America may love their grand stories of great heroics but us Brits love to weave our twee tales of local eccentrics and ordinary everyday people ding extraordinary things; think The Full Monty, Calendar Girls and Fisherman’s Friends to name but a few classics of British cinema. Now we have the story of the ‘World’s Worst…
Tag: comedy
Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) Film Review
After something of a teaser in Marvel’s No Way Home, cinema-goers were expecting some fun-filled escapades across the infinite cosmos with the MCU’s latest film, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Unfortunately, Sam Raimi’s Doctor Strange failed to make much of a spark leaving room for Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s Everything Everywhere All…
The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window (2022)
As fans of cinema and TV we do have a certain level of tolerance for the ridiculousness that sometimes comes with our favourite form of escapism. We like to poke holes in the logic of science-fiction, roll our eyes at the bad guy’s terrible aim in action movies and throw our hands up in exasperation…
The King’s Man (2021) Film Review
Despite the hubby being a fan of the graphic novels that are the source material for Matthew Vaughn’s surprising 2014 smash hit, there was something about Kingsman that really didn’t appeal to me and it took several years before I finally got round to checking it out, instantly falling in love with the self-deprecating humour…
Don’t Look Up (2021)
Although Adam McKay’s previous offering, Vice, managed to rack up an impressive eight Oscar nominations, including one win, it didn’t exactly go down as much of a fan favourite – unlike his earlier films, including Anchorman and Step Brothers, that have developed quite a cult following – although personally I really enjoyed it, it even…
Mike And Dave Need Wedding Dates (2016) Film Review
Looking at my ever-expanding watchlist it’s chock full of powerful dramas, epics sagas and inspiring biopics that have been recommended by my cinema-going peers, or new releases that have landed on Netflix and the like, but sometimes I just really fancy something silly, stupid and slightly crass and going by my memories of the trailer…
Home Alone (1990) Film Review
When it comes to Christmas, there are some trends that come and go – remember when fidget spinners and adult colouring books were all the rage? – but others become part of the fabric of the season, something that never loses its charm no matter how many times we see, hear or eat it. I…
Army Of Thieves (2021) Film Review
If you’ve read my review of Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead then you may remember that I wasn’t exactly a huge fan of the big budget zombie/heist movie amalgamation that was far too much style and not enough substance, and I was more than a little dubious of an entire ‘Army’ cinematic universe but,…
Free Guy (2021) Film Review
Unfortunately for gamers the world over, movies adapted from or inspired by video games don’t tend to have much luck in cinema, although some have been more successful than others – check out my post ranking my top ten game-to-film adaptations for my favourites – the latest attempt to unite video games and cinema is…
Sex Education Season 3 (2021) Series Review
Sex Education season three is finally here – the wait is over!! Thanks to Covid related delays, fans had to wait an extra half a year to reconnect with the students of Moordale High and the longer the delay went on the higher the expectation. So the real question is whether season three will live…
Nobody (2021) Film Review
From John Wick to Bryan Mills, the idea of an ex-something or other being dragged back into a life they managed to escape is not exactly new but writer Derek Kolstad (who gave us the John Wick franchise) gives his 2021 story Nobody a fresh spin for Bob Odenkirk’s Hutch Mansell it’s not a kidnapped…
Sonic The Hedgehog (2020) Film Review
Back when I was young, children sat firmly in one of two camps; you were either a Sonic fan or a Mario fan, rarely both. Me? I was a total Sonic fan and have some very fond memories playing the games with my mum. So, when they announced their plans to develop a live-action Sonic…
Promising Young Woman (2020) Film Review
Each year there always seems to be one particular film that everyone, and I mean everyone, is either talking about or hearing about. Last time it was Bong Joon Ho’s history making Parasite, this time it’s Emerald Fennell’s #metoo era black-comedy thriller Promising Young Woman that was making all the waves. Now I’ve been wanting…
Yes Day (2021) Film Review
The idea of being a ‘Bad Guy’ as a parent is a rather common trope in many coming-of-age movies. Netflix takes that concept and runs with it in their new family comedy Yes Day starring Jennifer Garner, Edgar Ramirez and Jenna Ortega. Allison Torres was never afraid of saying yes to new experiences. Travelling alone…
Hidden Gem: Zack And Miri Make A Porno (2008)
Zack and Miri has been one of my favourite comedies since it was first released in 2008 but in my opinion it doesn’t get the appreciation it deserves so when it was recently added to Netflix I figured it was the perfect time to review it as my next Hidden Gem. Director: Kevin Smith Starring:…
Tag (2018) Film Review
During what turned out to be a rather stressful week, including an impromptu visit to A&E, Mark and I decided to chill out with a movie, and out came our new lucky dip box. This time the movie drawn was Jeff Tomsic’s 2018 buddy comedy Tag starring Jeremy Renner, Ed Nelms and Jon Hamm. “We…
Film Review: Death To 2020 (2020)
If anyone can put a humerous spin on the rollercoaster year that was 2020 it’s Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker, and I have to say his satirical mockumentary Death to 2020 definitely delivers. Given the sheer volume of unbelievable shit that happened last year, Death to 2020 ran the risk of becoming too crowded and…
Film Review: Eurovision: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)
As someone who dislikes both Will Ferrell and the Eurovision Song Contest something akin to a passion, I went into Eurovision: The Story of Fire Saga fully expecting to hate this film, the only saving grace being that I think Rachel McAdams is a great comedic actress. Thankfully, this film delivered so much more than…
Film Review: Knives Out (2019)
As a self-proclaimed UNsocial butterfly, I was honestly looking forward to the lockdown a little bit. We may not have been able to watch any new releases at the cinema but with Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+ all available at the click of a button, I thought my days would be filled with films and…
Hidden Gem: The Terminal (2004)
Although The Terminal is not a ‘hidden’ gem, per se, I do feel that it doesn’t get as much love as it deserves, especially considering the calibre of the casting. However considering both Steven Spielberg’s and Tom Hanks’ impressive body of work you can almost forgive this one for falling through the cracks. Director: Steven…
Film Review: Once Upon A Time In Hollywood (2019)
Quentin Tarantino is not one to shy away from controversy and his eagerly awaited ninth film (tenth by individual release) Once Upon A Time In Hollywood is no exception. From the inclusion of rising Hollywood star, Sharon Tate, who was murdered by the Manson Family to the extremely limited dialogue of the female lead; there…
Retro Review:Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
My latest ‘Retro Review‘ does flout my self made rules just a little bit considering I’ve already seen this film, however it is a first time viewing for Mark and its been such a long time since I’ve watched it myself that I think I can justify a teensy little rule breaking. Director: Robert Zemeckis…
The Job Lot (2013-) Series Review
It’s now week three of the UK’s Covid-19 lockdown and with an additional three-week extension looking likely, now’s the time to move away from the mainstream and take a look at some of the smaller, lesser known shows. One of our particular favourites (we’ve watched it at least 3 times) is the little known British…
Retro Review: The Italian Job (1969)
It’s time for another Retro Review and this time Mark and I took a first look at the iconic British classic, The Italian Job. Director: Peter Collinson Starring: Michael Caine, Noel Coward, Benny Hill, Raf Vallone Charlie Croker (Michael Caine) has just been released from prison when a big heist job falls in his lap…
Hidden Gem: Secretary (2002)
As previously promised, my newest feature will look to at celebrating those underrated films and hidden gems that I feel need a little more love and attention. My first ‘Hidden Gem’ is Secretary from director Steven Shainberg. Director: Steven Shainberg Starring: Maggie Gyllenhaal, James Spader, Jeremy Davies Awards: Golden Globe nominee – Best Actress in…
Film Review: Jojo Rabbit (2019)
I honestly didn’t think we were ever going to get round to watching this film despite both of us being pretty excited about it. From me finishing work too late for us to get to the cinema on time, to one (or both) of us being too lazy to even leave the house, to the…
Series Review: Sex Education (Season 2)
If you’ve already read my review of Sex Education season one, you will already know that I was a big fan of the Netflix series when it aired early last year so I think it is fair to say that I was pretty excited for the new season. I settled down to watch a couple…
Retro Review: An American Werewolf in London (1981)
It feels like an age since my last Retro Review, what with the weird time vortex that surrounds Christmas and New Year, but it has only been a month. Given the fact that I was rather disappointed with the last couple of retro reviews, I was a little apprehensive going into this one, but it…
Series Review: Sex Education (2019)
I first watched this Netflix series when it was originally released back in January of 2019 but never got around to actually writing up a review for it. With season two literally around the corner (available on Netflix from 17th Jan) I figured now was a perfect time for a full re-watch and review. Sex…
Film Review: Jumani – The Next Level (2019)
In an age of reboots, remakes and reimaginings, a slightly more understated trend is emerging: the Reboot Sequel. That is, of course, the attempt to reboot a franchise (or solo film) by continuing on where the originals left off. Where traditional reboots are met with a balanced amount of celebration and negativity, the reboot sequel…
Retro Review: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
For this month’s ‘Retro Review‘ it was only logical that it should be a Christmas film, therefore I would like to share with you my review of the 1989 film, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. First off, here’s a little reminder of my self imposed rules… Should be a first time viewing More than 5 years…
Review: Let It Snow (2019)
The Christmas spirit is still going strong here at Love Popcorn with another Christmas review for you, this time we’re looking at another Netflix original, Let it Snow. It’s Christmas Eve, and a small rural town in America is hit by a snow storm. Whilst the adults are all probably using the snow as a…
Film Review: Ready Or Not (2019)
I first watched this film back in early September at an advanced screening but my blogging slump meant that it’s been sitting, half-written, in my drafts for a month! So better late than never, here is my thoughts on the comedy-horror, Ready Or Not. The film sees young bride, Grace, (Samara Weaving) about to marry…
Film Review: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)
Who could have possibly imagined that a simple film about street racing would lead to a franchise spanning eighteen years, and counting! Admittedly, there was a rocky patch following the third film, Tokyo Drift, but the F&F franchise shifted gear (eh!!) and came back stronger than ever. I can’t immediately recall the last film to…
Film Review: Murder Mystery (2019)
I will hold my hands up and admit that all of Adam Sandler’s movies fall very firmly into the B-movie category and Murder Mystery is no exception. However, sometimes a hard-hitting, thought provoking intellectual masterpiece is not what you want when you fancy a good old fashioned duvet day, and in that respects, Sandler is…
Review: Long Shot (2019)
There’s been so much great stuff on TV and Netflix lately that I’ve kind of been neglecting the cinema a little bit. Therefore, I’ve told Mark that this month we need to catch up a little and make up for lost time. With the sun coming out and the weather warming up, there’s nothing better…
Film Review: Fisherman’s Friends (2019)
Every now and again, in amongst the Hollywood heavyweights, a quintessential British drama shines like a diamond in the rough, comforting in it’s familiarity like your own bed after a long holiday. Often these films are few and far between but the next few of weeks sees not one, but two British musical dramas hit…
Film Review: Isn’t It Romantic (2019)
If you have seen my top ten chick flicks post, then you will probably already have guessed that I absolutely LOVE a good (or bad) rom-com, in fact, the cheesier the better. Unfortunately, in today’s societal climate, admitting to enjoying romantic comedies almost feels like confessing to skinning cats or kicking homeless children. But that…
Film Review: Stan & Ollie (2019)
Before I begin my review of the film, I have to confess, and apologise, for a couple of things. Firstly – I hate slapstick comedy. I understand why some people enjoy it, it’s pure, simple and silly humour, I just find it a little childish. Ironically, I love a good fart joke! To each, their own I suppose. Secondly –…