Brilliant Trailer & Posters For The Huntsman: Winter's War

Kristen Stewart may be absent from the sequel to Snow White and the Huntsman but it appears as though there is plenty of firepower to replace her as next year sees The Huntsman: Winter's War bring forth another tale for Chris Hemsworth's title character.

Joining him and Charlize Theron for a second bite of the cherry, the scintillating talents of both Jessica Chastain and Emily Blunt.

This is a truly remarkable quartet to lead what promises to be a fantastical and action-packed blockbuster.

To celebrate the future release, enjoy the new posters for the film, as well as the full-length trailer below.

Mad Max: Fury Road Review

It's been a long time coming but Max Rockatansky is back and what a lovely day it truly is for the man whose life is now consisting of merely sand and blood. George Miller's continued vision of his sand-worn, sun-ravaged world hits a new gear and never looks back as Mad Max: Fury Road reaches us at breakneck speed in what could be the defining blockbuster of this jam-packed year.

Max (Tom Hardy) is tracking across the desert plains with only the haunting memories of his past when forces led by the tyrannical Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne) capture him. The diseased Joe is in a position of power as he dominates the supply of water, oil and ammunition, ruling over his Warboys with the promise of Valhalla in return for a worthy sacrifice.

Of course, this doesn't sit well with all, and when the trusted Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron) looks to make a stand, the hellions of the roads are released and the chase begins. Max, serving as a blood source to crazed Warboy Nux (Nicholas Hoult), is forced to join them and soon finds himself embroiled in a fight for revenge and redemption.

Spitting fire, blasting through the airwaves and leaving twisted metal left, right and centre, George Miller's return to the sadistic and magnetic world that he created is nothing short of majestic, albeit demented. Thankfully, the crazed nature of Miller's picture is what sets itself apart from the rest and makes it likely one of the most original blockbusters you will witness this year.

Presented with a beautiful fiery orange pallet, Fury Road doesn't leave it long before we are in the presence of the rapid-fire, bombastic nature of a world ruled by an overweight, diseased overlord who is possessed by power. From spiked war machines to a motorcade trailer containing a fire-spurting guitarist, this truly is a removal from your standard offering.

Miller's penchant for the explosive drives this seemingly indestructible vehicle as we witness all manner of vehicle showdowns, resulting in fireballs of blood, sweat and carnage. The sheer imagination of flexible pole attacks, suicidal attacks and beyond pair with a rocking, pulsating Junkie XL soundtrack to create an experience like few others. This is the ultimate in frenetic and energetic cinema.

Replacing Mel Gibson was never going to be an easy job but Hardy more than holds his own as the dialogue-muttering and minimalistic Max rides again. The subtle dry humour, rugged look and regular heroics make this 21st century Max exactly what is required. Even more impressive is the brute force of Theron, forcing her way into our hearts as the figure of redemption and battering her way through the male dominated world around her.

For such a masculine, petrol-fuelled movie it's great to see at the core the portrayal of a strong female unit, only backed up further by the likes of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Zoe Kravitz, whose initial appearance as assumed damsels in distress are soon extinguished and evolved perfectly. Adding further dimension and another scintillating character study, Hoult may be the surprise package of the movie as Nux seeks the perfect death to enter the gates of Valhalla, only to find more than his fair share of obstacles.

It cannot go without saying that Fury Road is a remarkable achievement in visual splendor. Drenched in the sun-soaked, fire-breathing oranges of the deserted plains, each frame breathes life and then some. Even when the sun drops, the stark beauty of a dark blue night sky is a thing of stark fascination. Blurring the lines between real stunts and CGI, the film often will have you in awe at its stunts and the vehicle designs are pure alchemy for petrol heads and thrill seekers alike.

Mad Max: Fury Road may have been decades in the making, but it makes it up in aces for all the time lost, with a bombastic, knockout punch of a rage ride that leaves little room to catch breathe. Relentless at every possible moment, this is a film that makes even Fast and Furious 7 look like it's up against a monster truck of insanity. Miller is a master of his crafted world and Max is the quiet and lethal hero; what else more do we want.

Cinema Review - Prometheus

It has been a while since I posted a review on this, my very own blog, and what better way to come back than with a film everyone has been talking about...


It’s amazing to think that in a blockbuster season consisting of two of the most popular comic book franchises ever, it is another film that seems to have ramped up the marketing and sent the hype factor into ultimate overdrive. Prometheus is the long-awaited latest entry into Ridley Scott’s Alien universe and has been one that fans of the series have craved since a series of misfiring sequels. Sometimes, though, where expectations hit their peak, films ultimately let fans down and in Prometheus’ case this could well be the biggest let-down of the year.


After Elizabeth Shaw (Noomi Rapace) and partner Charlie Holloway (Logan Marshall-Green) discover identical markings on a number of cave paintings littered around the world, it sets off an expedition into an unknown world where the origins of mankind may finally be discovered. Teaming with individuals working for global colossus Weyland Industries, the 16-man crew embark on a journey into the unknown on their ship, Prometheus. Upon landing in the unknown territory, it soon becomes clear that they will get more than they ever could have bargained for.

Ridley Scott was always going to revisit the franchise that he so wonderfully set up way back in 1979, but even with today's advanced technology on his side, Prometheus is let down by pure loss of direction and mediocre scripting. Before we focus on why it doesn't quite hit the sweet spot, there are some plus points along the way.


Visually, the film is a beautiful spectacle; a grand ship the focal point for the opening scenes whilst making way for splendidly eery landscapes and moments of awe in which our characters find themselves in the midst of technology from the future. Admittedly, the 3D tends to give up after a mere 20 minutes of the film but is saved by moments of brilliance in the computer generated arena. 


In terms of star power, Prometheus contains enough heavyweight acts to breeze through but it is only a select few who come out unscathed. Charlize Theron's moody Weyland boss Meredith Vickers is a treat in terms of a character we can love to hate, whilst Idris Elba's ship captain offers sarcasm and laughs to the full. 


Coupled with these impressive performances, it is Michael Fassbender who steals the show as android David. An often misunderstood individual by his crew, David is the most interesting of the 16-man gang and Fassbender captures the feeling of a non-human somehow inch-perfect. Resulting in the character becoming the most intriguing of them all, David's persistence in uncovering the truth is both fascinating and keeps us guessing as to his motives on the mission. 

Moving on to the less-than-satisfying, and it is unfortunate that Noomi Rapace, as exceptional a leading lady she has proved to be in the past, is frustratingly ordinary. Almost as if she is holding back, Rapace never quite gets to grip with her role in the vain of Weaver's Ripley. At times likeable, but ultimately flat, Rapace never quite commands her scenes over her supporting cast and is often outshone by those who should not be in the limelight.


Moving on, the film's structure never allows a sense of fluidity and is often a misguidance in keeping the audience on track with the story. Partly expecting a similar feel to Scott's original, Alien, the plot wavers off plot from the Alien universe in some ways and this, in turn, provides more than a little disappointment.


Unable to fully maintain a claustrophobic feel to the proceedings and any real memorable sequences, Prometheus is a huge turn in direction to what many may have expected and because of this, fails to wow to its full potential. With further viewings, the thesis of Scott's world may be uncovered more but on first view it results in the hype machine failing to deliver the goods.


Film rating: 3 out of 5 F's