Film Reviews – Aaron Hemens

Son Of Saul

Jan. 27, 2016 László Nemes’ thrilling depiction of the horrifying nature of the Holocaust in his Oscar-nominated film Son of Saul (2015) results in a unique and original take on the experience of being a Jewish prisoner in the death camps. The film is set during the final years of the Second World War and tellsContinue reading “Son Of Saul”

Kingsman: The Golden Circle

Oct. 8, 2017 Riding on the wave of success brought on by the first film, Kingsman: The Golden Circle is able to deliver the same outrageous action and humour that made its 2014 predecessor, Secret Service, a favourite for movie-goers. What makes The Golden Circle just as entertaining as Secret Service isn’t only in the film’s additional set ofContinue reading “Kingsman: The Golden Circle”

(500) Days of Summer

Sept. 23, 2019 In traditional romantic-comedies/dramas, the feeling of love between the film’s two main characters tends to be reciprocal. It may take the full length of the movie for the characters to work out any differences or hurdles that may stand in their way, but in the end, love always wins. However, that isn’tContinue reading “(500) Days of Summer”