Filmrecensies van Craig McKenzie

A disappointing adaptation of the popular video game series with uninteresting plotting, poor characterisation and a failure to grasp why the source material is so beloved while not working as a horror experience in its own right. Recensie

A disappointing revival that is far too stuck in the past and takes itself far too seriously preventing it from forging a path to the future. Recensie

Don’t watch this, just watch the original. The characterisation is weak, the plotting is terrible and there’s no sense of purpose to any of it. Recensie

A flawed yet compelling entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with engaging characters and stunning visuals that gets bogged down in mythology and clumsy storytelling. Recensie

A stunning example of world-building and visual excellence that takes its time to craft a fully realised universe to tell its story. Recensie

A confused mess of a film that tries to do a lot and ends up accomplishing very little but at least boasts an impressive body count for fans of the slasher genre. Recensie

An enjoyable and timely exploration of friendship in the social media age that is thought provoking, heart-warming in places and heartbreaking in others. Recensie

An entertaining watch that had the potential to be more but lacks the time to realise it. Tom Hardy’s manic energy as both Eddie Brock and Venom elevates surface level material and provides an engaging dysfunctional to the point of abusive dynamic. Recensie

A fitting swansong for Daniel Craig’s James Bond that delivers some strong emotional beats but is let down by an underused villain and a thin plot that presents as being more complex than it actually is. Recensie

An excellent entry into the MCU with great characters, strong performances, impressive worldbuilding and engaging themes. Shang-Chi is a great character wonderfully played by Simu Liu with a familiar yet engaging character arc around him finding purpose and wrestling with parental expectation. Recensie

A strong take on emergent artificial intelligence with compelling characterisation, striking animation and fascinating ideas to be found within. Recensie

A disappointment filled with missed opportunities that can’t quite be rescued by a strong lead. Snake Eyes is far too unfocused and incoherent to work because it’s trying to do so much and does so little. Recensie

A moving and uplifting story of facing adversity that doesn’t sugar-coat the difficulties associated with fighting a nasty illness. Recensie

A sedate and moving character study with compelling commentary on the developed world that boasts a stunning performance from Nicolas Cage. Recensie

An entertaining and smartly put together blockbuster with plenty of interesting ideas, excellent worldbuilding, great characterisation, a strong cast and plenty of heart. Recensie

A fun and entertaining old school adventure with engaging characters. Dwayne Johnson carries the film well along with Emily Blunt. Recensie

An expertly crafted and heartfelt viewing experience with great characters, an excellent sense of humour and a strong grasp of what it wants to be. The large cast is brilliantly utilised with many only appearing briefly to be showcased in a meaningful moment before being brutally dispatched. Recensie

A strong and at times inspiring character story grounded in uncomfortably harsh reality that is drowning in nihilism and viscerally thought provoking. Recensie

Despite its flaws, Space Jam: A New Legacy is far more entertaining than it has any right to be. It succeeds in making good use of the Looney Tunes, provides some creative moments and mostly delivers on what it promises. Recensie

A strong and engaging character driven solo outing for Natasha Romanoff that deepens her considerably, delivers entertaining action beats and introduces other memorable characters. Recensie

A poor excuse for a sci-fi action film with underwhelming characters, a meandering uninteresting plot and nothing of value to say about anything it touches on. Recensie

An unapologetic continuation of exactly what the franchise wants to be with delightfully ridiculous action and a flimsy plot that will satisfy hardcore fans but won’t change the minds of the uninitiated. Recensie

A beautifully animated, heart-warming story of friendship, tolerance, imagination and wonder. The focus with this film is on being heart-warming rather than heartbreaking and the central friendship that drives the narrative is constantly engaging. Recensie

A strong comedy horror film with memorable characters, a strong grasp on what it can achieve and balances the comedy with some excellent scares. Recensie