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.
Sound of Metal review – Riz Ahmed’s performance is a rare thing.
Sound of Metal stars Riz Ahmed, in an intense turn as Ruben, who is one-half of the heavy-metal duo, Blackgammon. Along with his romantic and...
Shawn Mendes: In Wonder review – there’s something holding this back
Over the course of a world tour, this Shawn Mendes: In Wonder follows Shawn as he opens up about stardom, relationships, and his musical future. Opening,...
Safe Spaces aka After Class review – study of privilege and communication, in the shape of a family drama
Having watched and enjoyed Echo Boomers recently, a crime story with a theme of generational conflict, it was especially interesting to find myself watching another...
Porno (Shudder) review – more character than Demons, but less exciting
Don’t you just love it when you find something old that’s been locked away, and accidentally unleash a demon? That’s essentially the scenario in Porno:...
Lost at Christmas review – a pleasant Christmas movie treat
Lost at Christmas is the full feature of the short Perfect Strangers from director Ryan Hendrick and sees Kenny Boyle return in his role as...
Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist review – the director’s insights
Whether you have seen it or not, you probably know that The Exorcist is the stuff of legend. Rumour has it that watching it at...
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (2020) Review
Directed by George C. Wolfe, we review the 2020 Netflix movie Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, which does not contain any spoilers. The late Chadwick Boseman...
If Anything Happens I Love You review – a short film that shows a painful emotional void
Netflix film If Anything Happens I Love You was released on the streaming service on November 20, 2020. If Anything Happens I Love You does not...
Alien Xmas review – a quick festive injection for the kids
This review of Netflix film Alien Xmas contains no spoilers. The family animation was released on the streaming service on November 20, 2020 I know...
Run (2020) review – a tense and suspenseful story on evil motherhood
This review of Hulu and Netflix film Run contains no spoilers. The thriller was released on Hulu on November 20, 2020. It was later released...
Incision review – excuse me while I get scathing
Sometimes, I find my appreciation for a film increases while I’m writing about it, and I adjust the star rating accordingly. Incision was, I’m sorry...
Pieces of a Woman review— “highly irregular”
There has been so much hype surrounding Kornél Mundruczó’s Pieces of a Woman since its premiere last September at the 77th Venice International Film Festival....
Happy Endings (CineQ x SHOUT) review – queer shorts with a smile
After yesterday’s animated delights, I simply couldn’t resist this forty-minute programme of short films with a common theme of happy endings. As Denise Blackman shares...
Drawing from the Community (CineQ x SHOUT) review – queer animated shorts
Conscious that I’ve not been able to cover much from this festival, I thought I should pick at least one of the four programmes of...
Fox Hunt Drive review – night-time noir
I’ll keep this one short: Fox Hunt Drive, Drew Walkup’s directorial debut, is excellent. The story surprised me, the characters surprised me and the ending...
I Am Greta review – Hulu’s new documentary belabours the point
“I am Greta” isn’t quite the heroic announcement of solidarity that “I am Spartacus” was, but then again Greta Thunberg is a very different kind...
The Life Ahead review – a sweet story on an unlikely friendship
This review of Netflix Italian film The Life Ahead contains no spoilers. The drama was released on the platform on November 13, 2020. In the...
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey review – an enthusiastic cast brings the spirit of the season
This review of Netflix film Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey contains no spoilers. The family Christmas film was released on November 13, 2020. With cinemas...