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5.Candy Cane Lane Tricked by an evil Christmas elf, Chris finds himself caught in a troublesome situation when his holiday décor comes alive. Overall, this film might not be perfect and it does have some flaws, like the final third of this film feels rather hyperactive. If you get past that this is entertaining andContinue reading “Article: Top 5 Lesser-Known Christmas Films”

10.The Mother And The Bear (TBA 2026) After 26-year-old Suni suffers an accident on the streets of wintry Winnipeg, her overbearing mother Sara flies in from Seoul to be by her now comatose daughter’s side. The story might sound weird. Once I watched the trailer I thought it look surprisingly moving, this could be anContinue reading “Article: Top 10 Most Anticipated Films of 2026”

Rebuilding Paradise The community of Paradise, California, a town in the Sierra Nevada foothills, attempts to rebuild after devastating wildfires in 2018. Firstly, I like the subject matter of this documentary. It certainly pays respect to those people behind this documentary, but unfortunately this is more bleak than being inspirational or uplifting, it also didn’tContinue reading “Mini Film Reviews Volume 115”

10.The Unbreakable Boy (IMDB – 6.0/10) A young boy with both a rare brittle – bone disease and autism transforms everyone around him with his joyous, funny, and life – affirming world view. Keep being yourself and let people love you as you are. That is the message to this film, people will relate toContinue reading “Article: Top 10 Underrated Five Star Films Volume 3”

10.Munich: The Edge Of War (IMDB – 6.8/10) A British diplomat travels to Munich in the run – up to World War II, where a former classmate of his from Oxford is also en route, but is working for the German government. Slow burner type of film that will draw you in. the acting isContinue reading “Article: Top 10 Underrated Five Star Films Volume 2”

Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers. Gorgeous looking animation film that will draw you in. The characters are great and brims with comic one liner, it has got great scenery and the pacingContinue reading “Zootropolis 2 Movie Review”

10.The Pale Blue Eye (IMDB – 6.6/10) Veteran detective Augustus Landor investigates a series of grisly murders with the help of a young cadet who will eventually go on to become the world – famous author Edgar Allan Poe. If you get past the darker elements and the brutal aspect, there is a wonderful storyContinue reading “Article: Top 10 Underrated Five Star Films Volume 1”

Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. Visually outstanding as the CGI/SFX is truly outstanding. It has got stunning scenery and it will draw you in from start to finish, the pacing is perfect as it certainly holds your interest. The musical aspectContinue reading “Wicked: For Good Movie Review”

5.Frantz (Cert 12A) Dir Steven Spielberg In the aftermath of WW1, a young German who grieves the death of her fiancé in France meets a mysterious Frenchman who visits the fiancé’s grave to lay flowers. There is one man who can pull it off and it is Steven Spielberg. He would put this his ownContinue reading “Article: Top 5 Foreign Films That Should Be Remade Volume 2”

10.Scooby – Doo (2002 – 2004) A group of friends who like to solve mysteries have to face the past as multiple enemies from their past lives show up and begin wreaking havoc on the city.  Personally, I don’t get the hate for these film. With these films it will divide people, the characters areContinue reading “Article: Top 10 Underrated Live Action Movies”