The Deja Review

5 to 1: a fast, feisty countdown where Mart and Trev rank the best, roast the rest, and battle to their personal number-ones both good and bad. This episode of The Deja Review – 5 to 1 focuses on one of Hollywood’s most underrated and versatile performers, Sam Rockwell. Known for stealing scenes in everything from indie dramas to big blockbuster films, Rockwell has built an incredible career packe...

5 to 1: a fast, feisty countdown where Mart and Trev rank the best, roast the rest, and battle to their personal number-ones both good and bad. This episode of The Deja Review – 5 to 1 dives into the career of one of Hollywood’s most versatile actors, Ethan Hawke. From intense dramas and cult classics to action thrillers and thought-provoking sci-fi, Ethan Hawke has built a filmography packed with...

The world's most famous diamond. The world's most accident-prone detective. And two very different takes on one of comedy's most iconic franchises. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we follow the trail of the legendary Pink Panther diamond as we compare the classic The Pink Panther, starring Peter Sellers as the unforgettable Inspector Jacques Clouseau, with the moder...

A master assassin. A deadly apprentice. And two generations of contract killers facing off. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we enter the world of professional assassins to compare the gritty action thriller The Mechanic, starring Charles Bronson, with the high-octane reboot The Mechanic, starring Jason Statham. The 1972 original became a cult favourite thanks to its cold, metho...

Forty years ago, a young filmmaker named James Cameron took one of the greatest horror films ever made and transformed it into one of the greatest action movies of all time. Two years ago, Mart and Trev launched The Deja Review. Now, those anniversaries collide in our biggest special episode yet. To celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of The Deja Review and the 40th Anniversary of Aliens, Mart and Trev...

A luxury cruise down the Nile. A cast full of suspects. And one of Agatha Christie’s most famous mysteries… told twice. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we set sail on the River Nile to compare the classic whodunit Death on the Nile, starring Peter Ustinov as the brilliant Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, with the modern adaptation Death on the Nile, directed by and starring Ke...

What happens after death? And was this remake worth bringing back to life? In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we explore the terrifying world between life and death by comparing the psychological sci-fi thriller Flatliners, starring Kiefer Sutherland, Julia Roberts, and Kevin Bacon, with the modern reboot Flatliners, starring Elliot Page, Diego Luna and Kiefer Sutherland. The 1990...

One barcode. Endless body count. And two attempts to bring Agent 47 to the big screen. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we step into the world of assassinations and silent kills to compare Hitman, starring Timothy Olyphant as the deadly Agent 47, with the reboot Hitman: Agent 47, starring Rupert Friend. Based on the legendary video game series, both films attempt to capture the...

5 to 1: a fast, feisty countdown where Mart and Trev rank the best, roast the rest, and battle to their personal number-ones both good and bad. This episode of The Deja Review – 5 to 1 is a little different… because Mart & Trev are joined by special guest Little_Foil_Fish. (Yes, that's the guy who created our theme tune.) Instead of the usual picks, we hand over the reins as Little_Foil_Fi...

Seven wishes. One deal with the devil. And two very different takes on Bedazzled. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we sell our souls (temporarily…) to compare the original comedy classic Bedazzled, starring Dudley Moore and Peter Cook, with the modern remake Bedazzled, starring Brendan Fraser and Elizabeth Hurley. The 1967 original became a cult favourite with its clever British...

Slow zombies… fast zombies… and one of the greatest horror remake debates of all time. In this episode of The Deja Review, we head into the zombie apocalypse to compare the legendary horror classic Dawn of the Dead, directed by George A. Romero, with the high-intensity remake Dawn of the Dead, directed by Zack Snyder. The 1978 original became one of the most influential zombie films ever made, ble...

Police work has never been this ridiculous… but can a reboot match one of the funniest comedies ever made? In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we investigate the comedy classic The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, starring Leslie Nielsen as the clueless but confident Detective Frank Drebin, before comparing it with the long-awaited reboot The Naked Gun, starring Liam Nee...

The votes are in. The trophies are ready. And it’s time to celebrate the best and worst movies we reviewed in 2025. In this special episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we look back at a full year of movie comparisons, cult classics, and controversial remakes to crown the winners (and losers) of The Deja Review Awards 2026. Throughout 2025, Mart and Trev revisited legendary originals and th...

One man. One town. And a big stick for justice. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we take a look at the gritty revenge drama Walking Tall, starring Joe Don Baker as real-life sheriff Buford Pusser, before comparing it with the action-packed remake Walking Tall, starring Dwayne Johnson. The 1973 original became a surprise box-office hit thanks to its brutal realism and its story o...

A legendary car chase. A Hollywood remake packed with stars. But which version of Gone in 60 Seconds truly steals the show? In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we compare the original cult car-theft classic Gone in 60 Seconds, created by stunt legend H. B. Halicki, with the high-octane 2000 remake starring Nicolas Cage and Angelina Jolie. The 1974 original became famous for its raw...

A brutal dystopian game show. A cult 80s action classic. And now… a brand-new remake enters the arena. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we step into the deadly world of The Running Man, the iconic sci-fi action movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, and compare it with the highly anticipated The Running Man, directed by Edgar Wright and based more closely on the novel by Stephen...

Two icy horror classics. One alien threat. Two very different visions of The Thing. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we travel back to the frozen Arctic to compare the 1951 sci-fi classic The Thing from Another World with the legendary 1982 remake The Thing directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell. The original 1951 film introduced audiences to a terrifying alien dis...

In this bonus episode of the podcast, hosts Mart and Trev dive into their favourite films of 2025, sharing their top five picks along with honourable mentions and a few disappointments. The conversation is light-hearted and filled with humour as they reflect on films like 'Freakier Friday', 'Sinners', and 'The Long Walk', discussing their unexpected enjoyment and the elements that made these films...

In this engaging bonus episode, hosts Mart and Trev dive into the films they are most excited about for the upcoming year, as well as those they are less enthusiastic about. They kick off the conversation with a light-hearted exchange about their drink choices, setting a casual tone for the discussion. The duo shares their honourable mentions, including anticipated titles like 'Mandalorian and Gro...

A Cold War invasion. A group of teenage guerrilla fighters. And one of the most talked-about remakes of the 2010s. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we revisit the explosive 80s cult classic Red Dawn, starring Patrick Swayze, Charlie Sheen, and Lea Thompson, before comparing it with the modern remake Red Dawn, led by Chris Hemsworth. The original 1984 film captured Cold War paran...

Two versions of Casino Royale. One chaotic spy spoof… and one of the greatest James Bond reboots ever made. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we compare the bizarre 1967 spy comedy Casino Royale with the gritty Bond reinvention Casino Royale, starring Daniel Craig as a brand-new take on James Bond. The 1967 film is one of the strangest entries connected to the Bond universe — a p...

One of the most beloved Christmas films ever made… and the heartfelt remake that introduced the story to a new generation. In this festive episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we revisit the timeless holiday classic Miracle on 34th Street, starring Edmund Gwenn as the mysterious Kris Kringle, before comparing it to the warm and modern retelling Miracle on 34th Street, featuring Richard Atte...

Wax on. Wax off. But does the remake kick as hard as the original? In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we revisit the legendary underdog story The Karate Kid, starring Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita, before comparing it with the 2010 remake The Karate Kid, featuring Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith. The original 1984 film became an 80s classic with its unforgettable training montage, icon...

Two versions of Total Recall. One unforgettable sci-fi classic. One controversial remake. Mart and Trev revisit Arnold Schwarzenegger blasting his way through Mars in the iconic 1990 film before comparing it to the slick futuristic remake from 2012. From mutant rebels to hover car chases, which version truly delivers the ultimate mind-bending sci-fi adventure? Is it reality… or just another Rekall...

A mysterious pair of children with incredible powers… a secret mountain… and two very different Disney adventures. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we revisit the classic family sci-fi film Escape to Witch Mountain, before comparing it with the action-packed reboot Race to Witch Mountain, starring Dwayne Johnson. The 1975 original became a beloved Disney cult classic, telling th...