Category: Reviews
The Boy and The Heron Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The Boy and The Heron Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Originally rumored to be the final film from master animator Hayao Miyazaki, The Boy and The Heron takes viewers to Japan in the heart of WWII. The narrative focuses on Mahito Maki (Soma Santoki, Luca Padovan in the English dub), who has…

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Dudes, Feelings, Fishing & Drug Deals Awkwardly Mix In A Dad-Rock Family Crime Drama
Dudes, Feelings, Fishing & Drug Deals Awkwardly Mix In A Dad-Rock Family Crime Drama

“Finestkind,” the new drama from “L.A. Confidential” and “Mystic River” screenwriter and “42” director Brian Helgeland, is not a great movie, but some of it is fascinating, even when it doesn’t work. Easy to dismiss because some of its broad,…

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‘Reacher’ Season 2 Review — Bigger, Badder, and Better Than Ever
‘Reacher’ Season 2 Review — Bigger, Badder, and Better Than Ever

The Big Picture Reacher Season 2 expands in scope, with bigger action and a compelling look into the main character's past. The new season of Reacher successfully raises the stakes without feeling bloated, maintaining the same level of grit and…

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Loop Track Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Loop Track Featured, Reviews Film Threat

In his new thriller Loop Track, New Zealand-based writer/director Tom Sainsbury provides a masterclass in creating suspense on a budget. Loop Track introduces us to our protagonist, Ian (played by Sainsbury himself), a mysterious solo hiker who seems to be…

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Goin Ape 2 Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Goin Ape 2 Featured, Reviews Film Threat

Goin Ape 2, written, directed, and starring Apostoly Peter Kouroumailis (a.k.a. Toly AK), certainly lives up to its name. The film is an experimental montage of zany and chaotic characters, all of which will leave you scratching your head and…

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The “Animal” On A Rampage: A Son’s Quest For Vengeance!
The “Animal” On A Rampage: A Son’s Quest For Vengeance!

A son’s love for his father can be unconditional. Business magnate Balbir Singh’s (Anil Kapoor) son Ranvijay (Ranbir Kapoor) was neglected by him since childhood. Balbir ultimately sent Ranvijay to a US boarding school because of his immoral behavior.Casting Ranbir…

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Wonka Review | Flickreel
Wonka Review | Flickreel

Anton Chigurh, Lou Bloom, Willy Wonka, what do these three characters all have in common? None of them need to have their backstories fleshed out. While those first two appear prequel proof, a character as marketable as Mr. Wonka was…

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A Wrestling Dynasty Gets It’s Flowers [Review]
A Wrestling Dynasty Gets It’s Flowers [Review]

Considering its foothold in American pop culture, it’s somewhat surprising that there have been so few movies about pro wrestling. In fact, over the last 15 years, the only real notable narrative films on the subject are Darren Aronofsky’s 2008…

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Another Day in Buenoseres Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Another Day in Buenoseres Featured, Reviews Film Threat

There is something bewitching about writer-director Cameron Medford-Hawkins’ Another Day in Buenoseres, which he co-created with producer and director of photography Benjamin Scrase. The 12-and-a-half-minute short is a sickly sweet cocktail of old-school Western and interplanetary science fiction with an unexpected…

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Dawn of the Nugget’ Review — Aardman Is Capable of Better
Dawn of the Nugget’ Review — Aardman Is Capable of Better

The Big Picture Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget disappoints with a dull and unoriginal plot lacking the charm and humor of the original. The characters in the sequel, such as Ginger and Rocky, are not as charming or well-developed…

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Zac Efron & Holt McCallany Astonish In Emotional, Harrowing Wrestling Biopic
Zac Efron & Holt McCallany Astonish In Emotional, Harrowing Wrestling Biopic

Summary The Iron Claw is a powerful and moving biopic that delves into the tragic losses faced by the Von Erich family, with exceptional performances from Zac Efron and Holt McCallany. The film's focus on the family and the dynamics…

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Sumotherhood Review: It’s A Mad Ting
Sumotherhood Review: It’s A Mad Ting

Adam Deacon is back in the limelight with his latest comedy spoof gang culture feature and I absolutely loved it, it’s about time the UK film industry released a comedy that was actually funny! Here’s my Sumotherhood review. Two wannabe…

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