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27/09/2025

🌸☀️ What a perfect spring day to celebrate 20 years together! Sunshine, laughs, and good vibes all around.

Here’s to making the most of the next 20 🎉✨ 🌸

26/09/2025

✨ What a show! ✨

Celebrating 20 years together in the most magical way 💕 We treated ourselves to watching Beauty and the Beast live in theatre, and it was nothing short of spectacular. 🎭🌹

Here’s to love, laughter, and making memories that feel like a fairytale. 💫

24/08/2025

Got some great finds at the
Looking forward to the next one!

14/08/2025

Nobody 2 – Review

Last night, we caught Nobody 2, and it was an absolute blast from start to finish. This sequel knows exactly what it is — a fast-paced, adrenaline-fuelled ride that embraces its over-the-top action without ever losing sight of the characters we love.

Bob Odenkirk once again delivers a pitch-perfect performance as Hutch Mansell, balancing deadpan humour, vulnerability, and unrelenting combat skills. He makes Hutch a character you can root for just as much in the quiet moments as during the most chaotic fight scenes. The action sequences are slick, inventive, and delightfully brutal — the kind that make you grin one second and gasp the next.

One of the real standouts, though, is Connie Nielsen as Hutch’s wife. She brings a quiet strength and intriguing depth to her role, and every scene with her hints at a rich history we’ve only begun to scratch the surface of. By the end, we weren’t just satisfied with the story — we were craving more, especially her backstory, and how she and Hutch first crossed paths.

Nobody 2 proves that a great action sequel doesn’t have to reinvent the wheel — it just needs to lean into what works, keep the energy high, and give audiences characters worth caring about. And on all those fronts, it delivers.

23/07/2025

🎬 Movie Review: Fantastic Four: First Steps

Marvel's latest reboot, Fantastic Four: First Steps, delivers a feast for the eyes but stumbles when it comes to substance.

🌏 Galactus. His on-screen debut finally gives fans the towering celestial they’ve dreamed of for decades!

✨ Visuals & Casting
There's no denying it—this movie looks gorgeous. From cosmic landscapes to energy-infused battle sequences, the effects team earns top marks.
The core four are well cast, with good chemistry and believable performances that almost carry the weaker moments.
Pedro Pascal shows up once again, and honestly, we are over seeing him in everything.

🌌 Creative Choices & Controversies
One of the film’s more divisive creative choices is its gender-flipped reinterpretation of the Silver Surfer. The absence of Norrin Radd’s rich backstory renders the change more cosmetic than transformative.
The movie leans heavily into empowerment themes that feel overly manufactured.

👩‍👦 The Heart of the Story
Susan Storm emerges as the emotional centre, fighting with fierce determination to protect her child, and it arguably sidelines the team dynamic that makes the Fantastic Four what they are.

📉 Final Verdict

Fantastic Four: First Steps lands with cosmic spectacle and commendable casting, but despite high-caliber visuals and ambitious set pieces, the storytelling feels perfunctory—like a checklist of modern blockbuster tropes rather than a passion-fueled revival of Marvel’s original super-team.

Marvel may have lit up the stars—but this reboot never quite sparks.

13/07/2025

Movie Review: Superman (2025, Directed by James Gunn)

James Gunn’s Superman had all the potential in the world — a celebrated director with a proven knack for ensemble casts and visual flair. But this movie? This wasn't Superman. This was a disappointing, tonally off, and downright frustrating.

From the very first scroll of the opening sequence, I felt uneasy, and unfortunately, that feeling stayed with me until the credits rolled. Gunn’s trademark quirky humour, which works well for Guardians of the Galaxy, felt entirely misplaced here. Superman isn’t a joke machine. He’s not some awkward every man trying to figure himself out in a zany world. He’s Superman — a symbol of hope, moral clarity, and quiet strength. Sadly, this film missed all of that.

Superman himself fared only marginally better. While the casting was fine, the writing failed him. Instead of showcasing the best of what humanity could strive to be, Gunn gave us a protagonist who felt lost, reactive, and — worst of all — not particularly heroic. The film never gave us the iconic Superman moment — no inspiring speech, no act of pure selflessness, no soaring flight that brought tears to the eyes. It's just a series of eye-roll-inducing jokes and empty spectacle.

Yes, there were a few okay moments — some visual effects were solid, and a few side characters had flashes of charm. But nothing could outweigh the feeling that James Gunn simply doesn’t understand what makes Superman, well, Superman.

Superman isn’t about being edgy or funny — he’s about *
truth, justice, and the American way. This movie delivered none of that. Krypto, the dog was overused and annoying, and there was no actual story for the movie. It just felt like it was an episode of a show that had been pulled out of context. Mister Terrific took centre stage and had Lois Lane swooning.

Final Verdict:
If you’re looking for a Superman that embodies the core of what the character has stood for over 85 years, this isn’t the movie for you. A missed opportunity and a frustrating step backward for the character.

09/07/2025

💍✨ 11 years ago today, in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland, we said “I do” and what a beautiful journey it’s been ever since.

11 years of love, growth, adventures, and quiet moments that mean everything. Here’s to the memories we’ve made and the lifetime still ahead. ❤️

Here’s to forever. 🥂🏴💫

01/07/2025

From the moment we stepped into Hoyts, it felt like more than just a trip to the movies—it was an experience. The staff greeted us with such warmth and genuine smiles. It was as if they’d been waiting just for us.

🏎️ F1: The Movie – Pure Adrenaline

And then came the main event: F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris. From the first rev of the engine, we were hooked. Pitt’s portrayal of Sonny Hayes—a weathered legend chasing redemption—was magnetic, but it was Damson Idris as the fiery young Joshua Pearce who brought the emotional punch. Their chemistry crackled like sparks off the track.

The racing sequences? Absolutely breathtaking. Shot on real circuits with IMAX intensity, it felt like we were in the cockpit. There were moments we forgot to breathe—especially during that final showdown in Abu Dhabi. It wasn’t just a movie; it was a visceral, edge-of-your-seat thrill ride.

💫 Final Thoughts

Between the heart-pounding film and the heartwarming hospitality, Hoyts delivered a night we won’t soon forget. It reminded us why we love the movies—not just for the stories on screen, but for the people who make the whole experience feel special.

29/06/2025

🌞✨ Currently living my BEST *Arrakis* life!
I logged in “just to check my gear” and now I have no idea what day/ time it is haha, tamed a sandworm (okay, ran from it screaming), and found inner peace in the spice.

🎮 Mood: Laughing through desert storms and vibing with my crew like
I fear nothing, for fear is the mind-killer... but this game is pure mind-bliss.🧡

06/06/2025

Hi, all we are taking on The Push-Up Challenge to push for better mental health in Australia. You can push for better mental health, too, by donating to his fundraiser for The Push For Better Foundation: www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/Chattaboxreviews/the-push-up-challenge Any donation, big or small, is really appreciated!

05/06/2025

and i are having dinner with and his husband and at great atmosphere, amazing staff, and epic food.

31/05/2025

We just got back from the Cat Extravaganza at the Perth Convention Centre and WOW — my inner cat lover is in heaven! 🐱💫 From adorable kitties to the cutest cat merch, it was purr-fection all around. 😻

Also... I may or may not have bought way too many goodies. My bank account is crying, but my heart is full. 🛍️🐾

Already counting down to the next one!

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