Category Archives: Review

REVIEW: Django Unchained

Posted on 01/15/2013 by joecronin

Attracting a whirlwind of controversy on its way, Django Unchained hits UK cinemas this week. Tarantino returns after a three year hiatus, bringing his trademark mixture of sharp wit and gut-wrenching violence to the spaghetti Western genre. This is a … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Gangster Squad

Posted on 01/09/2013 by joecronin

Upon first viewing the trailer for Gangster Squad, it was hard to keep up with the array of big stars involved. Sean Penn, Josh Brolin, Emma Stone and the now somewhat infamous Ryan Gosling. I must admit, I was dubious … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Skyfall

Posted on 10/25/2012 by joecronin

Never before has a James Bond film attracted so much hype. Skyfall nearly didn’t happen. With Ian Fleming’s back catalogue quickly running dry and MGM experiencing serious financial problems it seemed we had seen the end of 007. However, with … Continue reading →

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Review: PS Vita

Posted on 04/14/2012 by joecronin

The long awaited successor to the PSP Go was released just a matter of weeks ago after months of anticipation. The PS Vita, Sony’s second handheld console to rely on downloaded software rather than cartridge based games, is undoubtedly a … Continue reading →

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Review: The Descendents

Posted on 01/22/2012 by joecronin

George Clooney delivers one of his finest performances in this well-balanced drama. Combining a deft delivery of comic moments with a character whose sincerity shines through was never going to be easy but Clooney succeeds with aplomb. Alexander Payne, arguably … Continue reading →

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Watch 2 Pay by LAKS

Posted on 01/08/2012 by joecronin

Watch 2 Pay is a revolutionary new device from LAKS, a watch company based in Holland. The conservative design of this watch belies its intuitive technology that allows you to pay for day-to-day goods with a swipe of the wrist. … Continue reading →

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Review: Nokia Lumia 800

Posted on 12/05/2011 by joecronin

Being a staunch iPhone fan for a number of years, it was with caution that I approached Nokias new handset, the Lumia 800. This phone is perhaps the most important device the Swedish giant has ever released. The company have … Continue reading →

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Review: Horrible Bosses

Posted on 07/21/2011 by joecronin

Following my disappointing experience with The Hangover 2, it was with caution that I ventured into the screening of Horrible Bosses. Despite featuring some big names, I couldn’t help but feel that it the ‘bromance trio’ formula that appears to … Continue reading →

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Review: Arrietty

Posted on 07/02/2011 by joecronin

With hindsight, it’s a wonder that the famed story of The Borrowers by Mary Norton has not been touched by the magic of Studio Ghibli already. The world of fantasy that the studio usually creates has been replaced by a world just … Continue reading →

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Review: Super

Posted on 06/27/2011 by joecronin

Super is the latest, surreal trip down the well-trodden path of ‘citizen-turned-superhero’ flicks, starring the excellent Rainn Wilson. The film’s protagonist has cut his comedy teeth on the award winning US version of The Office, and Super is an unnerving … Continue reading →

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