Road Rash Reviews

Early Murnau – Five Films 1921-1925 Review ****-

Cert PG | 433 mins | 1921-1925

4 Star
Drama, Intrigue and Inter-titles.
Eureka bring us #140-144 in their Masters of Cinema’s collection taking us all the way back to the roaring 20’s (1920’s that is), they bring us 5 of the early surviving films of Murnau (Nosferatu). All painstakingly restored with the inter-titles translated from the original German. The films are Schloβ Vogelöd, Phantom, Die Finanzen des groβherzogs,…more

When Two Worlds Collide, Cinema Release *****

Cert E | 103 mins | 2016

When Two Worlds Collide.
In Cinemas
This Friday.
From the Valleys of Wales to the Forests of Peru.
5 Stars

The Chilling tale of
‘We deserve what, they inherited and have spent countless generations preserving, for the planet!’
From ex-alumni of the University of Wales, Directors
Heidi Brandenburg
Heidi Brandenburg is a passionate observer of human nature and our environment. She co-‐ founded Yachaywasi Films to…more

Sweet Bean Review *****

Cert 12 | 113 mins | 2016

5 star simple and beautiful drama.
Sweet Bean is based on the novel by Durien Sukagawa (Kinpatsu Sensei) and written and directed by Naomi Kawase (Still The Water). It was selected to open the Un Certain Regard section at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival and was also selected to be screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section of the 2015 Toronto International…more

Yona of the Dawn Review ****-

Cert 15 | 300 mins | 2016

4 stars for a princess cast out of her castle.
Yona of the Dawn is based on the Japanese Manga series written by Mizuho Kusanagi and is brought to anime by studio Pierrot (Naruto: Shippuden, Bleach, Tokyo Ghoul).
“In my time at the castle, I never knew the cold beyond it’s walls. That life is gone now.”
Yona (Monica Rial – A Certain Magical…more

Police Story: Lockdown Review ****-

Cert 15 | 106 mins | 2013

4 Star
Prime Time Chan.
Relative newcomer writer/director Ding Sheng (Saving Mr. Wu) brings us the continuation of the Police Story saga since the original in 1985 (written and directed by Jackie Chan), this is the sixth incarnation of Police story and this time it is set in mainland China, as a Chinese officer named Zhong Wen.

Senior officer Zhong Wen (Jackie Chan,…more

Haikyu!! Season 1 Collection 2 ****-

Cert 12 | 291 mins | 2016

4 stars for the continuation of this highly entertaining sporting adventure.
Haikyu!! is based on the Japanese shōnen manga series of the same name, written and illustrated by Haruichi Furudate. This anime adaptation is from I.G. production, directed by Susumu Mitsunaka and is presented here in the original Japanese with English subtitles.
The usual spoiler alerts apply, this is a review of the second half…more

Attack on Titan: The Movie – Part 1 *****

Cert 18 | 94 mins | 2016

5 stars for this fantastic adaptation to live action.
Attack on Titan: The Movie – Part 1 is adapted from the hit Manga series written and illustrated by Hajime Isayama and the hugely popular anime by Wit Studio and Production IG (Guilty Crown, Psycho Pass).
Attack on Titan is set in a world where mankind are very much on the back foot. They…more

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