Astro Boy (2009)

Astro Boy (2009)

I’m probably in the minority of reviewers who watched and loved the original black and white cartoon Astro Boy yet found this CGI movie to be quite good. David Bowers, the Director of Flushed Away brings us an adaptation of the original Manga Tetsuwan Atomu (The Mighty Atom), later transferred to the American screen under the name Astro Boy. For lovers of...

Knowing (2009)

Knowing (2009)

When I finished watching Knowing, I turned and stared at my friends in disbelief at how ridiculous I found the ending to be. Starting out strongly, Knowing shows a father and son struggling with the loss of his mother as they carry on their daily lives. After an hour and a bit more, the main underlying plot of it all is revealed to be a loaded religious tale...

Bangkok Dangerous (2008)

Bangkok Dangerous (2008)

Dark, gritty, absurd whilst in it’s own way poetic, dramatic and refreshing. Bangkok Dangerous details the story of Joe (Nicholas Cage), a professional hit man on his last job before retirement. When we are introduced to Joe he is at a point in his life when the loneliness is getting to him. His career affords him neither friend nor lover and he wishes to...