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.

American Siege review – Bruce Willis sleepwalks through more garbage

January 8 2022, by Jonathon Wilson

This review of American Siege is spoiler-free. I’ve been fortunate over the last few years in that I’ve only had to review a couple of...

The Commando review – a risible crime drama that needed more action

January 8 2022, by Jonathon Wilson

I’m quite a simple man, so perhaps I’m in the minority in wanting actors who’re very good at one specific thing to just stick to...

The Kindred review – meandering, convoluted psychological thriller

January 8 2022, by Jonathon Wilson

This review of The Kindred is spoiler-free. Jamie Patterson’s The Kindred is playing in all kinds of familiar genre territory. Part supernatural thriller, part new-baby...

The Matrix Resurrections review – a messy, soulless cash grab

January 8 2022, by Louie Fecou

I find it incredible that The Matrix Resurrections was even made. Sure there was an opportunity to try and bring a fourth Matrix movie to...

The Wasteland review – ambiguous, metaphorical Spanish horror

January 7 2022, by Jonathon Wilson

This review of The Wasteland is spoiler-free. Judging by the critical reception, it seems I like David Casademunt’s The Wasteland more than most do, which...

The 355 review – a dull, bloated bore

January 7 2022, by M.N. Miller

This review of the film The 355 does not contain spoilers. My God, Simon Kinberg has written some awful movies. I mean, some of the...

Four to Dinner review – not worth delaying dinner to watch

January 6 2022, by Jonathon Wilson

This review of the Netflix film Four To Dinner does not contain spoilers.  Four to Dinner is Netflix’s latest Italian rom-com to come streaming on the site....

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts review – that same old magic

January 2 2022, by Jonathon Wilson

Only rarely will one ever encounter a piece of media so finely calibrated to evoke nostalgia. For anyone who came of age alongside or slightly...

Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke review – an absurd comedy with no plot

January 2 2022, by Jonathon Wilson

This review of the Netflix film Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke does not contain spoilers.  “The most important thing in life will always be...

The Lost Daughter (2021) Review

December 30 2021, by M.N. Miller

Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, we review the Netflix film The Lost Daughter, which does not contain spoilers. Maggie Gyllenhaal‘s directorial debut and adaptation of Elena...

Minnal Murali review – a new superhero is born

December 27 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

This review of Minnal Murali is spoiler-free. In the age of cinema where superhero films are rampaging through the box office, Malayali filmmaker Basil Joseph...

Stand by Me Doraemon 2 review – an emotional coming-of-age anime

December 27 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

This review of Stand by Me Doraemon 2 is spoiler-free.  When I was a kid, I used to switch between the TV channels to watch...

Vicky and Her Mystery review – a fantastic, family-friendly adventure film.

December 24 2021, by Romey Norton

Netflix has just released this wonderful film based on a true story, Vicky and her Mystery. After the death of his wife, Stéphane and his...

1000 Miles From Christmas review – joyful but standard Christmas fodder

December 24 2021, by Kira Comerford

The film follows Raúl (Tamar Novas), an auditor who hates Christmas, would you believe? Every year he books a holiday trip to avoid the festivities,...

Licorice Pizza review – an invigorating comedy that has a surprising amount of depth

December 20 2021, by M.N. Miller

This review of the film Licorice Pizza does not contain spoilers. I can think of only a two directors today who can tackle almost any...

Sing 2 review – lacks an underlying heart

December 20 2021, by M.N. Miller

This review of the film Sing 2 does not contain spoilers.  This week, the eclectic America’s Got Talent animal and the amphibian troupe are back...

Swan Song (2021) review – a meditative science-fiction about life and death

December 18 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

This review of the Apple TV+ film Swan Song (2021) does not contain spoilers.  Benjamin Cleary’s debut feature Swan Song is set in a futuristic setting, where...

A California Christmas: City Lights review – romantic and easy to watch

December 17 2021, by Romey Norton

This review of the Netflix Christmas film A California Christmas: City Lights does not contain spoilers.  Netflix Christmas film A California Christmas: City Lights is the...