comedy

ACTION POINT: Welcome Back To Jackass
ACTION POINT: Welcome Back To Jackass

Far from running out of steam as the the silver screen’s likable misfit of the 2000s, Action Point shows the veteran stuntman and actor Johnny Knoxville at the top of his game.

JEUNE FEMME: Laetitia Dosch Carries This Eccentric Comedy-Drama
JEUNE FEMME: Laetitia Dosch Carries This Eccentric Comedy-Drama

With Jeune Femme, writer/director Léonor Sérraille has captured a painfully realistic story – with an unforgettable performance at the centre.

SHOW DOGS: A Strong Contender For Worst Film Of The Year
SHOW DOGS: A Strong Contender For Worst Film Of The Year

With a barely comprehensible plot and mind-numbing jokes, Show Dogs is a film which feels like a labour to sit through despite its fairly short run-time.

ATTACK OF THE ADULT BABIES: British horror/comedy is disgustingly good fun
ATTACK OF THE ADULT BABIES: Disgustingly Good Fun

Dominic Brunt’s horror comedy Attack of the Adult Babies is equally versed in British toilet humour and the classics of the horror genre.

CREATIVE BLOCK: A Relatable Short with an Intimate Interview
CREATIVE BLOCK: A Relatable Short (With Intimate Interview With Director Nicola Rose)

Stephanie Archer reviews Creative Block, a short film that views the blocks of the mind, and shares her interview with director Nicola Rose.

BOOK CLUB: Gather The Ladies, There's (Some) Fun To Be Had
BOOK CLUB: Gather The Ladies, There’s (Some) Fun To Be Had

Uniting four legends of the screen for a shot of summer silver screen cinema, Book Club is every bit as formulaic, disposable and harmless as you would expect.

IRREPLACEABLE YOU: A Forgettable Moment of Catharsis
IRREPLACEABLE YOU: A Forgettable Moment Of Catharsis

While cathartic in the emotional expression of the finality of death, Irreplaceable You fails to be memorable, forgotten long after the credits have rolled.

THE JURASSIC GAMES: Less Than The Sum Of Its Many, Many Parts
THE JURASSIC GAMES: Less Than The Sum Of Its Many, Many Parts

Despite its absurd concept lending itself to occasional entertaining satire, The Jurassic Games suffers from poor visuals, bland cinematography, and poorly developed stereotypical characters.

IBIZA: A Lighthearted Girls Trip To Spain
IBIZA: A Lighthearted Girls Trip To Spain

If you’re stuck at home and need something to watch, maybe Ibiza might be for you if you want to escape reality for a little while.

THE TWO OF US: A Surprisingly Heartwarming Depiction of Childhood During Wartime
THE TWO OF US: A Surprisingly Heartwarming Depiction Of Childhood During Wartime

On the eve of its 50th anniversary, Claude Berri’s autobiographical drama The Two Of Us remains as heartwarming as ever, offering a look at one of the greatest conflicts in history and the prejudices it triggered through a child’s eyes.

I FEEL PRETTY: Ambitious, But Never Quite Comes Together
I FEEL PRETTY: Ambitious, But Never Quite Comes Together

Although the widespread negative reaction to I Feel Pretty is slightly unfair, the film still feels mechanically engineered to do nothing more substantial than pass the time.

LU OVER THE WALL: Sugary Sweet, A Little Messy & Oh So Strange
LU OVER THE WALL: Sugary Sweet, A Little Messy & Oh So Strange

Lu Over the Wall combines a basic coming-of-age story with folkloric legend to concoct a tale of self-discovery that is incredibly messy, but also very beautiful.

DUCK BUTTER: An Intriguing Concept That Doesn’t Quite Work In Execution

Though Duck Butter’s attempts to distinguish itself in an overloaded genre are admirable, it is unfortunately too undercooked to be a fully-fledged success. 

LIFE OF THE PARTY: Turn Up If You Like Melissa McCarthy
LIFE OF THE PARTY: Turn Up If You Like Melissa McCarthy

Life of the Party may be one of the weaker comedies to come from Melissa McCarthy in a leading role, but it’s entertaining, pleasant and harmless enough to warrant your attendance if you’ve been taken by McCarthy’s previous work with Ben Falcone.

OVERBOARD: A Modern Update of a Neo-Screwball Classic
OVERBOARD: A Modern Update Of A Neo-Screwball Classic

Overboard takes the basic structure of the original film and gives it a modern update, with Eugenio Derbez and Anna Faris both giving enjoyable and endearing performances while not losing all the screwball charm of the original.