Haywire movie review - Soderbergh lacks style and substance
(Sat 04 Feb 2012 19:02)
Haywire is Steven Soderbergh's 25th feature as director, and the story follow's a globe trotting former Marine on a mission to clear her name and flush out a double agent.
Big Miracle movie review
(Thu 02 Feb 2012 19:38)
This is an adventure rescue story about whales, native Alaskans, news reporters, tree-huggers, politicians, oil executives and seafaring Russians.
Carey Mulligan Shame nude scene was a breeze
(Sat 28 Jan 2012 17:02)
Carey Mulligan has spoken about how easy she felt it was to strip for the cameras in her role as a promiscuous young woman, open with her body and emotions.
Brad Pitt: I was a real life True Romance stoner with depression
(Fri 27 Jan 2012 15:54)
Hollywood legend Brad Pitt has admitted that he battled depression in the early 90s, which he says was fuelled by smoking too much weed.
Michael Fassbender Shame frontal scene left him red faced
(Thu 26 Jan 2012 16:20)
Shame star Michael Fassbender has spoken about his blushes at the curtain call for the explicit film's premiere because his dad was sitting right behind him.
Red Tails movie review
(Thu 19 Jan 2012 05:48)
a high-flying war film told from the point of view of the first African American aerial combat unit to serve in World War 11. It’s real and it’s thrilling and if it wasn’t for the cheesy interaction that sandwiche
The Artist hits a wall of silence after audience members demand refunds
(Wed 18 Jan 2012 20:54)
Cinematic retro hit The Artist is being predicted to scoop a haul of gongs at the Baftas – but some film goers have been demanding refunds because it is a silent film.
Rising Star: British director Steve McQueen
(Thu 12 Jan 2012 11:16)
On using silence instead of a modern musical score, Steve McQueen takes his inspiration from 1920s silent movies
Worlds Apart film review
(Thu 12 Jan 2012 00:31)
Worlds Apart is fast-paced and revealing and each moment that captures a human tragedy paints a picture of politics at its most inhumane.
Best Film Releases for 2012
(Mon 26 Dec 2011 14:07)
It’s been a year of sequels and prequels and no doubt, 2012 will be full of them too. We at Purple Revolver take a look at some of the most exciting film releases we can look forward to for 2012.
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo movie review
(Wed 21 Dec 2011 17:31)
This is a compelling murder mystery set in the heart of one of the most dysfunctional families in cinematic history, all of whom seem quite normal compared to the girl with the dragon tattoo. She is totally bizarre but a
Top Five Festive Flicks
(Mon 19 Dec 2011 16:49)
With only days to go until the Big Day, what better way to get in the spirit than putting one of these bad boys on.
W.E. movie review
(Sun 18 Dec 2011 19:16)
No director in the world can save a bad script so it’s unfortunate that Madonna decided to write her own material for the follow-up to her first flop, which she also wrote and directed.
War Horse movie review
(Thu 15 Dec 2011 06:38)
This is an epic tale about a valiant horse who finds himself in battlefields far from home and, as we follow his tumultuous journey, it becomes clear that the characters are merely passing ships and our only companion wi
Young Adult movie review
(Sun 04 Dec 2011 00:12)
This is a dark comedy starring a truly dysfunctional heroine and is a perfect addition to the litany of Bad Girl movies that have hit our screens this year. As long as you can put up with yet another Pretty Girl befrien
Moneyball review - more than just rounders
(Thu 01 Dec 2011 14:55)
A film about America's favourite pastime might not appeal to legions of British footie fans, but Bennett Miller's biographical baseball film has more to offer than most sports films
The Iron Lady review
(Sat 26 Nov 2011 20:33)
Relevance and truth are sacrificed in the name of the upcoming Oscars and what we actually get is Meryl Streep playing a role Helen Mirren was born for.
Hugo movie review
(Wed 23 Nov 2011 07:19)
This is a conundrum of unfinished story strands, created from undeveloped ideas, acted out by pseudo Dickensian characters whose lives exist around an eternally bustling Parisian train station which, unfortunately, doesn
The Kid With A Bike movie review
(Wed 23 Nov 2011 04:29)
an 11-year old boy takes us on a turbulent journey and, despite his tender years, he and his bike keep us captivated from beginning to end.
Snowtown film review
(Sun 20 Nov 2011 15:01)
Snowtown is a gritty crime film based on the true story of Australia’s most notorious serial killer, John Bunting.
