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....
Reviews
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....
Smoking Causes Coughing review: absurdist superhero comedy
by Giles Gough | Jul 07, 2023 | Reviews
Absurdist comedy Smoking Causes Coughing is the latest from director Quentin Dupieux - here's our review of the unconventional film. A...
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective review | An overlooked gem triumphantly returns
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 30, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
The re-release of Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi’s 2010 classic features lovingly reworked graphics and a puzzle mechanic that still feels fresh after all these years. Here's our Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective review.
Mother And Son review: A family search for a better life
by Charlotte Harrison | Jun 30, 2023 | Reviews
The leading trio shine in Mother And Son, but this family drama provides only a brief view into its character's lives - here's our review. T...
Hello, Bookstore review: A lighthearted documentary
by Charlotte Harrison | Jun 30, 2023 | Reviews
A heartwarming documentary from director A.B. Zax, Hello, Bookstore shows how one independent book shop can bring people together. H...
Synapse PSVR2 review | Unlimited power!
by Alan Wen | Jun 29, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Synapse lets you dual-wield guns and telekinesis inside someone else’s mind. Here’s our review of a satisfying PSVR2 power trip.
Final Fantasy XVI review | Swords, sorcery and spectacle
by Carlton Hill | Jun 28, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Does the Final Fantasy franchise’s future lie in fast-paced, real-time action? Here’s our review of Final Fantasy XVI.
Nimona review: colourful, creative and rebellious animation
by Lauren Miles | Jun 28, 2023 | Reviews
Chloe Grace Moretz voices a shape-shifting teenager in the creative and chaotic Nimona - from the directors of Spies In Disguise. I...
Aliens: Dark Descent review | Real-time tactics, sporadic tension
by Chris Farnell | Jun 27, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
The Aliens universe gets a real-time strategy game courtesy of Tindalos Interactive. Here’s our review of Aliens: Dark Descent.
No Hard Feelings review: Jennifer Lawrence comedy is a delightful surprise
by Giles Gough | Jun 23, 2023 | Reviews
The Jennifer Lawrence-led comedy No Hard Feelings is a delightful surprise, and manages to avoid pitfalls into gross-out comedy....
Indiana Jones & The Dial Of Destiny review: a not very fitting farewell
by John Moore | Jun 21, 2023 | Reviews
Harrison Ford takes on the role of Indiana Jones one last time - but our situation has not really improved. Here's our Dial Of Destiny review....
Extraction 2 review: Chris Hemsworth is back in action
by Lauren Miles | Jun 16, 2023 | Reviews
Chris Hemsworth returns to the role of mercenary Tyler Rake in Extraction 2 - it's an action-packed yet uneven sequel......
Asteroid City review: beautifully shot sci-fi from Wes Anderson
by Lauren Miles | Jun 15, 2023 | Reviews
With Asteroid City Wes Anderson presents another colourful and carefully shot feature - but its not so clear at conveying its central themes....
The Flash review: The best superhero movie this week
by James Harvey | Jun 14, 2023 | Reviews
When Barry Allen (Ezra Miller) goes back in time to prevent a personal tragedy, things don’t go entirely to plan in this fun but unspectacular s...
Diablo IV review | Devilishly good
by Carlton Hill | Jun 12, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
On a tiny budget and despite incredible odds, indie developer Blizzard has made one of the best dungeon crawlers of the year. Our review of Diablo IV…
Pretty Red Dress review: colourful and energetic British film
by Freda Cooper | Jun 12, 2023 | Reviews
Dionne Edwards' Pretty Red Dress is a confident debut feature that puts masculinity under the microscope - here's our review. C...
Greatest Days review: Take That, Clitheroe, and an early summer movie delight
by Simon Brew | Jun 12, 2023 | Reviews
A party of a movie featuring the songs of Take That, Greatest Days is an ambitious musical you'll love regardless of your musical tastes....
Killer Frequency review: Gruesome fun, 80s nostalgia
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 09, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
There’s a serial killer in town, and the only one who can help is the local radio DJ. Here’s our review of the blackly comic horror-puzzler, Killer Frequency.
Medusa Deluxe review: an innovative murder mystery
by Lauren Miles | Jun 09, 2023 | Reviews
The first feature from writer/director Thomas Hardiman, Medusa Deluxe is an innovative and smartly written whodunnit....
War Pony review: an intimate portrayal of a scarcely told story
by Charlotte Harrison | Jun 08, 2023 | Reviews
Gina Gammell and Riley Keough have teamed up to tell a little-told story with War Pony - here's our review....
Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts review: robots are still smashing things
by Lauren Miles | Jun 07, 2023 | Reviews
Creed II director Steven Caple Jr brings more humanity to Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts - but it's still just robots smashing things....
Miasma Chronicles review | Engrossing tactics, iffy writing
by Alexander Chatziioannou | Jun 05, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Miasma Chronicles is the latest turn-based tactics game from the makers of Mutant Year Zero. Sadly, the engrossing strategy isn't matched by the storytelling...
