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A Wrinkle in Time (Cinema Review)

22nd March 2018 By George Elcombe

Starring: Storm Reid, Reese Witherspoon, Oprah Winfrey, Mindy Kaling, Chris Pine
Directed By: Ava DuVernay
Running Time: 109 Minutes
UK Release Date: 23 March 2018
BBFC Certificate: PG

Our Score

Disney are having a huge amount of financial and critical success with live action remakes of their classic animated features, but not so much with original properties. For example, I was hyped at the prospect of Tomorrowland (2015), but was disappointed with the result and, unsurprisingly, it was a flop. This is a shame as big studios with big budgets need to take risks in order to bring fresh stories to the screen. There are successes such as Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), but also some misfires along the way and unfortunately this movie is one of them. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Storm Reid, Reese Witherspoon, Oprah Winfrey, Mindy Kaling, Chris Pine  DIRECTORS: Ana DuVernay  FILMS: A Wrinkle In Time  

New A Wrinkle In Time Trailer – Oprah, Reese Witherspoon & Chris Pine star in Ana DuVernay’s family adventure

23rd January 2018 By Tim Isaac

ayWith its first teaser trailer, A Wrinkle In Time suggested it might be something unusual and rather special. That feeling has continued to grow as we’ve seen more of the movie, with hints that this could be a ‘kid’s film’ that’s intense, beautiful and very entertaining.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘From visionary director Ava DuVernay comes Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time,” an epic adventure based on Madeleine L’Engle’s timeless classic which takes audiences across dimensions of time and space, examining the nature of darkness versus light and, ultimately, the triumph of love. Through one girl’s transformative journey led by three celestial guides, we discover that strength comes from embracing one’s individuality and that the best way to triumph over fear is to travel by one’s own light.’

The movie is due out in the UK on March 23rd 2018. Take a look at the new trailer below. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Michael Pena, Levi Miller, Zach Galifianakis, Chris Pine, Storm Reid  DIRECTORS: Ana DuVernay  FILMS: A Wrinkle In Time  

A Wrinkle In Time Trailer – Oprah, Reese Witherspoon & Chris Pine star in Ana DuVernay’s family adventure

20th November 2017 By Tim Isaac

With its first teaser trailer, A Wrinkle In Time suggested it might be comething really special. That feeling is only going to grow with this new, full trailer for the movie, which hints that this could be a ‘kid’s film’ that’s intense, beautiful and very entertaining.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘From visionary director Ava DuVernay comes Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time,” an epic adventure based on Madeleine L’Engle’s timeless classic which takes audiences across dimensions of time and space, examining the nature of darkness versus light and, ultimately, the triumph of love. Through one girl’s transformative journey led by three celestial guides, we discover that strength comes from embracing one’s individuality and that the best way to triumph over fear is to travel by one’s own light.’

The movie is due out in the UK on March 23rd 2018. Take a look at the new trailer below. [Read more…]

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Michael Pena, Levi Miller, Zach Galifianakis, Chris Pine, Storm Reid  DIRECTORS: Ana DuVernay  FILMS: A Wrinkle In Time  

Wonder Woman (Blu-ray Review)

9th October 2017 By Tim Isaac

Starring: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Danny Huston, Robin Wright, David Thewlis
Directed By: Patty Jenkins
Running Time: 141 mins
BBFC Certificate: 12
UK Release Date: October 9th 2017

Our Score

Although DC’s movies have done okay at the box office, the likes of Man Of Steel, Batman v Superman and Suicide Squad certainly haven’t gained the same level of enthusiasm and fan fervour as Marvel’s movies. However, with Wonder Woman they hit the jackpot, with a movie that was well-received by critics, fans and general audiences, grossing over $800 million at the box office. It set a lot of records for a movie directed by a woman along the way, from being the most expensive film with a female director to the highest grossing.

The film starts out on the mystical island of Themyscira, home of the Amazons. Diana (Gal Gadot) has been trained to be the ultimate warrior, although her mother, Hippolyta (Connie Nielsen), is determined that she needs to be protected and shouldn’t find out the truth of her birth.

Literally crash landing into this paradise comes Steve Trevor (Chris Pine), followed by a platoon of First World War German soldiers. After hearing that the world outside Themyscira is at war, Diana decides she must help, as she believes she is the only one who can kill the god of war, Ares, who she things must be behind The Great War. Steve however doesn’t think there is a god influencing things, but he does think that Diana can help, especially as he knows German General Ludendorff (Danny Huston) is working on a new chemical weapon, which could lengthen the war and turn the tide against the allies.

After the effusive reaction the film got at the cinema, for the first hour of Wonder Woman I couldn’t see what the fuss was about. There is an awful lot of set-up, as they explain the island of Themyscira, the Amazons, how the Greek gods fit into all this, and that Diana is somehow special. Then Captain Kirk, sorry, Chris Pine turns up and they have to explain about the war, who Ludendorff is and various other things. It really is death by exposition.

Even when they occasionally throw in an action scene in the early parts of the movie, the special effects aren’t that great, with everything looking oddly plastic and fake, like a cut-scene from a videogame.

Eventually though, they get Diana off the island and she essentially starts taking on the entire German army all by herself. At that point, things get a lot more fun. All the never-ending explanation is replaced with a fun storyline, a snappier pace and better special effects. While the acting isn’t brilliant, Gal Gadot and Chris Pine make a good central pairing, with their romance essentially being played out like Captain America has been smashed together with The Little Mermaid.

Thankfully the second hour and a bit is enough fun that it makes you forget the slog it took to get there. Some will feel the ending is a little dragged out, but it works and even manages a little emotional resonance at times. And despite being set during the First World War, it manages to keep the tone lighter than the earlier DC films, which seemed to be trying to outdo each other with their gritty outlook and edge of nihilism (to be fair, it was actually quite an achievement to make a nihilistic Superman movie). However, it also made those movies less entertaining.

Whereas Batman vs Superman made the case for humanity not being worth saving (I don’t think that was meant to be the point, but it’s the effect of the way it approached things), Wonder Woman has no doubt that the world is a good place overall, even if she may be a little naïve about the way things work. It helps make you root for her and overlook some of the film’s sloppy edges. It’s a lesson that hopefully other DC movies will take note of, starting with November’s Justice League.

As you would expect, the picture quality on the Blu-ray is very good, and it’s backed up by a good selection of special features, which take you into the complex creation of the movie.

Overall Verdict: Although it’s far from a perfect movie and the first hour is mainly boring explanation, the second half is great fun and points towards what DC should have been doing all along.

Reviewer: Tim Isaac

Special Features:
Epilogue: Etta’s Mission
‘Crafting the Wonder’ Featurette
‘A Director’s Vision: Themyscira: The Hidden Island’ Featurette
‘A Director’s Vision: Beach Battle’ Featurette
‘A Director’s Vision: A Photograph Through Time’ Featurette
‘A Director’s Vision: Diana in the Modern World’ Featurette
A Director’s Vision: Wonder Woman at War’ Featurette
‘Warriors of Wonder Woman’ Featurette
‘The Trinity’ Featurette
‘The Wonder Behind the Camera’ Featurette
‘Finding the Wonder Woman Within’ Featurette
Extended Scenes
Blooper Reel

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ACTORS: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Danny Huston, Robin Wright, David Thewlis  DIRECTORS: Patty Jenkins  FILMS: Wonder Woman  

A Wrinkle In Time Teaser Trailer – Oprah, Reese Witherspoon & Chris Pine star in Ana DuVernay’s family adventure

15th July 2017 By Tim Isaac

There was already a fair amount interest in the movie version of A Wrinkle In Time, both because Madeline L’Engle‘s 1962 novel is a bit of a classic, and it’s the first ever $100+ million movie directed by a black woman. Now we’ve got out first look at the film, with a teaser that’s a bit of a stunner.

On this evidence, it could be one of the most interest and perhaps bizarre movies of 2018.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘The film, which is an epic adventure based on Madeleine L’Engle’s timeless classic which takes audiences across dimensions of time and space, examining the nature of darkness versus light and ultimately, the triumph of love.

‘Directed by Ava DuVernay from a screenplay by Jennifer Lee based upon the beloved novel by Madeleine L’Engle, “A Wrinkle in Time” is produced by Jim Whitaker and Catherine Hand with Doug Merrifield serving as executive producer. The film stars: Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Michael Peňa, Levi Miller, Deric McCabe, André Holland, Rowan Blanchard with Zach Galifianakis and Chris Pine and introduces Storm Reid.’

The film is due in cinemas March 2018. Take a look at the beautiful teaser trailer below. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Michael Pena, Levi Miller, Zach Galifianakis, Chris Pine, Storm Reid  DIRECTORS: Ana DuVernay  FILMS: A Wrinkle In Time  

Wonder Woman Final Trailer – Gal Gadot & Chris Pine bring superheroes to WWI

8th May 2017 By Tim Isaac

Next month Warner/DC will be hoping that they’ll be getting better reviews for Wonder Woman than they did for their last few films, and that critics and fanboys will finally be getting a bit more excited about their filmic universe. The latest trailer certainly make it look like it’ll be fun.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when an American pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers…and her true destiny.

‘Patty Jenkins directs the film from a screenplay by Allan Heinberg, story by Zack Snyder & Allan Heinberg and Jason Fuchs, based on characters from DC. Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marston.’

The movie will be in cinemas on June 1st. Take a look at the new trailer below. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen, Gal Gadot, Lisa Loven Kongsli, Robin Wright  DIRECTORS: Patty Jenkins  FILMS: Wonder Woman  
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