Old – Review Weiting Liu July 27, 2021 Reviews Inspired by author Pierre Oscar Lévy and artist Frederik Peeters’ French graphic novel Sandcastle, Old is the visionary auteur M. Night Shyamalan’s latest venture into the age-old philosophical debate...
Glass – Review Stephanie Watts January 17, 2019 Reviews The third instalment in a surprise hero trilogy revealed in 2017’s Split, Glass is a very messy (but very fun) twist on the superhero movie that brings all of M. Night’s hard work since 2000’s...
5 Cameo Performances That Didn’t Live Up To The Hype Phil W. Bayles June 13, 2018 Analysis, Features, One Off One of the most exciting parts about the build-up to Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom was the news that the legendary Jeff Goldblum would be reprising his role as chaotician/rock star/sex god Ian Malcolm. Our...
Why Bryce Dallas Howard is Underrated Alice Rooney May 31, 2018 Analysis, Features, One Off, Opinion Everyone has been in the situation: movie night in with your friends, eating popcorn, laughing and joking. The opening titles start and the protagonists appear. Halfway through, you find yourself elbowing the...
Your Week In Film: Nicholson, Scott Thomas and The Tooth Fairy team are back Stephen O'Nion February 10, 2017 News 1 Comment 1. Jack’s back We loved Toni Erdmann. To the extent that Tom deemed it “one of the funniest things committed to film this century,” in his five-star review. So the news that it’s to be the subject of...
Split – Review Naomi Soanes January 21, 2017 Reviews Why is it that people seem to have a morbid fascination with dissociative identity disorder? Part of the reason could be the endless possibilities that the condition offers, and this is exactly what Shyamalan...
The Sixth Sense is More Than Just A Great Twist Patrick Nabarro January 17, 2017 Features, Love Letter, Nostalgia A strange phenomenon is upon us this weekend: the release of M. Night Shyamalan's latest movie, Split, which has received surprisingly positive early word-of-mouth. It presents film commentators with a...
Your Week In Film’s Halloween Special: Santa, Shawn Levy, Split and more! Stephen O'Nion October 28, 2016 News 1. Let’s start with something Incredible The one Pixar sequel that people have actually asked for is coming, and sooner than you thought. Yes, everyone’s favourite superpowered family will return in the...
M. Night Shyamalan: We’re Not Angry, We’re Just Disappointed Conor Morgan November 19, 2015 Analysis, Features, Opinion To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the fantastic and under appreciated Unbreakable on November 22nd, One Room With A View looks back at the director M. Night Shyamalan, his early promise, and where it all...
The Visit – Review Cameron Ward September 12, 2015 Reviews While The Visit doesn't completely see a return to form for Shyamalan, it's certainly a welcome step in the right direction. The Visit cleverly hybridises generic and formal expectations, relying on the...
The Citizen Kane of Awful: After Earth Tom Bond February 4, 2014 Features, Nostalgia, The Citizen Kane of Awful 5 Comments For Your Consideration: After Earth Cast: Jaden Smith, Will Smith, Sophie Okonedo Director: M. Night Shyamalan Writer: Gary Whitta, M. Night Shyamalan, Will Smith Estimated Budget: $130...