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Good Morning Lovelies,

Growing up, there was always a big red dog showing up in our house. Clifford was his name and his owner was called Lucy. Yet, we all claimed we owned him a little bit. 2021 saw him be brought back to life, as Jack Whitehall and John Cleese joined forces to bring us an updated version of the brilliant BBC children’s classic. 

Out now on DVD, Blu-Ray and digitally, the film follows Emily, a lonely little girl, who ends up staying with her clumsy uncle whilst her mum goes away. When offered a puppy by a magical Cleese, she finds herself faced with the unexpected, with him growing into a giant red dog. Causing mayhem where ever he goes. 

Young and old will enjoy this cheesy feature, with Whitehall providing entertainment and an interesting American accent throughout. Seeing Clifford back on the big screen will bring a sense of nostalgia to parents or older viewers who watched him the first time around, whilst new fans will find themselves falling in love for the first time. 

With bullies making Emily’s life hell, it is sweet to see how much an animal can make an impact on a persons life. Something many will be familiar with. Of course, there is the element of action as well, facing off evil figures who threaten their relationship, but nothing will bring this feature down in the eyes of young viewers. In some ways, it is as if the creators have tried to achieve a Stuart Little or Scooby-Doo kind of feature, though it isn’t quite as good as they are. 

Oddly though, the film works. With so much being available to judge, the feature flows well. In a time when we are seeking comfort and familiarity, this film brings it. Even if viewers have never seen an episode of Clifford before. There is a sense of the 90s/early 00s that gives off positive watching throughout. And we all want that. 

Clifford has been missed from the big screen for a long time now and thankfully he is back. Bigger and bolder than ever. Perfect to snuggle up to on a cold day, this will bring a smile to even the coldest of hearts. 

4 Stars

Joey X

Good Morning Lovelies, 

Recently, the BBC have been presenting us with a load of new dramas that have kept us all glued to our seats. One that really stood out was the Maxine Peake led piece, Rules of the Game, which is out now on DVD and digitally! 

Yet, is it worth a watch? Based loosely on the Me Too movement, the series follows a series of female cases, where they are being mistreated in the office, at home and in public. With hard hitting stories, the series is an inspiring piece of drama that will encourage many to speak up and put about the prejudices they have faced. Something I am sure the creators hoped would happen. 

Peake is on top form again and the storylines are strong. With few shows focusing completely on this topic, it is a clever creation that leaves audiences wanting more. When viewing it for the first time, there is a strong sense of a building need for justice and if the women don’t get it, then as a viewer a need for revolutionary change is built. 

With only four episodes to watch, the show is a hard but easy creation to binge watch in one sitting. Something that is easily done. Especially with a brilliant cast, gripping script and interesting, edge of your seat, storylines. Definitely making it one to watch. 

4 Stars

Joey X