sci fi
Ghostbusters: Afterlife review – bustin’ makes us feel good
Reitman’s take on the beloved sci-fi series is enjoyable for fans and newcomers alike.
Demonic review – lacklustre horror that feels rushed into the cinema
Cast: Carly Pope, Chris William Martin, Michael J. Rogers, Nathalie Boltt, Terry Chen. Directed by Neill Blomkamp. After smashing onto the scene with the awards… Read More »Demonic review – lacklustre horror that feels rushed into the cinema
Godzilla vs Kong review – a wasted cast and very little plot
The latest addition to the MonsterVerse is big on beasts and small on everything else.
Songbird review – an entertaining but poorly crafted commercialisation of the Covid pandemic
it’s not much in the way of plot, but this Michael Bay-produced pandemic thriller is a fun ride.
The Midnight Sky review – a touching but ultimately disjointed space adventure
The point of Clooney’s latest directorial effort is somewhat lost in space.
London Film Festival 2020: David Byrne’s American Utopia review – a concert film meets science fiction with great results
Byrne’s theatre production is made even stronger by some Spike Lee magic.
Terminator: Dark Fate review – unlike its robots, this franchise is not evolving
The Terminator is back, but there’s probably no need.
Ad Astra review – Pitt’s talents are wasted in this long, dull space flick
This Brad Pitt space flick carries some emotion, but is ultimately forgettable.
Ready Player One review – hit and miss performances, but a good story told right
Spielberg misses some mecha-geek moments in Ready Player One, but he doesn’t get lost in the high tech world he brings to life.
Annihilation review – proper adult science fiction
Annihilation subverts the sci-fi genre to give us one of the best female-led adventures yet.