Movie reviews of Hamish Calvert

The solid main cast deserve better from their writers as the generic screenplay fails to inspire any actual scares or worthwhile family drama. Review

So with the cast delivering performances of such a high quality across the board and the surprisingly involving screenplay The Fight packs more of a punch than you might have first expected. Review

Avengers: Endgame is a shocking, joyful and heartbreaking triumph that will forever be a milestone of crossover and superhero cinema. Review

With a strong emphasis on small town politics and paranoia this mystery won’t have the scale to intrigue some audiences but those willing to go with its slow burn will be satisfied come the credits. Review

The solid foundations and creative potential The Dead Center harbours will be enough for some but its lack of character and originality will be its death sentence for many. Review

It’s narrative impressively showcases relationships and romance through the lens of several different personalities, intensities and circumstances providing an entertaining and affecting entry into the genre. Review

The greater focus on dialogue & characters rather than plot does have its benefits for the picture. Review

It truly captures and understands the reality for countless young people growing up today and tells their story in a hilarious, heartwarming and at times harrowing way. Review

Thunder Road is deeply moving and darkly funny, it’s brilliantly unconventional tone won’t be for all audiences but those that do connect with it will relish in its touching drama and bizarre comedy. Review

Rose-Lynn is a challenging and complex character to have at the helm of the narrative but she’s why it’s so good. Review

Its remarkable authenticity is complemented by a superb cast of mostly unknown performers whose lack of fame serves the film very well. Blending difficult drama and effortless humour Mid90s establishes itself as a notable coming of age story and a strong start for Hill’s directorial career. Review

Whilst not necessarily gripping, Gloria Bell still boasts a richly compelling tone, laced with natural humour and authentic drama. Review

The Perfect Date is the latest in a long line of Netflix conveyor belt productions with its cookie cutter narrative ticking all the expected boxes. However, with its magnetic cast, Marono in particular, it avoids ever becoming a boring watch and offers enough to compel its audiences to a satisfactory level. Review

Whilst as cheesy as they come, Shazam! fully embraces its genre truly feeling like it’s leapt off the pages of its comic book origins. Review

Happy as Lazzaro is a well executed film boasting a truly curious narrative. It’s most certainly a complex film but for some it will be lacking in actual physical narrative with not a enough happening for them to fully engage with. Review

Marcus H. Rosenmüller proves to be an incredibly safe set of hands for the directing of this powerful and poignant period piece. Review

It’s not surprising that the only awards attention At Eternity’s Gate attracted was for Dafoe’s excellent lead performance. The film feels more like a practice sketch than a finished masterpiece. Review

Delivering complicated chemistry between its characters the film weaves a compelling story of grief and justice, providing stimulating ethical debates in spades. Review

Ultimately, Out of Blue boasts a lot of potential, offering a murder mystery with an intriguing twist, therefore it’s even more of a shame that the end result is so underwhelming. Review

Through no fault of its own Sharkwater Extinction is a flawed piece of film-making but a shining example of human spirit and the will to protect this earth and those living things that inhabit it that can’t protect themselves. Review

The score, writing and performances ensure this film’s longevity and its well paced, energetic and chaotic thrills and spills will keep more casual cinema goers happy in the moment. Review

Whether it’s through Garfield’s wonderful leading performance, Disasterpeace’s chilling score, the cinematography by Mike Gioulakis or moments of the screenplay that truly intrigue it’s always fascinating to watch. Review

It’s not the worst of the genre but it’s miles away from being the best, and certainly not what a lot of audiences will want. Review

So whilst Ben Is Back isn’t at all the warm and fuzzy festive film that its setting might suggest this addiction drama is really worth your time. Review