The Nut Job: Review

The Nut Job, its a fun ride with a bunch of furry creatures, yet tells a story akin to the great bank  heists of days gone by. The story begins in a city park, where Surly the squirrel has just caused the loss of the local animals food supply, meaning they will no longer have… Continue reading The Nut Job: Review

Saving Mr Banks: Review

The story of P. L. Travers, creator of the children’s story Mary Poppins and the 20 years she was pursued by Walt Disney himself in a bid to obtain the movie rights. Saving Mr. Banks is a wonderful tale of the drama of holding on to ones creation, interspersed with some musical numbers, as is the… Continue reading Saving Mr Banks: Review

Ride Along: Review

Ride Along, pairing Ben (Kevin Hart) and James (Ice Cube) in a buddy cop movie with a difference. Ben, a high school security guard, wants to marry Jame’s sister. James is a cop. Ben has yet to win James’s respect, so they strike a deal. Ben will ride with James for one day on patrol… Continue reading Ride Along: Review

Jobs (DVD): Review

The Film Jobs, a glimpse into the life of visionary Steve Jobs, who with the other great names of the tech world, helped shape the world into what we know today. One can not compress such a story into the time it takes to watch a film, and therefore some events are summarised, while others… Continue reading Jobs (DVD): Review

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The Monuments Men: Review

Based on the true story of a team of men tasked with rescuing the many works of art taken by the nazis during the second world war. The Monuments Men is a tale of adventure, and and pushing forward in your duty despite all the obstacles. They other military units did not approve of them,… Continue reading The Monuments Men: Review

Her: Review

It’s certainly clear to see why Her has garnered so many award nominations. Set in the not-too-distant future, we follow the story of Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix), picking up where he is on the process of a bitter divorce. Working for a company where he writes touching letters and greetings on behalf of others, he pours… Continue reading Her: Review