There seemed to be an explosion of Young Adult novel adaptations in the 2010s. Last year, I looked at The Hunger Games series, and now, I’m looking…… Read more “The Maze Runner Review”
Tag: Fantasy
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Extended Edition) Review
Of all the films that could have done with an extended edition, this ain’t it. Perhaps it was a natural move to make after the enormous success…… Read more “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Extended Edition) Review”
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Review
In recent years, Alfonso Cuaron’s stock in Hollywood has only grown. Before this film, his work was celebrated in Mexico, yet mixed in the United States, as…… Read more “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Review”
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Review
In my last Harry Potter review, I outlined some problems with the early days of the series while it was finding its feet. They were innocuous issues,…… Read more “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Review”
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Review
I’ll be honest with you, dear reader, January is a difficult time for me. Especially this year, the post-Christmas slump has hit hard and I’ve found myself…… Read more “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Review”
Labyrinth Review
Jim Henson is a beloved figure the world over for his part in creating The Muppets (for more onthese anarchic creations, see The Muppets Christmas Carol review…… Read more “Labyrinth Review”
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Parts 1 & 2 Review
Well, it’s time to bring this little expedition to a close. I never planned from the outset to review all of these films, and certainly not in…… Read more “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Parts 1 & 2 Review”
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Review
So, the first film in this series got me into it; invited me inside, made me a cup of tea, now it’s up to the sequel to…… Read more “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Review”
The Hunger Games Review
I must admit that this franchise passed me by entirely. The height of its popularity came and went just after I was outside of its target demographic;…… Read more “The Hunger Games Review”
Time Bandits Review
I’d never fully understood the meaning of the phrase: ‘having one’s cake and eating it’ because a cake only really has one function unless you’re planning an…… Read more “Time Bandits Review”
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