It feels a shame to rag on a franchise that had so much traction going into its potentially rousing finale, but like one of Katniss Everdeen’s wayward arrows, this lands with a dull thud, completely missing its target.
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The movies have a habit of making the criminal underworld seem appealing, with its charismatic inhabitants idolised as men born into a life of racketeering and shallow graves, so casting Johnny Depp as one of America’s most infamously violent gangsters might seem a bit of a gamble. An actor who’s had a string of high-profile flops playing larger-than-life characters covered in prosthetic make-up, being asked to play, well, essentially the same thing.
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Lots of films say they are based on true facts, but this film actually is a real-life story and there is proof in the propaganda film that was made in 1960.
Read MoreThe 26th November serves as National Cake Day. To celebrate we’ve picked our top ten cake scenes from the world of cinema.
Read MoreMany of the most popular films in cinematic history, especially those revolving around criminal activity, feature an individual that emerges as a snitch or a mole. Whether it is for their own benefit, betrayal, or a moral obligation, it is rare for a snitch to get away unscathed.
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A very endearing coming of age story, beautifully showcasing the triumphs and pitfalls of those early teenage years, even if it’s sometimes executed n a rather predictable fashion. From the lack of culinary experience, as documented in the opening scenes, to highlighting the awkwardness of teenage social interaction, Michael Tully – both the writer and director – takes the audience through the various experiences of the average awkward teenager.
Read MoreDrowned amongst July’s justified Inside Out adulation, Tomm ‘The Secret of Kells” Moore’s enchanting fable is arguably the superior film. Animated as though you’re viewing the art form for the first time, with stunning 2-D cardboard theatre effects that reflect both the intimacy of the story being told, and the majesty of a folklore which takes in sights such as heartbroken giants turned to stone.
Read MoreWhen shy teenager Miloš (Neckár) gets his first job, as a railway dispatcher in Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia, work is the least of the challenges. He is bullied by the station master and pressured by an older colleague, who definitely has ‘the knack’, to lose his virginity.
Read MoreOnly one person escapes an American land grab and massacre of Mexican campesinos – a nameless young boy. He grows up frail but blue-eyed and able to shoot from the hip. His foster parents’ faith means he mumbles prayers over dead bodies, so he earns the catchy moniker Requiescant (Castel).
Read MoreThe chances are you haven’t seen a 3D sex film before. But before you rush to see controversial director Gaspar Noé’s new film, please remember that he is a master at making ecstasy feel like delirial depression.
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