Jeffery Li

We are back to season one of Game of Thrones! With Dan and David OUT (thank the gods). This episode was an exceptional, and despite knowing the outcome of the Dance of the Dragons, I was mesmerised by Viserys and Daemon. Mad respect to Paddy Considine, Matt Smith and Milly Alcock. This episode redelivered the pinnacle of moments that had defined Game of Thrones. I won't go into spoilers, but Extended scenes of the Great Council, which were impeccable. The tension of the Kingsguard unsheathing their swords, ready for combat The teeth biting tourney. The heart-breaking parting of Viserys and Aemma Arryn. I wonder when the time jump will be, where Viserys marries Alicent, and I hope we will get to see Aegon II soon! Please, PLEASE don't let the quality of the scripts drop because this show has the protentional to recraft the "end" of Game of Thrones, and again raise Westeros to the glory, respect and intrigue that it so righteously deserves.

I went into this film expecting something like Game of Thrones. I got anything but that. Films like The Northman can rarely be found in this day and age. This film features some incredible visuals, thematics and excellent cinematography. Skarsgård is excellent as an producer and actor, while Robert Egger's direction was... interesting, and possibly not attuned to many people's taste. There were some great slow burn extended scenes, and the final duel was essentially a repeat of Mustafar. The score was pretty good as well. Now, there are some pretty whack scenes in this movie. I found this film to be at it's weakest during the extended "spiritual/gods" scenes where Amleth connects mythologically to "the spirits beyond". These scenes are extremely strangely directed and would be quite uncomfortable to a lot of people. This is worsened by the fact that their accents are overpowering at times, so you essentially have no clue what's going on other than the gore on screen. This is pretty disorientating and well and would be really strange to most people. I felt that Olga's (Anya Taylor-Joy) characterisation was essentially wasted until the last 5 minutes of her character being on screen. There isn't much development until the point where Amleth confronts her of his 'fate'. Lastly, the screaming did my head in. Yes, this was a thousand years ago, but was the animalistic rituals at the start really necessary? There is so much barking, screaming and shouting from characters acting as animals that it disorientates the plot. Anyway, The Northman is worth watching. It's a style of film in it's own right, and not everyone would enjoy it. There is a lot of gore, a lot of screaming and many very strange rituals that are intertwined in a twisted and overwhelming way. You be the judge.

Everything you expected from the Batman franchise, this movie delivered. DC delivered. Matt Reeves delivered. From the first second of the first act to until the credits roll, my eyes could not be moved from the screen. It is so compelling and gripping, you are fully immersed in the first 5 minutes. Three hours passed in what felt like one. There are excellent lighting controls, excellent cinematography, excellent direction and some REALLY good shots. The gloomy, gritty, dark tone of this film is exactly what I wanted. But I got that, and so much more. The first act is absolutely incredible. Batman's voiceover in the initial and final scenes of the movie is extremely effective. Robert Pattinson is fantastic and he absolutely lives up to his predecessors. Catwoman is surprisingly well played, and even extended dialogue scenes have a chilling undertone that just cannot be side-lined. Also, Michael Giacchino is SO GOOD, the score is absolutely spotless and overwhelmingly effective. Definitely watching it again, and if you haven't seen it yet, now's the time, as this is, hands down, one of the best movies DC has made in a long time.

"Belfast" features great dialogue, great performances and strong emotional depth throughout nearly every scene. There is an excellent lack of colour, used strategically throughout an almost fully black and white film. The film delivers a humane approach, beyond the politics of Protestants and Catholics, into the hopeful eyes of a young boy as the world around him is slowly crumbling to it's moral knees. This film is a touching and fascinating into the darkest pits of Irish history and nationality, while beaming the bright essence of humanity to truly rock the audience to their emotional core. Would absolutely recommend.

Based on the "Uncharted" video games, the plot is a wild ride that often doesn't make sense. The airplane scene has no presence of Physics, and there are huge dialogue dense scenes that often drag out and get quite tedious. The last hour was extremely fast paced, and very enjoyable. There is a helicopter chase scene which I thought was great fun. Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg were absolute standouts (as expected). Ramin Djawadi's score is great. However, the terrible cgi and unrealistic scenes was somewhat of a disappointment. Sophia Ali's character also sounded extremely Australian for some reason. Should you see it? Yes. It's a good action adventure film that is an overall crowd pleaser. Should you question it? No. The more you think, the more unrealistic it gets.

I am a big fan of "Murder on the Orient Express", and of some of Kenneth Branagh's work in general. "Death on the Nile" gets off to a very slow and uninteresting start, but picks up pace with incredible speed once the first murder is committed. From there, the film barrels from one suspect to the next, while Hercule Poirot (Also Kenneth Branagh) is absolutely dazzling. Gal Gadot, Emma Mackey and Tom Bateman were also brilliant. From approximately the one hour mark, the suspense blows through the roof, and you are truly glued to the screen. I was absolutely entranced within the story and the revealing of various hidden plotlines was extremely satisfying. The next hour passed in what felt like a few minutes. There are also some excellent establishing shots and great costume design. The visual thematic of this film are really well done. However, this isn't a film for a deep murder mystery "analysis". It's aim was to catapult audiences to Poirot's world, slam them with a very curious and unravelling mystery, and expose hidden layers towards the solution of the mystery, and it certainly achieved that. I don't believe a second viewing will uncover any more plot points, or a "deeper mystery" as such. Overall, Death on the Nile is definitely worth a watch, and is a very worthy competitor to it's predecessor.

If you are watching this show only for the gore (like some of the low ratings here), it is not for you. Yes, there are very bloody moments and somewhat unbelievable zombie sequences, but that is a mere fraction of what this show is aiming towards. Under the "zombies" and "fighting", there is excellent emotional tension and moral exploration. From the students to the officials, the implications of moral judgement are monumental to the progression of the plot. Within the inhumanness, the interactions of such characters entrance us into a somewhat first-hand view of their relationships, where the threats from the "zombies" are often side-lined. This led to a truly well rounded series. This is matched with a great musical score, good direction (mostly) and excellent performances all around. There are a few things I didn't like. Firstly, there are many scenes where it feels alot like a soap opera. Characters freeze up way too often, and such moments are quite cliche. Secondly, the girls in this episode, (except one) are extremely sterotypical, and to an extent, useless. Most of them just stand around and whine, sometimes even when the group is being attacked. They after running two steps, they can't get up, they sulk and cry instead of fighting back. I would like to see more women step up and become emotionally and physically strengthened. In general, All of Us Are Dead is a thrilling show that often side-lines the blood and gore of a traditional zombie show for a emotionally charged and humane primary plot. It is at times stereotypical and cliché, but it is an excellent binge-watch. I had an excellent time watching it, its topping the Netflix charts, and I would certainly recommend it.

After eight long years, we have finally received the next installment in the Kingsman franchise. I loved the first two movies. However, this prequel is an actual mess. There are bits and pieces that scream KINGSMAN to me, such as that EPIC ballet fight sequence with. That was 10/10 Kingsman material and may be one of the best comedic action sequences I have ever seen. Also, this film is constantly propelled by the brilliant performance of Ralph Fiennes. This film strategically tries to fit the events of World War One into it's storyline, where each character plays a role in a somewhat accurate depiction of such historical events. It sometimes works to their advantage, and created good emotional tension at times, but bottom line, such a plotline just does not fit into the Kingsman franchise. It's extremely confusing for viewers who have no idea of the historical aspect of WW1, and the plot does get quite jumpy, from war to funny Kingsman scenes, back to war. It is certainly lost in translation. The bottom line is, many would think it disrespectful to integrate the horrors of war into a comedic action franchise. Subsequently, the fun Kingsman vibe is lost on the viewer. The King's Man is without a doubt, the worst of the Kingsman franchise. However, I would happily pay ten dollars to watch that ballet fight sequence again. This is certainly a good "watch and forget" experience, and a great film to have some fun with, but it's certainly no "Secret Service" (the first film).

I was propelled to watch this film from the widespread critical acclaim it has received of late, having received several golden globe nominations. As usual, they are overexaggerated. While the film does explore masculine interactions and complex relationship dynamics throughout the characters, slowly exposing a layer of unknown trauma and emotion within each character, it does so in a very unsatisfying way. The extreme slow pacing of the film, especially within the first hour, is at times unbearable. While Benedict Cumberbatch did well as usual, The aim of character building is quite literally matched with the possibility of th audience falling asleep. I would only recommend this film to those who have a specific interest in slow burn westerns. If you're looking for something exciting and full of action, this is not for you.

Well folks, there isn't much to say about this movie. The title says it all. It attempts to be an action blockbuster, but fails in the sense that most fans are either laughing at the jokes made, or laughing at the expense of the film itself. The movie is indeed, a hilarious pile of carnage. But hey, the score is good!