Movie reviews of Jacob Richardson

The return of the swords and sandals action epic from the master himself captures some of the magic of the original, but doesn’t come close to touching its legacy. Review

Soulful, complex and wonderfully acted, Memory is a memorable watch for sure. Review

It’s undeniably ‘Happy’, but this Pharrell Williams doco feels a little gimmicky. Review

Gorgeously shot, remarkably tense and undeniably intriguing, Conclave is a masterpiece. Review

A serviceable match, but ultimately there’s no ace in this interesting documentary that breaks no new ground. Review

Some fun action moments give this otherwise sluggish action thriller a much needed boost. Review

Just as chaotic as the rest of this franchise, although never quite realising the fun of the first instalment, Venom: The Last Dance ushers out this character with a whimper, not a howl. Review

This snapshot of Lee Miller’s life is curiously unaffecting at times, but certainly has elements to keep you interested. Review

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story is a uniquely insightful piece of filmmaking. It’ll break your heart and fill you with hope, but in doing so makes itself unmissable viewing on the big screen. Review

It’s tough to get a handle on who this movie is for. The last one might have been polarising, but it was also fantastic. This one seems intent on pleasing nobody; and takes its bloody time doing so! Review

My Old Ass is a very sweet and lovable film that will have you feeling all the feels. Review

Harold and the Purple Crayon feels like an episode of a kids TV show, not a film. It’s largely unwatchable. Review

Gorgeous cinematography, a wonderfully inventive cast of characters, and a story that will have you in tears, make The Wild Robot a runaway win. Review

Transformers One muddles through a slow first half hour, only to absolutely kick off in the back half with an edge-of-your-seat hero and villain origin story that is way better than it has any right to be. Review

Alongside a manic turn from James McAvoy, Speak No Evil (a remake of a Danish original) brings the tense scares, but sidesteps much of the more ‘out there’ elements of its predecessor. Review

Suitably zany, but remarkably overcrowded, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is a good bit of late-80’s fun stuffed full with Netflix-level teenage angst. Review

Hinckley: I Shot The President threads a fine needle around a man for whom one terrible, violent action defined his life, and does so in a way that’s thoroughly engaging. Review

A beautifully meditative movie that explores lost connections across age gaps, cultures and continents. Review

With some fantastic visuals and great twists, Blink Twice is a thrilling exploration of memory as weapon amidst the bored ultra-rich. Review

And The Ocean Agreed deals with a challenging topic with nuance and skill, coupled with wonderful visuals and some strong performances. Review

A return to form per se for the Alien franchise; this new iteration brings the claustrophobic scares. Review

A uniquely romance mired amidst a relatively tightrope-walking depiction of domestic violence, It Ends With Us is, if anything, a star vehicle for the fantastic Blake Lively. Review

This middling, ambling cold case thriller apes Memento, without ever really coming close to being compelling viewing. Review

Bloody, violent, swear-word filled action that threads a barely there plot with constant and consistent laugh-out-loud moments. Review