Neon Camera Reviews

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy By Emily Hubbard A masterclass in ensemble comedy that’s as ridiculous as it is hilarious  4.5/5 Cameras 🎥🎥🎥🎥.5  Directed by: Adam McKay Starring: Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, et al  Where to find it: Sky Cinema/ Now TV  No Copyright Infringement Intended  Adam McKay is somewhat of a legend when it comes to comedy. Having started his career in the 1990s as a head writer for Saturday Night Live, the filmmaker has gone on to make some of the funniest movies of recent years, including Step Brothers and The Other Guys, along with 2022 Best Picture Nominee Don’t Look Up. However, it’s his feature film debut, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, that cemented him as a true star in the increasingly crowded world of comedy blockbusters. Set in the 1970s, and a tongue-in-cheek commentary on attitudes in that era, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy follows its’ titular character, played by Wil...

Ghostbusters: Afterlife  By Calum Whitfield  A fun, if a little derivative, sequel/reboot. It doesn’t surpass the original, but it has enough nostalgia and quality to be a worthy addition to the franchise. 3.5/5 Cameras 🎥🎥🎥.5 Directed by: Jason Reitman  Starring: Carrie Coon, Mckenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard, and Paul Rudd Where to find it: In Cinemas Now  No Copyright Infringement Intended The original Ghostbusters is one of my all-time favourite films. Ghostbusters 2 was an ok follow-up; the remake was a disappointment. Needless to say when I saw they were having another go at the franchise I kept my expectations fairly low. But with much of the original cast returning to their roles as well as seeing it was Jason Reitman, son of the original film’s director Ivan Reitman, at the helm, I became a bit more invested in the concept. Misplaced optimism? Thankfully not. Ghostbusters: Afterlife jumps straight in with a figure attempting to capture a nasty-looking ghost o...