Ralph McLean

1 week ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Ralph McLean

Universe finally has a hit on its hands after string of missesThe old Marvel Cinematic Universe has been in need of a good shot in the arm for some time now. Recent big-budget offerings such as Captain America: Brave New World and even Deadpool & Wolverine got a bit of a critical kicking, and the feeling that the once thriving franchise was petering out has been hard to shake of late.

2 weeks ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Ralph McLean

Film review: Accountant sequel’s money well spentBen Affleck impresses in solid follow-up to offbeat action filmJon Bernthal and Ben Affleck in The Accountant 2When The Accountant was released in 2016, it felt like an odd idea for a modern action film. While it played out like a pretty straight-ahead shoot-em-up with all the high-concept hijinks you’d expect, it also boasted an offbeat central performance from Ben Affleck that really set it apart from the crowd.

3 weeks ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Ralph McLean

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1 month ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Ralph McLean

Film review: Tech terrors in the first date from hellDrop taps into modern fears to create something truly terrifying Meghann Fahy and Brandon Sklenar in DropGoing on a date can be a traumatic experience for many, but Drop turns the experience into something truly terrifying. Director Christopher Landon’s new technology thriller takes a very simple scenario — what if the casual act of AirDropping something to someone’s phone took a truly sinister turn? — and pushes it as far as he possibly can.

1 month ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Ralph McLean

Whether you’re into gaming or not, you’ll dig this Hollywood take on the excavating phenomenonAdapting a much-loved video game for the big screen doesn’t always result in a big box office bonanza. Hollywood is usually a little too far behind the popular culture curve with their adaptations and fans rarely find a film version of their gaming world as satisfying as the game itself anyhow — but A Minecraft Movie certainly has fun trying.