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BOMB CITY: Rage Against Violence
BOMB CITY: Rage Against Violence

Bomb City makes an impassioned statement in a sometimes messy way, but the energy it gives off is far more effective than any staid, overly safe version of this story could ever be.

BLACK PANTHER: A Wonderful Welcome To Wakanda
BLACK PANTHER: A Wonderful Welcome To Wakanda

With its unique aesthetic, incredibly talented cast, and political relevance, Black Panther is a landmark superhero film that should set the trend for others to follow.

BRAVEN: A Confident Action Debut
BRAVEN: A Confident Action Debut

The story of Braven may sound all-too-familiar, yet its wintry setting, inventive action sequences, and a strong presence by Jason Momoa and supporting cast help it to rise above many like-minded films.

MAZE RUNNER: THE DEATH CURE: A (Mostly) Fond Farewell
MAZE RUNNER: THE DEATH CURE: A (Mostly) Fond Farewell

Maze Runner: The Death Cure wraps up the series nicely, and despite any plotholes, it doesn’t completely fall apart. With this genre producing so many duds in recent years, there are worse concepts to spend your time enduring.

DEN OF THIEVES: The Club Of Cliches

With its sheer amount of ‘Straight to DVD’ film sensibilities, Den of Thieves is as generic as bank heist thrillers come, and at a bloated 2 and a half hour run-time as well.

GUARDIANS OF THE TOMB: A Masterclass in Cinematic Banality
GUARDIANS OF THE TOMB: A Masterclass In Cinematic Banality

Chinese-Australian co-production Guardians of the Tomb is one of the most cliched, dull and shamelessly corporate creature features you could possibly imagine.

THE COMMUTER: All Too Familiar
THE COMMUTER: All Too Familiar

Amid the rubble that is The Commuter, there is an entertaining enough film to provide respite during the Winter blues, just don’t expect too much.

12 STRONG: True Story Of Green Berets On Horseback Lacks Horsepower
12 STRONG: True Story Of Green Berets On Horseback Lacks Horsepower

12 Strong feels on a par with the cringeworthy, overly patriotic action films made during the significant wars of America’s past, with nothing to say about the nature of war itself.

PROUD MARY: Bow Down Before Queen Taraji
PROUD MARY: Bow Down Before Queen Taraji

Proud Mary would be nothing special if it did not star Taraji P. Henson. But it does, and as a result it stands out like a beam of sunshine piercing the dull grey murk that is January at the movies.

BRIGHT: A Misguided Magical Disappointment
BRIGHT: A Misguided Magical Disappointment

Bright is a film trying too hard, with an execution that leaves something to be desired. What is good gets smothered under the excess, and while it might keep some entertained it doesn’t stick with you.

STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI: A Flawed Addition to the Saga
STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI: A Flawed Addition To The Saga

If you are looking for the best film of the saga, Star Wars: The Last Jedi is not the film you are looking for.

JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE: Perfectly Passable Family-Friendly Fun
JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE: Perfectly Passable Family-Friendly Fun

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is a surprising treat, modernizing the original film while also creating a fun, lively action-adventure.

24 HOURS TO LIVE: A Bad Movie, But A Fun One
24 HOURS TO LIVE: A Bad Movie, But A Fun One

24 Hours to Live may be riddled with plot holes and clichés, but thanks to a committed Ethan Hawke and some fun action, it’s a decent time.

BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: 100th Time, Still the Gory Charm
BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: 100th Time, Still The Gory Charm

With his hundredth film, director Takashi Miike shows no signs of slowing down, with another fantastic, blood-soaked cinematic treat.

The Dark Knight or the Dark Shite? Batman & Robin gets the Take Two Treatment
The Dark Knight Or The Dark Shite? BATMAN & ROBIN Gets The Take Two Treatment

In the latest of our Take Two series, we reexamine Batman & Robin, the sequel we watched so you don’t have to.