Movie reviews of Jacob Richardson

There’s nothing you haven’t seen before here, and the dual role De Niro plays can at times be distracting; but damn it is great to watch him play a mobster. Review

Bong Joon Ho’s post Best Picture return to cinemas is a little too absurdist, and a little too hamfisted, to be truly great; but there are some fun unique sci-fi moments here mixed with a wonderful lead performance. Review

A beautiful and subtly tense examination of a horrific real life story, that feels ripped authentically and heartbreakingly from a different time. Review

The Last Journey is a wonderful exploration of aging, that feels real and honest despite occasional digressions into contrivance. Review

In pursuing the intrigue and high-stakes of Winter Soldier, this new Captain America iteration replaces nuance and great action with CGI mess, nonsense dialogue and a plot that jumps around like a third of the film is missing. Review

A towering achievement, and a manifesto to creativity in its most pure forms. Review

A glorious, toe-tapping, inventive exploration of a man on the edge. Review

Mufasa doesn’t so much roar onto screens, as thud onto them with a woof. This one’s an absolute dog. Review

This third entry goes big on the voice talent and explosions, but loses much of the fun of the first instalment. Review

Gothic horror mixes with Eggers typical precision and remarkable performances to craft a frighteningly well realised reinvention of this cinematic classic. Review

A high-gloss, high-reward adaptation of the famous stage show. Review

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