Neon Camera Reviews

Stardust By Calum Whitfield  Stardust’s excellent worldbuilding and large cast of quirky characters results in a near-perfect and easily accessible fantasy adventure that deserves revisiting. 4.5/5 Cameras 🎥🎥🎥🎥.5 Directed by: Matthew Vaughn Starring: Charlie Cox, Claire Danes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mark Strong, Robert De Niro, et al Where to find it: Rent it on Amazon Prime No Copyright Infringement Intended  Stardust was a bit of a flop when it came out in 2007, making a little over its production budget but not the kind of numbers it hoped for. Based on a book by Neil Gaiman, the film was directed and co-written (with Jane Goldman) by Matthew Vaughn who at the time was most well known for having produced violent crime films such as “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels” and “Snatch”, so having him direct a family-friendly fantasy adventure would seem a little strange, but in spite of this, almost 15 years on, Stardust has built up a strong positive following, and after I rec...

Cruella By Emily Hubbard A pleasant surprise in the form of Disney's latest live-action reboot 3.5/5 Cameras 🎥🎥🎥.5 Directed by: Craig Gillespie Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, and Mark Strong  Where to find it: Disney + No Copyright Infringement Intended When it comes to live-action Disney remakes (or in this case spin-offs) the level of anticipation surrounding them is always clouded in uncertainty, as previous releases have vastly differed in quality, leaving many fans unsure of whether or not they’re worth their hard-earned cash. The Hollywood giants’ previous outing, 2020’s Mulan, was an uninspired remake that lacked all the flair that made its 1998 counterpart so iconic. But, if we look a few years into the past, with 2014’s Angelina Jolie helmed, box office smash Maleficent and into the present with 2021’s Cruella, it’s clear to see that Disney hit the jackpot in its decision to focus on the iconic villains that children of all ages grew up with. Directed by Craig G...