#REVIEW: “THE BFG”

Review by Jonathan Godfrey for Mr. Will Wong Roald Dahl helped rebuild western culture in the wake of World War II. His stories let survivors escape into their imagination, which became fitting fodder for filmmakers ever after. From Willy Wonka to James and the Giant Peach, the Movies about Dahl’s kindhearted heroes have been beloved by children of all ages. The latter, produced by Disney, was the company’s first adaptation of the author’s work. The BFG is their latest. Helmed by ... Read more

#REVIEW: “THE PURGE: ELECTION YEAR”

Review by Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong It seems as though the Movie industry only produce Remakes and Sequels these days. And majority of the time audiences are left disappointed by them. But for fans of the previous Purge Films, they will leave the cinema with satisfaction after watching The Purge: Election Year. The third instalment of the Franchise has the same premise as it predecessors. For one night out of the year in America all crime, including murder, is legal. The difference ... Read more

#REVIEW: “THE LEGEND OF TARZAN”

Review by Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong From director David Yates (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows) and screenwriters Adam Cozard and Craig Brewer comes The Legend of Tarzan, which truly does feel like a Sequel to an original installment we haven’t seen in years. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing because we do not need another origin story for Tarzan but maybe a few more minutes introducing us to the titular character would have benefitted the story. However, the performances by ... Read more

#REVIEW: “SWISS ARMY MAN”

Review by David Baldwin for Mr. Will Wong Very few Films genuinely divide audiences in camps of love it or hate it. But at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, Swiss Army Man did just that. People walked out minutes into the Film while others booed. And an entirely different group of people laughed and cheered it on. It was one of the most talked about Films of the festival, and had been on my radar for months waiting to find out what all the fuss was about. Even the packed theatre I saw ... Read more

#REVIEW: “OUR KIND OF TRAITOR”

Review by Siobhán Rich for Mr. Will Wong The name John le Carré evokes images of hard-nosed Russian spies battling wits and trading shots with dapper MI5 agents who have spent their lives cracking global espionage conspiracies and saving the world with no thoughts to fame or fortune. Our Kind of Traitor is a slight departure from the norm; while there are still Russians, dapper Englishmen, and MI5 agents aplenty, the movie has them join forces in a plot that is less about conquering the ... Read more

#REVIEW: “THE SHALLOWS”

Review by Jonathan Godfrey for Mr. Will Wong The “Blockbuster” was defined by Spielberg’s 1975 masterpiece, Jaws. Though The Shallows may not be a blockbuster in this current age of costumed heroes, it is nevertheless an excellent shark tale amidst a summer of exceptional Horror. The Film stars Blake Lively as Nancy, a troubled young woman in search of a secret beach. After discovering it she preps her board for an afternoon of reckless abandon. The picturesque surf sequences that ... Read more

#REVIEW: “THE NEON DEMON”

Review by Siobhán Rich for Mr. Will Wong What if we made a Movie where every shot was a piece of art the audience would covet? What if we made a Movie where every other line foreshadowed the bleak truth about to unfold on the screen? What if we made a movie about beautiful people who weren’t self-effacing or awkward but were confident of their place on the beauty food chain? What if we made The Neon Demon? Nicolas Winding Refn’s (Drive, Only God Forgives) latest Film is a fascinating ... Read more

#REVIEW: “FREE STATE OF JONES”

Review by Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong From writer/director Gary Ross (Pleasantville and The Hunger Games) and writer Leonard Hartman comes the latest Movie about slavery and confederation. Free State of Jones focuses on a rebel nurse/blacksmith/fighter as he bands together with new-found friends to take down the Confederation Army. Free State of Jones' script is a bit problematic as in an era of political correctness and increased sensitivity to issues of race, perhaps some may walk ... Read more

#REVIEW: “THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CARING”

Review by Justin Waldman for Mr. Will Wong Screenwriter and director Rob Burnett graces Netflix with one of the most heartfelt and passionate, yet funny Movies I have seen all year, The Fundamentals of Caring. From start to finish, the Movie takes our two protagonists and essentially throws them through a wood chipper and lets them sort through the mess and rebuild themselves. The Movie takes such an approach to this task that there will be tears at points and also laughter and joy. The ... Read more

#REVIEW: “CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE”

Review by Jonathan Godfrey for Mr. Will Wong Central Intelligence is a PG-13 amusement ride for that summertime crowd at the Movies. It stars Kevin Hart as Calvin “The Golden Jet” Joyner. With special effects make-up Hart is turned into a high school hero destined for greatness. While accepting an award his senior year Calvin takes time out to save a fellow classmate from humiliation. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson plays the classmate, a socially inept obese kid with a big heart and ... Read more