Film Review: Transcendence

Transcendence is the directorial début from Wally Pfister, long-time cinematographer for Christopher Nolan. Starring Johnny Depp, Rebecca Hall and Paul Bettany, Transcendence is a sci-fi drama centred on the notion of sentient artificial intelligences, and the dangers of technology. 

A cool concept, one rife with moral quandaries to be plumbed. Shame then, that the execution is so disappointingly lacking.

Film Review: Olympus Has Fallen

Gerard Butler and Aaron Eckhart in Olympus Has Fallen

Obama had better watch his back because Hollywood have got it in for the White House this year. First out of the blocks in the 'White House under siege' sub-genre is Olympus Has Fallen, starring Morgan Freeman, Gerard Butler and Aaron Eckhart. 

Film Review: A Good Day to Die Hard

Back in Action: Bruce Willis as John McClane

There come a point in every movie franchise where it starts to outstay its welcome. For Indiana Jones, that time came with Kingdom of the Crystal Skull; Paranormal Activity did the same with its 3rd or 4th instalment and Transformers with Dark of the Moon. 

A Good Day to Die Hard is a case in point. So far beyond its sell-buy date that it is starting to smell bad, A Good Day to Die Hard should serve as a warning to all movie executives to quit while you are ahead.