Movies in Focus

Niall Browne Movies in Focus 4 days ago 4/5 A 1990s updating of the type of story that Raymond Chandler might have cranked out on his Underwood, The Last Boy Scout is an LA noir where the villains are pitch black and the heroes are all different shades of grey. Go to Full Review The Last Boy Scout (1991) 50% 68%

Niall Browne Movies in Focus Oct 29, 2026 4.5/5 This low budget siege film is hugely entertaining and a masterclass in tension. Go to Full Review Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) 92% 80%

Niall Browne Movies in Focus Oct 10, 2026 3.5/5 In a year when one of the largest hits has been Christopher Nolan‘s The Odyssey, it’s ironic that the biggest Trojan Horse was actually a ridiculously expensive arthouse film smuggled into cinemas under the pretence of being a movie star-led comedy film. Go to Full Review Digger (2026) 53% - -

Niall Browne Movies in Focus Oct 2, 2026 4/5 Simply put, Padraic McKinley’s The Weight is excellent. It’s a tense drama that’s old-fashioned but expertly built with captivating storytelling, good characters and strong performances. It also looks great – so see it on the big screen if you can! Go to Full Review The Weight (2026) 94% - -

Niall Browne Movies in Focus Sep 29, 2026 4/5 I don’t even know if they’ll ever try and make a film like this again, but it certainly won’t have the magic and charm that helps make Tequila Sunrise so special. Go to Full Review Tequila Sunrise (1988) 53% 40%

Niall Browne Movies in Focus Sep 7, 2026 3/5 A solid enough big budget fantasy adventure, there’s plenty to enjoy in Masters Of The Universe. It won’t be for everyone, but if you’re in the mood for some dumb, well-acted fun, then it might just scratch that specific itch. Go to Full Review Masters of the Universe (2026) 67% - -

Niall Browne Movies in Focus Aug 25, 2026 3.5/5 If you’re in the mood for pure entertainment and edge of seat thrills, then check out Above And Below. Sure it’s preposterous, but you’re absolutely assured a a damn good time. Climb aboard, set sail – but just don’t get into the water! Go to Full Review Above and Below (2026) 46% - -

Niall Browne Movies in Focus Aug 18, 2026 3.5/5 It’s a flawed film, but Michael manages to win you over with its energy and sheer power of its music – and it simply won’t stop ‘til you’ve had enough. Go to Full Review Michael (2025) 38% - -

Niall Browne Movies in Focus Aug 17, 2026 4.5/5 Thoroughly engaging, monumentally entertaining and perfectly balanced, Tony is a real gem of a film. Every element works, offering up a real crowd-pleasing experience. Go to Full Review Tony (2026) 93% - -

Niall Browne Movies in Focus Aug 6, 2026 4/5 Deftly constructed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, The Name Of The Rose is an expertly crafted offbeat thriller. It eschews the obvious and delivers something that still feels fresh – no mean feat for a 40 year old film. Go to Full Review The Name of the Rose (1986) 74% 85%

Niall Browne Movies in Focus Aug 5, 2026 2/5 Chum has a pretty interesting premise, but it’s very much failed by the execution. The plotting is too contrived, the characters are too thin and a most of the performances are a little off. Go to Full Review Chum (2026) 14% - -

Niall Browne Movies in Focus Aug 5, 2026 4/5 When it comes to brutally honest documentaries on the making of troubled films, then Boorman And The Devil ranks high. This is insightful and entertaining, featuring enough inside gossip and behind the scenes machinations to keep film fans captivated. Go to Full Review Boorman and the Devil (2025) 98% - -

Niall Browne Movies in Focus Aug 4, 2026 3/5 You could argue that A Safe Distance needs more dramatic push on a narrative level to add some additional weight. You may be right, but ultimately the film very much engages as an intimate character study – and surely that was the aim. Go to Full Review A Safe Distance (2026) 100% - -

Niall Browne Movies in Focus Aug 3, 2026 3.5/5 While it may lack the freshness of its predecessor, there’s no denying that Escape From L.A is pure fun. Go to Full Review Escape From L.A. (1996) 45% 39%

Niall Browne Movies in Focus Aug 1, 2026 2.5/5 I think that as a director Michael Gabriele has the chops – I just don’t think that this is the perfect showcase for his talents. Look, sometimes movies work and sometimes they don’t – and unfortunately, Unholy Night failed to hit the mark. A shame. Go to Full Review Unholy Night (2026) 64% - -

Niall Browne Movies in Focus Jul 28, 2026 3.5/5 I enjoyed the experience, though when I left the cinema I only had one fully formed emotion – the desire to watch Jason And The Argonauts again. Go to Full Review The Odyssey (2026) 94% - -

Niall Browne Movies in Focus Jul 28, 2026 3.5/5 The film is incredibly fun, quite humorous and very 1980s! Go to Full Review Howard the Duck (1986) 14% 38%

Niall Browne Movies in Focus Jul 25, 2026 3/5 Ironically, for a film which based on a video game, it feels like it’s really leaning into arthouse film territory. If you have the patience, then you’ll certainly be rewarded for watching. Go to Full Review The Mortuary Assistant (2026) 37% - -

Niall Browne Movies in Focus Jul 24, 2026 4/5 Friedkin’s modern noir is a cinematic shot to the face, a bold and brash thriller that grabs your expectations, shakes them to oblivion and then scatters them to the wind. Go to Full Review To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) 89% 79%

Niall Browne Movies in Focus Jul 21, 2026 4/5 The fact that it has gone from science fiction to near reality adds to its power and makes Soylent Green resonate even more today that it did over 50 years ago. Go to Full Review Soylent Green (1973) 76% 70%