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.
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,...
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...