Movie reviews of Hamish Calvert

The Peanut Butter Falcon is a fantastic debut for Schwartz and Nilson as they both demonstrate their talent and abilities as writers and directors. The main three performers are all brilliant in their respective roles and excel even further in them when they all share the screen together. Review

Ultimately The Addams Family ends up being a family reunion more bearable than most! It’s a fun and freakish frolic into the lives of these much loved characters with amusement to be found round most corners. Review

Whilst the animation itself may not rival the genre leaders the use of sound, storytelling and pure emotion creates countless scenes of enchantment that will whisk audiences away to the stunning locations our characters visit. Review

This narrative is executed superbly and the pair have delivered one of the all time greatest origin stories to be seen on the big screen. Review

So although isolated scenes showcase what could have been, frustratingly the picture as a whole never reaches its full potential. What should have been an emotionally affecting drama has sadly ended up being an at times painfully dull cinematic adaptation. Review

Ready or Not takes its far-fetched premise, runs with it and never looks back, and audiences should do the same. Review

The tonal mismatch of the film is jarringly obvious from the get go and struggles to rectify itself throughout. Despite the spirited performances from the leading and supporting cast the material simply isn’t brought to the screen with enough confidence to allow their roles to shine as brightly as they should. Review

It may present some pacing issues for certain viewers but with repeat viewings these will most likely fade into the background. What remains most poignant is its wonderfully human story told in its alien environment, transporting audiences to worlds unimaginable yet speaking truths so close to home. Review

This combination of acting talent and comedic writing create a light-hearted, whimsical tone which make Extra Ordinary super fun. Review

In the grand scheme of things A Bump Along the Way is a small scale drama from a small corner of the world but it rightly showcases how very few actions can have such a huge impact on the relationships between the people we love. Review

It Chapter Two successfully crafts a narrative showcasing a dual portrayal of captivating characters whilst unleashing its fun-house of frights to keep audiences palms sweating and nerves shredded. Review

Despite this Stefano has still delivered a well executed entry into the genre packed full of action and characters whose fate you care about. This could well be one worth informing your friends about. Review

He has crafted a subtly powerful cinematic story of one man’s life & work using only select moments from his time. Review

Fans of science-fiction will appreciate and enjoy the story here and the level of quality that is present in the film-making elevates the whole production massively. Review

Ultimately the film does benefit from its spin-off status giving viewers a break from the cinematic wrecking ball of dumbness that the main series resembles, if only to resemble a slightly smaller wrecking ball itself. The narrative is simple, yet flawed and in a bizarre turn of events the finale seems to turn in to live-action Moana... Review

Stuber is a harmless attempt at creating a fresh take on an old genre. Review

Conjuring up an entertaining and equally as intense watch Dauberman will be successful in securing some screams and squirms from his audiences. Review

Ultimately although the film shows promise in its opening scenes it simply can’t deliver the scares, fun or emotion nessecary to make a memorable monster movie. Review

These sequences are hypnotising thanks to how meticulously executed they are. They often boast beautiful visuals, brutal violence or exciting creativity too, creating a true spectacle of cinematic action. It’s some of the surrounding factors that stop this entry from excelling fully, namely some misplaced humour and poor character work. Review

The likeable cast excel in delivering the clever comedy provided whilst the screenwriters expertly balance this with the accompanying drama, overcoming a cinematic challenge that many struggle to achieve. Review

The ambition of this project has to be admired and the attempts to please several different audiences is admirable. There are some excellent moments littered throughout this film but they’re all too fleeting to enhance the quality of the film as a whole. Review

The cast make for a captivating ensemble who brilliantly bring this real life horror story to the screen with Efron’s leading turn drawing almost all of the attention. Review

So whilst at times inconsistent with its tone of injecting comedy into its quite serious setting Long Shot takes just that, but it’s a long shot that pays off. Review

However, despite this and a slightly directionless beginning Tolkien does make for a satisfying cinematic journey when it arrives at the culmination of its narrative. Review