Movie Reviews
Movie reviews are our specialty and passion. We deliver ratings and insights on films of all genres and sizes—from blockbuster hits to independent gems and streaming platform originals. Here is our extensive collection of reviews where we give our final opinion on many movies.
We also do TV Reviews too.
The Kitchen (2023) Review – Filled with Daniel Kaluuya’s swagger but lacking in emotional depth
When films highlight a dystopian society, they often express how the government has failed its people. We believe in a futuristic society, the world would...
Dusty Slay: Workin’ Man Review – We’re having a good time
In 2021, Dusty Slay made his Netflix debut on The Standups, highlighting some of the freshest voices in the world of comedy. Fast forward to 2024,...
Maboroshi Review – A teenager and town in crisis in Netflix’s new anime film
From the animators of Attack on Titan and Jujutsu Kaisen comes Mari Okada’s Netflix anime film Maboroshi. Masamune Kikuiri has been in an endless winter...
Lift (2024) Review – A formulaic to a fault heist comedy
As far as crime movies are concerned, the heist variety does hold a special place in our collective hearts for the way it portrays unlikely...
Self Reliance Review – Surprisingly heartfelt, hilarious, and highly entertaining
Self Reliance is a comedy thriller marking Jake Johnson’s first time sitting in the director’s chair after he became a household name thanks to his...
Role Play Review – A forgettable, uninspired, and below-average action flick
Since 1994’s True Lies, movies and TV shows about a suburban parent living a dangerous double life have been plentiful. Prime Video starts the year...
Pete Davidson: Turbo Fonzarelli Review – Show me the master bedroom
For the first time in three years, Pete Davidson returns with his third comedy special (second for Netflix) titled Pete Davidson: Turbo Fonzarelli. The comedian/actor...
Foe Review – A dull, dystopian kitchen sink drama
You’d think a robotic replacement for a husband could be a fun and intriguing look into a possible future — with AI taking over and...
Good Grief Review – Thoughtful and therapeutic
Good Grief surrounds the story of an artist called Marc, played by Dan Levy (who wrote, directed, and stars in the film), who takes his...
Society of the Snow Review – A real survival story told with brutal realism
Director J.A. Bayona’s Oscar contender, Society of the Snow, premiered on Netflix after making quite the impression in the festival circuit. This isn’t the first...
Ricky Gervais: Armageddon Review – Merry Christmas, it might be your last
Want a way to break up the family tensions and fights this year (or make them)? Stick on Armageddon, the world-famous BAFTA and Golden Globe-winning genius...
Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire Review – A shallow imitation of a galaxy far, far away
As a huge Star Wars fan, the prospect of Zack Snyder and Netflix‘s take on George Lucas’ critical work was fascinating. Star Wars itself is a...
Maestro (2023) Review – A biographical masterpiece
Some of the most poignant films in cinema are biographical dramas, as they’re based on real people with vast amounts of history for audiences to...
The Taming of the Shrewd 2 Review – A frustrating, unnecessary sequel
Netflix has been making sequels to certain romantic comedies that have gotten a lot of buzz, and The Taming of the Shrewd 2 is one...
Trevor Noah: Where Was I Review – Around the world in 68 minutes
Comedian Trevor Noah riffs on national anthems, derailing a German sightseeing tour, and getting roasted in Paris in his new Netflix special Trevor Noah: Where Was...
Familia Review – A compelling and realistic slice-of-life drama
While he’s known for his work on compelling dramas such as Four Good Days and Mother and Child, Rodrigo Garcia’s Familia marks the Colombian-Mexican director’s...
Finestkind Review – An overly long and discombobulated fishy snoozefest
As the year draws to a close, movies that had their initial premiere at the Toronto Film Festival are continuing to trickle down to the...
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget Review – A witty and feathery take on Mission: Impossible
Back in 2000, Aardman Animations and Universal took the world by surprise with the stop-motion film Chicken Run, a chicken-filled take on The Great Escape,...