The Evil of the Daleks marks another terrific animation from the team at BBC Studios, but is this classic story worth over 50 years of anticipation? Continue reading
Author Archives: Pete Messum
A Quiet Place Part II DVD review: Dir. John Krasinski
A Quiet Place: Part II is available to Download and Keep from the 18th August and on 4K Ultra HD+Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD from the 30th August. Continue reading
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings IMAX review: Dir. Destin Daniel Cretton (2021)
Marvel Studios’ latest blockbuster is brought to life with an engaging central family dynamic… Continue reading
Doctor Who: The Essential Terrance Dicks (Vol. 1 and 2) review
A wonderful collection of stories celebrating the works of the legendary Doctor Who writer, Terrance Dicks. Continue reading
Candyman review: Dir. Nia DaCosta (2021)
Nia DaCosta’s Candyman is a slickly directed sequel/reboot with some terrific sound design, but still feels slightly underwhelming… Continue reading
![Dune (1984) Blu-ray review: Dir. David Lynch [Arrow Films]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/0a40ed2c-1b5e-4a60-b9b1-2ccaf5dc1441.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Dune (1984) Blu-ray review: Dir. David Lynch [Arrow Films]")
Dune (1984) Blu-ray review: Dir. David Lynch [Arrow Films]
Arrow Film’s new release of Dune is certainly an impressive set for fans of the Lynch film, even if the film isn’t very cohesive… Continue reading
![Doctor Who: The Web of Fear [Special Edition] Blu-ray review](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/e32tttiwuauuly_.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Doctor Who: The Web of Fear [Special Edition] Blu-ray review")
Doctor Who: The Web of Fear [Special Edition] Blu-ray review
One of Doctor Who’s most memorable adventures receives a HD remaster and a packed special edition Blu-ray release. Continue reading
![Doctor Who: The Collection – Season 24 Blu-ray review [Limited Edition]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/06/s24-pack-shot.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Doctor Who: The Collection – Season 24 Blu-ray review [Limited Edition]")
Doctor Who: The Collection – Season 24 Blu-ray review [Limited Edition]
Season 24 may not be Doctor Who’s most popular run of stories, but this new Blu-ray box set offers some exciting insights into the production process… Continue reading
The Suicide Squad IMAX review | Dir. James Gunn (2021)
James Gunn applies his trademark dark humour and earnest characterisation in this superb DC film. Continue reading
![Review: Denis Villeneuve’s Dune [IMAX Preview Event]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/07/img_20210721_180557117_hdr-1-1.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Review: Denis Villeneuve’s Dune [IMAX Preview Event]")
Review: Denis Villeneuve’s Dune [IMAX Preview Event]
Our review of the IMAX exclusive look at Dune, set to be released this October… Continue reading
Black Widow review: Dir. Cate Shortland (2021)
Black Widow is out now in UK cinemas… Continue reading
The Watch 1.1 review “A Near Vimes Experience”
Sadly, this doesn’t work as a standalone entity or an adaptation – so what is it? Let’s break it down… Continue reading
![Doctor Who: Dragonfire (1987) review and Blu-ray preview [BFI Event]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/06/img_20210612_145437762-1.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Doctor Who: Dragonfire (1987) review and Blu-ray preview [BFI Event]")
Doctor Who: Dragonfire (1987) review and Blu-ray preview [BFI Event]
A mixed bag at an awkward time for Who, but worth a revisit for some great ideas… Continue reading
A Quiet Place Part II IMAX review: Dir. John Krasinski (2021)
Another intense outing for Krasinski’s world, and even better in IMAX Continue reading
Doctor Who: The Ice Warriors vinyl release coming soon from Demon Records
Demon Records have today announced the latest in their series of Doctor Who vinyl releases: The Ice Warriors – Out 4th June! Continue reading
