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.

Knocking (Sundance 2021) review – stunning portrayal of gaslighting in response to fragility

January 30 2021, by Alix Turner

In Knocking, we meet Molly (Cecilia Milocco), a regular everyday person in her late forties, just like any one of us. She has known both...

Below Zero review – a clear Con Air homage that gets lost in the cold

January 29 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

Con Air is one of my favorite dumb action movies of all time, which I raise because Netflix’s new Spanish action-thriller Below Zero is so...

Finding ‘Ohana review – a safe and far too long family adventure picture

January 29 2021, by M.N. Miller

I recognize sometimes film criticism may get caught up in an overall level of keeping standards high to keep the medium as an art form....

Malcolm & Marie review – God, the talking. All the talking.

January 28 2021, by M.N. Miller

Let me summarize Malcolm & Marie for you: every time one of the two characters has to urinate, they have a long, endless fight. God,...

June & Kopi review – animals remain better than humans

January 28 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

Noviandra Santosa’s June & Kopi helps to flesh out an already-overpopulated subgenre of movies that might best be described as, “dogs!”. That really is the...

Penguin Bloom review – a wonderful story that’s underdelivered

January 27 2021, by Daniel Hart

This review of Netflix film Penguin Bloom contains no spoilers. The drama was released on the streaming service on January 27, 2021. Based on true...

Palmer review – an uneven film with a natural performance

January 25 2021, by M.N. Miller

I think every actor goes through the phase of wanting to play a man in eternal arrested development; a giant man-baby who somehow gets caught...

The Queen of Black Magic review – a terrifying horror experience

January 25 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

This is a spoiler-free review of The Queen of Black Magic that is coming to Shudder on January 28th, 2021. The film comes from Headshot...

So My Grandma’s a Lesbian! review – a community-driven LGBTQ+ comedy

January 22 2021, by Daniel Hart

Well, that’s certainly a title for a film. Its off-the-cuff casual tone can be imagined — So My Grandma’s a Lesbian! is a casual comedy...

Sightless review – a drab, predictable thriller you’d be better off not seeing

January 21 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

New on Netflix today, though not a Netflix Original, Sightless is the kind of film that has been sat on a shelf for a while...

The Doorman review – there’s nothing wrong with it as such

January 20 2021, by Alix Turner

This is a rare review that you don’t actually need to read if you’ve read my summary: watching The Doorman won’t do much more for...

Away review – simple and uplifting animated journey for the senses

January 19 2021, by Alix Turner

Away is about an unnamed boy making a long journey across a wild and varied island. Yes, it is that simple; but that simplicity is...

PG: Psycho Goreman review – for the child inside every grown-up horror fan

January 18 2021, by Alix Turner

I was wary when I first pressed play this evening but delighted to find that PG: Psycho Goreman (previously just called Psycho Goreman) was exactly...

Double Dad review – Maisa Silva makes a compelling lead

January 15 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

There’s a reason certain genres are popular with audiences, and indeed with filmmakers alike. There’s a lot of comfort to be found in the familiar;...

What Would Sophia Loren Do? review – a documentary proving you can find strength from your idol

January 15 2021, by Daniel Hart

Netflix short film What Would Sophia Loren Do? was released on the streaming service on January 15, 2020. As we get older, we soon realise...

Tribhanga — Tedhi Medhi Crazy review – underscoring the importance of everyday family life

January 15 2021, by Daniel Hart

This review of Netflix film Tribhanga – Tedhi Medhi Crazy contains no spoilers. The Hindi drama came out on the streaming service on January 15,...

Outside the Wire review – war is hell is Netflix’s new time sink

January 15 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

The essential problem with Mikael Håfström’s Outside the Wire, which is streaming on Netflix from today, is that it’s a typical action-packed thriller that also...

The Ultimate Playlist of Noise review – a charming teen drama

January 14 2021, by Daniel Hart

This review of Hulu film The Ultimate Playlist of Noise contains no spoiler. The drama will be released on the streaming service on January 15,...