Author Archives: Dave On Film

Aladdin – Film #79

Posted on September 23, 2018 by Dave On Film

Magic Carpet, or rug pulled out from under my feet? Title – Aladdin Certificate – U Director – Ron Clements & John Musker Writers – Ron Clements, John Musker, Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio Cast – Scott Weinger (Aladdin), Robin Williams (Genie), Linda Larkin (Princess Jasmine) & Jonathan Freeman (Jafar) Plot – When a street urchin vies for the love of … Continue reading →

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The Predator – Film #78

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Dave On Film

Jungle Romp, or Gory Mess? Title – The Predator Certificate – 15 Director – Shane Black Writers – Fred Dekker (written by), Shane Black (written by), Jim Thomas & John Thomas (based on characters by) Cast – Boyd Holbrook (Quinn McKenna), Trevante Rhodes (Nebraska Rhodes), Jacob Tremblay (Rory McKenna), Keegan-Michael Key (Coyle), Olivia Munn (Casey Bracket), Sterling K. Brown (Traeger), Thomas Jane (Baxley) Plot – When a … Continue reading →

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Crazy Rich Asians – Film #77

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Dave On Film

For Richer? Or For Poorer? Title – Crazy Rich Asians Certificate – 12A Director – Jon M. Chu Writers – Peter Chiarelli & Adele Lim (Screenplay), Kevin Kwan (Based on the novel by) Cast – Constance Wu (Rachel Chu), Henry Golding (Nick Young), Michelle Yeoh (Eleanor Young), Awkwafina (Peik Lin Goh) Plot – This contemporary … Continue reading →

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Searching – Film #76

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Dave On Film

Found? Or Lost? Title – Searching Certificate – 12A Director – Aneesh Chaganty Writers – Aneesh Chaganty & Sev Ohanian Cast – John Cho (David Kim), Michelle La (Margot), Joseph Lee (Peter), Debra Messing (Detective Vick) Plot – After his 16-year-old daughter goes missing, a desperate father breaks into her laptop to look for clues … Continue reading →

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American Animals – Film #75

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Dave On Film

Heist of the century, or Daylight Robbery? Title – American Animals Certificate – 15 Director – Bart Layton Writers – Bart Layton Cast – Evan Peters (Warren), Blake Jenner (Chas), Barry Keoghan (Spencer), Jared Abrahamson (Eric) & The Real Warren, … Continue reading →

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The Happytime Murders – Film #74

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Dave On Film

Happy Ending or Furry Flop? Title – The Happytime Murders Certificate – 15 Director – Brian Henson Writers – Todd Berger (Screenplay/Story) & Dee Austin Robertson (Story) Cast – Melissa McCarthy (Detective Connie Edwards), Elizabeth Banks (Jenny), Maya Rudolph (Bubbles), Leslie David Baker (Lt Banning) Plot – When the puppet cast of an ’90s children’s TV … Continue reading →

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Hotel Translyvania 3 : A Monster Vacation – Film #73

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Dave On Film

Hotel Transylvania, or Fawlty Towers? Title – Hotel Transylvania : A Monster Vacation Certificate – U Director – Genndy Tartakovsky Writers – Michael McCullers & Genndy Tartakovsky Cast – Adam Sandler (Dracula), Andy Samberg (Johnny), Selena Gomez (Mavis), Kevin James (Frank), Keegan-Michael Key (Murray) Plot – Count Dracula and company participate in a cruise for sea-loving monsters, unaware that … Continue reading →

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ScreenX @ Cineworld Leeds

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Dave On Film

ScreenX is here! What is it? There you have it, ScreenX has landed. The latest in cinema technology, allowing cinemas to project movies in up to 270°, immersing you in the movies. How do they do it? So the cinema … Continue reading →

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The Nun – Film #72

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Dave On Film

Heaven or Hell? Title – The Nun Certificate – 15 Director – Corin Hardy Writers – Taissa Farmiga (Sister Irene), Demián Bichir (Father Burke), Jonas Bloquet (Frenchie), Bonnie Aarons (The Nun) Plot – A priest with a haunted past and a novice on the threshold of her final vows are sent by … Continue reading →

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Yardie – Film #71

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Dave On Film

Yardie, or Tardy? Title – Yardie Certificate – 15 Director – Idris Elba Writers – Victor Headley (Novel), Brock Norman Brock, Martin Stellman Cast – Aml Ameen (D/Dennis Campbell), Shantol Jackson (Yvonne), Sheldon Shepherd (King Fox), Stephen Graham (Rico), Everaldo Creary (Jerry Dread) Plot – Set in 70’s Jamaica and 80’s London, Dennis Campbell, following a family tragedy, struggles … Continue reading →

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