Movie reviews of Olivia Fahy

The film is spectacular to look at, with amazing cinematography and stellar special effects, but we can't help but feel that because Denis Villeneuve is such a big fan of the books, he wanted to include everything as opposed to taking a sharper edit to the story. Review

If you're just looking for something to take your mind off the state of the world, this would be our recommendation. It really is stupidly fun. Review

Gran Turismo isn't going to be a game-changer for cinema, but if you're already into gaming and motorsport, it's an enjoyable enough film. That being said, we can't call it a good film, it's just... fine. Review

It will tick a number of boxes for die-hard fans and will engage and entertain those who are just coming along for the ride as well, which is exactly what you want from a franchise that is as iconic as TMNT. Review

You will laugh, cry, hear some home truths and maybe even find yourself with answers to your own life problems — The Barbie Movie literally covers everything! Review

Oppenheimer is a masterclass on how powerful cinema can be and if Nolan can make Quantum Theory as interesting and fairly understandable as this, then who knows what else he can do. Review

It certainly worth the jaunt to the cinema to go see, but manage those expectations. The Flash will make you laugh, cry, facepalm, be frustrated and applaud, but it remains to be seen just how much of a 'reset' button the film really is. Review

Considering there are now seven films in the live-action Transformers franchise, you'd be forgiven for thinking their time is done, but with some clever and well-executed action sequences, along with a few chuckles, Rise of the Beasts is actually better than some of its predecessors. Review

Even though the film is stunning, it suffers a little from Avatar syndrome — no matter how pretty something is to look at, it doesn't need to be too long. Review

There will be tears, there will be laughs, there is a banging soundtrack — all of the ingrediants that make Guardians of the Galaxy the franchise that it is. Review

The storyline is very linear and somewhat basic, and all the jokes are aimed for the young and not the young at heart, so while you might release a slight chuckle here and there, you won't have any moments where you're laughing and the children around you are asking what's so funny. Review

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is an excellent addition to the world of D&D. The film captures the magic of the game perfectly, and it is a must-watch for all fans of the game and those who enjoy an exciting adventure story. Review

John Wick 4 is a thrilling and satisfying addition to the franchise, delivering on all fronts with its intricate world-building, intense action, and compelling characters. Review

Overall, Scream VI is a great addition to the franchise and while it won't be people's favourite, it will be a success... Review

Parts are absolutely brilliant and then others are a little disappointing, with the dodgy CGI segments in a production of this size still being an issue. It's a mixed bag overall, but knowing now what the plan of action is for the Multiverse Saga, we're still just as excited to see what unfolds. Review

Avatar: The Way Of Water is a more impressive sequel than expected, and even though it's been 13 years, fans can dive back into the world with ease. It's executed in such a way that we're actually excited to see where it goes next, something we weren't sure it would be able to achieve. Review

The Knives Out tales balance humour with mystery brilliantly and even though we're satisfied at the end of the tale, we also want more. Review

Spirited is one of the best modern Christmas movies that has all the kitchiness you want from a festive flick, but backs it up by not falling into too many tired tropes. Review

We can't get into more details on the film without spoiling some major plot points, but what we can say is, aside from one or two dodgy CGI moments, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is perfection. Review

There aren't enough words to heap enough praise on this film — it's wonderfully written, has fantastic performances, shot beautifully, and will make you laugh and cry in equal measure. Review

Pinocchio isn't necessarily a smash hit, but isn't a total blunder either. Review

The Gray Man is just a grey film with no colour or artistic flair to it and all attempts at that fall as flat as the colour it's named after. Review

Thor: Love and Thunder is a raucous rock concert with plenty of heart and action that is, essentially, the essence of what a comic-based film is all about. It will make you laugh, it will make you cry, it will make you laugh so much you cry as it takes you on their epic rollercoaster. Review

All in all, Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness is a fun adventure with plenty of action and drama that an MCU film should have, but certainly has more twists and turns than we're used to. Review