John Carter (2012)
First published by movieScope Accidentally transported to Mars, broken Confederate general John Carter (Taylor Kitsch) acquires miraculous powers, rediscovers his own humanity, saves others and transcends death itself – yet … Continue reading
Frozen (2013)
Review first published by Film4. Synopsis: Disney’s 53rd animation retains the fairytale setting of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen, while importing more contemporary feminist sensibilities. Review: Disney has been … Continue reading
Les Misérables
Review first published S&S Feb 2013 Synopsis: 1815, Digne. Released after 19 years of hard labour, and inspired by a Bishop’s mercy, Jean Valjean tears up his parole papers, … Continue reading
Wreck-It Ralph
Same shit, different day… Synopsis: For 30 years, Ralph has played the building-wrecking bad guy in arcade game Fix-It Felix Jr. Ostracised and unwelcome, he leaves Nicetown for the … Continue reading