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.
The Princess (2022) review – overwrought and redundant
This review of the Hulu film The Princess (2022) does not contain spoilers. Joey King is a young actress with a built-in audience, and for...
Blasted review – an innocent game of laser tag turns into an alien invasion
This review of the Netflix film Blasted does not contain spoilers. Netflix has released the Norwegian sci-fi action-comedy film Blasted, which is the story of...
Cristela Alonzo: Middle Classy review – thought-provoking stand-up from a charming comedian
Netflix has rapidly grown its original stand-up content over the last few years and although the pandemic may have slowed things down slightly, this year...
The Man from Toronto (2022) Review – Fun, If Ridiculous, Casual Viewing That Could Have Been Far Worse
The Man from Toronto follows the misadventures of a New York bum and an international assassin after their paths cross as a result of an...
Rise (2022) Review – A Standard, Underwhelming Biographical Picture
Disney used to be the go-to destination for against-all-odds sports biographical films. Think about it. Miracle, The Rookie, and Remember the Titans are classics today...
‘Love & Gelato’ Review – A Film That’s Bad For You, But Goes Down Smoothly
Netflix’s Love & Gelato is a young adult story that follows a young woman, Lina (Susanna Skaggs). She is embarking on an exciting time in...
Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual review – just the comedy boost we all need
Netflix comedy special Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual will be released on the streaming service on June 21, 2022. You might be living under a rock...
‘Doom of Love’ Review – A Career Crisis Causes a Man to Find His True Self
Netflix has released the Turkish drama romance film Doom of Love. Written by Yilmaz Erdogan (Grudge; Money Trap), directed by Hilal Saral, and starring Pinar...
‘Spiderhead’ Review – Spinning a Head Scratching Yarn
I’ve never really considered how much it costs to make a movie. All I care about is whether I enjoyed the film experience or not....
The Martha Mitchell Effect review – another dark story in America’s history
Netflix documentary The Martha Mitchell Effect was released on the streaming service on June 17, 2022. This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Watergate...
Father of the Bride (2022) Review – A Charming Remake
The original Father of the Bride was a holiday staple in my house growing up—anything with Steve Martin. From Neal mistaking Del’s bosoms for pillows...
Snoop Dogg’s F*cn Around Comedy Special review – high on the laughs
Netflix special Snoop Dogg’s F*cn Around Comedy Special was released on the streaming service on June 16th, 2022. Snoop Dogg’s F*cn Around Comedy Special, which runs...
The Wrath of God (2022) Review – A Self-Absorbed, Pretentious Thriller
There are very few things I can’t stand more than a pretentious thriller. The Wrath of God (originally titled in its native language, La Ira...
‘Jerry & Marge Go Large’ Review – Breaking Good, Mr. Cranston
The death of small-town America has been an issue since the Great Recession. You have your basic conservatism sparked by lower wages, declining industries, and...
Heart Parade review – a meandering rom-com with little spark
This review of the Netflix film Heart Parade does not contain spoilers. Have you ever witnessed a story involving a careerist who falls in love...
Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live review – a night celebrating women in comedy
Netflix comedy special Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live was released on the streaming service on June 14th, 2022. Netflix has released the...
Halftime review – a rousing success
Netflix documentary film Halftime was released on June 14th, 2022. There are currently a half dozen documentaries upcoming chronicling famous Americans during one of the...
Lightyear review – light-years in the making
This review of the Disney Pixar film Lightyear does not contain spoilers. The new Disney Pixar film, Lightyear, is a very clever premise. The Lightyear...