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 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,...

The Heartbreak Club review – a formulaic, musical rom-com

January 14 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

Some themes are universal, and breakups are one of them. Everyone knows what it’s like. There you are, imagining spending the rest of your life...

The Exception review – beautifully made but clumsily written thriller

January 13 2021, by Alix Turner

Four women work in the studious office of a non-governmental organization that investigates genocide and attempts to understand the people involved. Unlike many office-based dramas,...

Batman: Soul of the Dragon review – it’d be better without Batman

January 12 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

There are many ways to skin a cat and a seemingly infinite number of ways to make a Batman movie, but that isn’t to say...

Bright Hill Road review – effective atmosphere, but too familiar

January 12 2021, by Alix Turner

Bright Hill Road is the story of Marcy, going through an emotional breakdown either induced or accelerated by alcohol and trauma. The film opens with...

Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy review – exploring an epidemic

January 11 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy debuted on Netflix on January 11, 2021. With all the talk of pandemics these days, it’s easy to forget about...

Hunted review – fairy tale and survival thriller combined to make something new

January 11 2021, by Alix Turner

Hunted surprised me. I was led to expect a “modern and radical take on the Little Red Riding Hood fable” and an “exhilarating, transcendent, and...

Tony Parker: The Final Shot review – we get it, he’s great

January 8 2021, by Michael Frank

If you have followed the basketball world in the 21st century, you know Tony Parker’s name. You know he’s a great player that became a...