The Expendables 4 review | Not enough bangs for our bucks
by James Harvey | Sep 21, 2023 | Reviews
Jason Statham and Sylvester Stallone entertain in an otherwise very ropey action sequel. Here’s our The Expendables 4 review.
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Ballywalter review: A tale of human connection
by Lauren Miles | Sep 21, 2023 | Reviews
Patrick Kielty and Seána Kerslake play characters who've lost their way in life in Ballywalter - here's our review....
Sex Education season 4 review: a crowded but satisfactory climax
by Film Stories | Sep 21, 2023 | Reviews
The students of Moordale find themselves on a new campus where inclusion and sex positivity reign. Read our Sex Education season 4 review.
Strange Way of Life review: this queer romance short film should have been a feature
by Maria Lattila | Sep 20, 2023 | Reviews
Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke are lovers in Pedro Almodóvar’s short film. Read our full Strange Way of Life review.Â
The Lesson review: a devilishly fun thriller
by Maria Lattila | Sep 19, 2023 | Reviews
Richard E. Grant is deliciously evil in Alice Troughton’s feature film debut. Here’s our The Lesson review.Â
Starfield review | A shallow sea of stars
by Carlton Hill | Sep 19, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Despite its huge ambition, Starfield never quite captures the cohesion or sense of adventure found in Bethesda’s earlier RPGs. Our review of a flawed sci-fi epic:
Dumb Money review: nerds vs rich douchebags tale kept us invested
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 18, 2023 | Reviews
Paul Dano and Seth Rogen lead a starry cast in the underdog financial comedy, Dumb Money. Here’s our review:
A Haunting In Venice review: what Haunted Mansion should have been
by Lauren Miles | Sep 15, 2023 | Reviews
Kenneth Branagh's third outing as Hercule Poirot, A Haunting In Venice, adds a surprising edge of horror to the classic whodunnit....
Lies of P review | A Soulslike with no strings attached
by Carlton Hill | Sep 15, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Soulslike action RPG Lies of P doesn't quite step out from Bloodborne's shadow, but it's still a slick and stylish experience. Our review:
Super Bomberman R 2 review | Not a blast
by Alexander Chatziioannou | Sep 14, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
A couch co-op classic celebrates its 40th birthday. Sadly, Super Bomberman R 2 fails to add anything explosive to the formula. Our review:
Sympathy For The Devil review: Nicolas Cage and Joel Kinnaman go for a drive
by Lauren Miles | Sep 08, 2023 | Reviews
Nicolas Cage gives an enthusiastic performance as a passenger who takes Joel Kinnaman hostage in Sympathy For The Devil....
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon review | Mech-ing Gundam dreams a reality
by Carlton Hill | Sep 08, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
FromSoftware revives a cult mech action series with Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon - and the results are explosive. Our review:
Baldur’s Gate 3 review | The ultimate D&D simulator?
by Alan Wen | Sep 06, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Is ambitious sequel Baldur's Gate 3 the Rolls Royce of RPGs? As the PlayStation 5 version emerges, here's Alan Wen's review.
Taito Milestones 2 review | A welcome mix of coin-op classics and obscurities
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 05, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
The NewZealand Story and Metal Black are among the highlights in Taito Milestones 2, an eclectic collection of arcade titles from yesteryear. Our review:
Mediterranea Inferno review | A steamy, thought-provoking visual novel
by Damiano Gerli | Sep 04, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Steamy visual novel Mediterranea Inferno tackles the problems of the Z generation in search of a direction in life - all while stretched out on the beach. Here’s our review:
Goodbye Volcano High review | Teenage angst with dinosaurs
by Alan Wen | Sep 01, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Set in the shadow of an impending apocalypse, Goodbye Volcano High is an emotional teen drama full of beautiful animation and superb performances. Here’s our review:
Cobweb review: Samuel Bodin's horror has solid scares
by Kat Hughes | Aug 30, 2023 | Reviews
In his feature debut, Samuel Bodin creates an intriguing mystery with good, albeit conventional, scares - here's our review of Cobweb. ...
Sea of Stars review | A timeless Chrono Trigger-inspired RPG
by Alan Wen | Aug 29, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Retro-inspired RPG Sea of Stars is a modern Chrono Trigger that shines in its own starlight. Here’s our review.
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....
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.Â
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.Â
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...
