Mac's Movies

UK Release Date: 22 February 2022 Certification: 12 Director: Ron Howard Cast: Paul Bettany, Jennifer Connelly, Russel Crowe, Adam Goldberg, Ed Harris, Josh Lucas, Christopher Plummer Rating: 76% 'The only thing greater than the power of the mind is the courage of the heart' Review: Some mesmerising performances are at the heart of the film. Russel Crowe plays Nobel Peace Prize winner, Dr. John Nash. It's a beautiful performance (pun intended) that encapsulates the sheer intelligence of Nash whilst also bring a sense of vulnerability to the role that makes him easy to empathise with. However, he's outdone by Jennifer Connelly who won an academy award for her performance. Her performance feels so personal due to her love and care for her husband. She firstly, helps Nash discover who he truly is and later on helps him rediscover that during his most challenging period dealing with paranoid schizophrenia. The supporting cast are all up to standard as well. Paul Bet...

UK Release Date: 12 May 2000 Certification: 15 Director: Ridley Scott Cast: Spencer Treat Clark, Russel Crowe, Richard Harris, Djimon Hounsou, Connie Nielsen, Joaquin Phoenix, Oliver Reed Rating: 86% We who are about to die, salute you! Review: I didn't know a lot about Gladiator and wasn't expecting too much having endured Ridley Scott's 2008 lethargic remake of Robin Hood . But Gladiator is an excellent movie. It actually won five Oscars in 2001, including Best Picture and Best Actor. The action is incredible. The use of medieval weapons and t he fact that the movie uses iconic venues like the Colosseum makes the action realistic and believable. Joaquin Phoenix, who plays Commodus, appears to be auditioning for Joker 19 years before he landed the role. Phoenix delivers an extremely creepy but brilliant villain with no redeeming qualities. The main actor Russel Crowe is also great in his role as Maximus, t he gladiator who defied an empire . His char...