D.C.Reviews

  From Writer / Director Jesse Eisenberg who also stars alongside Kieran Clukin A Real Pain is a effortlessly witty story about mourning, learning to deal with loss and the love for ones family. The story follows a pair of cousins Benji and David played by Eisenberg and Culkin. After the death of their grandmother they set off on a journey off discovery to learn all about what she endured during the holocaust days before visiting her final resting place to pay their respects. It all takes place in Warsaw Poland and being shot on location it adds so much to the story being told.  Eisenberg and Culkin are fantastic here with some real clever dialogue and funny moments peppered throughout. Eisenberg's David is the classic case of being socially awkward and anxiety fuelled, he struggles to fit in with large groups while Culkin's Benji is the polar opposite. His personality is big and he will interact and get to know anyone at anytime. He ends up leaving a pretty big impact on the ...

  A love story that's out of order but by the time the credits begin to roll on We Live In Time you'll be left reeling in your own emotions of what just unfolde as Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh take us on a remarkable journey of love, sadness, sickness and a learning to let go. We Live In Time isn't your typical rom-com so to speak. It does feature plenty of elements of said classic romcoms but with a very modern twist I felt. Florench Pugh starts as a once figure skater turned professional and master chef. Her life changes forever when she accidently runs over Andrew Garfield's young go getter who works for Weetabix of all places. Faith comes a knocking and we really are taken on a joruney with these two.  Set in the UK We Live In Time's way of telling a love story out of order does seem weird at first but once you get your head around it not only is it throughouly enjoyable but it is so engaging as you witness love blossom, life given birth to and utter sadnes...

  The fourth film from Writer / Director Robert Eggers is Nosferatu a reimaginng / remake of the 1920's classic. A bit of a passion project for Eggers is this as it's been said that he has been trying to get this movie off the ground since at least 2015. Well 10 years later it's here and it is as bold, inventive and terrifying as it is captivating. At it's core Nosferatu or should I say this version at least is a gothic tale of a haunted young woman's obssession with a Vampire who lusts deeply for her. That's all you really need to know but below the surface of it all lurks something far more sinister indeed.  If you've seen Robert Eggers previous work which includes The Wittch, The Lighthouse and most recent The Northman then you'll feel right at home here. Nosferatu has got to be one of the most artsy horror movies I've ever seen. Every scene leaps off the screen it's beyond spellbinding to watch unfold. Performance wise it is utterly remarkabl...

  1) The Penguin - No other show this year blew me away as much as The Penguin did. Right from the get go I was locked in and boy did this show really over deliver. Firmly declaring itself as much more than just a mere spin off from 2022's The Batman movie this version of The Penguin was everything from that movie and more as Colin Farrell totally transitioned into the Kingpin of Gotham City. Also along for the chaotic ride was Cristin Millioti as Sofia Falcone and Clany Brown as Salvatore Maroni and they're all as incredible as it gets with all three putting in award winning turns in my opinion. It all culminated in a power struggle between crime familes with some paying the ultimate price. The Penguin is arguably the best DC / Comic book show of all time in my opinon and sits righfully so above everything else this year.  2) Superman and Lois - Another DC show I know but this one like Penguin is really very special. Not only was this the final season of the show but it was t...

  1) Anora : From Director Sean Baker came a modern day masterpiece in the form of Anora. A captivating watch from beginning to end with an Oscar worthy performance from Mikey Madison. About a hooker / showgirls engagement and quick marraige to the son of a wealthy family. No movie moved me and had it's claws dug deep into me more than Anora did this year. A modern day masterpiece like I said and just goes to show that a lot of orginiality still exists in the form of media and film, Anora is more than worthy of being my personal favorite movie of 2024 and I can't wait to watch it again. 2) Furiosa : A Mad Max Saga - In a similar way what Anora did for storytelling this year Furiosa : A Mad Max Saga did for action movies. This move was relentless from beginning to end, it had me on the edge of my seat throughout it's almost 150 minute running time. Anya Taylor-Joy as a young Furiosa was an inspired casting choice and she played the role to perfection as we not only saw how s...

  Music artists biopics come and go. Over the years we've gotten almost every musical artist in history but we've not gotten one where a Monkey is in the lead role. Okay it's not actually a Monkey it is none other than Robbie Williams telling his life story through the lens of this Monkey like creature in a biopic that is moving and sensational as it is bewildering. Right from the get go it's clear we're going to be entertained and boy is this movie entertaining as not only does the man himself Robbie Williams narrate as we go he also lends his immense voice talents which includes a vast back catalog of hits ranging from the early days of Take That to modern day. A cheeky-chappy is how Robbie Williams is best described especially his early days his attitude to music and overall how he acts is very showmanship and that carrys onto his adult life. Better Man does also deal with some heavy stuff like Robbie's vicious battle with alcohol, various drugs and the party...