Film Reviews Archive
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Sherlock, Series 2 – Review
Posted on May 4, 2012 | 2 CommentsReview: We Sherlock fans endured a vast, interminable wait between series one and two, but I have to say, tortuous as it was, I’m glad the creative forces behind this show... -
Grimm (pilot) – review
Posted on October 27, 2011 | 4 CommentsReview: There is zero magic to be found in this show. The premise you can pretty much guess from the title: a cop suddenly is able to see the fairy... -
Once Upon A Time (pilot) – review
Posted on October 20, 2011 | 2 CommentsReview: I’m a sucker for a good fairy tale retelling – but good definitely is the operative word. I approached this pilot with both hope and trepidation, as the trailers... -
Case Histories (ep 1) – review
Posted on October 13, 2011 | No CommentsEpisode one (based on Case Histories by Kate Atkinson): While searching for a lost cat, Jackson takes on the cold case of a girl who went missing thirty years earlier.... -
Revenge (pilot) – review
Posted on September 20, 2011 | No CommentsReview: Wrongs being righted, and ruthless millionaire villains given exactly what they deserve – there’s something inherently satisfying in the DNA of Revenge, ABC’s modern retelling of The Count of Monte Cristo.... -
Inspector Lewis, series V – review
Posted on September 17, 2011 | 2 CommentsReview: I love this show, I really, really do, and series V just proves why all over again. Lewis and Hathaway are back – not just in good form, but... -
Poirot XI: Three Act Tragedy – review
Posted on June 18, 2011 | 1 CommentWatch the full episode. See more Masterpiece. Review: It is always a pleasure to watch David Suchet embody Hercule Poirot, mustache and ego fully in evidence, little grey cells afire,... -
The Extraordinary Adventures of Adele Blanc-Sec – review
Posted on March 24, 2011 | No CommentsReview: Wacky ridiculousness abounds in this film, which is an adaptation of Jacques Tardi’s comic adventure series. Yes, The Extraordinary Adventures of Adele Blanc-Sec is essentially the French version of the Mummy,... -
Jane Eyre – review
Posted on March 11, 2011 | No CommentsReview: This Jane Eyre has effortlessly become my favorite Jane Eyre film. Now if you’re a seasoned Jane Eyre fan, you’re probably familiar with PBS’ wonderful Jane Eyre miniseries - of which... -
Red Riding Hood – advance review
Posted on March 8, 2011 | 1 CommentReview: Yes, Red Riding Hood is indeed a bad movie – but if you liked Twilight, I suspect you’ll enjoy this one too. After all, it was made with you in...
