#MovieReviews

by Alan Finn on Jan 15th, 2014 - 3774 Views

A relative of mine suggested I go and see the new Mandela film, titled Long Walk To Freedom. I took her advice – thanks Janette! – and went to the cinema the IMC in the Square in Tallaght Dublin 24, on Sunday 5th January last. The ticket in to see the film was a mere €7.00 the cheapest... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Jan 13th, 2014 - 2492 Views

The year’s biggest sequel is here, I am beginning to think that word “sequel” will replace “film” in future lexicons. Anchorman 2 is the continuation of the spoof newsreader franchise, the original 9 years ago, as we all probably know, is without doubt Will Farrell’s Magnus Opus. Anchorman... 

by James Traynor on Dec 21st, 2011 - 2665 Views

In Time (2011) Directed by Andrew Niccol Starring: Cillian Murphy, Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried In Tme is a Sci-Fi with a social conscience or perhaps it’s a cynical attempt to exploit the growing discontent between the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’ either way it’s entertaining. The premise... 

by James Traynor on May 10th, 2011 - 3534 Views

LIMITLESS Staring: Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro & Abbie Cornish Director: Neil Burger Rising star Bradley Cooper’s latest offering is an exciting fast paced thriller. The story starts with a deadbeat writer’s chance meeting with an old acquaintance, a former brother in law who now deals in... 

by James Traynor on Mar 8th, 2011 - 3419 Views

Staring: Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis and Vincent Cassel Director: Darren Aronofsky This year’s first big movie, Black Swan is directed by Aronofsky of The Wrestler fame and it shares many similarities with its predecessor. Despite its fantastical qualities, it too is shot from the perspective of the... 

by James Traynor on Dec 24th, 2010 - 2943 Views

Staring: Kodi Smith-McPhee, Chloe Moretz, Richard Jenkins, Elias Koteas. Director: Matt Reeves Although it could be said that this remake was a little premature (the original Swedish film “Let the right one in” having premiered just two years previously), it must also be said that this is... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Oct 28th, 2010 - 4631 Views

Cinemas were closing almost everywhere in Dublin, in the seventies especially: to take only our own area, there was the Lyric in James’ St, overlooking the Fountain; the Rialto and its companion round the corner, the Leinster; the Phoenix on the quays, not far from Collins Barracks; the Tivoli in... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Oct 28th, 2010 - 2748 Views

Resident Evil Afterlife Runtime: 100mins Genre: Cult/Horror/action Starring: Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Wentworth Miller The long awaited fourth instalment of the resident evil saga. This movie is a definite must see for any zombie lover. Based on the poplar computer games by Capcom, this is the first...