When The Raid: Redemption debuted in 2011, it made a splash due to its incredible action scenes. Many people, myself included, said it was some of the best action they had ever seen. The movie came from Indonesia, was directed by a Welshman, Gareth Evans, and prominently featured the martial art pencak silat. Its primary… Continue reading Movie review: The Raid 2: Berandal
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Film review: Enemy
Enemy is one of the most bizarre, confusing and frustrating movies I have ever had the privilege to watch. Ostensibly a thriller, this is an atmospheric slow burn that doesn’t provide any easy answers — it might not provide any answers at all. While watching, your brain is constantly searching for clues and solutions that… Continue reading Film review: Enemy
Film review: No Clue
A damsel in distress, a femme fatale and a fake detective, plus video games, guns and Tim Hortons coffee make up the key elements of No Clue — a comedic detective movie based around a key misunderstanding. A woman, Kyra (Amy Smart), walks into the office of Leo Falloon (Corner Gas’s Brent Butt, who also… Continue reading Film review: No Clue
Film Review: Winter’s Tale
With a strong cast and a story about true love, time travel, good versus evil and a magical horse, it’s hard to imagine how Winter’s Tale could be anything other than an exciting, inspirational and thought-provoking film — but it isn’t. The movie is based on the 1983 novel by Mark Helprin — not to… Continue reading Film Review: Winter’s Tale
Film review: The Lego Movie
Surprisingly humorous and entertaining, The Lego Movie could have easily been a 100-minute advertisement for its title product. That’s exactly what is expected with a movie like this. There are times when this is the case, but for the most part the beauty and comedy of the film overcomes this feeling. This is a strong… Continue reading Film review: The Lego Movie
Film review: That Awkward Moment
A vile movie of the worst degree, That Awkward Moment is a romantic comedy that is neither romantic nor funny. Its leads are a trio of misogynists, its love interests are three women who could do so much better, its jokes are almost non-existent and if you’re hoping for anything other than a terrible time… Continue reading Film review: That Awkward Moment
Worst films of 2013
Matthew Parkinson has watched over 100 films in 2013. This week he selects his picks for the worst films of 2013. 21 and Over A completely forgettable and unfunny comedy that feels like a crossover between The Hangover and Project X, 21 and Over is a film that follows two unlikable people — and one… Continue reading Worst films of 2013
Best films of 2013
Matthew Parkinson has watched over 100 films in 2013. Over the next two weeks he’ll select his picks for the best and worst films of 2013. All is Lost All is Lost tells the almost dialogue-free tale of an elderly man who winds up having to survive on his own at sea. Robert Redford stars… Continue reading Best films of 2013
Film review: Romeo & Juliet
When a particular piece of literature has been adapted for the umpteenth time, you have to wonder why. What does this new version do differently from the others? How does it justify its existence? And, specific to film, why should I go see it in theatres? For the most recent adaptation of Romeo & Juliet,… Continue reading Film review: Romeo & Juliet
Film review: Gravity
Gravity is a visual phenomenon. You will not see a more beautiful film this year. It is gorgeous from start to finish and uses 3D to greater effect than any movie I’ve ever seen. If there is one film that works as a testament to the power of shot composition, it’s Gravity. It would be… Continue reading Film review: Gravity