The Movie Diorama

The Aftermath lacks passion and romanticism within its illicit love triangle. Certainly with every WWII film I review, I consistently state how saturated the genre is. Well, that's because it is. Every year we see four or five released, with many... Read the full review »

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time jumps forward with inventive narrative gears producing a multi-layered clock. "Time waits for no-one". Ever wanted to go back in time and avoid a certain conversation or pass your exams (knowing the answers beforeha... Read the full review »

The Cable Guy plugs itself into the comedy circuit using a damaged wire. Carrey was at the height of his career back in the late 90s. The pinnacle of American comedy. Even the most mediocre films garnered a huge response thanks to his energetic pe... Read the full review »

Mandy rocks out to psychedelic visuals whilst swinging a newly forged battle axe. Welcome to the world of Panos Cosmatos. Is this your first trip too? Well, there are no exits available. Please. Sit back, consume an energy drink or five and watch... Read the full review »

**1000TH FILMFED REVIEW** Watership Down may look cute and fluffy, but don't be fooled. This animated adaptation of Adams' adventure drama is one that has sparked controversy over recent years, due to its certification. Many deemed its themes to b... Read the full review »

My Sex Robot feels stiffer than a fembot giving a handjob. Sometimes (quite often actually) I question some of the films that I watch. Well, I think this takes the biscuit. A documentary that follows various male individuals quenching their relent... Read the full review »

Mission Impossible 2 is set on slow-motion "Tom Cruise" control. De Palma's film adaptation of the television series knew what it was. A fun, slick spy thriller that acknowledged how ridiculously crazy it was. Woo comes along for the sequel, with... Read the full review »

Captain Marvel offers another origin story without any marvellous surprises. With 'Endgame' looming in the distance, slowly entering the back of our minds every night before we sleep, Feige decides to introduce one more character before the explos... Read the full review »

Revenge stylises its exploitation sub-genre through bloody cinematography. The old classic "rape and revenge" sub-genre that can bring an entire family of sadistic individuals together on the sofa devouring snacks. Yes, much like 'I Spit On Your G... Read the full review »

The Fifth Estate leaks its interesting news headline through an inaccurate screenplay. WikiLeaks and its saga of uncompromising whistleblowing has essentially changed the way journalism is conducted. Exposing corrupt governments, identifying illeg... Read the full review »

On The Basis Of Sex neutralises gender discrimination through sharp legal battles. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the now Supreme Court Justice, is an advocate for the advancement of women's rights and gender equality. Her refusal to step down and her stubb... Read the full review »

Super struggles to power through its jarring tonal shifts. Nope. Didn't like it. Considering it's from the "genius mind of James Gunn", I expected more. Way more. Before he succumbed to the inevitable studio trap, pouring money into his lap, Gunn... Read the full review »

(500) Days of Summer seasons a realistic romance with romantic comedy clichés. "There are two kinds of people in this world: men and women". Aside from heavy-handed heterosexual lines of dialogue (like the above) in an attempt to come across as q... Read the full review »

Transformers The Last Knight hopefully keeps its promise in being the final film. Michael Bay activated "Ultimate Bay-hemoth" mode. Explosions, mind-numbing action, sexy female leads, one-dimensional characters, deplorable dialogue and a flimsy st... Read the full review »