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Movie / Film Reviews by Paul Kates

Browse reviews written by Paul Kates, including critical takes on films, home entertainment releases, and television series.

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FlickDirect, Paul Kates

Mr. Kate's love affair with the movies started at a young age and has remained an integral part of his life. Although favoring the action/thriller above all other genres, his interest doesn't stop there. He will watch anything from period dramas to science fiction. Not only is Paul Kates a fan of the silver screen, he is also fond of US TV dramas, notably Arrow, Game of Thrones and The Blacklist. His favorite movies include The Lord of the Ring trilogy, and the Jason Bourne movies, while still having a soft spot for Disney animation which still to this day evokes memories from his childhood.



Filth Movie / Film Review
Filth
If ever there was a film aptly named it has to be Filth, director Jon S. Baird's adaptation of the novel by Irving Welsh.The film starts with Bruce Robinson (James McAvoy,
Full Review  | Grade: B

The World's End Movie / Film Review
The World's End
After the successes of last decade's Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, director Edgar Wright treats us to one last flavour in his hilarious "Cornetto" trilogy,...
Full Review  | Grade: B


Fast & Furious 6 Movie / Film Review
Fast & Furious 6
There are not that many franchises that can boast six or more feature films to their name, but that landmark has just been set for the hugely popular high octane movies Fast and Furious series. Starti...
Full Review  | Grade: A

Iron Man 3 Movie / Film Review
Iron Man 3
Mega-wealthy playboy philanthropist Tony Stark makes a welcome return to the big screen, for the third and possibly final Iron Man movie to star Robert Downey Jr. This movie kicks off the second phase...
Full Review  | Grade: A

Trance Movie / Film Review
Trance
I must admit to not having looked forward to a single Danny Boyle film in recent years. I enjoyed his films that were more rough-cut, like  Full Review  | Grade: A

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Movie / Film Review
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
"In a hole in the ground there lived a Hobbit." That's how J.R.R.Tolkien introduced us to his first novel set within the realms of Middle Earth -- short, sharp, to the point.. It's a...
Full Review  | Grade: C