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Film review: Paddington in Peru

Paddington is back, and for London Mums, it’s simply Paddingtacular!Paddington in Peru is the best family film of the year! 10/10. The story It’s been a long wait – seven years since our favourite bear’s last cinematic outing – but Paddington in Peru is worth every minute. This time, the beloved bear travels to his roots in Peru, alongside the Brown family, to visit Aunt…
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Film review: Venom: The Last Dance – Tom Hardy’s wild finale!

On Thursday, 24th October 2024,London Mums Magazine had the thrilling opportunity to catch the latest escapade of our favourite symbiote anti-hero, Venom: The Last Dance, featuring the ever-charismatic Tom Hardy. Now, if you’ve been living under a rock (or maybe just avoiding the Marvel universe), let’s get you up to speed: Venom has been on quite the journey, featuring in four…
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Film review: Transformers One starring Chris Hemsworth

Two teenage reporters from London Mums Magazine were thrilled to be invited to review Transformers One. As lifelong fans who grew up surrounded by Transformers movies and toys, they had plenty to say about this latest instalment in the beloved franchise. The Story Transformers One takes us way back to where it all began – to the very origins of the Autobots and Decepticons. Directed by Josh…
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Joker: Folie à Deux, a Psychopath La La Land

Imagine a film where American Psycho meets The Singing Detective in a twisted, surreal musical, with the dark undercurrents of La La Land‘s dreams versus reality. That’s the vibe Joker: Folie à Deux aims for, blending the haunting chaos of a psychopath’s mind with the dazzling, often illusory world of song and dance. Picture the chilling detachment of Patrick Bateman, but instead of…
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Film review: Tim Burton's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)

On Tuesday, 3rd September 2024, we had the pleasure of attending a special screening of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice at Cineworld Leicester Square. Here’s our take on Tim Burton‘s spooky sequel! The Story The Beetlejuice sequel takes us back to Winter River, where chaos reigns once again. Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) has settled into her adult life, but her rebellious daughter Astrid (Jenna…
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Film Review: Black Dog - A poignant tale of redemption and resilience

On Wednesday, 7th August, London Mums Magazine had the privilege of attending a screening of Black Dog at Soho Screening Rooms. This remarkable film has garnered significant attention, being the first Chinese-language film to win an award in the Un Certain Regard category and the only Chinese-language film to receive an accolade at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Black Dog presents a…
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Film review: My Neighbour Totoro - in cinemas again over summer

Totoro on the big screen, a perfect outing for a rainy day. The animé Titan Hayao Miyazaki has produced dozens of big hitters, but Totoro is often considered his greatest. Totoro has the cult status of Winnie-the-Pooh here. A common theme in his movies is a childish sense of awe at the majesty of nature and the importance of respecting it. He expresses nostalgia for a pre-industrial 1950s Japan…
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A mother and son's review of Despicable Me 4

My son and I were recently invited by London Mums Magazine to review the latest animation, Despicable Me 4. Gru faces a new nemesis: a childhood rival who becomes a bitter enemy when Gru puts him behind bars. With an army of cockroaches at his command, he escapes from prison and threatens to kidnap Gru Junior. The family is forced into hiding and advised to blend in; quite a challenge for…
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Twisters: Nature's Darkest Side – A review by teenage reporters

On Monday, 15th July 2024, London Mums Magazine invited us, two teenage reporters, to check out the latest Warner Brothers movie, Twisters: Nature’s Darkest Side. Get ready to dive into the wild world of tornadoes, some of the most powerful and unpredictable forces of nature. This film not only shows you how tornadoes form and their impact but also revisits how they’ve been depicted in…
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Film review: Fly Me to the Moon - A starry-eyed Rom-Com with Channing Tatum & Scarlett Johansson

Get ready to be transported back to the 1960s with Fly Me to the Moon, a delightful romantic comedy that blends historical events with a charming fictional narrative. Starring the ever-charismatic Channing Tatum and the stunning Scarlett Johansson, this film promises to be a feel-good hit that captures the excitement of the space race era. The story Set against the high-stakes backdrop of the…
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