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Burnt – Review

Bradley Cooper sizzles as manic head chef Adam Jones in this undercooked restaurant drama about a former drug addict in search of career redemption in the big city. Barreling his way through scene after...
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The Man From U.N.C.L.E. – Review

If this is how Ritchie and Cavill Bond, we’re lucky they never did. Aside from a microdot of genuine excitement and energy, U.N.C.L.E. is a masterclass in mundane, insubstantial espionage. U.N.C.L.E....
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Seventh Son – Review

Pop quiz, hotshot! What comes after “You chose this life”? A - “It chose me.” B - “Don’t talk to me about life.” C - “You can't hide from destiny.” Chose A? Congratulations!* Here’s $95...
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Ex Machina – Review

Alex Garland is in confident control from Ex Machina’s boldly brisk beginning to perfectly-pitched end. Carefully composed shots, swift cuts and succinct dialogue bestow the tumultuous pace and visual...
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Son of a Gun – LFF Review

There are few logical explanations for Son of a Gun. The most probable is that writer/director Avery is getting paid by the cliché, each one more laughable and obvious than the last. It’s a shame because...