Cert 18 | 108 mins | 2020
4 stars of blood soaked and unexpected revenge thriller.
Revenge is written and directed by French filmmaker Coralie Fargeat and is her very impressive directorial debut. It also features a standout performance from relative newcomer Matilda Lutz (Rings), whose transformation from a simpering and vulnerable mistress to homicidal killing machine is quite extraordinary.
It tells us the story of Jen (Matilda Lutz), a young…more
Cert 15 | 93 mins | 2020
4 Star
Ice Cold in Poland.
From producer Tom George (Madness in the Method) comes his first writing credit and along with relative newcomer Anders Banke (Frostbitten) takes on the directors mantle in this WWII drama about the struggle to bring the war to a rapid end.
November 1943 and WWII has spread all across Europe and further afield. All factions are working…more
Cert 15 | 300 mins | 2020
5 star final battle for the fate of Humankind.
Tokyo Ghoul:re Part 2 is based on the manga sequel of the same name written by Sui Ishida. It is effectively Season 3 of the Tokyo Ghoul anime series. It is produced by Studio Pierrot (Yona of the Dawn, Twin Star Exorcists) and directed by Toshinori Watanabe (Mix: Meisei Story).
This release features episodes 13-24 and is…more
Cert 15 | 300 mins | 2020
4 stars of action packed Titanic revelations.
Attack on Titan is based on the popular Japanese manga of the same name, written and illustrated by Hajime Isayama. It is adapted to anime by Wit Studio (Seraph of the End, The Ancient Magus’ Bride) and directed by Tetsuro Araki (Guilty Crown). This release comprises episodes 50-59. The usual spoiler alert applies here, we are well…more
Cert 12 | 575 mins | 2020
5 stars of triumph and heartbreak on the Grand Line.
One Piece is a long running anime based on the serial in Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda and telling us of the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and the rest of his crew, the “Straw Hat Pirates”. It is directed by Kônosuke Uda and produced by Toei Television Production (Dragonball Kai).
This collection comprises episodes…more
Cert 12 | 119 mins | 2020
4 stars of very strange but enchanting summer adventure.
Penguin Highway is based on the Japanese science fiction novel written by Tomihiko Morimi (The Tatami Galaxy, Night is Short: Walk on Girl). It is adapted to anime by Studio Colorido (Typhoon Noruda) and is the impressive feature debut of director Hiroyasu Ishida. It is presented here in a Limited Collector’s Combi edition…more
Cert 15 | 152 mins | 2020
4 star triumphant return to the Overlook Hotel.
Doctor Sleep is based on the 2013 novel of the same name written by Stephen King (Castle Rock, Pet Sematary) which is a sequel to his 1977 novel The Shining. It also serves as a sequel to Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 film adaptation of the book. It is written and directed by Mike Flanagan…more
