January 2016 – Page 2 – Plain, Simple Tom Reviews

“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2” review: On Fire? Not Quite

On the positive side, there are some excellent performances, especially from Jennifer Lawrence and Donald Sutherland as well as a number very exciting set pieces. I also… Read more ““The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2” review: On Fire? Not Quite”

Ok, let me start by saying that I loved the first series of “The Returned”; when it was on, it was definitely my TV highlight of the… Read more ““The Returned” Series 2 review: Diminishing Returns”

This is clearly a very intelligent film that successfully encourages the audience to engage their brains and become involved with the puzzle that is being presented; as… Read more “From LOVEFILM: “Coherence”: Dinner for Doppelgangers”

After “A Million Ways to Die in the West”, this is a very refreshing return to form for Seth MacFarlane and in my opinion, certain critics have… Read more ““Ted 2” review: “#herewegoagain””

For me, one of the biggest pros of this film is the introduction of Paul Bettany as Vision; it’s nice to see him finally getting some face… Read more ““Avengers: Age of Ultron” review: “No Strings Attached””

I don’t usually go to the cinema to see horror films, but since “The Babadook” was a personal highlight of my previous film year, I thought it… Read more ““It Follows” review: “The Sex/Death Factor””

First and foremost, David Oyelowo IS Martin Luther King. Whilst watching the film, I was fully convinced by his performance and his depiction of both the confident… Read more ““Selma” review: “To Hollywood biopics, we say “No More!”””

This is definitely a film that will mostly appeal to a certain type of person, maybe one who actually experienced the Seventies, or maybe this is a… Read more ““Inherent Vice” review: “Pynchon Problems”

On the positive side, Oscar Isaac gives a very charismatic, sometimes sinister, performance and he is a joy to watch from start to finish. Also, while not… Read more ““Ex Machina” review: “Under the Skin””