David Osgar

David Osgar

Writer and journalist. Grew up on a diet of Marvel, Star Wars, and The Simpsons, ironically all now owned by the same company.

Favorite films

  • Return of the Jedi
  • Toy Story
  • Monty Python and the Holy Grail
  • Spider-Man

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  • The Super Mario Bros. Movie

    ★½

  • Flow

    ★★★★

  • Mickey 17

    ★★★

  • Captain America: Brave New World

    ★★

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  • The Super Mario Bros. Movie

    The Super Mario Bros. Movie

    ★½

    So sad Nintendo gave this over to the most basic animation studio there, but then perhaps they wanted safe? 

    The biggest problem with the film is its lack of originality as anything new is glazed over with so many references, bad jokes, and dull pop culture references the film just feels like nothing.

    While a Mario film may be impossible to make, the worst part is its references never feel earned or important as the audience is expected to know…

  • Flow

    Flow

    ★★★★

    Poignant, simple, and full of meaning, Flow does a fantastic job at taking its audience on a journey and allow them to understand the story through a first person view. 

    The depiction of animals, mysticism, and the natural world truly make this a unique and captivating animation full of character and important lessons.

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  • The Wolverine

    The Wolverine

    ★★★★

    The Wolverine is a dramatic departure from previous X-Men instalments, with James Mangold ensuring the style, vibrancy, and feel of it’s Japanese setting is felt throughout. Though it’s villains can be clunky, Wolverine excels in telling a more focused and character driven story, with a great score and action to match.

  • Fifty Shades Freed

    Fifty Shades Freed

    ½

    There have been many famous tales and dramas in our history, especially for the rich and powerful. Take for instance Mary Queen of Scots. Mary is perhaps the best known figure in Scotland’s royal history. Her life provided tragedy and romance, more dramatic than any legend.

    She was born in 1542 a week before her father, King James V of Scotland, died prematurely.

    It was initially arranged for Mary to marry the English King Henry VIII’s son Prince Edward; however…

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