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.

Art of Love Review – Lighthearted and slighty confusing romantic heist comedy

March 14 2024, by Lori Meek

Art of Love (2024), originally titled Romantik Hirsiz, is a romantic comedy/heist movie from Türkiye. Written by Pelin Karamehmetoglu and directed by Recai Karagöz, this...

Steve Treviño: Simple Man Review – Humbling and wholesome comedy

March 12 2024, by Romey Norton

Filmed at The Tobin Center in San Antonio, TX, Steve Trevino: A Simple Man sees Treviño tell us stories about subjects ranging from his father...

Ricky Stanicky Ending Explained – Why were the two scary men following Rod/Ricky?

March 7 2024, by Lori Meek

Ricky Stanicky is a movie about three friends, Dean, Wes, and JT, who invented a fourth member of their group, the titular character, to serve...

Ricky Stanicky Review – John Cena’s performance almost saves this otherwise gross comedy

March 7 2024, by Lori Meek

As a filmmaker, Peter Farrelly first rose to fame with R-rated titles like There’s Something About Mary and Shallow Hal before going on to win...

My Name is Loh Kiwan Review – A sorrowful love story

March 1 2024, by Romey Norton

South Korean drama My Name Is Loh Kiwan, which was written and directed by Kim Hee-jin (this being his first feature film), is based on...

Code 8: Part II Review – A super sci-fi sequel

February 28 2024, by Romey Norton

Code 8 started its life as a YouTube short, but became one of the most successful superhero films not based on an existing IP, especially after...

Through My Window 3: Looking At You Review – A predictable end to a silly love story

February 23 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Through My Window 3: Looking At You – which, I think we can all agree, doesn’t even sound like a real title – is one...

Jenny Slate: Seasoned Professional Review – A strong, versatile stand-up special

February 22 2024, by Ricky Valero

Fans of the stand-up comedy scene know who Jenny Slate is. Her first special, Jenny Slate: Stage Fright, debuted on Netflix and currently sits at 100% on...

Mike Epps: Ready to Sell Out Review – Here for the laughs and the money

February 20 2024, by Romey Norton

Filmed live from Gila River Resorts and Casinos, Netflix brings to your screens Mike Epps: Ready to Sell Out. I was instantly in love with...

Einstein and the Bomb Review – Netflix’s documentary misses its core subject

February 17 2024, by Kieran Burt

After the runaway success of Oppenheimer, it’s safe to say that Netflix’s documentary Einstein and the Bomb will attract more of an audience who want to...

The Abyss Review – Impressive special effects in an otherwise formulaic disaster movie

February 16 2024, by Lori Meek

The Abyss (original title: Avgrunden) is Sweden’s version of a (relatively) big-budget disaster movie. The action is set in the country’s northern city of Kiruna,...

A Soweto Love Story Review – A lovingly fun family affair

February 14 2024, by Romey Norton

A Soweto Love Story is a South African romantic comedy that sees a desperate mother trying to get her three sons settled down and married...

The Heartbreak Agency Review – A predictable and dull rom-com

February 14 2024, by Romey Norton

The Heartbreak Agency (Die Liebeskümmerer) is a German-language Netflix Original rom-com directed by Shirel Peleg and written by Antonia Rothe-Liermann, Elena-Katharina Sohn, and Malte Welding....

Players (2024) Review – A good gimmick goes a long way

February 14 2024, by Amanda Guarragi

Romantic comedies have a special place in film history because the conventions may be repetitive but there is almost always a happy ending. The conventions...

Five Blind Dates Review – Prime Video rom-com won’t be for everyone

February 13 2024, by Romey Norton

If you think Five Blind Dates might be the next Crazy Rich Asians, think again. Despite a promising cast and premise, the film lacks comedy...

Bhakshak Review – A flawed movie with a worthwhile story

February 9 2024, by Lori Meek

Netflix India’s newest original production Bhakshak was directed by Pulkit, who wrote the script with Jyotsana Nath. The two previously collaborated on 2017’s Marooned. Loosely...

Ashes Review – Dreams, fantasy and affairs in this steamy romance

February 9 2024, by Romey Norton

Netflix is becoming the streaming hotspot for international films, and this time it’s with the steamy and dreamy film Ashes, a Turkish romantic drama perfect...

Upgraded (2024) Review – Fake it till you make it

February 9 2024, by Romey Norton

Camila Mendes takes flight in this easy, enjoyable romantic chick flick. It’s the season of love, which means it’s time for cheesy meet-cutes, big gestures,...