#285 Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) “Surprisingly funny and light-hearted” – (8.0/10).  

The Good  “Frequently changed scenery”. “Plenty of action”.  “Some good acting”. “Some good comedy”. “Improving comedy”.  The Bad  “Superficial character attachment”. “Lack of tension” . “No real twists”. Introduction  Jumanji: The Next level is a 2019 Action/Adventure/Comedy movie. Impact  Jamanji began with some basic background and context, like the original. It was clear the plot […]

#284 The Green room restaurant review – Colchester (4/5) 

Introduction  Hello fellow, fellows. Enjoy my first restaurant review below !! I visited the Green room restaurant Colchester for a meal out with family. Summary  I was immediately made to feel welcome by friendly staff. I opted for the chicken supreme, followed by the rhubarb crumble. The chicken was perfectly cooked and well presented. It […]

#283 Don’t breathe 2 “Slow start, strong finish” -(8.0/10).  

Don’t breathe 2 “Slow start, strong finish” -(8.0/10).  The Good  “Tension building sounds”. “Developed sense of vulnerability”. “Mood contrast”. “Brutality and gore feature”.  The Bad “Less character attachment than original”. “Predictable plot till final 30 minutes”.  Introduction  Don’t breathe 2 is a 2021 Action/Crime/Horror movie.  Impact  There was action early on in the movie, with […]

#282 Don’t breathe Horror review (9.5/10) – “One of the best horror films I have seen, and I have seen a lot “. 

The Good  “Dark themes frequent”. “Vulnerability shown”. “Crime emerged quickly”.  “Good plot complexity”. “Sense of character attachment”. “Darkness frequently used”. “Element of surprise worked well”. “Tension maintained by action”. “Plenty of surprises” “Twist at the end”. “Multiple horror mechanisms used well”. The Bad  “Camera shots limited”. “Limited tension building effects e.g. lighting”. Introduction  Don’t breathe […]

#280 The Shining Horror movie review – (7.5/10) – “Built tension well, yet purpose questionable”. 

The Good  “Beautiful scenery”. “Distinctive music”. “Context set well”. “Anticipation of vulnerability”. “Sound cleverly applied”. “Effective camera work”. “Wide range of horror mechanisms used”. “Thought-provoking ending”. “Contrast used well”. “Acting effective”. The Bad  “Lack of visual representation of Evil”. “Plot quite steady at times”. “Unclear source of evil”.  “Lack of setting changes”. Introduction  The Shining […]

#279 Logan lucky heist movie review – “I personally prefer to Now you see me” – (8.25/10). 

Logan lucky heist movie review – “I personally prefer to Now you see me” – (8.25/10).  The Good “Action packed”. “Well thought out”. The Bad  “Starts slowly”. “Ending underwhelming”. Introduction  Logan lucky is a 2017 Action, comedy, crime movie according to IMDb.  Crime impact  In the early stages I was expecting a bit more. It […]

#278 Sidra El Gaitero semi-seca cider review – “Vibrant, lively, and well balanced”- (9.0/10).  

Sidra El Gaitero semi-seca cider review  The Good  “Good carbonation level”.  “Well balanced”. “Balanced sweetness”. “Natural flavour”. “Harshness a well balanced part of the character”. “Pleasant, persistent aftertaste”.  “Good scent”. “Confident acidity”. “Practical”. “Good value”. The Bad  “Dryness absent”.  “Slightly thin mouthfeel”. “Lacking a little complexity”.  Packaging  El Gaitero means “the piper” in Spanish, which […]

#277 Now you see me – 2013 Heist movie review – “Action-packed and unexpected” – (8/10). 

Now you see me 2013 Heist movie review – “Action-packed and unexpected” – (8/10).  The Good  “Strong camera work”. “Good acting”.  “Fear of the unknown used well”. “Plot twists”.  “Action packed”.  The Bad  “Tough to follow at times”.  “Scenes were a little repetitive”.  “Too many perspectives”.  Introduction  Now you see me is a 2013 Crime/Mystery/Thriller […]

#276 The Beta test – Horror review – “Strong beginning and finish, slightly one dimensional mystery” – (7.5/10). 

The Good  “Thought-provoking finish”.  “Tension built well”.  “Darker romantic themes used well”.  “Gore and nightmares feature”. “Frequent setting changes”. “Mind captivating finale”. The Bad  “One dimensional plot”.  “Insufficient scares for Horror”. “Genre unclear”. Introduction  The Beta test is a Comedy, Horror, and Thriller movie, according to IMDb.  Horror impact  Gore was notable from the off. […]