Poor Things (2023).Absurdist, comical take on Frankenstein starring Emma Stone

Emma Stone as Bella in the movie Poor Things (2023)
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Comedy

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Film review of director Yorgos Lanthimos’ absurdist comedy take on the Frankenstein story. Starring Emma Stone as the captivating ‘Bride’ and Mark Ruffalo.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). Film review of the superhero fantasy starring Tom Holland

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Action/Adventure/Fantasy

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Murder on the Orient Express (2017). A lavish, well-cast but clunkily staged whodunnit remake.

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Film review by Jason Day of Murder on the Orient Express, based on the classic Agatha Christie whodunnit about a murder on the most luxurious train of all, with the great and the good of society amongst the suspects. Starring and directed by Kenneth Branagh.

Crime

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The Great Wall (2017). Film review – 3/5 stars, surprisingly enjoyable.

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Film review by Jason Day of The Great Wall set in medieval China and starring Matt Damon, Pedro Pascal and Willem Dafoe.  

Action/Adventure/Fantasy

star rating 3 out of 5 worth watching

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