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Jason Statham returns to familiar action thriller territory with A Working Man, a gritty and intense film that brings back the tough, no-nonsense style of action movies from the '80s and '90s. Directed by David Ayer and co-written with Sylvester Stallone, the film offers a solid blend of high-intensity combat and a revenge-fuelled plot that makes for an entertaining, if formulaic, ride.
Statham plays Levon Cade, a former Royal Marine Commando who has left his violent past behind to lead a construction team. But when Jenny, the teenage daughter of his boss's family, is kidnapped by a Russian human trafficking syndicate, Levon's world is turned upside down. With nothing left to lose, he embarks on a relentless mission to get her back, facing off against the Bratva-led criminal organization, headed by the ruthless Symon Kharchenko.
The film takes audiences through a brutal series of confrontations as Levon makes his way through the syndicate, picking off one criminal after another, including gangsters and a dangerous biker crew. The action is non-stop and bloody, with Statham delivering the physicality that fans of his films expect. The supporting cast, including Michael Peña as Levon's boss Joe Garcia and David Harbour as the ex-soldier ally Gunny, provide decent backing, though it's clear that Statham's commanding presence is the main draw.
While the action is gripping, the film's pacing does suffer from its length. At nearly two hours, it drags in certain places where tighter editing could have created a more efficient and impactful narrative. The film doesn't offer any major surprises and follows a familiar trajectory, much like Taken (2008), but it holds attention with its intense fight scenes and Statham's solid performance.
A Working Man is a refreshing return to classic action, offering exactly what it promises: thrilling action, high stakes, and a vengeance-driven hero. While it might not break any new ground, it certainly satisfies those in the mood for a traditional action-packed ride.
Exploding onto Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital from 5 May, Dick Dynamite: 1944 is a retro-inspired action-comedy that cranks up the chaos with a mix of over-the-top violence, outrageous humour, and non-stop carnage. Described as a "riotous, non-stop comedy blood bath" by Louder Than War and praised for its crude, ultra-violent, and cheesy charm by Film Threat, the film fully embraces the spirit of grindhouse cinema, throwing historical accuracy out the window in favour of relentless action and absurd spectacle.
Set in the final days of World War II, the film follows the cigar-chomping, Nazi-smashing Dick Dynamite as he fights to stop a sinister German plot to unleash a zombie apocalypse on New York. Alongside a team of foul-mouthed mercenaries, Dynamite faces off against a rogues' gallery of enemies, including ninjas, cyborgs, bikers, and even mummified snipers, all while battling the sadistic Colonel Maximillian Schtacker. The film is a blood-soaked love letter to classic action flicks, infused with punk rock energy and a cast featuring members of legendary bands such as The Exploited, Biohazard, Queens of the Stone Age, and Rancid.
With its mix of practical effects, outlandish action, and a soundtrack that screams rebellion, Dick Dynamite: 1944 is set to become a cult favourite for fans of old-school action excess. Brought to home entertainment by Dazzler Media, this no-holds-barred thrill ride is ready to take audiences back to a version of 1944 where history is rewritten in blood and bullets.
From Icon Film Distribution comes the powerful, hard-hitting Day of the Fight releasing on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital platforms from 7th April!
And to celebrate we have a copy on Blu-ray to give away!
Synopsis:
On the day of his first fight since leaving prison, former middleweight champion and weathered boxer, “Irish Mike” Flannigan, prepares for his highly anticipated return to the ring, a long-shot undercard at the legendary Madison Square Garden. But before he can face off against a new champion, he first needs to face the demons from his past, embarking on a redemptive emotional journey of second chances, self-sacrifice and forgiveness.
Powerful, poignant and deeply moving, the film stars Michael C. Pitt (Seven Psychopaths, The Dreamers), in a fearless lead performance, with knockout support from Nicolette Robinson (Woman of the Hour, One Night in Miami), John Magaro (Past Lives, The Big Short), Emmy and Golden Globe winner Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire, Fargo), Golden Globe winner Ron Perlman (Hand of God, Hellboy) and Oscar winner Joe Pesci (The Irishman, Raging Bull).
From the producer of The Irishman and Joker, Day of the Fight marks a bold filmmaking debut from acclaimed actor turned writer-director Jack Huston (Boardwalk Empire, House of Gucci).
Icon Film Distribution presents Day of the Fight on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital from 7th April
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Nick Frost gives a chilling performance as the cab driver from hell in spine-chilling horror Black Cab from director Bruce Goodison. The film arrives on Blu-ray and digital 7th April courtesy of Acorn Media International.
And to celebrate we have a copy on Blu-ray to give away!
Synopsis:
Nick Frost gives a brilliant performance as creepy cabbie Ian, playing against type in his most sinister role yet with Synnøve Karlsen bringing an emotive and compelling performance as his tormented passenger, making this one serious spine tingler.
After an awkward date Anne (Karlsen) and her controlling, abusive fiancé (Luke Norris – Poldark) hail a taxi, but it quicky dawns on them that they’ve picked the wrong ride, as their night goes from bad to terrifying…
Brutally abducted and tied up, the couple are at the mercy of their captor and with their destination unknown, things become even more frightening as ghostly visions of a women appear to torment them. As secrets are revealed about Anne’s past, Ian’s true motive starts to become clear. Can they escape the clutches of the disturbed driver and the bone-chilling haunting presence, or is this their final destination?
With shocking twists and revelations sure to scare your socks off, this is one Black Cab ride you’ll never forget.
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Disney's Snow White is a baffling misfire that takes one of the most beloved animated films of all time and twists it into something unrecognisable. Directed by Marc Webb, this live-action remake strips away the magic and charm of the 1937 classic, replacing it with a hollow, identity politics driven narrative that feels more like a lecture than a fairy tale.
The story follows the basic outline of the original, but with several major changes that make it clear the filmmakers were more interested in reinventing the film than honouring its legacy. Snow White, played by Rachel Zegler, is no longer the innocent, kind-hearted princess with "skin as fair as snow", audiences remember. Instead, she is reimagined as a modern, independent heroine who seems more focused on proving a point than capturing the warmth and grace of the original character. Her love interest, Prince Charming, has been replaced by Jonathan, a new character played by Andrew Burnap, whose inclusion adds nothing of value to the story. The Evil Queen, played by Gal Gadot, is one of the film's few bright spots, but even her natural beauty cannot salvage a film weighed down by its own misguided ambition.
One of the worst decisions was the replacement of the traditional dwarfs with a group of CGI-created, weird looking characters. The choice to abandon real actors with dwarfism in favour of these odd-looking abominations is baffling and insulting, removing one of the most iconic elements of the original film in an attempt to be more politically correct, at least we didn't get the "magical creatures" that were the original plan. The result is a visual disaster, with the CGI dwarfs looking completely out of place, further reinforcing the idea that this film was made without any real understanding of what made the original special.
The musical numbers, which should have been a highlight, fall completely flat. The original songs from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs were timeless classics that have endured for decades, but the new additions are forgettable at best and irritating at worst. None of them capture the magic of "Heigh-Ho" or "Someday My Prince Will Come," and instead feel like generic, soulless attempts to modernise the soundtrack. The cinematography and production design are equally uninspired, with the film relying far too much on CGI backdrops that make everything look artificial and lifeless.
Gal Gadot's performance as the Evil Queen is one of the few things that works, but even she is let down by the film's overall approach. The idea that someone who looks like Gal Gadot would be jealous of Rachel Zegler's Snow White is absurd to the point of being laughable. If anything, the film would have been better served by exploring the Queen's own insecurities rather than expecting audiences to believe she is being outshone by someone half her age who looks like she was born with fetal alcohol syndrome, ever noticed how so many new young actresses seem to have hypertelorism? Gadot delivers her lines with the right amount of menace, but the film never allows her to fully embrace the villainy of the role, which is another wasted opportunity, and her acting skills are lacking here, which is hard for me to admit as I do like her.
At nearly two hours, the film drags unbearably, with unnecessary subplots and a choppy narrative that never finds its footing. The addition of Jonathan as a love interest adds nothing but wasted screen time, and his chemistry with Snow White is non-existent. The ending, which sees Snow White leading a rebellion and inspiring the people to overthrow the Queen, feels more like a political statement than a satisfying conclusion to a fairy tale. Instead of a romantic and magical ending, we get a strange, lifeless resolution that comes across as a homage to a P-Diddy white party more than anything else..
Disney had one job: take the original Snow White and remake it faithfully with live actors, staying true to the magic and charm of the 1937 film. They could have simply remade the film, shot for shot, but with live actors, and everyone would have been happy, well everyone apart from the blue hair woke brigade that is. Instead, they have created an abomination that alienates fans of the classic while failing to appeal to new audiences.
The film is dull, joyless, and utterly forgettable, with only Gal Gadot's beauty offering the slightest hint of entertainment. It is easily one of the worst remakes Disney has ever produced, a film that will be forgotten as quickly as it was announced. It is a painful reminder that not all stories need to be rewritten to fit modern sensibilities, especially when the changes suck the life out of the original. Snow White is a complete disaster, a cynical and misguided attempt to reinvent a classic that never needed fixing. It deserves to be buried alongside the worst of Disney's live-action catalogue. A pitiful 2 out of 10.
In cinemas now, but if you really want to see it, wait a few weeks and I will probably be given away for free as an incentive to join Disney Plus.
