Avengers : Infinity War.
Due out in May 2018, it will be the film that sees… Read More
2017-11-29 13:50
George Clooney returns as director for the first time since the 2014 critical and commercial disappointment The Monuments Men, in the new film suburb become.
Set in 1959 in the fictional tow… Read More
2017-11-28 17:16
In the directorial debut of Andrew J. Cohen (previously wrote Neighbours and Neighbours 2), the new film starring Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler is The House, which Cohen also co-writes… Read More
2017-11-27 18:20
I’ve been pondering something for a while. And it’s likely going to become a blog of its own at some point. Essentially its this – I think the ‘Rom-Com’ is due… Read More
2017-11-26 19:49
The new film by director Paul McGuigan (Victor Frankenstein, Lucky Number Slevin, Gangster Number 1) is an adaption of the book (of the same name) by Peter Turner.
The film tells the story… Read More
2017-11-21 22:08
It is here. The crescendo of the DC Extended Universe has arrived on the big screen in the form of the already heavily maligned Justice League.
The fifth film within the DCEU (Man of Steel… Read More
2017-11-21 17:22
Paddington Bear (now fully going by Paddington Brown) is back.
Now, well settled in life in London, the bear from deepest, darkest Peru, finds himself taking on a number of jobs in an attem… Read More
2017-11-19 21:56
The third of the Thor solo movies, sees a notable shift in the positioning of the character and style, with enjoyable results.
Chris Hemsworth’s Thor is back in his 5th outing, this… Read More
2017-11-08 09:06
Hercule Poirot, the Belgian detective with the ‘little grey cells’ is back on the Big Screen! This time in the form of actor / director Kenneth Branagh, the 2017 film adaptation… Read More
2017-07-31 20:30
Wonder Woman represents the fourth film in the DC Universe, and follows the appearance of Diana Prince in the Batman vs Superman film from last year. Directed by Patty Jenkins, the screenpl… Read More
2017-06-04 14:37
For years, I have been clear I had never seen a good Goldie Hawn film. Before you say it, no Private Benjamin isn’t a good film. Nor is Overboard, nor is Death Becomes Her. If I&r&hell…Read More
2017-05-05 18:31
2016’s Nine Lives, sees Kevin Spacey starring in a family comedy directed by Barry Sonnenfeld (wh0se most notable work as a director was the Men In Black trilogy).
Spacey stars a… Read More
2017-04-22 20:09
War Dogs, the 2016 film by director Todd Phillips (Old School, Due Date, The Hangover Trilogy), is the true story of two twenty something Americans who managed to work their way into the wo… Read More
2017-04-18 20:14
ARQ is a 2016 timeloop sci-fi thriller written and directed by Tony Elliott and distributed through Netflix Studios.
Set in a dystopian future where food is now scarce and a… Read More
2017-04-16 16:41
The latest film by director John Lee Hancock (previously directed Saving Mr Banks and The Blind Side) is the 2016 biopic drama The Founder. The film is written by Robert D. Siegel whose mos… Read More
2017-04-13 20:44
After Earth is a 2013 science fiction drama starring Will Smith and his son Jaden Smith. The film is both written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan based on a story by Will Smith.
The film… Read More
2017-04-10 23:53
Passengers is the 2016 science fiction thriller directed by Morten Tyldum (best known for his Cumberbatch film The Imitation Game) and written by Jon Spaihts. Spaihts is one to watch given… Read More
2017-04-07 10:32
4 years after it’s release in 2012, I have finally gotten around to watching Battleship. The film, with its origins in the Hasbro board game, is directed by Peter Berg (who also co-pr… Read More
2017-04-04 14:46
Broken City is a thriller from 2013, directed by Allen Hughes and featuring Mark Wahlberg and Russell Crowe in the lead roles.
Wahlberg stars as Billy Taggert a former NYPD detective who lo… Read More
2017-04-02 14:38
Ang Lee’s 2012 film Life of Pi is based on the book of the same name (released in 2001 by author Yann Martel) and tells the tale of a young man that survives a shipwreck, only to find… Read More
2017-03-27 10:49
Our latest review is the LAPD action drama ‘End of Watch’.
The film is both written and directed by David Ayers, whose previous work as a director was the 2005 Harsh Times, but… Read More
2017-03-22 22:03
The Gambler is a 2014 film directed by Rupert Wyatt (previously directed Rise of the Planet of the Apes and The Escapist), and starring Mark Wahlberg. The film is a remake of a film of the… Read More
2017-03-19 16:53
Doctor Strange is the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe to be released, and it stars Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock, The Fifth Estate) in the title role, and is directed by Scott Derrickson… Read More
2017-03-17 14:37
Miss Sloane is a 2016 political thriller set in the increasingly murky world of business interest lobbying of politicians and governments. Starring Jessica Chastain as the title character w… Read More
2017-03-12 13:31
Pain and Gain is a pointless, charmless, crime-comedy-drama that stars Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson, as two body builders that find themselves into a world of crime as they aggressively… Read More
2017-03-11 16:07
American Sniper was the 2014 biopic directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Bradley Cooper in the lead role as US Sniper Chris Kyle. It was written by Jason Hall and based on a book of the… Read More
2017-03-07 15:24
Bridget Jones is back, 12 years since Bridget Jones : The Edge of Reason saw Rennee Zellweger star as the London based news reporter struggling to hold onto love.
The film sees the return o… Read More
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