Pidge_uk Reviews

Terrifier (2016)

Can't believe it scored so low

[8/10 · 27 October 2022]

Obviously rated low by clown haters... This is one of the best horror films I've seen in ages, I can't believe it took me until 2022 to find it! The story is a bit of a mystery but who cares, it's creepy, gory, scary and it's got clowns, so what more could you ask for. I can't wait to watch the 2nd one now! To describe it would be a cross between Texas chainsaw massacre and a nightmare on elm Street, yes it's low budget but strangely the acting is good and the effects are great so it's almost like the low budget feel is deliberate somehow. I can't recommend the film enough for horror fans who haven't seen it yet.

Dan in Real Life (I) (2007)

Hidden Gem

[9/10 · 24 August 2022]

I have no clue how I never heard of this one, stumbled upon it while looking for a different movie, but it's a real hidden gem that was wonderful to watch, highly recommended if you want a romantic will they won't they comedy.

The Sandman (2022– )

Very poor

[1/10 · 21 August 2022]

Not sure why it's rated so high, the acting is poor the writing is poor, I so wanted to like this but I just couldn't keep going past episode 3, the first episode was promising but then I just found the characters irritating and ill- fitting and painful to watch.

Flash Gordon (1980)

A way to escape

[10/10 · 14 April 2022]

I have loved this film since my childhood. Don't take it serious just enjoy the ride and the soundtrack, I get shivers up my spine everytime I watch this, it's a film I can watch over and over just to forget all the day to day stresses. It's a classic!

Annihilation (I) (2018)

Not very good

[3/10 · 29 October 2021]

Very slow, poor cheap effects and the story didn't make any sense, nearly gave up half way through, carried on because we just wanted to see where it went but the end was just as pointless as the rest of the film. And the biggest question I was left with was why didn't they just follow the coast in the first place.

Parasite (2019)

Enjoyable but not a classic

[7/10 · 9 October 2021]

The start and end felt rushed, but the film was generally enjoyable. Not sure why it was hyped quite so much, but definitely worth a watch, but it's unlikely to be a film I return to watch again.

Cruella (2021)

Suprise gem

[10/10 · 27 June 2021]

I wasn't expecting much but I was blown away by such a well acted, well thought out movie. It really did surprise me.

The Father (I) (2020)

Great acting

[7/10 · 20 June 2021]

This was extremely well acted and was very moving, but I felt it jumped around too much I know its supposed to show the confusion but it felt a little too rushed and unexplained.

The Stand (2020–2021)

Why?

[1/10 · 13 April 2021]

Having read the book I found this incredibly difficult to watch, I tried to ignore the differences, the jumping around and the poor character building, I tried to judge it as I would a new series not related to the book, but I couldn't, managed half way through the fourth episode and I quit, why can't they just stick to the book.

Cats (2019)

I probably over rating this

[9/10 · 9 April 2021]

But... Why such bad reviews? I expected to hate this but I found it entrancing and trippy, I couldn't stop watching the ears and tails, I fully understand why people might hate it, but for me it was just plain weird strange and oddly enjoyable, don't be put off and give it a go I guess it's the marmite of films but I love marmite.

Tom and Jerry (II) (2021)

Needs a new soundtrack

[5/10 · 7 March 2021]

This would have been so much better if it had a more traditional soundtrack, as is... it's just average, but it still had it's good moments and was a reasonable kids movie that made us laugh a couple of times. Whoever decided on a modern soundtrack really dropped the ball!

Promising Young Woman (2020)

Surprisingly good film

[9/10 · 6 March 2021]

What a great film, really enjoyed watching it, loved all the characters and the build up just reminded me of the first time I watched films like Sleeping With The Enemy, Pacific Heights etc

Artemis Fowl (2020)

Not that bad

[6/10 · 11 July 2020]

Never heard of the books, so came at this with fresh eyes, to me it's a poor rip off of Harry Potter, but it was still watchable once.

Hamilton (2020)

Awful

[1/10 · 3 July 2020]

Sorry I had to turn it off after 10 minutes and I like hip hop, theatre and musicals but this did nothing for me, maybe its because i'm from the UK but i just dont get the appeal.

Superhero Movie (2008)

Great spoof

[8/10 · 28 June 2020]

Not sure why it's rated so low, its definitely up there with the best spoofs

Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker (2019)

Disappointed fan

[1/10 · 30 December 2019]

I'm just so glad we can watch IV, V and VI without needing any other of these films all have been enjoyable in their own little way but all are easy to forget. This film being no different, it's just too over the top, how on earth did they think it up? It feels like each film has been made by a little kid bragging about how much better my movie would be than yours.

The Hustle (I) (2019)

Watchable

[7/10 · 23 September 2019]

Yes its a rehash of dirty rotten scoundrels and no its nowhere near as good, but it has its funny moments and overall just a good old piece of mindless fun that i enjoyed watching, why do people get so serious over films these days?

The Dark Tower (2017)

Ignore the negative reviews by book lovers

[8/10 · 10 August 2019]

We really enjoyed this film, however I haven't read the books so perhaps we were able to judge on it's own merits. Found it to be similar to Blade and really enjoyed it, don't be put off by the bad reviews if you haven't read the books, because you will miss a great action film.

Pet Sematary (2019)

Terrible

[2/10 · 16 July 2019]

I just felt I had to write my first review. I was a fan of the first film and the book. However within 10 minutes I knew it was going to be a struggle to watch this version, however I tried my best to be open minded. The characters felt shallow, I felt no connection at all with them, it really felt like they rushed through the build up because they were so excited to show their alternative ending, the best thing about this movie is that it reminded me to go watch the first movie which I hadn't seen in a long time. This film was not deserving of such a fantastic title, very disappointed. Even if it carried a different title I would only have offered it a 4 at best, but it deserves to lose another two for shaming the pet semetary name.

Aliens in the Attic (2009)

Entertaining family movie, don't be swayed by the negative comments and rating

[8/10 · 14 February 2010]

Don't be mislead by the overall rating, we found this movie very entertaining when in needed of some light entertainment for the evening!

Yes the story is run of the mill seen before stuff but it was well put together and flowed well enough, it certainly took me back to my childhood and the weekly trip to the video shop with my dad to rent a family film for the night, and can only imagine it would be great for kids (unfortunately ours is not old enough yet to appreciate anything other than tellytubies).

I definitely put it up with all the good old 80's classics like goonies, back to the future etc, as a no brains good old adventure... can also recommend spiderwick chronicles as a similar fantasy adventure film!