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.

Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie Review – The nostalgic return of a worthwhile character

December 8 2023, by Lori Meek

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

December 8 2023, by Romey Norton

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

December 8 2023, by Amanda Guarragi

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

December 7 2023, by Adam Lock

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

December 7 2023, by Romey Norton

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

December 5 2023, by Romey Norton

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

December 2 2023, by Amanda Guarragi

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

December 2 2023, by Lori Meek

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

December 2 2023, by Romey Norton

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

November 30 2023, by Lori Meek

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!

November 30 2023, by Amanda Guarragi

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

November 25 2023, by Jessica Fontaine

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

November 24 2023, by Romey Norton

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

November 24 2023, by Amanda Guarragi

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...

I Don’t Expect Anyone to Believe Me Review – A long slog

November 22 2023, by Romey Norton

I Don’t Expect Anyone to Believe Me is a Mexican Netflix comedy thriller and adaptation of the novel of the same name by author Juan...

Leo (2023) Review – A beautiful balance of humour and heartfelt moments

November 20 2023, by Amanda Guarragi

Films that tell a universal coming-of-age story will affect everyone differently. In Leo (2023) on Netflix, co-directors Robert Marianetti, Robert Smigel, and David Wachtenheim take their...

Believer 2 Review – A gritty sequel that never quite matches the original

November 17 2023, by Lori Meek

Believer 2 was commissioned by Netflix after the first film’s theatrical success in 2018. Directed by Baek Jong-yul, the gritty action movie premiered last month...

EXmas Review – Another soulless and forgettable holiday film

November 17 2023, by Lori Meek

While it’s only November, streaming platforms seem intent on drowning viewers in as much syrupy holiday cheer as possible. EXMas on Amazon Prime Freevee is...