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‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’ isn’t as bewitching as previous entries

Friday, 11 June 2021 05:52 By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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Running Time: 112 minutes

This feature from Warner Bros. opens at cinemas June 4.

In the eight years since The Conjuring first premiered at cinemas, its success has paved the way for a massive horror franchise. Most of the spin-offs, including The Nun, Annabelle and The Curse of La Llorona haven’t managed to capture the magic of the original or even its follow-up. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It is the third official sequel that once again follows the team of paranormal investigators known as the Warrens. The likable leads do add some gravitas to the proceedings, but truth be told, this effort ultimately feels like it has more in common with the...

Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for June 4, 2021

Friday, 11 June 2021 05:50 By Glenn Kay For the Sun

Welcome to another article detailing some of the new Blu-rays and DVD highlights arriving on store shelves. There are numerous features in this edition that encompass a wide variety of genres. So, if you can’t or shouldn’t be heading out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

BIG NEW RELEASES!

THE COURIER: Based on a true story, this tale is set during the Cold War. It details the life of a British importer/exporter with contacts in the USSR who is recruited by MI6 and CIA. He is asked by government officials to visit the Soviet Union and courier sensitive information out of the country during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Naturally, being...

‘Cruella’ isn’t deliciously evil, but does look striking

Friday, 04 June 2021 04:08 By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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Running Time: 134 minutes

This film from Disney will be released May 28 simultaneously in theaters as well as on Disney+ with Premiere Access and a onetime additional fee.

Disney can’t seem to stop itself from producing live-action remakes of its animated titles. Of course, they have been doing this for many years now (even the original 101 Dalmatians got a live-action redressing in 2000). Their newest attempt is Cruella, a prequel of sorts that focuses on the backstory of the famous antagonist. There are some pacing problems in this film and it isn’t without some issues.

However, it should impress children and is a visual treat.

Estella aka...

‘Army of the Dead’ is a case of undead style over substance

Friday, 04 June 2021 04:07 By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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Running Time: 148 minutes

This film became available to viewers May 21 on Netflix.

Filmmaker Zach Snyder has spent the last decade producing and directing superhero films based on the sprawling DC comic book universe. However, he actually got his big break in 2004 helming a remake of the horror classic, Dawn of the Dead. Snyder has now returned to the zombie genre with Army of the Dead. His latest boasts plenty of gore and wild action, but it also requires viewers to overlook nonsensical story elements and tonal inconsistencies.

The story is set in the city of Las Vegas, Nev. After a massive zombie outbreak results in the famous strip and surrounding...

Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for May 28, 2021

Friday, 04 June 2021 04:06 By Glenn Kay For the Sun

Welcome to another look at new releases arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. There aren’t a great many major Hollywood films arriving on disc this week, but there is a lot of interesting and exciting material coming around. So, if you can’t or shouldn’t be heading out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

BIG NEW RELEASES!

AMERICAN FIGHTER: A college wrestler desperate to help pay medical bills for his ailing mother decides to earn extra cash by joining an underground fighting circuit. Initially, it doesn’t go well and the protagonist is injured during his first match, but a trainer takes a shine to this new competitor. The experienced figure...