Robert Cain
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I'm a well-travelled blogger and writer from the UK who is looking to spread his blogs and freelance writings further afield. You can find more of my work at https://robc25.wixsite.com/thecainagecritique.
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Jurassic World: Rebirth Movie Review
For more than three decades the Jurassic Park series has remained profitable in spite of diminishing critical returns. With Jurassic World, bloated action and references to the original swayed general audiences while slipping in quality. The seventh outing from Gareth Edwards tries to go back to basics, but it constantly stumbles along the way.
By Robert Cain6 months ago in Geeks
28 Years Later Movie Review
Back in 2002, Danny Boyle and Alex Garland revolutionised the zombie sub-genre with a new breed of horror. After a long wait, the franchise is back; arriving in timely fashion after the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a fine return, though it doesn’t quite match the fear factor of the original.
By Robert Cain7 months ago in Geeks
Ballerina Movie Review
Since 2014, the John Wick franchise has torn up the box office with some of the best fight choreography in the action genre. The Baba Yaga’s story concluded in 2023, but his stylised world is up for expansion with spin-offs. Ana De Armas takes the lead in Ballerina, a well-made film that sits in the shadow of the mainline titles.
By Robert Cain7 months ago in Geeks
Predator: Killer of Killers Movie Review
After many years of stagnation, the Predator returned to prominence with 2022’s Prey; thanks to inspired ideas and going back to basics, it successfully triggered a wider resurgence. Before a big screen follow-up in November, we’re getting a set of side-stories with Predator: Killer of Killers. It’s a thoroughly enjoyable effort that embraces the wider history of the series.
By Robert Cain7 months ago in Geeks
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning Movie Review
Mission Impossible has always led the way for blockbuster action on the silver screen; the escapades of Ethan Hunt have persistently delivered with too many memorable moments to count. After nearly thirty years, Tom Cruise’s premier franchise has reached something of an end point with The Final Reckoning. It may not be the best of the series, but the eighth entry is far from a lacklustre effort.
By Robert Cain7 months ago in Geeks
Andor Series Review (Season 2)
2016’s Rogue One was a production that impressed most movie-goers despite its troubled production. Tony Gilroy saw an opportunity to expand on it with a prequel series that dove deeper into the classic conflict of rebels and stormtroopers. The second season completes the story with an excellent flourish.
By Robert Cain8 months ago in Geeks
Thunderbolts Movie
Since the conclusion of the Infinity Saga in 2019, Marvel’s big screen-efforts have struggled to maintain the same quality. Many titles across phase four and five have fallen short and the interconnected focus is now on shaky ground. In the midst of this downturn, Thunderbolts is the anomaly; a rare release that lays out a new tonal roadmap for the franchise.
By Robert Cain8 months ago in Geeks
Sinners Movie Review
Vampires have been a constant fixture in cinema and are often open to interpretation. From direct adaptations to new creations, they haven’t lost their fear factor. Ryan Coogler and his team offer a new take on this classic horror monster, a title that deserves every success and accolade.
By Robert Cain9 months ago in Geeks
Warfare Movie Review
Modern war films have several creative choices to make; do they delve into the physical and mental degeneration of soldiers or plant the viewer into a place they would never venture? Warfare from Alex Garland and former serviceman Ray Mendoza opts for the latter approach and strikes harder than many of its contemporaries.
By Robert Cain9 months ago in Serve
Daredevil: Born Again Series Review (Season 1)
When Marvel first broke into the streaming scene in the mid-2010s, Daredevil was by far the most popular character of the bunch. With three seasons under his belt, the fans were clamouring for a comeback. Following a long process and creative rethink, Daredevil: Born Again has arrived. For the most part, it’s a welcome return that plays to the character’s strengths.
By Robert Cain9 months ago in Geeks
Adolescence Series Review
The UK small-screen has often played host to emotional stories that plant the audience in the heart of downtrodden communities or individuals with deep personal problems. Director Phillip Barantini created Boiling Point and Jack Thorne took on This Is England with actor Stephen Graham in a leading role. Shifting into a highly contemporary problem, the trio brings us Adolescence, an excellent series in every way.
By Robert Cain10 months ago in Geeks
