A slow-paced, meditative reflection on mortality and our preparedness for death, Afterwards has many good elements, outstanding cinematography, a compelling score from Alexandre Desplatt and a mesmerising, if brief supporting role from Evangeline Lilly. However, the main thrust of the story moves in stilted, increasingly preposterous circles. John Malkovich is fine as the gifted doctor […] Read more »
REVIEW: Real Steel
Based in part on a short story by science fiction visionary Richard Matheson (I Am Legend), Real Steel is set in 2020, where human boxing has been outlawed and replaced by dueling state-of-the-art robots. Charlie Kenton (Hugh Jackman) was a one-time contender who saw his hopes disappear when the robots took over and now hustles […] Read more »