Guillermo del Toro pits huge metal mech suits against giant creatures from a parallel dimension in his epic science-fiction beat 'em up. But is sheer spectacle enough, when the characters involved in the struggle are so lacking? Read more »
After months of anticipation, Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim arrived in Hong Kong on a wave of muted praise and widespread disappointment. The feverish anticipation for the film had waned slightly following a poor performance at the US box office, proving that the general public at large were unenthused by a summer blockbuster lacking recognisable […] Read more »
My favourite American film of 2011, Nicolas Winding Refn’s achingly stylish noir is one of the coolest film in recent memory, features a brilliant Ryan Gosling performance, ably supported by Carey Mulligan, Albert Brooks and Oscar Isaac, among others. With the Internet buzzing thanks to the debut of the new trailer for their follow-up collaboration, […] Read more »
It is understandable that some filmgoers might have seen enough of Ryan Gosling for one year. While there can be no denying the man is a talented actor, he has been a ubiquitous presence on our screens this year. However, whether you prefer to see Gosling as a scruffy low-income father, an immaculately groomed playboy […] Read more »