Tag Archives: Hugh Jackman

Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) Review

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Sam S-P

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/deadpool-and-wolverine-2024-review/ SSP

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Review: X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Sam S-P

Remember how for the opening flashback of X-MEN: THE LAST STAND they smoothed out Patrick Stewart’s face to an alarming degree to make him look 25 years younger but just gave Ian McKellen some hair dye and a hat? Maybe … Continue reading →

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Review: Missing Link (2019)

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Sam S-P

By Laika’s incredibly high standards, MISSING LINK isn’t quite up there. Saying that, even bottom-drawer Laika is still top-drawer animation, so there’s still plenty to recommend here. In an effort to prove himself to a stuck-up explorers’ society, noted man … Continue reading →

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Review: Logan (2017)

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Sam S-P

The title LOGAN is a mission statement. Finally, after six (full) movies filled with claw-popping, re-treads and contradictory flashbacks we are asking who he is. We know he was born James Howlett, served in the military and as a mercenary, … Continue reading →

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A Few Thoughts More: X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Sam S-P

I stand by my original review of X-MEN: APOCALYPSE, but now I’ve watched it again I have a few more thoughts. I don’t have any real issues with the film’s opening. The original Four Horsemen aren’t given much opportunity to … 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: Chappie (2015)

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Sam S-P

In a world where we already have ROBOCOP, then why do we need actually need a CHAPPIE? Not only was the morality of robotic law enforcement already explored in fine fashion in Paul Verhoeven’s classic (and somewhat undermined in the … Continue reading →

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Review: X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Sam S-P

It was a tall order for Bryan Singer – who returned to helm the film franchise he fathered after a decade’s absence – to bring together two ensemble movie casts in an ambitious (and perhaps foolhardy) time travel story that … Continue reading →

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The Next Stage in Superhero Movie Evolution?

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Sam S-P

What’s being called the final trailer for X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST made its debut online yesterday. From what we witness in just over 2 minutes, we’re in for something pretty darn spectacular. Logan/Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) is our plot anchor … Continue reading →

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My Favourite…Superhero Movie

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Sam S-P

My favourite superhero movie is X-MEN 2. It’s a bit of a tired analogy to use concerning a sequel, but it really is the EMPIRE STRIKES BACK of comic book films in that it’s bleaker (though still with welcome light … Continue reading →

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