Three nuclear warheads are set to be detonated by a rogue faction called The Apostles. Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) must use an enemy from the past (Sean Harris) as a bargaining tool to infiltrate The Apostles and put a stop to an explosion that could wipe out a third of the world’s population. Mission Impossible never…
The iconic Hogwarts™ Castle has been reimagined as a detailed microscale LEGO® Harry Potter™ Hogwarts™ Castle. A pain-staking 6000 piece build is available from LEGO stores and online from the 15th of August, 2018. The Castle features the Great Hall complete with specially created buildable stained-glass windows, as well as the house banners that…
Former FBI agent and amputee Will Sawyer (Dwayne Johnson) is hired as a security advisor for a brand-new Hong Kong skyscraper called The Pearl. Known as one of the tallest and most secure structures in the world. What results is a terrorist attack on the building where Will’s family are trapped above a blazing fire….
I think I’m going soft in my old age. I always look over other reviews of films before I make up my own mind. First, it was Gotti which was critically panned and I ended up thoroughly enjoying it and then seeing reviews for 211 I once again was pleasantly surprised when the credits rolled….
When writer Taylor Sheridan announced, off the heels of Sicario’s success, that he had a trilogy planned, it was greeted with a perplexed reception. The first film stood on its own merits and neatly tied itself together when it ended. It didn’t foreshadow or even tease a continuation of the story, leaving many to wonder…
One gun. One bullet. And a game where everyone hopes for an empty chamber. As you may guess, these are the elements of the famous psychological game called Russian roulette. Tension, adrenaline and unpredictability are reasons why Russian roulette has become an interesting topic in several great movie blockbusters. Here’s the list of top 10…
A quick search of the movie Gotti on Google brings up some ugly results. Terrible reviews, 0% score on Rotten Tomatoes, every critic in the land trashing the movie. I took this in my stride as usually, these bent up outta shape critics completely trash films that end up being easily watchable. Thank god I’m…
Whether on the big or small screen, British science-fiction has always had its own distinct flavor. Often hampered by smaller budgets than their Hollywood counterparts, Brit sci-fi movies rely on big ideas to create fantastic stories and push the genre in exciting new directions. Famed authors such as Arthur C. Clarke and H.G. Wells have…
Starring Carolyn Bracken, Peter Cosgrove, Klancy Casey Williams, Micheál Fitzgerald, Michael Stack & Melissa Ciepierski Stormtroopers is a simple story about a group of Stormtroopers who are about to raid a rebel mining outpost. Written and directed by Micheál Fitzgerald Stormtroopers demonstrates strong complex female characters mixed with a very high production value to create a rather unique Star Wars experience. For once we…
Greta Gerwig’s directional debut hit me like a tonne of bricks and whilst it’s a perfect telling of modern-day teenage experiences it does have its nags. Marion McPherson (Laurie Metcalfe), a nurse, works tirelessly to keep her family afloat after her husband loses his job. She also maintains a turbulent bond with a teenage daughter…
So today was my first experience of Launch Boks. I was kindly sent July’s WARRIOR themed box all the way from Spain to review here on Back to the Movies. Launch Boks™ is a spanish monthly subscription box created with the idea of gathering the most epic geek & gamer gear possible. It’s a bold…
In a world of superheroes and sequels, it feels like a strange time to be releasing such a movie that may feel so saturated in the current market. But this isn’t any ordinary movie. This is the sequel of perhaps one of the best superhero animated movies ever made (my opinion of course). Making a…
Michael B. Jordan is back as Adonis Johnson, son of Rocky’s legendary opponent, Apollo Creed. After fighting the mouthy (no acting needed) Tony Bellew in the first instalment, Adonis has a much bigger challenge on his hands now. Written by Sylvester Stallone and produced by Ryan Coogler Creed II is pitting Adonis against another legacy…
Your friend has been missing for days, believed to have been taken by a mysterious serial killer. The police have yet to come close to capturing the kidnapper. You have been working hard to find your friend, and have tracked them down to an office in an engineering facility. Is this just a normal office,…
It’s been a whole 11 years since the original Ocean’s trilogy and this time around we’re kicking off proceedings with a twist. Ocean’s 8 is swapping casino heists for a swanky Met Gala robbery as Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock) sister of the now deceased (apparently) Danny Ocean puts an elaborate plan into action. The heist…
The heroic escapades of brave pilots blazing across bullet-strewn skies have long provided inspiration at the movies. Having seen action across two World Wars and a variety of modern conflicts, Britain’s very own Royal Air Force has proven a rich source cinematic action, bravery and tragedy, both in the UK and Hollywood. Established in 1918,…
