Darkmatters The Mind of Matt (Adcock)

The Dictator (15) Dir. Larry Charles Reviewed by Matt Adcock Aladeen my friends – welcome to the nation state of Wadiya, I am you benevolent Dictator Admiral General Aladeen, and it is I who keep everything Aladeen in this great place. The Dictator (Sacha Baron Cohen) breaks from the

The Raid (18) Dir. Gareth Evans Reviewed by Matt Adcock “We did not come here to do good…” Caution: This film contains unhealthy levels of AWESOME Deep in the heart of Jakarta’s slums lies an impenetrable safe house for the world’s most dangerous killers and gangsters. Until now, t

Piranha 3DD (18)   Dir. John Gulager Reviewed by Matt Adcock (a version of this review also available at The Luton News) One, two, three four five, once I caught a fish alive. Six, seven, eight nine ten, then I ARRRGggghhhh the little fish are biting me!! If you ventured to see Piranha

American Pie: Reunion (15) Dir. Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg Reviewed by Matt Adcock “Were we just as obnoxious as these kids back in the day?” “Not us, our generation, we were more mature.” So who’s up for another slice of American Pie? Sure it’s slightly over the ‘best before

Darkmatters Review: Disgaea 3 - Absence of Detention PSVITA Reviewed by Matt Adcock Mortal strategy game fan – you are required to report to the Netherworld of Disgaea (say “DIS – GAIA”) where the wackiest, most hard-core strategic battling awaits you… I have to declare an interest her

The Grind (15) Dir. Rishi Opel Reviewed by Matt Adcock (you can also read a version of this review over at Frank The Monkey) Oi you muppet – didn’t I see you down The Grind? Don’t mouth me off, you’re in big trouble, big Dave wants his cash back and you owe him a lot… Meet Vince (Freddie

Avengers Assemble (12a) Dir. Joss Whedon Reviewed by Matt Adcock “Hulk? Smash!!” Comic book fans the world over rejoice and behold the Avengers – the ultimate superhero team – finally unleashed on the big screen in an epic super-smackdown that sets a new standard for all superhero film

Irvine Welsh’s Ecstasy (18) Dir. Rob Heyden Reviewed by Matt Adcock Can it really be fifteen years since the awesome Trainspotting put Scotland and drugs on the big screen in a smart, funny and engaging masterpiece based on the ground-breaking novel by Irvine Welsh. Welsh followed up Tra

Griff the Invisible (15) Dir. Leon Ford Reviewed by Matt Adcock Meet humble Griff - office worker by day, superhero by night!? Griff the Invisible has all the hallmarks of a entry into the awesome genre of ‘home made superheroes’ populated by the excellent Kick Ass and Super… But does

The Cabin In The Woods (15) Dir. Drew Goodard Reviewed by Matt Adcock You think you know the story - five teen friends go for a break at a remote cabin in the woods, bad things start to happen. So what is the secret lurking beneath the stereotypical creepy cabin? … And perhaps more imp