Movies
Quick movie, film, and documentary reviews from all around the world by and for the regular audience.
Sisu [2022] – Jorma Tommila, Aksel Hennie on Crave Canada
Sisu delivers its promise of a bloody Nazi killing movie even when it’s slow. Jorma Tommila is the perfect WWII John Wick. Simply put it, Sisu answers…
The Iron Claw [2023] – Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson
The Iron Claw starts slow. But the movie is an in-depth study on how family dynamics affect the psyche of the children all the way to suicide….
Wonka [2023] – Timothée Chalamet, Hugh Grant, Calah Lane
Wonka breaks the mold of boring prequels by mixing genres and adding a musical flair. The Greatest Showman meets Mary Poppins. Warner is winning where Disney is…
Saltburn [2023] – Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Archie Madekwe
Saltburn is a debauched jolt to the senses that will be invigorating for most, and offensive for some. Kudos go to Barry Keoghan, who gives his all…
The Family Plan [2023] – Michelle Monaghan, Mark Wahlberg on Apple TV+
The Family Plan is a fun and entertaining movie that doesn’t take itself seriously, while getting heavily inspired by the likes of Mr and Mrs Smith, mixed…
Reinventing Elvis: The ’68 Comeback [2023] – on Paramount Plus
Reinventing Elvis is a better sales pitch about Presley than any other possible marketing campaign could ever propose. In fact, director and writer John Scheinfeld managed to…
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny [2023] – Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is a decent movie. However, the adventures feel forced, and it isn’t as thrilling as earlier adventures. Don’t get me…
Godzilla Minus One [2023] – Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe
Godzilla Minus One is a kaiju movie that remains truly compelling between the scenes of mass destruction with engaging human stories anchoring the action. Written and directed…
Blue Beetle [2023] – Xolo Maridueña, Bruna Marquezine
Blue Beetle might not be the best superhero movie out there, but it was certainly fun to watch even when it made absolutely no sense. Starring Xolo…
Elemental [2023] – Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie on Disney+
Elemental is another movie from Pixar where we’re taken through all the emotions. Give it a chance, it might end up being your favorite Pixar movie. It’s…
Next Goal Wins [2023] – Michael Fassbender, Oscar Kightley, Taika Waititi
Next Goal Wins has its heart in the right place. But writer and director Taika Waititi misses some key points and scenes. Personally, I never heard the…
Quiz Lady [2023] – Awkwafina, Sandra Oh on Hulu/Disney+
Quiz Lady is a funny movie that shines thanks to its two main stars, but not its story. Friendly, ephemeral, somewhat predictable and conventional. Yes, not every…
No Hard Feelings [2023] – Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Barth Feldman
No Hard Feelings might not be re-inventing the wheel, but it’s slightly different take on the rom-com genre is certainly entertaining. Starring Jennifer Lawrence & Andrew Barth…