Klokkenluider review: a journalist visits a government whistleblower
by James Harvey | Aug 29, 2023 | Reviews
Neil Maskell's directorial debut, Klokkenluider, masterfully mixes comedy with existential dread - here's our review....
Reviews
Fool's Paradise review: a parody of Hollywood
by Lauren Miles | Aug 25, 2023 | Reviews
Fool's Paradise is the directorial debut of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia's Charlie Day - who also stars in the Hollywood parody....
The Dive review: a tense underwater thriller
by Lauren Miles | Aug 24, 2023 | Reviews
The Dive follows two sisters as they go diving together in an isolated place, and things start to go very wrong - here's our review....
The Blackening review: fun slasher comedy
by Lauren Miles | Aug 23, 2023 | Reviews
Director Tim Story's slasher-comedy The Blackening pits a group of black protagonists against a masked killer - and typical genre tropes....
The Monkey King review: colourful Netflix animation
by Lauren Miles | Aug 18, 2023 | Reviews
Netflix's animation division is still responsible for the streamer's more interesting output, but The Monkey King can be simplistic....
Blasphemous 2 review | Blood, sweat and pixels
by Carlton Hill | Aug 17, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Gothic sequel Blasphemous 2 is an even bloodier, more brutal metroidvania primed to test your mettle.
Babylon-5: The Road Home review: fun, nostalgic science-fiction
by A J Black | Aug 17, 2023 | Reviews
Babylon-5: The Road Home proves a welcome gift to fans of the original TV series: here's our review of the new film....
Blue Beetle review: DC gets a new hero in this week's superhero film
by Lauren Miles | Aug 17, 2023 | Reviews
Director Angel Manuel Soto puts a fun twist on the superhero formula - although Blue Beetle is also quite a generic DC film....
En Garde review | Live by the sword
by Sarah Thwaites | Aug 16, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
An action-adventure right out of a swashbuckler’s dream, En Garde is loaded with quippy dialogue and challenging combat to boot. Here’s our review.
Heart Of Stone review: Gal Gadot stars in Netflix action thriller
by Lauren Miles | Aug 11, 2023 | Reviews
Gal Gadot plays secret agent Rachel Stone in Netflix's Heart Of Stone - here's our review of the action thriller......
Red, White & Royal Blue review: a wonderful rom-com
by Lauren Miles | Aug 11, 2023 | Reviews
Based on the book by Casey McQuiston, Red, White & Royal Blue is a brilliant rom-com with excellent performances from its two leads. ...
Gran Turismo review: Neill Blomkamp’s raciest film yet
by Ryan Lambie | Aug 08, 2023 | Reviews
Director Neill Blomkamp’s racing sequences, and a soulful turn from David Harbour, make underdog sports drama Gran Turismo well worth watching.
Haunted Mansion review: Halloween has come early
by Lauren Miles | Aug 07, 2023 | Reviews
Disney's Haunted Mansion sees a group of experts take on a, well, haunted mansion, in this family-friendly horror-comedy....
Meg 2: The Trench review: Statham vs more sharks
by Lauren Miles | Aug 04, 2023 | Reviews
Despite an incredible third act, much of Ben Wheatley's Meg 2: The Trench seems to forget what actually makes a good Meg film. Ta...
Joy Ride review: four friends, lots of raunchy comedy
by Lauren Miles | Aug 03, 2023 | Reviews
Four very different friends go on a debauchery-filled trip in Joy Ride, directed by Adele Lim - here's our review....
Tiny Thor review | As hard as a Norse god’s hammer
by Ryan Lambie | Aug 02, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Tiny Thor is a puzzle-platformer with a neat hammer-throwing mechanic, lovely graphics, and some strikingly tough challenges. Here’s our review.
Kokomo City review: A bold and important documentary
by Lauren Miles | Aug 02, 2023 | Reviews
D. Smith's Kokomo City, a documentary about black trans sex workers, is a bold film with candid and charismatic subjects. D...
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem review: youthful and fun animation
by Matt Edwards | Aug 01, 2023 | Reviews
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is bursting with action, silliness, and emotion - here's our review....
The Expanse: A Telltale Series review | A brisk, dark space adventure
by Alan Wen | Aug 01, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Space is the new narrative frontier for Life is Strange developer Deck Nine. Here’s our review of The Expanse: A Telltale Series…
Venba review | Food for the soul
by Alan Wen | Jul 31, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Much more than a cooking game, Venba is a short but nourishing drama about heritage and cultural identity. Here’s a our review.
Mavka: The Forest Song review: charming Ukrainian animation
by Lauren Miles | Jul 28, 2023 | Reviews
Directors Oleksandra Ruben and Oleg Malamuzh have created a sweet and colourful feature in Mavka: The Forest Song....
Talk To Me review: tantalising teen horror
by Kat Hughes | Jul 27, 2023 | Reviews
Teen horror Talk To Me is equal parts humorous and horrific, and a strong feature debut from Danny and Michael Philippou....
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons review | An effective combo
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 27, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Retro brawler Double Dragon Gaiden doesn’t get everything right, but it’s still an enjoyable arcade throwback. Here’s our review:
The Banished Vault review: beautifully bleak space strategy
by Chris Farnell | Jul 26, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
The Banished Vault is a lovingly crafted space strategy game set in a beautifully bleak universe. Our review:
Pikmin 4 review: If it ain’t broke, tweak it
by Carlton Hill | Jul 21, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Pikmin 4 doesn’t stray too far from the series’ action strategy formula, but it’s still the best series entry yet - and the dog is seriously cute. Our review:
My Name is Alfred Hitchcock review: a voice from behind the grave
by Dan Cooper | Jul 21, 2023 | Reviews
The legendary director Alfred Hitchcock seemingly returns from beyond the grave to lay bare his secrets in this new documentary. ...
Oppenheimer review: a minor miracle of a movie
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 19, 2023 | Reviews
Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy are at their most powerfully restrained in the spellbinding drama, Oppenheimer. Our review:
Barbie review: crikey, they pulled it off
by Lauren Miles | Jul 19, 2023 | Reviews
Greta Gerwig's Barbie is a colourful, hilarious and heartfelt movie with excellent performances from Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling....
Viewfinder review | Picture-perfect concept, mixed puzzles
by Jon Bailes | Jul 17, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Viewfinder features a mind-boggling photographic concept that its puzzle design can’t quite match. Here’s our review:
Oxenfree II: Lost Signals review - a spine-tingling, sparky sequel
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 12, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Night School Studio crafts another supernatural adventure full of humanity and sassy charm. Our review of Oxenfree II: Lost Signals:...
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One review - Ethan Hunt versus the world
by Mark Harrison | Jul 11, 2023 | Reviews
The new Mission: Impossible film, starring Tom Cruise, has a little of everything in it – here’s our spoiler-free review....
Elemental review: a sweet story from Pixar
by Lauren Miles | Jul 07, 2023 | Reviews
Directed by The Good Dinosaur's Peter Sohn, Elemental tells the story of a fire element and water element who unexpectedly learn to get along....
