"Are you saying there's a chance that when we push that button, we destroy the world?"
"The chances are near zero."
Christopher Nolan's latest film is like the Avengers, but for scientists. A star-studded cast brilliantly depict some of the most important and influential minds of the time, with Cillian Murphy pitching in a hauntingly breathtaking performance in the lead role. Special mentions also for Robert Downey Jr and Emily Blunt are in order, along with a scene stealing showing…
"But you liked me yesterday." - Pádraic Súilleabháin
There's something about this film that will keep pulling you back in. Sure, there isn't much of a plot per se, but the examination of friendship and the toll it takes to lose a best friend is fascinatingly captivating. Martin McDonagh has managed to strike gold yet again with two stunning performances by Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson as two feuding friends, with beautifully understated performances from Barry Keoghan and Kerry Condon.…
"Irrespective of the uniforms we wore, we were all victims." - Harry Patch
This masterful piece of cinema really hammers home the brutal and unforgiving nature of the First World War. A remake of a classic, this movie can proudly stand on its own two feet with a compelling narrative, flawless cinematography and a relentless score. All Quiet on the Western Front won't leave you with a good feeling when you finish, in fact it will leave you feeling hopeless, which is how any movie that handles this subject matter should leave you feeling.
