Cert 15 | 275 mins | 2017
4 stars of fascinating slice-of-life anime.
Hyouka Part 1 is based on the mystery novels written by Honobu Yonezawa and is also known as the Classic Literature Club series. It is produced by Kyoto Animation (K-On!!, Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions) and directed by Yasuhiro Takemoto (Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu). This release includes episodes 1-11.
“If I don’t have to, I’m not going to.…more
Cert 12 | 91 mins | 2017
2 stars for this very disappointing film adaptation.
The Dark Tower is based upon the series of the same name written by Stephen King (Gerald’s Game, It) and consisting of eight books. It is directed by Nikolaj Arcel (Kings Game, A Royal Affair) who also co-wrote the screenplay along with Akiva Goldsman (A Beautiful Mind), Jeff Pinkner (The 5th Wave) and…more
Cert 15 | 300 mins | 2017
4 stars as chaos reigns in Ikebukuro.
Durarara!! x2 Ten is part of the second series, which is split into three parts and is preceded by Durarara!! x2 Shou and followed by Durarara!! x2 Ketsu. It is based on the light novel series written by Ryohgo Narita and illustrated by Suzuhito Yasuda. It is produced by studio Shuka (91 Days).
This release contains episodes 13-24 and continues…more
Cert 15 | 12 x 23 mins | 2015
5 Star
200,000 Tonnes of Fun.
This is the conclusion of Takashi Watanabe‘s (The Slayers) Heavy Object where 200,ooo ton war machines battle, instead of conventional warfare with ground troops and aerial battles. These machines can withstand a direct nuclear blast. So the pilots have to be very skilful to defeat another Heavy Object.
Qwenthur and Havia have survived all the battles…more
Cert 12 | 12 x 24 mins | 2015
5 Star
An Icy Mission Leads to Dangerous Times.
Part twenty takes us from the original “Eclipse Celestial Spirits” Arc to the super “Tartaros” Arc that takes the Fairy Tail wizard guild on a dangerous ride that threatens the whole of their world.
After the battles to get all the Celestial Spirits back to normal and once again coupled with Lucy and Yukino…more
Cert 15 | 336 mins | 2017
4 star ninja action as things begin to get serious.
Naruto Shippuden is an ongoing anime series based on the Manga by Masashi Kishimoto and directed by Hayato Date.
It tells the story of a young shinobi called Naruto Uzumaki (Maile Flanagan) from the hidden leaf village. He is a Jinchuriki, who contains the nine tails within him. Along with the other shinobi from his…more
Cert 15 | 139 mins | 2015
5 Star
The Mountain, The Beast and The Last Tiger.
From South Korea comes a tour de force, from the writer/director Park Hoon-jung (The Showdown, New World) in the form of a mountain and those that live upon it. And how the Japanese occupation impacts on that ecosystem as one man’s obsession changes the face of Korea for ever. With stunning CGI…more
