Benjamin Maio Mackay
The Snowman - 2 Stars
Mediocre thriller is filled with logical inaccuracies, but solid performances. Detective Harry Hole investigates the disappearance of a...
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Benjamin Maio Mackay
- Oct 19, 2017
- 1 min
Happy Death Day - 2.5 Stars
Frivolous fun is worth a look. A college student relives the day of her murder with both its unexceptional details and terrifying end...
Benjamin Maio Mackay
- Oct 18, 2017
- 1 min
Good Time - 3 Stars
With a clearly over inflated sense of self-worth Good Time boasts beautiful visuals and a strong performance from Robert Pattinson. After...
Benjamin Maio Mackay
- Oct 12, 2017
- 1 min
The Only Living Boy in New York - 0 Stars
The only “living” boy in New York made me lose to will to live. Adrift in New York City, a recent college graduate's life is upended by...
Benjamin Maio Mackay
- Oct 12, 2017
- 1 min
Loving Vincent - 2 Stars
Fascinating concept ends in headache. The world's first fully oil painted feature film, brings the artwork of Vincent van Gogh to life in...
Benjamin Maio Mackay
- Oct 11, 2017
- 1 min
Home Again - 3 Stars
Better than expected, a rather heart-warming “nice” Rom-Com. Life for a single mom in Los Angeles takes an unexpected turn when she...
Benjamin Maio Mackay
- Oct 10, 2017
- 1 min
Ingrid Goes West - 4 Stars
A remarkably nuanced, clever film about the dangers of social media and some of the insecurities of mental health. An unhinged social...
Benjamin Maio Mackay
- Oct 10, 2017
- 1 min
Breathe - 4 Stars
A shaky start can’t stop this film from being beautifully emotional, empowering and depressing. The inspiring true love story of Robin...
Benjamin Maio Mackay
- Oct 4, 2017
- 1 min
Blade Runner: 2049 - 4 Stars
Visually picturesque with stunning performances this sequel is bound to resonate with those who love and hate the original. A sequel to...
Benjamin Maio Mackay
- Sep 29, 2017
- 1 min
Flatliners - 3 Stars
Quasi sequel-reboot is frivolous fun, but rehashes the original film. Five medical students, obsessed by what lies beyond the confines of...
Benjamin Maio Mackay
- Sep 28, 2017
- 1 min
Battle of the Sexes - 3.5 Stars
This obvious Oscar contender tells a fascinating story at a vital time, but the direction was lacking. The true story of the 1973 tennis...
Benjamin Maio Mackay
- Sep 24, 2017
- 1 min
The LEGO Ninjago Movie - 3 Stars
Funny moments can’t hold this slightly uninspired Lego film together. Shunned by everyone for being the son of an evil warlord, a...
Benjamin Maio Mackay
- Sep 23, 2017
- 1 min
American Assassin - 2 Stars
Senseless action thriller is far-fetched, but fun. A story centered on counterterrorism agent Mitch Rapp. The characters aren’t...
Benjamin Maio Mackay
- Sep 20, 2017
- 2 min
Kingsman: The Golden Circle - 1.5 Stars
The polar opposite to the first film. This sequel is tacky, crammed full of unnecessary violence and plain dumb. When their headquarters...
Benjamin Maio Mackay
- Sep 19, 2017
- 1 min
Beatriz at Dinner - 4 Stars
A surprisingly accurate, cutting, humours attack on certain people and attitudes in our society. A holistic medicine practitioner attends...
Benjamin Maio Mackay
- Sep 16, 2017
- 2 min
mother! - 5 Stars
One of the most exquisite pieces of cinema ever. A couple's relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting...
Benjamin Maio Mackay
- Sep 12, 2017
- 1 min
Patti Cake$ - 2.5 Stars
Unique take on an old story has a strong cast, but the humour falls flat frequently. PATTI CAKE$ is centered on aspiring rapper Patricia...
Benjamin Maio Mackay
- Sep 7, 2017
- 1 min
IT: Chapter 1 - 4 Stars
Stephen King’s iconic novel finally triumphs on screen. A group of bullied kids band together when a monster, taking the appearance of a...
Benjamin Maio Mackay
- Sep 6, 2017
- 1 min
The Diner - 3 Stars
With the longest setup in film history this film’s most redeeming feature is the wonderful actors. Two sets of wealthy parents meet for...
Benjamin Maio Mackay
- Aug 31, 2017
- 1 min
The Hitman’s Bodyguard - 3.5 Stars
A fun action comedy, with real dramatic stakes and likeable, well-rounded characters. The world's top bodyguard gets a new client, a hit...
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