Tag Archives: The Avengers

Review: Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

What a mind-boggling juggling act this is. So many characters, powers, locations, histories and they all have to be brought together in a coherent, entertaining and emotionally satisfying way after ten years worth of setup. An lo and behold, the … Continue reading →

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The MCU: Six Thoughts for Six Stones

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

It’s been a decade since Tony Stark first made a scrap metal suit of armour with a fancy pacemaker to fight terrorists, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe shows no signs of slowing down, even with their Magnum Opus AVENGERS: INFINITY … Continue reading →

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Review: Black Panther (2018)

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

As thrilled and enthralled as I was by BLACK PANTHER, I can’t imagine what it must be like to watch this if you’re black. Newly-crowned Kind T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) returns home to secretive high-tech African nation of Wakanda to rule. … Continue reading →

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This does put a smile on my face…

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

There’s a palpable crackle in the atmosphere, enough to make a teenager’s Spidey-sense kick in. That can only mean one thing: Marvel have given us an early Christmas present with the first trailer for next year’s AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR. So … Continue reading →

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Review: Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING is a case of too many cooks. This isn’t surprising considering this is a joint venture between Marvel (who provide the universe the film inhabits, plus that stamp of quality) and Sony (who retain the characters and the … Continue reading →

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5 Years On: The Avengers (2012)

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

In 2012 it finally arrived – the blockbuster to end all blockbusters (as if). There was so much riding on THE AVENGERS, so many moving parts and so many things that could have gone wrong. Thankfully they didn’t, and it … Continue reading →

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Review: Captain America: Civil War (2016)

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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 →

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Review: Batman: Bad Blood (2016)

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

More-or-less following on from the iffy SON OF BATMAN, BAD BLOOD is straight in with a well-staged brawl between Batman, Batwoman, and multiple C-Grade villains from the Dark Knight’s rogues gallery. In less sure hands, this would be a messy … Continue reading →

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We Need to Talk About Disney

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Indulge me if you will to have a bit of a rant. Walt Disney Studios is flying higher perhaps than ever before, owning as it does the box office bulkheads Marvel, Lucasfilm, and Pixar. Needless to say Disney’s acquisition of … Continue reading →

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A Few Thoughts More: Avengers: Age of Ultron

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

The following contains spoilers for AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON. I’ve seen Marvel’s second super-team-up a few times now, and my initial reaction (it’s alright, I guess…) remains much the same. Let’s get into a few more things I picked up … Continue reading →

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