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.

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...

The Queenstown Kings Review – A father/son story that becomes the heart of this sports drama

November 17 2023, by Amanda Guarragi

In The Queenstown Kings on Netflix, this inspirational South African sports drama is about a young football prodigy from Queenstown who faces the return of his washed-up,...

All-Time High Review – Crazy con-artist comedy

November 17 2023, by Romey Norton

All-Time High (original title Nouveaux riches) is a French comedy film directed by Julien Hollande, starring Nassim Lyes, Zoé Marchal, Bastien Trouvé, and Yovel Lekowski....

Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain Review – An unfunny, stretched-out SNL sketch

November 17 2023, by Lori Meek

If you’ve ever watched a Saturday Night Live skit wishing it was a full feature, Peacock’s Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain is...

In Love and Deep Water Review – A disappointing and incoherent romantic mystery

November 16 2023, by Lori Meek

In Love and Deep Water is a Japanese romantic mystery film written by Yûji Sakamoto and directed by Yûsuke Taki, streaming on Netflix. Set on...

Best. Christmas. Ever! Review – A fun festive frenemies film

November 16 2023, by Romey Norton

Holiday movie season is among us, and what do we love more than cheesy romantic comedies with simple acting and straightforward storylines? Probably a lot,...

Matt Rife: Natural Selection Review – A first-class comedy special

November 15 2023, by Romey Norton

Netflix is hot with its comedy specials at the moment, and that run continues with Matt Rife: Natural Selection. Set in DC, this is Rife’s...

The Killer Review – A delightfully disturbing thriller from David Fincher

November 10 2023, by Lori Meek

David Fincher is known for meticulously plotted thrillers beaming with amoral characters audiences are never sure how to feel about. His most recent endeavor is...