With the success of the Lego Movie, they have created a spin off Batman Movie that all generations will laugh and reminisce of the black knight. He is yet again in a battle to save the city of Gotham, but who will he team up with to complete this special mission. The witty one liners and cheesy songs will keep you chuckling throughout this film and the rivalry between the Joker and Batman is perfect for the die hard and non fans alike. This one worth a watch on a date night or bestie night out.

The story of Lion is a definite film to watch and maybe shed a tear, as Dev Patel plays a boy who is lost and alone when his older brother goes out to hustle the trains to help support the income of the family and never returns. The young boy wakes up realises he's on a train miles away from his home and cant seem to find his way back. He's then adopted by an Australian Parents and still fights to remember his roots once as an adult and then emotions come flooding back of his home town. A special film that comes alive with Dev's great acting skills and young supporting actor Sunny Pawar.

Imagine going to war and not firing a single arms weapon and you want to go and save lives?, well this very story happened in Okinawa during the World War 2. Desmond T Doss wanted to go to war believing he would go to make a difference and this exceptional true story shows courage and commitment to stick to what you believe in and see it through. Sheer honour and respect was made for this film as Andrew Garfield plays the incredible story of what its Hacksaw Ridge. If you love the war films or even the computer games such as Call of Duty or Battlefield a definite must see!

This film gives you an insight to the first lady of the assassinated president JF Kennedy. Natalie Portman who portrays the biography of Jackie after the life changing nightmare. How she coped with the publicity, the stress of leaving the place she once called home and arranging a send off for her husband. Fighting through her grief wasn't easy and to a point Mrs Kennedy felt she had lost her faith. She battles on to define a legacy of her husband that no one will forget in a hurry.

If you love TV reality shows like X Factor or The Voice, you will simply enjoy this animated movie about a humanoid city of animals. One brave theatre owner helps to save his father's business by hustling others but seems to come short on payment so he his last idea is to have a talent show for the city which brings out the good and bad of everyone involved! This film will have you tapping your feet or even singing if your brave enough. A great family movie with a touch of emotion for the grown ups.

Personal Rating 7.2/10 | Critics Rating (IMDd) 7.3/10

Casey Affleck's performance in this is stunning tale of loneliness, love, regret and loss as he plays the character Lee Chandlier who has to take on the responsibility of guardian duties to his nephew, as well as fighting his own demons of the past. The film gives you a sense of compassion towards what the character has to endure and how he tries to overome them. If you love a story with emotion this one is for you!

Personal Rating 7.5/10 | Critics Rating (IMDd) 8.1/10

With this instalment of xXx, Vin Diesel is forced to come out of retirement from the xXx programme and find the pandora box that possesses a sinful weapon of mass destruction, but there seems to be an inside man who has other intentions . Xander Cage recruits another fearless team to get to the bottom of this twisted plot. The cast for me was well rounded with Bollywood star Deepika Padukone, Asian martial arts stars Donnie Yen & Tony Jaa as well with addtional Cameo's from Ice Cube and Football star Neymar. The film for me was entertaining and nothing more. Overall i felt the film lacked a real story to appreciate the action packed scenes provided

 

 

Personal Rating 8.5/10 | Critics Rating (IMDd) 8.5/10

 

 

Adaptation of the popular game Assassin's Creed was a hit amongst the fans but no so convinced by the critics. Starring Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard & Jeremy Irons. The film starts to build up speed when Mr Fassbender begins to accept he is a descendant of a secret Assassin community and becomes the Master, leading a new generation of Assassins to fight against the Templar who were their rivals over centuries!

Personal Rating 6/10 | Critics Rating (IMDd) 6.4/10

 

First film kicked off for 2017 was Silence, starring Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver & Liam Neeson. Cutting straight to the chase I personally didn't like the film although some may say its an actual Masterpiece. For those who can't sit through movies that seem quite dull at times for 2 and half hours you might just struggle to keep up with this one. Director Martin Scorsese may be up for many film awards despite my personal reviews but then again its is we the general public who has to pay and sit through this, so let me save you a trip and say its ok but i won't be going to see that one ever! 

Personal Rating 6.5/10 | Critics Rating (IMDd) 7.7/10