Tag Archives: Blockbuster

Review: Captain America: Civil War (2016)

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Sam S-P

Isn’t it nice when something lives up to expectations? CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR is not just as spectacular as we’ve come to expect from a Marvel movie, but it’s a grown-up, layered and very well-told story up there with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged Anthony Mackie, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Blockbuster, Captain America: Civil War, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Chadwick Boseman, Chris Evans, Christopher Markus, DC, Elizabeth Olsen, Film, Martin Freeman, Marvel, Movies, Paul Bettany, Robert Downey Jr, Sebastian Stan, Stephen McFeely, Superhero Movie, The Avengers, The Russo Brothers, Tom Holland, William Hurt | 7 Comments

Review: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Sam S-P

It’s been quite a journey to this one. I’m not just talking about the long wait, delays and steady build of hype throughout the production of BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE, which have all been considerable, but also note … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged 300, Amy Adams, Batman, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Ben Affleck, Blockbuster, Chris Terrio, Christian Bale, Film, Frank Miller, Gal Gadot, Hans Zimmer, Henry Cavill, Jeremy Irons, Jesse Eisenberg, Junkie XL, Justice League, Man of Steel, Movies, Oscar, Roger Ebert, Sucker Punch, Superhero Movie, Superman, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Watchmen, Wonder Woman, Zack Snyder | 20 Comments

If Batman v Superman somehow bombs, what then?

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Sam S-P

It’s almost unthinkable, I know, but what would it mean if BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE bombs critically and/or commercially when it is finally released later this month? At the very least it might sound the death knell for … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Comment | Tagged Avengers: Infinity War, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Ben Affleck, Blockbuster, Christopher Nolan, Deadpool, Film, Gal Gadot, Jason Mamoa, Jeremy Irons, Jesse Eisenberg, Justice League, Man of Steel, Movies, Peter Jackson, Suicide Squad, Superhero Movie, The Dark Knight, Warner Brothers, Wonder Woman, Zack Snyder | Leave a comment

Review: Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens (2015)

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Sam S-P

First, a disclaimer: STAR WARS is one of my favourite things in this, or any, galaxy. It was my childhood playground and will always have a very special place reserved in my heart. Now arguably the most highly antipated film … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged A New Hope, Adam Driver, Blockbuster, Daisy Ridley, Fantasy, Film, Harrison Ford, JJ Abrams, John Boyega, Jurassic World, Lawrence Kasdan, Mark Hamill, Movies, Oscar Isaac, Revenge of the Sith, Saving Private Ryan, Sci-fi, Star Wars, Star Wars Episode VII, The Empire Strikes Back, The Force Awakens | 7 Comments

Review: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Extended Edition (2015)

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Sam S-P

It’s over. We now have Peter Jackson’s final Middle Earth Extended Edition. It doesn’t dramatically improve THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES but it certainly isn’t a pointless exercise in making your lean movie unwieldy like extended DESOLATION OF SMAUG. … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged Benedict Cumberbatch, Blockbuster, Christopher Lee, Fantasy, Film, Ian McKellen, James Nesbitt, Ken Stott, King Kong, Martin Freeman, Movies, Peter Jackson, Richard Armitage, Stephen Hunter, Sylvester McCoy, The Hobbit, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Warner Brothers, William Kircher | Leave a comment

Review: Fast & Furious 7 (2015)

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Sam S-P

Well this one’s just shot straight to the top of the list of movies it’s OK for guys to cry at. The untimely death of Paul Walker in 2013 has cast a shadow over the latest instalment of Universal’s ever-revving … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged Action, Blockbuster, Fast & Furious 7, Gina Carano, Jason Statham, Kurt Russell, Michelle Rodriguez, Paul Walker, Ronda Rousey, Tyrese Gibson, Universal, Vin Diesel | 1 Comment

Review: Spectre (2015)

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Sam S-P

From the moment we see the gun barrel sequence back in its rightful place right after the studio logos, SPECTRE makes its intention clear – we are firmly back to formula. Following revelations made at his childhood home, James Bond … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged Andrew Scott, Ben Whishaw, Blockbuster, Christoph Waltz, Daniel Craig, Dave Bautista, Film, From Russia With Love, James Bond, Léa Seydoux, Monica Bellucci, Movies, Naomi Harris, Quantum of Solace, Ralph Fiennes, Sam Mendes, Sam Smith, Skyfall, Spectre, Spy Film, The Spy Who Loved Me | 1 Comment

If The Force Awakens really is that good, what then?

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Sam S-P

It’s an equally enticing and scary prospect for STAR WARS fans, the thought that if THE FORCE AWAKENS really does deliver on all it promises, then THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK will no longer be the quintessential trip to a Galaxy … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Comment | Tagged Ben Burtt, Blockbuster, Fantasy, Film, George Lucas, JJ Abrams, John Williams, Lawrence Kasdan, Movies, Return of the Jedi, Sci-fi, Space Opera, Star Trek, Star Trek into Darkness, Star Wars, Star Wars Episode VII, The Empire Strikes Back, The Force Awakens | Leave a comment

Series Retrospective: Pirates of the Caribbean

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Sam S-P

I haven’t done one of these for a while, I don’t think since the first year of this blog. This is the segment where I pick apart a film series and see how well it’s aged, and how well it … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Feature | Tagged Astrid Bergès-Frisbey, Bill Nighy, Blockbuster, Chow Yun-Fat, Disney, Family, Fantasy, Film, Geoffrey Rush, Hammer, Hans Zimmer, Hunger Games, Ian McShane, ILM, Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley, Keith Richards, Movies, Orlando Bloom, Pirates of the Caribbean, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Sam Clafin, Tom Hollander | 1 Comment

Review Embargoes: A Catch-22 for All Involved

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Sam S-P

To embargo or not to embargo? That is the question. Whether gagging journalists’ criticisms pre-release or simply not showing anyone your product before the big day, it’s a major concern for film studios and their flagship blockbuster products, not to … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Comment | Tagged 20th Century Fox, Blockbuster, Cloverfield, Disney, Fantastic Four, Film, Film Criticism, Horror, JJ Abrams, Josh Trank, Marvel, Movies, Star Trek, Star Wars, Super 8 | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: Blockbuster

Review: Captain America: Civil War (2016)

Review: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

If Batman v Superman somehow bombs, what then?

Review: Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens (2015)

Review: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Extended Edition (2015)

Review: Fast & Furious 7 (2015)

Review: Spectre (2015)

If The Force Awakens really is that good, what then?

Series Retrospective: Pirates of the Caribbean

Review Embargoes: A Catch-22 for All Involved

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