Picking up from where we left off, Denis Villeneuve’s sequel gives us a more granular, in-depth experience for the desert planet known as Arrakis in Dune: Part Two.
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Jacked In Reviews ‘The Flash’ (2023)
After an astonishingly long production period, audiences are finally given the “last” instalment in the DC Extended Universe, Andy Muschietti’s The Flash.
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Jacked In Reviews ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ (2023)
As we open on the sequel for one of the greatest Spider-Man/Comic Book/Animated movies of all time, we’re welcomed by Gwen Stacey’s (Hailee Steinfeld) narration, setting the tone for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse with “Let’s do things differently this time. So differently.”
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Jacked In Reviews ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ (2023)
As we open on our favourite racoon giving us a tour of Knowhere (the Guardian’s latest HQ destination) to Radiohead’s Creep, we’re immediately reminded of why Guardians of the Galaxy flicks are always a James Gunn movie first and an MCU movie second.
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Jacked In Reviews ‘Renfield’ (2023)
Today’s setting is the classic screen found at Newcastle’s Tyneside Cinema, with very apt red velvet seats in order to better enjoy Nicholas Cage’s dapper Dracula. However, that’s not whose story we’re here to see, it is in fact his infamous insect-eating, sinister, servant… Renfield (Nicholas Hoult).
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Jacked In Reviews ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ (2023)
Okay, let’s get down to it, boppers. As you settle into your IMAX cinema seat – all nice and cosy – the film starts to begin, and then, without warning your eardrums burst at the sound of wrapped fists hitting a bloodied board. This isn’t our first rodeo, we know there’s only one man that can throw a punch like that and his name… is John Wick (Keanu Reeves).
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Jacked In Recommends ‘End of Days’ (1999)
It’s 1999 and the citizens of New York City are getting ready for the turn of the millennium. Unfortunately, there’s an uninvited guest who’s decided to crash their New Year’s Eve soiree. And that party crasher is none other than The Devil (Gabriel Byrne), himself.
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Jacked In Reviews ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ (2022)
As the story of Thor: Love and Thunder begins we get a compilation that fills in what Thor (Chris Hemsworth) has been up to between Endgame and now – namely working out and getting back in shape to his gorgeous god self once again. The opening tale is narrated by Korg (Taika Waititi) making the laughs pretty much start from the get-go. And with that, the tone for this instalment to the MCU is set.
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Jacked In Recommends ‘Drive’ (2011)
Drive follows the story of a Hollywood stuntman/mechanic (Ryan Gosling) who also happens to moonlight as a getaway driver.
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Jacked In Reviews ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ (2022)
As well as the trailer for Everything Everywhere All at Once being packed with variety, the tagline for this movie certainly builds expectations. However, not long after the movie’s opening, you understand the hype is real and this could very well be:
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Jacked In Reviews ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ (2022)
Unlike previous MCU instalments, Multiverse of Madness sees Sam Raimi at the helm, the legendary director who, if it weren’t for his vision that brought us Spider-Man (2002), superhero movies might not have been what they are today.
In short, ever since the director for this movie was announced, expectations were pretty high.
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Jacked In Reviews ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ (2022)
Trisha Yearwood’s How Do I Live begins to play over the opening credits and we are met with two stoners watching the finale of Con Air. Straight away you know this movie is going to give Nicolas Cage fans everything they want (and then some). Continue reading “Jacked In Reviews ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ (2022)”
Jacked In Reviews ‘Morbius’ (2022)
After a release date which was delayed time and time again, Sony’s Marvel movie, Morbius finally hits the big screen. So, the main question on everyone’s mind is, was it worth the wait?… The Short answer, no.
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23 Batman Movie Moments You’ll Never Forget
Over the years we’ve had many interpretations of Batman, his villains, Gotham city and just the whole aesthetic of the movies in general. From camp to dark, corny to realistic and each feature has come with its fair share of memorable moments, from the vigilante himself and his infamous foes.
However, some scenes certainly stay with audience members more than others. Whether it be convenient cans of spray used to warn off aquatic predators, a Batmobile that can drive up walls, a real-life hospital destruction mishap that totally paid off or something as simple as an introduction by The Dark Knight himself.
So, with that, we will be looking at those particular moments from The Caped Crusader’s history, that you’ll never forget – from the badass to the outright ridiculous… Holy Memorable Movie Moments, Batman!
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Jacked In Reviews ‘The Batman’ (2022)
As we tour Gotham city on a dark, rainy night accompanied by a gritty narration announcing it’s “October 31st”, you can’t help but feel like you’re within the pages of Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns.
“They think I’m hiding in the shadows… But I am the shadows.”
Shortly after this, we’re met with the Mayor of Gotham City, who meets his fate – in quite a brutal fashion – at the hands of our main antagonist, The Riddler (Paul Dano) and with that, we get straight into it.
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