Reviews in a nutshell
More penguins, more dancing set-pieces is what Happy Feet writer-director George Miller gives us again, probably because they make for vibrant family entertainment. Short of the penguin musical, the second film that had some huge boots to fill after the Award-winning first is rather a colourful, sing-song whirl of incoherent plot-lines and snatched, throwaway character …
Having excelled in all acting roles he has ever taken on, it is only fitting that Philip Seymour Hoffman should move behind the camera to continue his monopoly of the film industry. Thankfully, he also co-stars in his directorial debut, Jack Goes Boating, so as not to deprive us of his great talent. Hoffman plays …
Ever felt like life has dealt you a series of bum cards, like everyone else around you appears to be zooming along in the fast lane, whilst you get left behind waiting for your ultimate ride? It’s the concept behind former stand-up comedian and writer/diector Bobcat Goldthwait’s World’s Greatest Dad, a comedy of the deepest, …
