The Movie Diorama

Half Past Dead was unable to resuscitate Seagal's career, instead leaving him for dead. As of this review, this is my first endeavour into Seagal's career. Most would probably start with 'Under Siege', not me. But when people eloquently describe t... Read the full review »

Runner Runner gambles its relevant premise for a mundane plot. Online gambling contributes massively to the entertainment industry. Whether it be your mother playing bingo, slots or even dabbling into a sly game of poker, there's no denying its in... Read the full review »

The Bounty Hunter chased down every formulaic plot detail known to man and handcuffed them to the screenwriters. No, not related to 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' (unfortunately...) but instead a romantic comedy that one could find at the bottom of a bar... Read the full review »

Scream 3 has done so much screaming that it has now lost its voice. Oh Craven. You just never know when to stop, do you? The majority of franchises eventually hit a level of fatigue, when the premise or story rarely changes and becomes a repetitiv... Read the full review »

John Wick Parabellum unleashes a ballet of headshots against a multitude of assassins. The man. The myth. The legend. Will somebody please, get this man a: pistol, shotgun, throwing knife, belt, sword, book, motorcycle and a horse. Because in a ye... Read the full review »

Hardcore Henry flaunts its first person perspective in nauseating and chaotic action. Grind the enemy's face against a wall! Invert their spine by jumping on it through a small grating! Shoot their damn heads til they explode! Oh yeah, keep it goi... Read the full review »

Bicycle Thieves cycles through Italian neorealism, pedalling alongside some of the greatest masterpieces. Ladri Di Biciclette. Ranked as one of the most influential and inspirational films of all-time. At one point, was deemed the greatest film of... Read the full review »

Superbad may not be as substandard as its title suggests, but it isn't exactly a drunkenly good time. "Superoverrated" would be more appropriate. Now, before everyone leaps to the defensive fence and starts abolishing my opinion, comedy is subject... Read the full review »

Butterfly on a Wheel flaps its "thrilling" wings like a dull unglamorous moth. When Gerard Butler, Maria Bello and Pierce Brosnan give exceptionally strong performances in the same film and essentially becomes the only positive outcome, y'know som... Read the full review »

God's Own Country farms the typical rural lifestyle to produce an intimate relationship. 'Brokeback Mountain' set in the Yorkshire Dales. Early morning chores as sheep frolic in the fields and cattle are constantly giving birth. As the sun sets an... Read the full review »

Detective Pikachu used thunderbolt but was not very effective. Ever since I touched a Gameboy Colour and inserted my cartridge for 'Pokémon Yellow', I was a fan. I invested my childhood into this franchise. I watched the anime, including the feat... Read the full review »

Beats raves successional rhythms through a harsh Scottish coming-of-age drama. Dark, miserable and intimidatingly frightening. But enough about Scotland, let's dive into the electronic grunge-fest that is Beats. A contemporary drama that will unfa... Read the full review »

Mother adopts a wicked fluctuating screenplay that relentlessly nurtures its characters. Joon-Ho, of 'Memories of Murder' fame, imports his infamous dark humour into another murder mystery. However, instead of instantly replicating the aforementio... Read the full review »

Scream 2 yells for bigger, better and more elaborate kills but rarely receives them. Much discussion is made in the film regarding sequels, outlining a standard set of patterns that are common in horror classics. "Body count is always bigger". "De... Read the full review »

Dug's Special Mission woofs, barks and shouts "Squirrel!" through harmless slapstick comedy. Ever sometimes reminisce of the good ol' fashioned cartoons from Warner Bros, like 'Looney Tunes'? Well, this Pixar short which accompanies the feature 'U... Read the full review »