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.
Ricky Stanicky Review – John Cena’s performance almost saves this otherwise gross comedy
As a filmmaker, Peter Farrelly first rose to fame with R-rated titles like There’s Something About Mary and Shallow Hal before going on to win...
My Name is Loh Kiwan Review – A sorrowful love story
South Korean drama My Name Is Loh Kiwan, which was written and directed by Kim Hee-jin (this being his first feature film), is based on...
Code 8: Part II Review – A super sci-fi sequel
Code 8 started its life as a YouTube short, but became one of the most successful superhero films not based on an existing IP, especially after...
Through My Window 3: Looking At You Review – A predictable end to a silly love story
Through My Window 3: Looking At You – which, I think we can all agree, doesn’t even sound like a real title – is one...
Jenny Slate: Seasoned Professional Review – A strong, versatile stand-up special
Fans of the stand-up comedy scene know who Jenny Slate is. Her first special, Jenny Slate: Stage Fright, debuted on Netflix and currently sits at 100% on...
Mike Epps: Ready to Sell Out Review – Here for the laughs and the money
Filmed live from Gila River Resorts and Casinos, Netflix brings to your screens Mike Epps: Ready to Sell Out. I was instantly in love with...
Einstein and the Bomb Review – Netflix’s documentary misses its core subject
After the runaway success of Oppenheimer, it’s safe to say that Netflix’s documentary Einstein and the Bomb will attract more of an audience who want to...
The Abyss Review – Impressive special effects in an otherwise formulaic disaster movie
The Abyss (original title: Avgrunden) is Sweden’s version of a (relatively) big-budget disaster movie. The action is set in the country’s northern city of Kiruna,...
A Soweto Love Story Review – A lovingly fun family affair
A Soweto Love Story is a South African romantic comedy that sees a desperate mother trying to get her three sons settled down and married...
The Heartbreak Agency Review – A predictable and dull rom-com
The Heartbreak Agency (Die Liebeskümmerer) is a German-language Netflix Original rom-com directed by Shirel Peleg and written by Antonia Rothe-Liermann, Elena-Katharina Sohn, and Malte Welding....
Players (2024) Review – A good gimmick goes a long way
Romantic comedies have a special place in film history because the conventions may be repetitive but there is almost always a happy ending. The conventions...
Five Blind Dates Review – Prime Video rom-com won’t be for everyone
If you think Five Blind Dates might be the next Crazy Rich Asians, think again. Despite a promising cast and premise, the film lacks comedy...
Bhakshak Review – A flawed movie with a worthwhile story
Netflix India’s newest original production Bhakshak was directed by Pulkit, who wrote the script with Jyotsana Nath. The two previously collaborated on 2017’s Marooned. Loosely...
Ashes Review – Dreams, fantasy and affairs in this steamy romance
Netflix is becoming the streaming hotspot for international films, and this time it’s with the steamy and dreamy film Ashes, a Turkish romantic drama perfect...
Upgraded (2024) Review – Fake it till you make it
Camila Mendes takes flight in this easy, enjoyable romantic chick flick. It’s the season of love, which means it’s time for cheesy meet-cutes, big gestures,...
Suncoast Review – Nico Parker delivers a star-making performance
Suncoast is a coming-of-age drama written and directed by Laura Chinn, which debuted at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Chinn’s screenplay, which is based on...
Bosco Review – A compelling tale about finding the meaning of freedom
Peacock’s drama thriller Bosco tells the true story of Quawntay Adams and his remarkable escape from a maximum security prison. First-time director Nicholas Manuel Pino...
The Tiger’s Apprentice Review – Forgettable yet inoffensive animated fantasy
The 2020 pandemic caused plenty of delays in the entertainment business, and one of the films that experienced many setbacks before finally premiering to streaming...