Minute of Islands review | Desert island risks
by Jon Bailes | Sep 09, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Part walking sim, part platform-puzzler, entirely gorgeous-looking
Reviews
Minamata review: Beautiful, quiet and occasionally uncomfortable
by Catherine Pearson | Sep 08, 2021 | Reviews
Minamata is the true story that explores the Minamata disease and the man who shot the infamous photo series - here's our review....
The Magnificent Trufflepigs review | Playing the field
by Kyle Hoekstra | Sep 01, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Heavy metal detector
Our Ladies review: it's been a long wait, but so worth it
by Rebecca Clough | Aug 27, 2021 | News, Reviews
It's had to bide its time for its cinema release, but finally the terrific Our Ladies lands - and here's our review of a film well worth seeking out....
Candyman review: a confident and daring feature
by Clare Brunton | Aug 27, 2021 | Reviews
Nia DaCosta's Candyman is a worthy companion piece to the original and a film that welcomes repeat viewings - our review....
Shang-Chi And The Ten Rings review | An unexpectedly moving Marvel outing
by Clare Brunton | Aug 25, 2021 | Reviews
Facing old foes and home truths, Shang-Chi And The Ten Rings manages to be funny, moving and beautiful, combining Asian culture and Marvel flair...
People Just Do Nothing: Big In Japan review: a real success
by Linda Marric | Aug 18, 2021 | News, Reviews
Relocating from the gloomy tower blocks of West London to the bright lights of Tokyo, People Just Do Nothing: Big In Japan makes a strong jump to...
Necromunda: Hired Gun review | Mindless chaos
by Jon Bailes | Aug 16, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
A rusted development
Slipways review | 4X the fun
by Ian Dransfield | Aug 13, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
In space, no one can hear you screen (for new trade routes)
CODA review: this is what mainstream cinema can do
by Simon Brew | Aug 12, 2021 | News, Reviews
A crowdpleasing treat with plenty to say, CODA is one of the standout films of the year so far - here's our review of the movie....
Free Guy review: hilarious and downright entertaining
by Katie Smith-Wong | Aug 12, 2021 | News, Reviews
Free Guy is a visual playground that celebrates the creativity of modern gaming – here’s our review. St...
Lad: A Yorkshire Story review - a streaming service treat
by Charlotte Harrison | Aug 12, 2021 | Reviews
A film that bypassed most of us but's now finding a home on streaming, here's our review of Lad: A Yorkshire Story....
Biomutant review | Ill-considered, but not bad
by Nic Reuben | Aug 06, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Bio-Mute-it
R-Type Final 2 review | And Finally
by Ryan Lambie | Aug 02, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Wave hello, say good Bydo
Riders Of Justice review - eccentrically charming and blackly comic
by Genevieve Harrison | Jul 29, 2021 | Reviews
Riders Of Justice is a blackly comic new film starring the ever impressive Mads Mikkelsen - and here's our review....
Jungle Cruise review: a decent enough trip up the river
by Simon Brew | Jul 28, 2021 | News, Reviews
Emily Blunt, Jack Whitehall and Dwayne Johnson lead Disney's big summer theme park ride Jungle Cruise: here's our review....
Vanquish review: this one ain't John Wick
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 28, 2021 | Reviews
Vanquish has pedigree in front and behind the camera but ultimately fails to thrill....
Deerskin review: unhinged, twisted, funny
by Freda Cooper | Jul 27, 2021 | Reviews
Strange, unhinged and twisted - Quentin Dupieux's Deerskin is an oddly discomforting but humorous affair....
World Splitter review | Neat but lacking
by Jon Bailes | Jul 26, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Dimension-hopping in a world divided
Old review: M Night Shyamalan’s latest set to split audiences
by Simon Brew | Jul 23, 2021 | News, Reviews
M Night Shyamalan's latest film heads into cinemas - and with very light spoilers at most, here's our review....
Nowhere Special review: an absolute indie treat
by Charlotte Harrison | Jul 23, 2021 | Reviews
In Nowhere Special, single dad John spends his last few months trying to find the perfect home for Michael after his death....
Limbo review
by Freda Cooper | Jul 23, 2021 | Reviews
Ben Sharrock's sophmore film Limbo asks us to invest in the individuals as he tackles the complex life of refugees and asylum seekers....
Hood: Outlaws & Legends review | Heisty character
by Sean Martin | Jul 21, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Robin from the rich, keeping the loot for yourself
Resident Evil Village review | Lanky
by Alexander Chatziioannou | Jul 16, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Lycans in the Balkans
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart review | New dimension, old game
by Ian Dransfield | Jul 14, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Crossing dimensions feels simultaneously fresh and stale
Returnal review | Re-record, not fade away
by Jon Bailes | Jul 12, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Endless runner and gunner
The Tomorrow War review: a brain off, beverages in big blockbuster
by Simon Brew | Jul 02, 2021 | News, Reviews
Chris Pratt leads the cast of the $200m blockbuster The Tomorrow War, which is now on Prime Video - here's our review....
Black Widow review: as it turns out, worth the wait
by Katie Smith-Wong | Jun 30, 2021 | News, Reviews
Despite its inconsistencies, Black Widow delivers in thrills, wit and action - making it a welcome return to the MCU....
Children's book spot: The Great Godden by Meg Rosoff
by Simon Brew | Jun 29, 2021 | Reviews
In our occasional spot where we recommend books for younger readers, a superb read for those aged 12 and over....
Evil Genius 2 review | Effortless fun
by Ian Dransfield | Jun 28, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
A light-hearted romp featuring global domination
