Phoenix FM Film Reviews

This week Mark reviews: Moana - Moana, daughter of chief Tui, embarks on a journey to return the heart of goddess Te Fitti from Maui, a demigod, after the plants and the fish on her island start dying due to a blight. The Last One For The Road - Two 50-something men have an obsession: going for their last drink. One night they meet a shy architecture student, whose way of seeing the world and love...

This week Mark reviews: Minions and Monsters - The Minions arrive in 1920s Hollywood in search of frightening creatures for their monster movie. But they go too far and have to save the planet after unleashing terrifying monsters. The Mastermind - In 1970, failed architect James Blaine Mooney and cohorts wander into a museum in broad daylight and steal four paintings. When holding onto the art pro...

This week Mark reviews: Supergirl - Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, joins forces with an unlikely companion on an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice when an unexpected adversary strikes too close to home. Rik Mayall: Magnificent B’Stard - A documentary about the career of comedian Rik Mayall. A Private Life - The renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner mounts a private investigation into the d...

This week Mark reviews: Toy Story 5 - Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they’re introduced to electronics, a new threat to playtime. Nino - Nino, a young man, explores the streets of Paris to reconnect with the world and himself, after being diagnosed with cancer. Familiar Touch - An Octogenarian woman transitions to life in assisted living as she contends wit...

This week Mark reviews: Disclosure Day - A meteorologist and a cybersecurity expert find themselves at the centre of a movement to expose the government’s cover-up of extraterrestrial secrets. How To Make A Killing - Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, Beckett will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance. No matter how many relatives stand in the way. The Land of Sometimes - Twin...

This week Mark reviews: Masters of the Universe - A young man on Earth discovers a secret legacy as the prince of an alien planet. He must recover a magic sword and return home to protect his kingdom. Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die - A “Man From The Future” arrives at a diner in Los Angeles, where he must recruit the precise combination of disgruntled patrons to join him on a one-night quest to sa...

This week Mark reviews: My Mother’s Wedding - Three sisters return to their home for the third wedding of their twice-widowed mother. But mother and daughters are forced to revisit the past and confront the future. Free Party: A Folk History - A documentary detailing the largest ever illegal rave in the UK at Castlemorton, the Criminal Justice Bill and the free party movement. Fairyland - A young...

This week Mark reviews: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu - With the Empire fallen, the fledgling New Republic is trying to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they enlist the help of the Mandalorian bounty hunter and his young apprentice Grogu. One Last Deal - A veteran football agent races to secure a lucrative contract for his star client, as both their careers and lives hang in the...

This week Mark reviews: Normal - Ulysses Richardson is a small-town Sheriff who uncovers dark mysteries after the local bank is robbed. Northern Soul: Still Burning - This documentary looks at the enduring legacy of the Northern Soul scene and the music. Along with a new generation keeping the music, fashion and dance community alive. Cold Storage - When a highly dangerous fungus escapes from a se...

This week Mark reviews: Billie Eilish Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour Live In 3D - Adocumentary about the Grammy-award winning singer Billie Eilish as she performs hit songs during her sold-out world tour. Send Help - When an employee and her insufferable boss become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash, they must overcome past grievances and worktogether to make it ou...

This week Mark reviews: The Devil Wears Prada 2 - As Miranda Priestly nears retirement from Runway magazine, she has to compete against an old colleague for advertising revenue amid declining print media. The History of Sound - Two young men during World War I set out to record the lives, voices and music of their American countrymen. The Chronology of Water - Lidia becomes a competitive swimmer a...

This week Mark reviews: Michael - The story of pop superstar Michael Jackson -- from his extraordinary early days in the Jackson 5 to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fuels a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Exit 8 - A man becomes increasingly desperate when he realizes that he is trapped in a subway station, needing to complete a mission to get out. D...

This week Mark reviews: Kiss of the Spider Woman - Valentin, a political prisoner, shares a cell with Molina, who was convicted for public indecency. An unlikely bond forms as Molina recounts a Hollywood musical plot starring legendary actress Ingrid Luna. The Blue Trail - To maximise economic productivity, the Brazilian government orders elderly people to move to remote housing colonies. A 77-yea...

This week Mark reviews: Outcome - Hollywood actor Reef Hawk is forced to confront his problems and atone for his past after being threatened by a bizarre video from his past. The Stranger - In 1930s Algeria, the daily life of an indifferent Frenchman is shaken by the death of his mother and a fateful encounter on a beach. Father Mother Sister Brother - Estranged siblings reunite after years apart,...

This week Mark reviews: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie - Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom. Fuze - An unexploded World War II bomb is discovered on a busy construction site in the centre of London. Chaos ensues as the military and police begin a mass evacuation against a ticking clock. The Housemaid - A struggli...

This week Mark reviews: Splitsville - When Ashley asks for a divorce, the good-natured Carey runs to his friends, Julie and Paul, for support. Their secret to happiness is an open marriage: that is, until Carey crosses the line and throws all of their relationships into chaos. Anaconda - A group of friends are going through a mid-life crisis. They decide to remake a favourite movie from their yout...

This week Mark reviews: Project Hail Mary - Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up alone on a spaceship light-years from Earth. As his memory returns, he uncovers a mission to stop a mysterious substance killing the sun, and save Earth. An unexpected friendship may be the key. La Grazia - A widowed Italian President faces moral crisis over euthanasia legislation and pardoning killers while grapplin...

This week Mark reviews: Resurrection - In a society where people stop dreaming to extend their lifespan, some dangerous individuals still dream, warping the fabric of time. Scarlet - A medieval princess on a quest to avenge her father’s death awakens in a realm between life and death, where she encounters an idealistic young man from the present day who shows her the possibility of a future free o...

This week Mark reviews: Hoppers - 19-year-old animal lover Mabel uses technology that places her consciousness into a robotic beaver in-order to uncover mysteries within the animal world. Dolly - Macy, a young woman, is abducted by a monstrous figure intent on raising her as its own child. Sound Of Falling - A remote German farm harbours generations of secrets. Four women, separated by decades but...

This week Mark reviews: Sirat - A father, accompanied by his son, goes looking for his missing daughter in North Africa. The Testament of Ann Lee - Ann Lee, the founding leader of the Shaker movement, is proclaimed the female Christ by her followers. She aims to build a utopian society and the Shaker’s worship through song and dance. Dead of Winter - Barb is travelling alone through snowbound Nort...

This week Mark reviews: Wasteman - Soon-to-be paroled Taylor finds his new cell mate Dee is putting his fresh start in danger. As Dee takes Taylor under his wing, a vicious attack in their cell tests their friendship. The Secret Agent - In 1977 Brazil, a technology expert flees from a mysterious past and returns to his hometown in search of peace. He soon realises that the city is far from being t...

This week Mark reviews: Wuthering Heights - Tragedy strikes when Heathcliff falls in love with Catherine Earnshaw, a woman from a wealthy family in 18th Century England. Little Amelie or the character of Rain - Amelie, a Belgian child in Japan, explores life with her companion Nishio-san. Her third birthday becomes a turning point, marking the beginning of life-altering events that shape her under...

This week Mark reviews: Twinless - A young man grieving the loss of his twin brother joins a support group for “twinless twins.” The Shepherd and The Bear - An aged shepherd struggles to find a successor as bears prey on his flock. While, a teenage boy becomes obsessed with tracking the bears. 100 Nights of Hero - When a charming house guest arrives at a remote castle, the delicate dynamic between...

This week Mark reviews: Nouvelle Vague - A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Breathless, the French crime film that was one of the first feature films of the French New Wave of cinema. Good Fortune - A well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker and a wealthy venture capitalist. Is This Thing On? - As their marriage unravels, Alex faces...

This week Mark reviews: Saipan - On the eve of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, the Irish captain Roy Keane forfeits his place in the squad at the team’s preparation base in Saipan, following a heated discussion with the Irish manager Mick McCarthy. No Other Choice - After being unemployed for several years, a man devises a unique plan to secure a new job: eliminate his competition. H Is For Hawk - After...