My Deadpool trilogy begins with the one where Ryan Reynolds definitely, absolutely, 100% did not leak the original test footage so he could finally play Deadpool properly.

And I'm sure we'll all continue pretending that's what happened.

Having said that, as an origin story, Deadpool isn't too bad.

It's cheeky, ridiculous and violent, but in a good way. It doesn't feel violent just for the sake of being violent, like Kick-Ass sometimes did. Deadpool knows exactly what kind of film it wants to be.

Ryan Reynolds is basically perfect for the role, and after what happened to Deadpool in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, it's nice to see the character finally done properly.

There are so many pop culture references, fourth-wall breaks and jokes thrown at you that eventually some of them stop landing. It's almost like the film is constantly nudging you and asking, "Did you get that one?"

Still, it's fun, doesn't take itself remotely seriously and was something completely different for superhero films at the time.

It's just not the best of the trilogy.

But we've got two films to go...

3/5

Holy moly, this is creepy as fuck.

Having played the game, I already knew what I was getting myself into, but seeing those endless corridors brought to life on screen is still incredibly unsettling.

It’s not quite as good as the game, though.

Part of what makes the game so effective is its simplicity. You’re constantly looking for something that isn’t quite right, questioning everything you see and slowly convincing yourself that you’re going mad.

The film tries to build more of a story around that, including giving the characters some much-needed backstory. I actually liked that because you obviously need something more to turn a simple game into a full-length film.

Although the whole asthma thing was a bit weird. If your asthma is that bad in the first place, you really shouldn’t have got on a train.

It still manages to capture that wonderfully uncomfortable feeling of being trapped somewhere that looks completely normal...

But definitely isn’t.

I’m genuinely surprised Hollywood hasn’t copied the idea yet.

Although now I’ve said that, I fully expect Exit 8: Los Angeles starring The Rock and Kevin Hart within the next three years.

4/5



I was really looking forward to watching this after seeing the trailer at the cinema.

And to be fair, it started really well.

The whole setup immediately got me thinking about something far more important...

Could I survive with only three DVDs? Shoot me now!

This is exactly why I’ve kept all my old physical media. Games, books, DVDs, Blu-rays... who’s laughing now?

If the world goes to shit and the internet disappears, I’ll be perfectly happy watching Friends for the 400th time and working my way through my old PS2 games.

Although choosing only three DVDs might actually finish me off before anything else does.

Anyway...

I enjoyed the concept and it kept me interested, but I couldn’t help feeling that it was building towards something bigger than what we eventually got.

The ending just didn’t quite land for me.

It’s always frustrating when a film starts with a great idea, pulls you in and then doesn’t quite know how to finish it.

Still, I enjoyed it.

And more importantly, it’s reinforced my completely rational decision to never throw away my DVDs.

3/5

Wow.

Another perfect Spider-Man film.

The thing I'm buzzin' about is that I managed to avoid every single spoiler before going to see it. In an age where social media seems determined to ruin everything, that felt like an achievement in itself.

And it was absolutely worth it.

I'm deliberately keeping this review spoiler-free because there are some moments that are far better experienced knowing as little as possible. Let's just say I wasn't expecting the main villain, and that's all I'm going to say about that.

It was also great to see Jon Bernthal back as The Punisher. He's one of those actors who completely owns a role, and every scene he's in feels like it carries a little extra weight.

What I loved most, though, was that the film simply felt like Spider-Man.

Without a doubt, this is the best film I've seen all year.

I have a feeling it'll stay at the top of my list...

At least until Avengers: Doomsday arrives in December.

5/5

What an absolute bag of shit. 

Not even the amazing cast could save this. For most of the film, literally nothing happens. 

Then somehow the second half becomes even slower, more boring and an absolute slog to get through. 

With a cast this good and Spielberg behind it, I expected something special. 

Instead, 

I spent most of the runtime waiting for the film to actually start. 

It never did. 

1/5

It's certainly different from the 1984 Helen Slater version.

I went in expecting something closer to the DC TV series starring Melissa Benoist, but what I got was something that felt much more like Guardians of the Galaxy.

Which isn't a bad thing at all.

I love Guardians of the Galaxy.

I have mixed feelings about Supergirl, though. Visually, it's stunning. There are some beautiful set pieces, the action is great, and it has plenty of humour throughout.

The story, however, feels surprisingly simple. At times, it reminded me of John Wick, where one event sets everything in motion and the rest of the film follows that journey.

It just feels like something is missing.

I can't quite put my finger on what it is, but I never found myself as invested as I wanted to be. I enjoyed the ride, but I just didn't leave the cinema feeling blown away.

I think I preferred the TV series.

3/5

This film is something else.

It’s trippy, unsettling and creepy right from the start. What begins as something slightly odd quickly turns into something far more disturbing.

At its heart, it’s a real test of a relationship under extreme pressure. The longer it goes on, the more trapped and suffocating everything feels.

It had been a few years since I last watched it, so I’d forgotten some of the key moments.

One thing I’ll probably never forget, though, is that creepy kid.

Seriously.

Still one of the most unsettling children I’ve seen in a film.

Overall, it’s one of those films I keep coming back to. The concept is so strange and interesting, and it stays with you long after the credits roll.

If you haven’t seen it before, the less you know going in, the better.

4/5

God damn...

This film is something else.

It's creepy, unsettling and packed with so much suspense that I spent most of the runtime wondering what was lurking around the next corner.

I've followed the Backrooms story ever since Kane Pixels first uploaded his now iconic YouTube video back in 2019. It's amazing to see an internet horror phenomenon grow from a short video into a full-blown cinema release.

The film does a great job of capturing that same feeling of isolation and dread. Endless yellow corridors shouldn't be terrifying.

Yet somehow they are.

There's a constant sense that something isn't quite right, and the suspense just keeps building. Rather than throwing jump scares at you every five minutes, it relies on atmosphere, and for me that's always far more effective.

The ending is very clearly setting things up for a second film, and I'm completely on board with that. There's still plenty of mystery left to explore, and I can't wait to see where the story goes next.

Just don't expect every question to be answered.

That wouldn't be very Backrooms.

3/5