“An intelligent, action-packed and darkly comic cult hit-in-the-making, from a hugely talented writer/director”
“A sweet but inconsequential film, riding on a wave of whimsy, innocence & nostalgia”
“An enjoyable couple of hours watching Kunis & McKinnon riff of each other”
A selection of my favourite bits and pieces from 2018
“The Transformers film that fans have been waiting thirty years for”
“Bursting with magic & childlike wonder, it doesn’t have a cynical bone in its body”
“Balances its various elements well, offering something for both the heart & the head”
“It may be ludicrous, but it’s a blast that embraces just how ridiculous it is”
“Funny, touching, inventive & dramatic – one of the greatest ever love letters to comic-books”
“The plot is patchy, but it has some great comedy moments & a surprisingly emotional climax”
“No Christmas classic - but a decent family-friendly option, & Kurt Russell makes a great Santa”
“A full-throttle, action packed, superhero reinterpretation of the Robin Hood legend”
“A funny and faithful adaptation of the Dr Seuss story”
“A gripping crime thriller carried by a fantastic cast, with a lot to say about a wealth of social issues”
“Not only a great homage to the original, it also brings some fresh & topical ideas about the strength of trauma survivors”
