Reviews Archives

Bravely Default II review | Not as fresh, still good

by Daniel Lipscombe | Jun 25, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews

Never play it safe. Be brave and be bold

Fast & Furious 9 review: the franchise has its Moonraker moment

by Ryan Lambie | Jun 23, 2021 | News, Reviews

Fast & Furious 9 throws absolutely everything at you to keep you entertained - with some success too, reports Ryan Lambie....

It Takes Two review | Me and you

by Jordan Oloman | Jun 10, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews

Honey, I shrunk the genre

Balan Wonderworld review | Sub-sonic

by Alan Wen | Jun 09, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews

No, Yuji Naka’s 3D platformer isn’t quite as horrendous as the internet suggests

Nobody review - the John Wick of dad-dancing

by Mark Harrison | Jun 09, 2021 | News, Reviews

It’s Better Call Saul’s Bob Odenkirk, but not as we know him - here’s our review of the jaw-dropping knockdown actioner, Nobody. Th...

In The Heights review: an absolute triumph of a movie musical

by Amanda Keats | Jun 07, 2021 | News, Reviews

In The Heights proves to be a big, bold and breathtaking summer escape: here's our review of a terrific movie....

Monster Hunter Rise review | A lumbering great

by Alan Wen | Jun 01, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews

Capcom’s gargantuan series reaches new heights

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It review – the new entry in the franchise exorcises a little restraint

by Sarah Dobbs | May 26, 2021 | News, Reviews

Ed and Lorraine Warren return for another battle against the forces of evil - here's our review of the new Conjuring movie....

Die By The Blade review | Expect lots of gore in this Bushido Blade successor

by Ryan Lambie | May 18, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews

Studio lead Peter Adamondy gives us the lowdown on his team’s one-hit-kill Bushido Blade successor

Peter Rabbit 2: a sequel, and an upgrade

by Simon Brew | May 17, 2021 | News, Reviews

The second Peter Rabbit film is funny, and a notable improvement on the first: here's our review....

Spiral: From The Book Of Saw review - the games return

by Simon Brew | May 13, 2021 | News, Reviews

The new Saw film tries to do one or two slightly different things with the franchise, whilst not straying too far: here's our Spiral review....

Trials of Fire review | Trialling

by Ian Dransfield | May 12, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews

Carrying a card for this card-carrier

Mutropolis review | Frustrating, but some good jokes

by Paul Walker-Emig | May 07, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews

Keeping the puzzles archaeological

Eternal Hope review | A flawed puzzle-platformer with heart

by Alan Wen | Apr 27, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews

Can love conquer all?

Laddie: The Man Behind The Movies review: a glimpse at the man who greenlit Star Wars

by Film Stories | Apr 23, 2021 | Reviews

The story of Hollywood executive Alan Ladd Jr, who infamously greenlit Star Wars, is now a documentary feature....

NUTS review | Shooting squirrels, the humane way

by Malindy Hetfeld | Apr 20, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews

Think of it as an arthouse Pokémon Snap

Children's book spot: How To Be Brave, by Daisy May Johnson

by Alexandra Goldstein | Apr 20, 2021 | Feature, Reviews

In our weekly spot where we recommend books for younger readers, an upcoming treat with plenty between its covers....

Blue Fire review: a familiar warmth

by Andrew Fisher | Apr 15, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews

This action-platformer is a terrific pastiche of other, more groundbreaking games

Unapologetic review: bringing female voices to the forefront

by Billie Melissa | Apr 12, 2021 | Reviews

"Our entire existence is resistance" is one of the many beautiful moments and words captured by first-time filmmaker Ashley O'Shay in her documentary...

Cyber Shadow review: die hard

by Andrew Fisher | Apr 07, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews

A HD homage to the original Ninja Gaiden – with a difficulty level to match

The 8th review: the battle to repeal Ireland's 8th amendment

by Billie Melissa | Apr 07, 2021 | Reviews

From the Human Rights Watch Film Festival comes a superb documentary about a slice of modern Irish history - here's our review....

Belly Of The Beast review: a haunting documentary

by Billie Melissa | Apr 01, 2021 | Reviews

From the Human Rights Watch Festival, we look at Belly Of The Beast, a documentary focussed on the CDCs role in forced sterilization in US prisons....