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.

El Pepe, Una Vida Suprema Review: Netflix’s Latest Documentary Fails To Properly Probe Its Subject

August 23 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

Netflix’s latest documentary feature, El Pepe Una Vida Suprema, or El Pepe: A Supreme Life, plays out like a jovial conversation more than an interrogation. That...

Blinded by the Light Review: Unevenly Profound

August 18 2019, by Tyler Howat

Director Gurinder Chadha, along with writers Paul Mayeda Berges and Sarfraz Manzoor (on whom Blinded by the Light is based), tell the story of Javed...

The Little Switzerland Review: An Odd, Fun Little Film

August 16 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

The little Switzerland is in Spain, which is confusing. It’s even more confusing for the residents of the small Castillian village located in the Basque...

Sextuplets Review: Marlon Wayans Plays Six Siblings In Netflix’s New Half-Baked Original

August 16 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

The chameleonic Wayans family has always been difficult to keep track of, so one member playing six siblings isn’t altogether unexpected. Neither is the fact...

Light of My Life Review: A Compelling Dystopic Parental Drama

August 10 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

When you think of films in which a parent and their child navigate the ruins of a post-apocalyptic society you think, inevitably, of Cormac McCarthy’s The...

Ode To Joy Review: A Mildly Charming Rom-Com

August 9 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

Jason Winer’s Ode to Joy falls into a sub-category usually favored by YA stories, with young stars, one or both of whom are afflicted by some terrible...

Jaoon Kahan Bata Ae Dil Review: A Dark Relationship Drama

August 9 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

Aadish Keluskar’s grim and unusual relationship drama Jaoon Kahan Bata Ae Dil has an IMDb page with an English title: Lovefucked. And it’s the kind of...

A Perfect Getaway (2009) Review

August 7 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

On this day ten years ago, A Perfect Getaway was released from director David Twohy, the man that bought us the Pitch Black trilogy, Below...

The Velocipastor Review: A Monster Movie With Not Much Bite But Loads Of Laughs

August 6 2019, by Alix Turner

If you follow any kind of horror or indie film-related social media, odds are you’ve seen posters or press releases about The Velocipastor in recent...

The Iron Giant (1999) Review

August 6 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

Today marks the 20-year anniversary of much loved classic animation The Iron Giant. The endearing tale of a giant heroic robot from outer space won...

The Operative Review: Being A Spy Is Bland Even If You’re Diane Kruger

August 4 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

You can sometimes trace a film’s history and make a reasonably accurate guess of what it’s going to be like. The Operative, written and directed by...

Coyote Lake Review: Atypical Vigilante Thriller Can’t Choose A Side

August 3 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

Sara Seligman’s Coyote Lake is just interesting enough to be annoying. Most vigilante thrillers don’t even get that far, so credit where it’s due. But this new...

Otherhood Review: Have You Called Your Mother Today?

August 2 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

Anyone who has seen a movie or two will recognize the framework of Netflix’s new dramedy Otherhood, about three mothers, Carol (Angela Bassett), Gillian (Patricia...

The Red Sea Diving Resort Review: When Planning Your Weekend, Make This Film Your Last Resort

August 2 2019, by M.N. Miller

Moments into the latest Netflix streaming turkey, Chris Evans takes a queasy look at a truck full of people and then turns around to run...

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) Review

July 28 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

On this day, July 28, 1989, the 8th installment of the Friday the 13th franchise was released — Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes...

Shaun of the Dead (2004) Review

July 27 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

Fifteen whole years. That is how long audiences have been blessed by the existence of the unforgettable cult classic Shaun of the Dead. With the...

Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood Review: Tarantino’s Most Mature Work

July 26 2019, by M.N. Miller

Let’s get one thing straight. There is nothing like a Quentin Tarantino film. Nothing. There are few film experiences during which you can instantly know you...

The Son Review: Whose Child Is It Anyway?

July 26 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

It isn’t cool to be a man anymore. Perhaps it never was. Either way, the oppressive gender isn’t easy to garner sympathy for these days,...