When it was announced that Spider-Man was coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the world went a little bit crazy because, you know, Spider-Man is arguably the most iconic Marvel character of all time. After his brief yet unforgettable appearance in Captain America: Civil War, the anticipation levels were sky high for…
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Barton’s Movie Reviews | THE FOUNDER
A film about how McDonald’s became the biggest fast food franchise in the world may have had no chance of being made had it not been for the likes of The Social Network and Steve Jobs, both critically successful for differing reasons. That film has now been made and it comes in the form…
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BARTON PREDICTS | THE 87th ACADEMY AWARDS
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s that time of year again. The awards season has been in full swing and it all culminates this Sunday evening with the 87th Academy Awards. It’s the biggest night in Hollywood and after yet another stellar year in film, the categories are full of deserved nominees…
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Barton’s Movie Reviews – SELMA
Selma chronicles the campaign to secure equal voting rights led by Martin Luther King that culminated in a march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1965. The events that occurred may have been well documented and known by many but that does not stop Selma from being one of the most powerful films…
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Barton’s Movie Reviews – BIRDMAN
Birdman finally makes its long awaited arrival in the UK and trust me when I say; believe the hype. Michael Keaton stars as Riggan Thomson, a washed-up actor once famous for playing the lead role of Birdman in a trilogy of highly successful superhero movies. With his reputation taking a beating after…
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Barton’s Movie Reviews – NEED FOR SPEED
Need For Speed is the latest video-game adaptation to hit the big screen. That is one reason to be cautious about Need For Speed, after all, video-game adaptations do tend to be pretty poor. Fast cars and outrageous stunts have worked wonders for the Fast & Furious franchise when it comes to earning a…
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