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.

Appendage Review – a mostly forgettable body horror flick

October 2 2023, by Lori Meek

Anna Zlokovic’s feature debut, Appendage, is the first from this year’s Hulu Huluween line-up of seasonal (mostly forgettable) horror flicks. The film blends elements of...

57 Seconds (2023) Review

October 2 2023, by Jonathon Wilson

57 Seconds is the title of a 2023 sci-fi straight-to-digital B-movie starring Josh Hutcherson and Morgan Freeman, of all people, but it’s also roughly how...

Poison (2023) Review – A Simple Story Leading To A Good Twist

September 30 2023, by Jonathon Wilson

Poison, the fourth and final installment in Wes Anderson’s collection of short films adapting Roald Dahl’s stories for Netflix, is ostensibly about a snake. But...

The Rat Catcher Review – Some of Anderson’s Finest Styling

September 30 2023, by Jonathon Wilson

The third short film in Wes Anderson’s collection of Roald Dahl adaptations for Netflix is the deliberately idiosyncratic The Rat Catcher, a dark descent into...

The Swan Review – A Poignant Exploration of Bullying

September 30 2023, by Jonathon Wilson

The Swan is the second of four Wes Anderson short films adapted for Netflix from the back catalog of Roald Dahl, which the streamer paid...

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar Review – Wes Anderson and Roald Dahl reunite for a charming take

September 30 2023, by Jonathon Wilson

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, adapted from the same-titled short story by Roald Dahl and streaming on Netflix, condenses Wes Anderson’s trademark stylistic quirks...

Nowhere (2023) Review – A Thrilling Situational Drama

September 29 2023, by Amanda Guarragi

Nowhere is a thriller directed by Albert Pintó. It takes place in the middle of the ocean, which is a very scary place for anyone...

‘Love Is in the Air’ Review – Soothingly Predictable

September 28 2023, by Lori Meek

Love Is in the Air is a cheesy rom-com movie on Netflix set in Australia’s stunning Northern Queensland tropics starring the superstar musician/media personality Delta...

‘The Darkness within La Luz del Mundo’ Review – A Gut-Wrenching Documentary

September 28 2023, by Romey Norton

In this gut-wrenching documentary, The Darkness within La Luz del Mundo, survivors share their stories of how they were abused by three generations of La...

Street Flow 2 Review – A Slow-Paced Family Drama

September 27 2023, by Amanda Guarragi

In 2019, the first film, Street Flow, was released on Netflix. The story follows three brothers who try to survive the streets of a tough...

Spy Kids: Armageddon Review – A Less-Than-Brilliant Revival of a Tired Franchise

September 23 2023, by Lori Meek

In an era of the neverending list of cinematic universes and reboots, it’s no surprise Robert Rodriguez decided to revive his beloved kid-friendly franchise for...

The Black Book (2023) Review – A Dull, Long Thriller With No Payoff

September 22 2023, by Amanda Guarragi

One leads many lives, and most of the time, people keep parts of themselves a secret. Parents tend to keep aspects of their lives private...

No One Will Save You Review – A Solid Yet Frustrating Sci-Fi Movie

September 22 2023, by Ricky Valero

A sci-fi thriller from 20th Century Fox written and directed by Brian Duffield, No One Will Save You is streaming on Hulu. The film stars...

Kountry Wayne: A Woman’s Prayer Review – An Energetic Special Filled With Laughs

September 19 2023, by Ricky Valero

In 2015, Kountry Wayne decided to turn to comedy after a failed career in music. Since then, Wayne has gone on to make a career...

Superpower (2023) Review – The Penn perspective on Ukraine and Zelensky

September 19 2023, by Jonathon Wilson

There’s something – and this is putting it mildly – a little odd about Superpower, the documentary about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine co-directed and narrated...

Love at First Sight Review – A Charming Story Let Down By The Grating Narration

September 15 2023, by Lori Meek

The straight-to-Netflix Love at First Sight is an adaptation of Jennifer E. Smith’s best-selling novel, The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight. Written by Katie Lovejoy and...

A Million Miles Away Review – A Heartwarming and Humble Biopic

September 15 2023, by Romey Norton

A boy from a family of migrant farm workers watches the moon landing in 1969 and then dreams of becoming an astronaut. A Million Miles...

El Conde Review – A Macabre Gem Reminiscent of Hammer Classics

September 15 2023, by Lori Meek

Just over a decade after his Oscar Nominated No (2012), Chilean director Pablo Larraín’s El Conde once again uses the country’s infamous dictator, Augusto Pinochet, as...