Road Rash Reviews

Daddy’s Home 2 Review ***--

Cert 12 | 100 mins | 2018

3 stars of dysfunctional family comedy.
Daddy’s Home 2 is written and directed by Sean Anders (That’s My Boy, Sex Drive) and is the sequel to the very amusing Daddy’s Home.
“Stepdads and dads don’t always get along, but Dusty and I have this co-dad thing on lockdown.”
Following a shaky start in the first film, Brad (Will Ferrell – Anchorman: The Legend…more

Paddington 2 Review *****

Cert PG | 104 mins | 2018

5 stars of charming hilarity for the whole family.
Paddington 2 is written by Simon Farnaby and Paul King (Paddington, The Mighty Boosh), who also directs the film. It is based on the best selling children’s books about Paddington Bear by Michael Bond (Olga da Polga).
“Open your minds, and your legs will follow.”
Paddington Brown (Ben Whishaw – Cloud Atlas, Spectre) has now been living with…more

Kickboxer: Retaliation Review ****-

Cert 15 | 110 mins | 2018

4 Star
Higher, Faster, Harder.

From the writer/producer of Kickboxer: Vengeance Dimitri Logothetis now directs the latest instalment of this martial arts saga. It is set just over one year after the experiences of Kurt Sloane (Alain Moussi) in Thailand against Tong Po.
After avenging his brothers death, Kurt Sloan (Alain Moussi, Kickboxer: Vengeance, Wings of the Dragon) is living the dream life…more

Princess Arete Review ***--

Cert 12 | 105 mins | 2001

3 stars of gentle but rather slow-paced storytelling.
Princess Arete was originally released in 2001, produced by Studio 4°C (Steamboy, Mind Game) and based on the 1983 novel The Clever Princess by Diana Coles. It is directed by Sunao Katabuchi (Mai Mai Miracle, Black Lagoon: Roberta’s Blood Trail).
“Being locked up in here, I can only experience the world through reading books…”
The locals believe…more

House (HAUSU) Review ***--

Cert 15 | 88 mins

3 star surreal, enthusiastic and slightly rubbish Japanese horror comedy.
House was originally released in 1977 and was the debut feature of surrealist director Nobuhiko Obayashi (The Discarnates, Seven Weeks). Forty years later, it still has the capacity to leave a lasting impact. It is presented here as part of the Masters of Cinema series, #184.
“It’s Sweetie’s apron. Look, here’s her bra…more

The Lego Ninjago Movie 3D Review ****-

Cert U | 101 mins | 2017

4 Star
Lego, Ninjas, Mechs and all in 3D.
Based on an original Lego toy line, Warner Bros show that throwing writers, screenplay writers and producers at a project can bring something enjoyable to watch especially ‘in the eye’ 3D.
A young boy walks into a curio shop and meets the proprietor Mr Lui (Jackie Chan, Kung Fu Yoga, Drunken Master, Police Story:…more

Orchestra Rehearsal Review ****-

Cert PG | 72 mins | 1978

4 star comedic insight into the world of the orchestra.
Orchestra Rehearsal was originally released in 1978 and is written and directed by legendary Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini (La Dolce Vita, The Nights of Cabiria). It is presented here on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK courtesy of Arrow Academy and is in Italian with English subtitles.
“Why do you…more

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