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.

Out of My League (2021) review – Netflix’s Italian rom-com limps towards a foregone conclusion

August 19 2021, by Michael Frank

This review of the Netflix film Out of My League (2021) does not contain spoilers.  The premise of Out of My League (2021), Netflix’s Italian...

Black Island (2021) Review – Do Not Visit

August 18 2021, by Kira Comerford

Black Island follows Jonas (Philip Froissant, The Empress), an orphan courtesy of a tragic accident in which both of his parents were killed. A year...

Untold: Deal with the Devil Review – an athlete finally out of the spotlight gets her chance to tell her story

August 17 2021, by Michael Frank

Netflix’s Untold: Deal with the Devil was released on August 17, 2021 — Untold is part of a weekly docuseries. Read the review of the...

Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild review – basic but fun

August 12 2021, by Romey Norton

This review of the Netflix film Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild does not contain spoilers. Netflix’s Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild is an...

Phil Wang: Philly Philly Wang Wang review – a medicine amidst a turbulent time

August 12 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

Netflix stand-up comedy special Phil Wang: Philly Philly Wang Wang was released on the streaming service on August 10, 2021. It’s Phil Wang: Philly Philly...

‘The Kissing Booth’ 3 Review – Lacklustre and Predictable

August 12 2021, by Bashirat Oladele

Netflix’s The Kissing Booth 3 is a whimsical rom-com that comes with the stress of making adult decisions, being young, and putting yourself first. Starring...

Untold: Malice at the Palace Review – a comprehensive, human look at the NBA’s biggest brawl

August 10 2021, by Michael Frank

Netflix’s Untold: Malice at the Palace was released on August 10, 2021 — Untold is part of a weekly docuseries.  The first installment of Netflix’s...

‘Beckett’ Review – Straightforward and Underwhelming

August 10 2021, by M.N. Miller

Ferdinando Cito Filomarino’s Beckett is an easily dismissable throwback to 70s thrillers. It’s clearly set with a limited budget. It’s atmospheric, taking you through Greece’s...

The Forever Purge review – bigger isn’t always better

August 9 2021, by Louie Fecou

This review of The Forever Purge is spoiler-free. Held back due to the pandemic, The Forever Purge has finally been released. This entry seems set...

The Suicide Squad review – ferociously funny and devilishly cool

August 9 2021, by M.N. Miller

Besides James Gunn’s obvious mother issues on full display here, his vision of The Suicide Squad fully encompasses his filmography of oddball ways and horror...

Vivo review – the best beat is a heartbeat

August 7 2021, by Dempsey Pillot

This review of the Netflix film Vivo does not contain spoilers.  Leave it to Lin-Manuel Miranda to make the kinkajou mainstream. Despite sounding like the...

The Swarm (2021) Review – A Creepy Crawly Horror That Gets Under The Skin

August 5 2021, by Kira Comerford

The Swarm follows Virginie (Suliane Brahim, as seen in Black Spot), a single mother of two teenage children struggling to provide for her family through...

Shiny_Flakes: The Teenage Drug Lord review – making millions from your bedroom

August 3 2021, by Romey Norton

Netflix documentary Shiny_Flakes: The Teenage Drug Lord was released on the streaming service on August 3, 2021. Netflix is known for its catalog of curious...

Pray Away review – profound and powerful

August 3 2021, by M.N. Miller

Netflix documentary Pray Away was released on the streaming service on August 3, 2021.  The very first scene in Pray Away is incredibly powerful, even...

‘Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning’ Review – This Film Has It All

July 30 2021, by Romey Norton

As someone new to this genre, I am grateful for what a fantastic film this is, introducing me to this world. Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning,...

Bartkowiak review – a cliched Polish actioner with few surprises

July 28 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

This review of Bartkowiak is spoiler-free. Films about MMA tend to follow the glamorized Rocky model, so you can at least give props to the new Polish...

Settlers review — an unpleasant experience

July 26 2021, by M.N. Miller

I’m sure the film Settlers was inspired or at least given the green light in part by the current pandemic. It’s a character study in...

A Second Chance: Rivals! review – an unsatisfactory family drama

July 26 2021, by Daniel Hart

This review of the Netflix film A Second Chance: Rivals! contains a minor spoiler.  With A Second Chance: Rivals! means return of Maddy (played by Emily...