Tag: Nicholas Hoult

Movie Review: THOSE WHO WISH ME DEAD

Paul McGuire Grimes

May 12, 2021

THOSE WHO WISH ME DEAD Director: Taylor SheridanStarring: Angelina Jolie, Joe Bernthal, Aidan Gillen, Nicholas Hoult, Finn Little, Medina Senghore Taylor Sheridan has been the go-to screenwriter in Hollywood with hits like Sicario and the Oscar nominated Hell or High Water. In his new film, Those Who Wish Me Dead, a high powered district attorney…
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Movie Review: DARK PHOENIX

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jun 6, 2019

DARK PHOENIX Writer/Director: Simon KinbergStarring: Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Nicholas Hoult, Jessica Chastain, Alexandra Shipp, Evan Peters, Kodi Smit-Phee Jean Grey is a favorite among X-Men fans. She’s had quite the journey as we’ve seen in the comics and film series. Dark Phoenix acts as part origin story as it charts…
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Movie Review: THE FAVOURITE

Paul McGuire Grimes

Dec 7, 2018

THE FAVOURITE Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, Emma Stone, Nicholas Hoult and Joe Alwyn Queen Anne (Colman) is in frail health, often bedridden with infections and other ailments. Sarah (Weisz), her lady in waiting, stands by in affection, not only for her but for a position of power. Sarah’s cousin, Abigail (Stone),…
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Movie Review: X-MEN: APOCALYPSE

Paul McGuire Grimes

May 26, 2016

X-MEN: APOCALYPSE Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Nicholas Hoult, Oscar Isaac, Tye Sheridan, Sophie Turner, Evan Peters, Oliva Munn, Rose Byrne, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Alexandra Shipp I thought it would be a slam-dunk no-brainer that the casting of Oscar Isaac in the latest and final film in the new X-Men trilogy…
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Movie Trailer: X-MEN: APOCALYPSE

Paul McGuire Grimes

Dec 12, 2015

X-MEN: APOCALYPSE Director: Bryan Singer Starring: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Oscar Isaac, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Olivia Munn, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Tye Sheridan, Rose Byrne, Evan Peters In just a few days, we will be treated with Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Before that movie starts, audiences will get a glimpse at the first trailer for…
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Movie Review: MAD MAX: FURY ROAD

Paul McGuire Grimes

May 15, 2015

MAD MAX: FURY ROAD Director: George Miller Starring: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Zoë Kravitz, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Riley Keough I first heard about Mad Max: Fury Road years ago when it first went into production. The big Mel Gibson franchise was getting a reboot without its star. Where have we seen that…
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Movie Review: X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

Paul McGuire Grimes

May 27, 2014

X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Hugh Jackman, Peter Dinklage, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Halle Berry, Ellen Page, Shawn Ashmore The fans rejoiced when it was announced that Bryan Singer signed on to direct the latest outing in this series. He got the series…
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Movie Trailer: X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

Paul McGuire Grimes

Oct 29, 2013

X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PASTDirector: Bryan SingerStarring: Patrick Stewart, James McAvoy, Ian McKellen, Michael Fassbender, Halle Berry, Hugh Jackman, Anna Paquin, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Ellen Page, Peter Dinklage, Evan Peters Of all of the Stan Lee/Marvel creations, the X-Men rank as my #1 favorite. My inner geekdom dates back to my childhood watching the…
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Movie Review: X-MEN: FIRST CLASS

Paul McGuire Grimes

Jun 5, 2011

X-MEN: FIRST CLASS Director: Matthew Vaughn (Kick-Ass) Starring: James McAvoy (Atonement), Michael Fassbender (Jane Eyre), Kevin Bacon (Footloose), Jennifer Lawrence (Winter’s Bone), Nicholas Hoult (A Single Man) During World War II, Erik Lensherr (Fassbender) is forced to be separated from his mother outside the gates of a concentration camp. As he reaches for her one…
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