Mac's Movies

UK Release Date: 17 February 2017 Certification: 15 Director: Chad Stahelski Cast: Common, Laurence Fishburne, Claudia Gerini, John Leguizamo ,  Ian McShane, Lance Reddick, Keanu Reeves, Ruby Rose, Riccardo Scamarcio Rating: 73 % 'Never stab the Devil in the back'. Review: Keanu Reeves is brilliant as the title character.  John Wick was largely responsible for the 'Keanussance' and his revival, h e does the majority of the stunts himself whilst in his mid fifties which is testament to the type of actor Reeves is. He's suave and brutal but can also give an emotional, depth performance at times. And in all honesty he's just really cool. On the other hand, I didn't like Riccardo Scamarcio at all as the main villain. He didn't feel imposing, menacing or much of a threat at all and he was a bit annoying. Laurence Fishburne also didn't work for me - he didn't do anything wrong - but seeing him in the same movie as Keanu Reeves isn't a John Wick ...

UK Release Date: 25 June 2014 Certification: 15 Director: Jon Favreau Cast: Emjay Anthony, Bobby Cannavale, Jon Favreau, Dustin Hoffman, Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr, John Leguizamo, Sofia Vergara Rating: 73% "I may not do everything great in my life, but I'm good at this." Review: The ensemble cast assembled for  Chef is excellent. Jon Favreau shines as struggling chef, Carl Casper, trying to restore his passion. His relationship with his estranged son, Percy - played by Emjay Anthony - is the beating heart of the movie. The bond the two form is both engrossing and sweet. John Leguizamo is entertaining as Carl's sous-chef, Martin. He adds a distinctive, spice to the movie that's fresh to see on screen.  However, I didn't enjoy Scarlett Johansson or Robert Downey Jr. in this movie. I'm not slating their performances in fact RDJ's quick cameo was my favourite aspect of the movie but that's all it was.  If they were given a bigger role, ...