Review: The Expendables 3
The third outing of the series is a stunted and rather sad-looking low-rent action picture clinging so closely to its roots that it spends more time bordering on parody than it does actually doing anything worthwhile.
Author Ben Robins
Ben Robins
Former Film Editor, Film graduate and general supporter of all things moving-picture related. Accidentally obsessed with Taylor Swift. Long-time Ellen Page fanboy.
Total articles: 150Film Debut: Rian Johnson (Brick, 2005)
Brick is is one of the most unique and stylish indie movies of the last ten years, says Ben Robins.
Review: Guardians of the Galaxy
A joyously operatic multi-generational sci-fi extravaganza that delivers a fun, fresh and mind-blowingly weird dose of summer mayhem, says Ben Robins.
Review: Hercules
This is a film about one thing and one thing only: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson smashing things and looking cool, says Ben Robins.
Press Conference: The Guardians of the Galaxy Land In London
Our writer Ben Robins was at the European press conference of Marvel’s new potential mega hit.
Review: Utopia (Season 2, Episodes 1 & 2)
Although a little slow in its start-up, Utopia 2 looks to be just as ambitious and memorable as its first effort. Back on Channel 4, Tuesdays at 10PM.
Review: Transformers: Age of Extinction ★☆☆☆☆
A mega-blockbuster that somehow feels ridiculously cheap, says our writer Ben Robins.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes: Footage Screening with Andy Serkis
Ben Robins comments on the new footage of the film, putting forward Andy Serkis’ words on their complex narration and impressive technical aspects.
Review: Blue Ruin ★★★★☆
This is a clever, well-honed and beautifully grounded revenge thriller, bringing an exciting new honesty to a well-worn genre, writes Ben Robins.
Review: Locke ★★★★★
Despite starting with such a daringly vacant set-up, Locke spins itself into an edgy and original thriller powered by a phenomenal lead and an inspiring script.
Review: Captain America: The Winter Soldier ★★★★☆
The First Avenger returns with a great cast and an engaging plot, says Ben Robins.
Review: The Zero Theorem ★★★★☆
A neurotic self-pluralising computer analyst desperately seeks the reason for human existence in a self-collapsing…
Review: Cuban Fury ★★★★☆
This enjoyable film is a great showcase for Nick Frost’s comedic talents.
Cinema’s 10 Greatest Couples
To get us in the mood for Valentine’s Day, we look at the romantic pairings that have lit-up the silver screen.