Film Reviews

South Cheshire firm hosts star-studded film screening at Lyceum

South Cheshire firm hosts star-studded film screening at Lyceum

A South Cheshire security firm drew stars of stage and screen to a special cinema night at the town’s Lyceum Theatre.

Alpha Omega, based on Crewe Business Park, welcomed the director and leading cast members of the British-made independent film “Break” which has won much acclaim since its drive-through premiere during last autumn’s lockdown.

December 8, 2021
Nantwich guests catch glimpse of The Minister of Chance film premiere

Nantwich guests catch glimpse of The Minister of Chance film premiere

Lucky Nantwich folk were given a glimpse of a big screen movie being made in Cheshire. The film premiere of The Minister of Chance took place at the Woodlands Brewery off London Road, Stapeley.

June 24, 2014
Families vote on Facebook for next Nantwich Films@4 screening!

Families vote on Facebook for next Nantwich Films@4 screening!

The next Nantwich Family Films@4 screening will be “Mary Poppins” after organisers allowed the public to vote! The films, screened at Nantwich Methodist hall on Hospital Street, have proved a big hit since the community cinema project was launched in January.

June 6, 2014
Launch of new Nantwich cinema project hailed huge success

Launch of new Nantwich cinema project hailed huge success

More than 80 people enjoyed the launch of “Nantwich Family Films@4” – a community cinema project in Nantwich. There was a party atmosphere at Nantwich Methodist Church as children let off party poppers as Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson formally opened the project.

January 22, 2014
Nantwich Methodist Church to house town’s first community cinema

Nantwich Methodist Church to house town’s first community cinema

Church volunteers in Nantwich have clubbed together to launch the town’s first community cinema! Nantwich Methodist Church in Hospital Street is behind the “Nantwich Family Films@4” project.

December 27, 2013
Nantwich Film Club appoints new chair in time for April screening

Nantwich Film Club appoints new chair in time for April screening

Young film fanatic Joe Millar is the new chairman of Nantwich Film Club. The 26-year-old was elected along with new committee members at the club’s AGM.

March 26, 2013
Film Review: Les Miserables, at Odeon Cinema in Crewe

Film Review: Les Miserables, at Odeon Cinema in Crewe

By Joy Cassidy Not having seen the West End production, I was able to watch Tom Hooper’s version of Les Miserables with no notion as to whether it was faithful adaptation or whether one version was better than the other. I was simply presented with a tragic love story told in epic proportion, beautifully cast and wonderfully gritty.

January 17, 2013
Film Review: “Reacher” starring Tom Cruise, Crewe Odeon

Film Review: “Reacher” starring Tom Cruise, Crewe Odeon

By Joy Cassidy Based on Lee Child’s novel One Shot, Tom Cruise plays the title role in Christopher McQuarrie’s thriller Jack Reacher. Ex-military man Reacher is a loner, unreachable and untouchable, until he’s called on by a murder suspect facing death row.

January 7, 2013
Film review: James Bond’s “Skyfall” at the Odeon, Crewe

Film review: James Bond’s “Skyfall” at the Odeon, Crewe

By Joy Cassidy Sam Mendes is the latest director to take on the British institute that is James Bond with its 50th anniversary film “Skyfall”. Some more recent Bond films have deviated away from tradition, straight forward plots and good old-fashioned espionage.

November 14, 2012
Film Review: Anna Karenina at the Odeon in Crewe

Film Review: Anna Karenina at the Odeon in Crewe

Anna Karenina is an enchanting story of love, in all its complexities, retold by some of Britain’s greatest actors and actresses, writes Joy Cassidy. Not least Keira Knightley; sometimes criticised for her one-dimensional acting, portrays Anna (in all of her dimensions) perfectly.

September 19, 2012
Relaunch of Nantwich Big Cheese Film Club proves a big hit

Relaunch of Nantwich Big Cheese Film Club proves a big hit

Nantwich’s relaunched film club is proving a big hit now it’s being staged at the town’s Civic Hall. The Big Cheese Film Club is staging its second screening on August 13 when it shows “Midnight in Paris”.

August 2, 2012
Film Review: Avengers Assemble – Odeon Cinema, Crewe

Film Review: Avengers Assemble – Odeon Cinema, Crewe

By Curtis Evans Love them or hate them, Superhero films are a Hollywood staple not about to disappear anytime soon. In fact as Avengers Assemble proves, they are only getting bigger.

May 3, 2012
Nantwich Big Cheese Film club launches

Nantwich Big Cheese Film club launches

Organisers have been toasting their success following the launch of Nantwich Big Cheese Film Club.

Dozens turned out at The Crown in Nantwich to enjoy a glass of bubbly before viewing the 1988 Academy Award winning Cinema Paradiso in the hotel’s ballroom.

September 23, 2011