Tag Archives: Family Film

Review: Ratchet & Clank (2016)

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Sam S-P

I’m a big fan of Insomniac Games’ RATCHET & CLANK series. I played through them all on the PS2 and grew very attached to the characters, the high-octane action and the knowing sense of humour throughout. This year the original … Continue reading →

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Review: The BFG (2016)

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Sam S-P

In 2016, the release of a new Steven Spielberg movie is still an event, and he’s only becoming more prolific as time goes on. But for whatever reason THE BFG hasn’t been taken to people’s heart. It’s an admittedly odd … Continue reading →

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Review: The Jungle Book (2016)

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Sam S-P

Last year I asked on this very blog what Disney were playing at in remaking their animated back catalogue. I might have to eat my words soon because I’ve really liked most of this production cycle. MALEFICENT was reprehensible but … Continue reading →

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Review: Pan (2015)

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Sam S-P

The first stretch of PAN combines the orphans and workhouse of OLIVER TWIST with the WWII setting and fantasy bleeding into the real world of THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA. . Then things go all Terry Gilliam but with less verve … Continue reading →

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Review: Paddington (2014)

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Sam S-P

Many might groan in distress at the thought of yet another childhood icon given a lavish live-action film adaptation. Even more alarm bells ring once you hear of the involvement of the producer and a few of the cast of … Continue reading →

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