Movie reviews of Hamish Calvert

It’s a wonderful piece of work for dissecting and exploring themes but this doesn’t always work in the form of an entertaining film.

Offers a refreshing change from the tired Hollywood tropes of the boxing genre.

Succeeds in creating a compelling mystery drama.

Whilst the story generally failed to keep me entertained the same cannot be said of the tremendous score.

Jessica Chastain anchors the film with her tremendous performance consistently stimulating audiences.

Different year, same comedy.

The lower ranks of the ‘Alien’ franchise.

The performances are fantastic across the board and the film can’t be faulted on them.

There is some fun to be had with the action sequences, although all this can’t save the film from it’s own monotony, poor writing and un-engaging lead performer.

Offers silly fun and an ample way to pass your time.

It’s a fine film, playing out like a forgettable episode of ’24’.

Full of wicked humour, steamy encounters and jaw dropping drama...

A slightly flawed but largely successful historical drama.

Humour fills the void until the real story reveals itself near the finale, bringing with it some very entertaining drama.

Jessica Chastain really makes the film work and brilliantly pays tribute to another hero of history.

The charming lead along with the rest of the performers fulfill their roles nicely creating an entertaining story.

Riotous B-movie fun, with its killer concept and solid execution audiences won’t be disappointed.

A crowd pleasing triumph which should cater for viewers across several generations.

Heigl’s incredibly camp performance, a change from her usual rom-com typecasting, is the best thing about the film.

The cast are one of the strongest elements of the film, with all members pulling their weight and providing quality performances.

Dark storytelling at its finest.

Feels like a subdued Woody Allen flick.

It’s a sell out of the biggest kind, satisfying the needs of casual mainstream viewers in spectacular fashion.

There are moments of quality and the cast still have their wonderful chemistry but as a whole the film is easily the weakest entry in the series.