Tuesday, December 31, 2019

#SUMMER-BINGE-FEST - The Mandalorian


Tonight is the night I finally get to see The Rise of Skywalker, the ninth and (maybe) final Star Wars feature film in the saga.

However thanks to the latest streaming service arriving on the scene, Disney+ we now could possibly have the biggest show of summer, The Mandalorian.

The show has gone nuts on social media in respects to Baby Yoda, critics have praised the series whilst it's no surprise the show will return for a second series. Only announced yesterday via the socials, the show should return late 2020. Or in the USA, Fall 2020.

To be honest this show has completely exploded since it's launch in mid November.



Disney+ has some huge profile shows still to come, including more Star Wars related series, Marvel spin off series and even a John Stamos lead series.

I strongly believe with Disney's strong (and popular) back catalogue, newly developed series this is a streaming service with gusto behind it. Netflix watch your back, Foxtel, well I'm not sure how much longer you will remain relevant.

Now to The Mandalorian played by Pedro Pascal (Narcos/Game of Thrones) this could be his role of a lifetime. Whilst (SPOILER ALERT) he remains under a helmet for 99.9% of the time.

Baby Yoda does obviously steal the show, whenever he is on the screen you lose it. He is cute, adorable and honestly an internet sensational.

The show also features an impressive number of actors doing smaller roles. From Ming-Na Wen (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) to Gina Carano, who completely slays in a couple of episodes.

At only eight episodes (some clocking in at just 30 minutes) the series is all over before you know it.

Other than falling in love with Baby Yoda, this series is perfect for any Star Wars fan, new or old. All perfect timing for Disney with The Rise of Skywalker doing fairly good business at the box office.

Disney are smart, Frozen II, Disney+ and The Rise of Skywalker all arriving around the same time make them the biggest brand in entertainment right now.

Look out other streamers, Disney have big pockets and The Mandalorian looks literally a million bucks in every scene.

This could be my favourite show of Summer 20'. So keep checking in for more #SUMMER-BINGE-FEST pieces. Or click on the links below for recent series posts -

YOU

The Commons

Upright 

The Other Guy

Now lastly be safe tonight for New Years Eve Australian's, the country is basically on fire, RIP to Samuel McPaul. The RFS are doing such an amazing job looking after houses and folks in fire effected areas.

Thank you, it's not enough, but thank you RFS.

Let's hope 2020 is a much better year in a new decade, a decade of action, a decade of change towards a more positive future, be it action on climate change, action on reducing the number of guns in the USA or even just something simple like, people looking up from their phones and being kind to one another.

Monday, December 30, 2019

#RATED


Here is my list and rank of shows I enjoyed over the past three months as part of the 2019-2020 US TV season.

Some network TV (ABC, NBC, The CW etc) included, some subscription based but no streaming titles, those will be ranked in my next Summer viewing TV list -

  1. 9-1-1, Season 3
  2. The Blacklist, Season 7 
  3. Shameless, Season 10 
  4. Batwoman, Season 1
  5.  Ray Donovan, Season 7 
  6. Silicon Valley, Sixth and final season
  7. How to Get Away with Murder, Sixth and final season
  8. Supergirl, Season 5
  9. The Flash, Season 6 
  10. Riverdale, Season 4
  11. On Becoming a God in Florida, Season 1
  12. Black Lightening, Season 3 
  13. Empire, Sixth and final season

Sunday, December 29, 2019

YOU | Netflix


Season two is streaming now on Netflix. Last season you could see this week to week on Lifetime or stream it all on Netflix in one big binge. Last September is when I first fell for You, season two arrived on Boxing Day, following The Commons on STAN. It's a late streaming Christmas present.

Developed by TV superpower Greg Berlanti (basically does all The CW shows, this show and Blindspot) and Sera Gamble, the second series of You is extremely addictive, with a few new cast members as well as a shift to LA from New York.

The setting change along with some new characters help make this show so easy to watch.



I am desperately hoping the show will return for a third series.Apparently Caroline Kepnes is working on third and fourth novels to help to keep the show alive.

Netflix has had an up and down year, Orange is the New Black concluded after 91 episodes, The OA also concluded after two short seasons and Stranger Things continued to be one of the biggest things on all of the streaming networks combined. So please Netflix give this one another go, please!

I won't give any spoilers here, the show is up now, watch it yourself. However if you click here, there is a super good recap.

You like What/If is one of Netflix's most easy to watch guilty pleasures. I also hope Dirty John (Bravo produced in the USA) is back soon too, it's been over a year!

Saturday, December 28, 2019

Cinema Slut #2019 - Portrait of a Lady on Fire


This year's Boxing Day "Blockbusters" are a little lacklustre. Firstly a comedy about Hitler? A reboot sequel of Jumanji and a musical misfire, however there is cheeky French film which has already managed to stand out from the pack.



Portrait of a Lady on Fire is already up for a number of awards, has a 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes whilst reviewers are lapping up this French period drama.

With all this hype, I had to dive in.

On a warm Summer's day in Sydney this was a perfect film to enjoy. Lush French countryside, forbidden affair between an aristocrat and a painter commissioned to paint her portrait and a film not to heavy on the dialogue side.

The scenes are well done with not too much chit chat, the two leads (Noémie Merlant and Adèle Haenel) shine, the passion is real.

This is not widely available so do your research, it may not be at your local Hoyts or Event Cinemas, however look a round and if you can see it, it's well worth the Google.

A great effort by Céline Sciamma. 4 Stars.

Friday, December 27, 2019

On Becoming a God in Central Florida


Streaming now on SBS On Demand, this Showtime series has already been renewed for a second season, could On Becoming a God in Central Florida be the most bat shit crazy comedy of 2019?

Well six episodes in (yes in Australia we are a little delayed, the season concluded in the USA in October) I am never sure exactly what I am watching.

The Kristen Dunst lead, two time Golden Globe nominated series is described as being a story about Krystal Stubbs is a minimum-wage-earning water park employee in Greater Orlando who schemes her way up the ranks of Founders American Merchandise, a cultish, flag waving, multi-billion dollar multi-level marketing / pyramid scheme that drove her family to ruin.

Sounds fun right?

On Becoming a God in Central Florida is a ten episode "comedy" that runs slightly longer than normal Showtime comedy series like SMILF, Black Monday (returning next year) and the one and done White Famous.



Kristen Dunst is an interesting lead, since Hidden Figures I haven't seen her in too much. Also starring in this Showtime series is Gossip front lady, Beth Ditto.

It's great seeing Beth in a very different role, far from being a front lady of a killer group or solo star.

You can check out this series now on SBS On Demand, which really has been hosting some top notch drama if late. Years and Years, The Handmaid's Tale and more.

Thursday, December 26, 2019

The Commons (STAN) | Season One


STAN's second Australian programming piece for the 2019/2020 is The Commons. Following the brilliant second season of The Other Guy, comes an environmental drama this time around.

This is a very different beast to The Other Guy, landing on Christmas Day this show came at the perfect streaming time.

Since I smashed The Other Guy in less than a weekend, let's see how fast I can get through this series.

There is eight episodes in total, I currently half way through episode three. My opinion is not 100% made up yet for this new series.

STAN has honestly delivered some seriously good original programming thus far. Wolf Creek last two seasons, it could have got a third however John Jarrett's personal life may have put an end to that. Romper Stomper was outstanding, I wish a second season would have been on the cards, however since airing almost two years ago on New Year's Day, I think I am outta luck.

A second season however was approved for Logies hit Bloom. The six episode first season aired on New Year's Day 2019 and was an instant hit. With a great cast on board (Bryan Brown, Jacki Weaver, Phoebe Tonkin, and Ryan Corr (also starring in The Commons) this always had a good shot at a second season.

This New Year's Day we will get another Tasmanian mystery, The Gloaming.

I for one really rate STAN, my own criticism is that Summer/Festive holidays are few and far between. If their only new Australian content is released around Christmas/New Year's each day it leaves them without much new content throughout the long calendar year.

With international shows like Power and Will & Grace concluding in 2020 STAN needs as much content as possible with Disney + and Apple TV + now also in the crowded streaming market.

Power has been a HUGE hit for STAN and has a large following, a spin off (starring Mary J Blige) is apparently in the works, however this will be a while off.

For now, The Commons is currently streaming, I may offer another report on the show coming soon over this Summer slack period.

Happy 2020 dear readers!

Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Best Movies of 2019


BEST hyped films of 2019 - Joker

BEST jump out of the seat films - Crawl

BEST Teen drama/coming of age/comedy blah - Good Boys

BEST films of 2019 - Parasite // Joker

BEST small (budget) film - 47 Meters Down: Uncaged, Parasite, according to Wikipedia budget was $11 million (US), versus the 47 Metres Down sequel at $12 million, however a shark film needed a mention too.

BEST Aussie Movie - Top End Wedding

BEST Music film - Rocketman

BEST controversial film of 2019 - The Australian Dream

BEST Drama - The Farewell

Saturday, December 21, 2019

December Comedies on Netflix


In the lead up to Christmas what else do we need? Comedy. Yes, when people at the shops/streets have their settings to full blown thunder cunt mode, one needs a good comedy on their chosen streaming service.

Netflix has loaded two stand up specials, one Michelle Wolf (yes the Correspondence Dinner Michelle Wolf) and Ronny Chieng.

Michelle Wolf's December special is Joke Show, the follow up to the 2017 stand up special Nice Lady.

Ronny Chieng (who I have been lucky enough to see in Parramatta (of all places) a few years back) has his special Asian Comedian Destroys America!.

Following his ABC show Ronny Chieng: International Student, his work on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, not to mention his appearance in the brilliant Crazy Rich Asians.

Ronny has come a long way since his work in Australia. He is an outstanding performer and since I have meet him, he is super friendly in real life too.

Ronny you my friend are a legend, this latest special is also perfect for pre-Christmas stress relief. Michelle, I want to meet you, I loved a Nice Lady, I really enjoyed Joke Show too, so thank you both. As Sydney/most of Australia burns, you my friends have given us real joy.

Comedy is such a treat, Netflix, Stan, Disney+, Apple+, Amazon Prime can you please give us more comedy, please?

Here are the trailers for each of these new shows.


Friday, December 20, 2019

Upright | Season One


I have never been a huge fan of Tim Minchin, however in this Foxtel drama playing Lucky Flynn, Minchin is rather enjoyable. Heather Mitchell as his mother is heavenly whilst Milly Alcock as Meg, what a great new talent!

Screening/streaming now on Foxtel's Showcase channel or on one of their platforms the show also airs on Sky Atlantic in the United Kingdom. Nice for the UK to see another side of Australia.

Upright follows the story of two misfits, Lucky and Meg, who are thrown together by chance in the middle of the Australian desert.

The eight part series is written by Chris Taylor from the Chaser with each episode being less than 30 minutes. Perfect summer viewing.

With a talented cast and creative team, Upright is the perfect way for Australian drama to conclude in 2019.

It's been a big year for Aussie drama with Foxtel and ABC again leading the way. Foxtel have done very well with Lambs of God, Secret City : Under the Eagle, Wentworth, Mr Inbetween (FX co-production) and now Upright concluding a great year.



Heres to more Australian drama in 2020.

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Cinema Slut #2019 - The Good Liar


With a couple of Disney blockbusters on at present it's nice to take a look at something different. Last night I took in The Good Liar.



Helen Mirren is fantastic in this good old fashioned crime thriller. Alongside Mirren is the wonderful Ian McKellen. Also joining the cast is popular Brit Russell Tovey, again playing a happily married gay man. Type cast much?

The Good Liar has received mixed reviews, however I really enjoyed the classy acting, the plot twists and turns, not to mention an alternative from the school holidays films currently showing.

Mirren is up for a Satellite award for her acting in this tasty feature film, so if you can find a screening this hot weekend, go take a look.

The Good Liar is a bit of fun, 3 Stars.

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Post #201 for 2019


201 posts thus far this year, from movie reviews to TV news, holiday posts or even the odd random update, we have come a long way in 2019.

So as another year comes to a close, let's take a look and some of the random stuff on my YouTube feed. If ever in doubt for content to watch or what next to see at the cinema, get onto the YouTube to keep informed...






Monday, December 16, 2019

Cinema Slut #2019 - The Gentlemen (Advanced Screening)


Hitting the screens on New Years Day in Australia is the latest Guy Ritchie film, The Gentlemen. However I didn't know gentlemen used the cunt word so much?

Anyway yes there is a lot of bad language in this feature film, which is a good thing if you are me.

The cast is amazing Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Henry Golding, Michelle Dockery, Jeremy Strong, Eddie Marsan, Colin Farrell and Hugh Grant.



The Gentlemen is an interesting crime film mixed with some comedy along the way. Hugh Grant is also one of the funniest in the film.

Charlie Hunnam has grown out of his Sons of Anarchy days in this film, looking fancy but also fierce.

I won't spoil too much of the film since it's not out for a few weeks, however if you are over all the Disney shit on at the cinema at present, this will be one for you.

3 Stars.

Sunday, December 15, 2019

Cinema Slut #2019 - Knives Out


Finally I got to see Knives Out! After a short vacation to Thailand (officially my favourite travel destination) it was time to settle down to a little old school murder mystery. Whodunnit's were my favourite growing up. I grew up with the movie version of the board game Cluedo whilst loving anything else I could get my hands on in the genre.

Knives Out features a stellar cast, a difficult family and a very interesting Daniel Craig.

Also starring is Jamie Lee Curtis (who is slaying in 2019), Toni Collette, Chris Evans, Don Johnson,
Ana de Armas, Michael Shannon, , Lakeith Stanfield, Katherine Langford, Jaeden Martell, and Christopher Plummer.

This cast is hands down one of the best ensembles of 2019!



Being a murder mystery, other than the trailer above I will give no clues as to what the hell happens in this film.

And let me tell you, a lot happens. It's political but not too much like the previous horrific Black Christmas (which is now receiving it's well deserved bad reviews) with references to alt right trolls and red caps.

Knives Out is the movie 2019 needs, Benoit Blanc the private detective played by Craig may return in future stories. So not a direct sequel but rather a continuation on an interesting character played by Bond, I mean Daniel Craig.

If you like murder mysteries and messed up families this is 100% for you. It beats all the other school holiday nonsense currently screening. Knives Out rates a solid 3.5 Stars.

Saturday, December 14, 2019

The Other Guy (STAN) | Season Two


Well it was only released yesterday, however I have smashed the whole season already. I watched season one back in 2017, around the same time of the year.

This show is so interesting, between friendships, family and relationships the show shines the spotlight on some tough issues.

Claudia Karvan is a marvellous addition as Miranda, TV exec. Harriet Dyer does steal the scene in almost every scene she is in, whilst Matt Okine is just heaven.

I enjoyed all six episodes, the season was literally one of the easiest watches of 2019. It's so great seeing Stan launch a range of new local series this summer break.

If you are looking for a half an hour comedy with real heart, give this one a go. I posted the trailer last month but here it is again. give season one a crack first but all in all so far The Other Guy is 12 episodes of 30's something fun.

Friday, December 13, 2019

Cinema Slut #2019 - Black Christmas


Arriving just in time for Friday the 13th and Christmas (double whammy - yay!) it's Black Christmas the 2019 version of the 1974 Canadian film. And oh boy does it suck!



Like literally I was so excited for this film, but man it blows! It could be the first Blumhouse Productions film which is totally shit!

It tries to make a slasher horror movie into a whole #METOO thing, it fails.

The violence has been edited (or just left out) to achieve a PG-13 rating for the USA market. OK team, it's a horror movie, it needs some violence!

This was real bad and I mean bad, I went in thinking no supernatural bullshit just a straight up slasher film, no it gets weird and even the two girls in front of me thought this was lame AF.

It's not just a male thing, this film is just utter garbage, which is a shame, it does touch on really important issues, however horror films are not the forum for this.

This could possibly be the most disappointing film of 2019, not every film or show needs to be political Hollywood, this just turns the far right more against your cause.

Maybe my first one star film of 2019, for better films, I will post my Best Films of 2019 on Boxing Day.

Back Christmas rates, 1 lonely star.

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Golden Globes TV 2020 Nominations | Predictions


My predictions in bold and red (as usual, if you are a regular reader):

Best Television Series – Drama

Big Little Lies (HBO)
The Crown (Netflix)
Killing Eve (BBC America)
The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
Succession (HBO)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama

Jennifer Aniston (The Morning Show)
Olivia Colman (The Crown)
Jodie Comer (Killing Eve)
Nicole Kidman (Big Little Lies)
Reese Witherspoon (The Morning Show)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama

Brian Cox (Succession)
Kit Harington (Game of Thrones)
Rami Malek (Mr. Robot)
Tobias Menzies (The Crown)
Billy Porter (Pose)

Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy

Barry (HBO)
Fleabag (Amazon)
The Kominsky Method (Netflix)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon)
The Politician (Netflix)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy

Christina Applegate (Dead to Me)
Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel)
Kirsten Dunst (On Becoming a God in Central Florida)
Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll)
Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy

Michael Douglas (The Kominsky Method)
Bill Hader (Barry)
Ben Platt (The Politician)
Paul Rudd (Living with Yourself)
Ramy Youssef (Ramy)

Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

Catch-22 (Hulu)
Chernobyl (HBO)
Fosse/Verdon (FX)
The Loudest Voice (Showtime)
Unbelievable (Netflix)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

Kaitlyn Dever (Unbelievable)
Joey King (The Act)
Helen Mirren (Catherine the Great)
Merritt Wever (Unbelievable)
Michelle Williams (Fosse/Verdon)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

Christopher Abbott (Catch-22)
Sacha Baron Cohen (The Spy)
Russell Crowe (The Loudest Voice)
Jared Harris (Chernobyl)
Sam Rockwell (Fosse/Verdon)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

Patricia Arquette (The Act)
Helena Bonham Carter (The Crown)
Toni Collette (Unbelievable)
Meryl Streep (Big Little Lies)
Emily Watson (Chernobyl)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

Alan Arkin (The Kominsky Method)
Kieran Culkin (Succession)
Andrew Scott (Fleabag)
Stellan Skarsgård (Chernobyl)
Henry Winkler (Barry)

Monday, December 9, 2019

Last Day in Paradise :(


Sad to be leaving wonderful Thailand tomorrow, it's been amazing and Khoa Lak is definitely somewhere I want to return to. It's beautiful, the folks at the hotel are so friendly, the food is amazing. It's all too amazing!


Sunday, December 8, 2019

Cinema Slut 2019 (Phuket Edition)


Tootsies & The Fake is described as "make way! 3 tootsies, 1 lesbian and an A-list superstar are coming! Get ready for their new adventures", well this sounds like fun!



I have enjoyed over the past year or so a Korean film or two, so to step into Thai cinema was a whole new exciting experience for little old me!

Now I have seen a number of camp films in the past, but this my friends took the cake. Not to mention the opening scene makes the Brazilian BBQ scene on Bridesmaids look tame. Wait for it. Well you don't have to wait long, it's the opening scene.

So I am loving Phuket, loving Thai hospitality, so I am sad to say I am leaving the below beautiful beach early next week. Sad face.

However happy face for this film, it's camp over the top and laugh out loud funny in parts. Not to mention the entire (mostly) Thai crowd were getting into this film at my session. 3.5 unique stars for my first Thai film.

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Summer Days in Phuket


It's officially Summer back in Australia even though the bushfires have started, the carparks at shopping centres are filling up and people are on edge or hangover re: their respective Christmas parties.

Meanwhile I have my feet up in Phuket, Thailand and wish I had done the entire Eat, Pray, Love whole of December out of Australia.

The Thai people never cease to amaze me with their friendly attitude and willingness to help visitors to their beautiful country.

At the hotel I am staying in we have two women at the dining locations who get so excited each morning to see us at the breakfast buffet, another soy latte ka? Can I get you anything ka? How did you sleep ka? How was the night markets ka? They are interested in you and your wellbeing.

It's refreshing after leaving Sydney behind, a city so happy to boost it's harbour, beautiful beaches whilst neglecting to mention how uncultured and vile the rats race has become. I long to leave Sydney, however the jobs market is too good, my gym is sublime and in the middle of all the cunty behaviour I do have a number of places that feel like home.

A cafe in the morning where they sing my name and instantly make me the best soy latte in town, a gym where all members and staff are heaven not to mention an eight minute walk to work.

I am very lucky, I am blessed and I will in 2020 try my hardest to avoid some of the toxic elements of Sydney. It's a beautiful city, it's just sometimes with beauty comes a real lack of substance.

Our main lacking substance is culture, a vibrant city, a well planned city, a city like Bangkok which is just so alive. The people eat later, the shops are always open, the city is a place of excitement. The Sydney CBD is a wasteland outside 9-5pm hours. People rush back to the suburbs to watch Sky News after dark and complain about the long commute times.

Sydney we can do better, let's do this in 2020, the world is a small place, people are taking note that our city whilst beautiful is no longer vibrant, it's dull, the music scene is dead, the food scene is fine if it's before 8pm.

2020, I can feel it's going to be a way better year than 2019.

Monday, December 2, 2019

In Flight Movies + Cinema Slut 2019 (Bangkok Edition)


Day time flights are interesting, you are well rested, not super interested in eating as you ate at home, however you still sleep and make a pig of yourself. However why not skip the sleeping and catch the latest and greatest entertainment Qantas (my airline to Bangers) has to offer.

I am lucky to be travelling over two months, just. Departing on the last day of November and returning mid December I get two batches of entertainment. I have to give Qantas props, the November entertainment was stellar. Here are the three films I watched and a brief review and I mean brief.

Following the three in flight films is the movie I missed in Sydney, so as I treat I went to the Siam cinemas to check out, 21 BRIDGES, review and trailer below.

First up it's, BOOKSMART. I missed this in Sydney when it was playing at the cinema. It had a super short run and was mainly playing at the Dendy and smaller cinemas. Booksmart is like a girl version of any guy sex coming of age comedy, you know how much I love these, remember Good Boys!


Olivia Wilde makes her directing debut whilst Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever shine as the two leads. I also have to say it for me has been the year of Billie Lourd, she was one of the best things in the latest American Horror Story: 1984, in Booksmart she continues to shine bright like a diamond.

Booksmart is fun, warm whilst showing the challenges of growing up smart and some what different. It's an easy, funny watch. Check it out on your next flight or no doubt it will be streaming somewhere, soon.

Next up, I have to also give Qantas love for showcasing a number of new Australian films. Like Booksmart, THE NIGHTENGALE had a select run (and I mean select) when it was playing on the big screen.


You can't expect great results for Aussie movies if they play just at the Dendy in Newtown. I live in Sydney CBD and have to say, if I live in the city and don't have access to local stories, what hope do folks in regional Australia have. I mean those so called "Quiet Australians".

Game of Thrones star Aisling Franciosi plays the lead on a tale of revenge and retribution. Joining her on her journey across Tassie is Billy played by Baykali Ganambarr. The film has a few international stars, it looks amazing and Tasmania is really starting to shine on the big and small screen.

The film is nominated for a pile and I mean most of the 9th AACTA Awards, held this week! Looks it's violent and brutal in parts but overall a wonderful, mostly well received film. Well done all involved and good luck this week at the awards ceremony.

Let's get this out first, I don't usually like Keira Knightley, however as whistleblower Katharine Gun I was sold. OFFICAL SECRETS is actually playing in some Australian cinemas now and is well worth a look. The cast is solid, the story has never been more current, look at Australian press, they are almost as much of an enemy as CNN and the Fake News in the USA.


You don't need to see this on the big screen but it does make for a fast paced, exciting watch. Keira Knightly I might turn and be a fan one of these days after all!

Now to my last film and my one cinema experience, 21 BRIDGES. Following his success as Black Panther Chadwick Boseman stars as a cop on a mission, a brutal mission, a super fast paced mission. Film makers take note, Brian Kirk does a wonderful job getting this film below two hours, full of action and twists, whilst under that two hour mark.


I enjoyed this film, it was violent, interesting and a different kind of action/thriller. 2019 has spat out some by the numbers films, this despite having numbers in it's title is not one of them.

I was compelled the entire 110 minutes, you think you are at the end of the ride, then bam, something else comes out at y'all.

Now this is screening again in limited release back home, interestingly Last Christmas has not yet opened here in Bangkok, instead they have a Thai film about the Cave rescue, man they got that out fast!

Frozen II is clearly going to dominate the cinema over the next few weeks until Disney drop another box office giant, Star Wars. Therefore I will aim to bring you reviews of the biggest and non Disney feature films.

21 Bridges gets a solid 4 Stars, ignore the critics on this one. Not me, the paid ones...