Movie Reviews

These are a collection of film reviews that, Award-Winning Blogger, Karen Woodham has reviewed as the “Resident Reviewer” a given title from the Prestatyn Scala Cinema to her and adopted by them to review some of the latest movies that they show.

You will also find other movie reviews by other people that are part of the Blazing Minds network, so enjoy the reviews and don’t forget to comment and share the film reviews. This Category also includes reviews of upcoming and new releases of DVDs, Blu-rays, VOD and Digital Downloads.

Weapons Review – Creepy, Clever, and Completely Unhinged in the Last Moments

From New Line Cinema and Zach Cregger, the creative mind behind "Barbarian," comes a gripping new mystery thriller titled "Weapons." When only one child from a class mysteriously disappears on the same night at the same time as the...

The Life of Chuck Review – Cineworld Unlimited Screening

I wasn't sure what to expect from tonight's Cineworld Unlimited Screening of The Life of Chuck. From the trailer that had been shown over the past few weeks, I knew the film would be a bit different, but I...

Freakier Friday Review – A Charmingly Fun Long-Awaited Sequel

I loved the first Freaky Friday, and I’m happy to report that the sequel delivers exactly what fans have been craving. Freakier Friday isn’t just a reheated version of the original — it’s a full-on return to form, packed...

Super Charlie is Bright, Colourful and Fun – Review

In a cinematic smorgasbord littered with literally dozens and dozens of superhero movies, it can be hard to find something really unique that still gives levels of familiarity. Super Charlie is a fun children’s film about a baby getting...

Review: The Naked Gun is a Legacy Sequel That’s a Hilariously Worthy Return

I grew up watching Police Squad! and then later the Naked Gun movies, and for me, Leslie Nielsen was always the standout. His deadpan delivery and absolute commitment to absurdity were iconic. The Zucker, Abrahams, and Zucker team brought...

Heidi: Rescue of the Lynx, a Legitimately Sweet Movie – Review

In a world of cinema replete with remakes, re-imaginings and sequels/prequels it can feel like there is a lot of fatigue and lack of ideas in Hollywood, and the film industry as a whole. While this is a film...

Reputation Review – Low-budget Indie Film

I love indie filmmaking and makers. It’s an absolute essential part of the film world that allows the whole thing to carry on. In some cases, low-budget indie films can be genuine slices of cinematic genius. They can be...

Review: The Fantastic Four: First Steps in IMAX

Although set in the 1960s, The Fantastic Four in IMAX takes place on Earth-828 (A homage to Jack Kirby's birthday, August 28th), giving it a distinct identity that separates it from the main Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline we’ve been...

Review: I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025)

I saw the original I Know What You Did Last Summer back in the '90s and enjoyed it. It was a defining teen slasher of its era, blending mystery, suspense, and horror with a cast that became iconic. Now,...

Superman in IMAX Soars to New Heights – Review

It was the Superman movie with Christopher Reeve that got me into Superheroes back in the 1970s, and the film still means a lot to me. So, when I heard about a new movie from James Gunn and saw...

Bring Her Back Review – Cineworld Secret Screaming 8

Cineworld had been teasing us for a while with Bring Her Back, the new horror film from the brothers who brought us Talk To Me, so after seeing the trailer several times, I was excited and looking forward to...

F1 The Movie in IMAX Puts You in the Driver’s Seat of an F1 Car – Review

F1 is a movie that I have been dying to see, and since it was Filmed For IMAX, it was the only option for me to see the movie in that format. It was certainly a cinematic experience on...