About Kirk Siddals

I was born and raised in the East Midlands (in a small village called Breaston in between Nottingham and Derby) but moved to Manchester to study for a Biochemistry degree and a Cell Biology PhD at Manchester University in 1993. All these years later and I'm still here, married a local lass (by way of the Punjab anyway) and am now nicely settled. I work as a postdoctoral research fellow and undertake research into diabetic and renal disease.

I've always been a film fan and have vivid memories of watching Star Wars Episode IV every Sunday for several years. My movie tastes are slanted towards Sci-fi but I don't mind any genre as long as it's not horror (6ft pansy in this department!). outside of films I'm an enthusiastic badminton player, playing for teams in the Manchester and Stockport leagues, an Xbox 360 gamer (when the wife lets me!) and am a keen internet bargain hunter.

Latest Reviews By: Kirk Siddals

Baby Mama
Kirk Siddals  //  21/09/2011 09:59:57

Kate (Tina Fey) is a 37 year old career woman. Up until now she’s taken her career over her personal life, and done very well at it, but her biological clock isn’t just ticking anymore, it’s Big Ben New Years Eve midnight bonging!

How to Lose Friends and Alienate People
Kirk Siddals  //  26/07/2010 12:57:34

The 2008 film How to Lose Friends and Alienate People is loosely based on the autobiographical writings of Toby Young. His book of the same name covers Toby’s five year struggle to make it in America as a contributing editor of Vanity Fair. For the film tha magazine has been changed to Sharps Magazine and a few other liberties have been taken to turn it into a rom-com.

Ghost Town
Kirk Siddals  //  15/07/2010 12:05:21

Ricky Gervais has had a meteoric rise to stardom. I first came across him on the 11 O’Clock Show ten years ago. While his slot on there was supposed to be crude and shocking, I thought behind all that he had the potential to be a great comedian.

RocknRolla
Kirk Siddals  //  30/09/2009 16:02:36

When news of writer/director Guy Ritchie’s new gangster project, RocknRolla, surfaced, I have to say I was hopeful, yet not optimistic. Whilst I was a massive fan of his first two (Lock, Stock and Snatch) the third (Revolver) was an utter car wreck.

Terminator Salvation
Kirk Siddals  //  24/09/2009 16:34:39

Kirk looks at the Blu-Ray release of Terminator Salvation and finds a balanced film, dripping with special effects and action, yet with a strong paced storyline.

Eagle Eye
Kirk Siddals  //  16/09/2009 09:30:14

The film opens with the military tracking a terrorists leader in the Middle East. Unable to get absolute confirmation that their intended target is actually present at the funeral they’re observing, the president, against the recommendation of the computer and the secretary for defence (Michael Chiklis), the president orders the attack to go ahead anyway.

The Damned United
Kirk Siddals  //  18/08/2009 16:48:37

Even if you only have a passing interest in football the chances are that you would have heard of Brian Clough. He was an immensely successful football player and manager having scored 197 goals in 213 appearances for Middleborough and 54 Goals in 61 appearances for Sunderland before being injured in 1962...

Paul Blart: Mall Cop
Kirk Siddals  //  11/08/2009 12:47:57

Paul Blart: Mall Cop brings Kevin James to the silver screen in a leading role for the first time. Sure he shared the credits with Adam Sandler in I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, but this is his first time out there on his own. Not satisfied with the leading male role, he’s also gone for producer and writer as well!

Nick Norah Infinite Playlist
Kirk Siddals  //  25/06/2009 12:58:08

Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist is a film from an up and coming director starring up and coming young comedy stars. Peter Sollett puts in a credible stint directing Michael Cera and Kat Dennings in a rambling journey of discovery of two young teens across Manhattan in search of a secret gig.

The Day the Earth Stood Still 2008 Version
Kirk Siddals  //  21/04/2009 12:53:33

It seems that Hollywood is running out of original ideas. We’ve had a plethora of remakes over the last couple of years, some of them have been remakes of films that weren’t really that old! One genre that may benefit from a remake you’d think would be the old sci-fi films of the 50s and 60s.

Demons
Kirk Siddals  //  03/04/2009 16:18:32

ITV1 drama usually concerns itself with crime, family difficulties or the odd period piece, however lately they’ve been moving into new territory with shows such as Moving Wallpaper (fictional show about producing another fictional TV show) Primeval (a show where a team of scientists battle prehistoric and futuristic creatures that have entered our time-space) and the focus of this review, Demons,

Quarantine
Kirk Siddals  //  09/03/2009 15:13:44

A television reporter and her cameraman are trapped inside a building quarantined by the CDC after the outbreak of a mysterious virus which turns humans into bloodthirsty killers.

Sydney White and Her Seven Dorks
Kirk Siddals  //  11/02/2009 11:28:33

Another cute and fuzzy American teen girl rom com, but with a twist of fairytale.....

Death Race
Kirk Siddals  //  31/01/2009 22:50:44

Jason Statham adds to his action film CV with this adrenaline fuelled race to the death......that'll be why they called it Death Race then!

Tropic Thunder
Kirk Siddals  //  26/01/2009 14:11:57

Kirk takes a look a this film about making another film!

You Don't Mess With the Zohan
Kirk Siddals  //  19/01/2009 14:57:02

Kirk takes a look at this silly, crude and outrageously funny comedy starring Adam Sandler.

Pineapple Express
Kirk Siddals  //  12/01/2009 14:09:40

No, it's not a train that specialises in its fruit drinks, this is the latest excellent comedy from Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen.

Hancock
Kirk Siddals  //  03/12/2008 14:08:41

A drunken, insensitive superhero? Sounds like a great idea for a film to me!

Wanted
Kirk Siddals  //  01/12/2008 13:23:23

Kirk takes a rollercoaster ride on the plot of Wanted, a tale of super-assassins pitted against each other. What more could you want?!

Casino Royale: Deluxe Edition
Kirk Siddals  //  24/10/2008 14:04:34

Kirk puts on his tux and prepares to go back to the casino with this delux edition release of Casino Royale, just in time for the next Bond film as well.