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.
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,...
The Family Plan Review – A fun family action comedy
Anybody who loves action movies has watched Mark Wahlberg save people’s lives in everything from Lone Survivor to 2 Guns to Four Brothers. His latest film, the Apple TV+...
Blood Vessel (2023) Review – A bleak and terrifying Nigerian thriller
Before streaming giants like Netflix took over the entertainment world, access to international movies outside the festival and awards circuits was limited, at best. Now,...
Your Christmas or Mine 2 Review – A charming sequel with two families coming together
When it comes to Holiday favorites, only some films get a sequel or even a franchise. Surprisingly, Your Christmas or Mine was popular enough to get...
Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie Review – The nostalgic return of a worthwhile character
It’s hard to believe it’s been over a decade since the Emmy-winning series Monk took its final bow. A lot has happened since, including a...
Leave the World Behind Review – An apocalypse for the rich
Netflix seems to be making a tradition of releasing post-apocalyptic movies around the holiday season, from Bird Box to Don’t Look Up. Now we have...
NAGA Review – A strong start only to see the concept fizzle
Naga, which is now streaming on Netflix, takes place amid the desert dunes in Riyadh. Sarah (Adwa Bader) is a local Saudi girl, who escapes...
The Archies Review – An excessive and overlong musical
The Archie Comics have been adapted into a handful of surprisingly successful TV shows over the years, with Riverdale and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina...
Christmas as Usual Review – A wholesome but not hilarious festive film
Written and directed by Petter Holmsen, Christmas As Usual (aka Så Var Det Jul Igjen) is a Norwegian Christmas film about a woman called Thea, who...
Stavros Halkias: Fat Rascal Review – A big, unfunny flop
Comedian Stavros Halkias was named a “comedian to watch” by GQ and Vulture, and this Netflix special marks the standup comic’s second special. In the...
Candy Cane Lane Review – A fresh new concept with the classic holiday spirit
Since Dolemite Is My Name, Eddie Murphy has released new films almost every year. He is one of the funniest comedians and shines in family-friendly films. Everyone...
May December Review – A subtle yet highly disturbing study of abuse and its aftermath
Todd Haynes’s most recent film, May December, has caused quite a stir among critics since premiering at the 76th Cannes Film Festival. The film has...
The Shepherd Review – A superb short film worthy of awards
Could The Shepherd be one of those films we argue about whether it is a Christmas film or not? For me, it can be. Being set on...
Hard Days Review – An exciting and fast-paced thriller
It seems every other new release is either a remake or a sequel (or a prequel), and the Japanese thriller Hard Days is no different....
Family Switch Review – An ambitious and heartfelt Holiday body-switch!
Parents try their best to help the teens in their lives. What teens want more than anything is to be understood by their parents. The...
Elena Knows Review – An unrelenting mother seeks answers about her daughter’s death
Elena Knows is an Argentinian drama film on Netflix directed by Anahí Berneri and based on the book of the same name by Claudia Piñeiro....
Doi Boy Review – Bold, brave but missing an edge
Thai director Nontawat Numbenchapol has made many documentaries centered around human rights, prostitution, border conflicts, and ethnicity, and that’s no different in his first feature...
Good Burger 2 Review – An underdeveloped sequel that should have been released a decade ago
In the first Good Burger, a dim-witted teenager and his new coworker try to save the old burger joint they work for from failing after the opening...