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Category: Movie Reviews

Every film we have scored, from 1980s horror to what is in cinemas now.

Shrek and Donkey stand together in a swamp at sunset, with Shrek looking annoyed and Donkey smiling.

Shrek at 25: How DreamWorks’ Fairy Tale Satire Became a Cultural Landmark

DreamWorks' 2001 fairy tale spoof became a box office hit. Our review looks back at the voice cast, pop soundtrack, and lasting appeal of Shrek.

By mitch·9 min readSeptember 10, 2026

A man in a vintage coat stands on a dark 1920s New York street, his open suitcase glowing with magical light and a small creature peeking out.

Movie Reviews7.3/10

‘Fantastic Beasts’: A Handsome, Overlong Introduction to a New Era

Review: Fantastic Beasts returns to the wizarding world in 1920s New York, with charming creatures but an overstuffed plot. A handsome, uneven franchise opener.

By mitch·3 min readSeptember 10, 2026

A young lion cub stands on Pride Rock at sunrise, outlined against a bright orange and purple sky.

Movie Reviews8.3/10

Thirty Years On, The Lion King Still Earns Its Crown

Thirty years later, The Lion King remains a brutal family tragedy, a Broadway-style musical, and a nature documentary about a talking animal. A deep dive into why it still works.

By mitch·6 min readSeptember 10, 2026

A large blue monster holds a laughing child while a small green one-eyed monster stands beside them in a bedroom.

Movie Reviews7.9/10

25 Years On, Monsters, Inc. Still Earns Its 7.9/10 — Review

Pixar's Monsters, Inc. remains a classic: a witty workplace satire with heartfelt friendship, clever animation, and a lasting message that laughter beats fear.

By mitch·7 min readSeptember 10, 2026

A woman with a cool, calculating expression, half her face in shadow, against a blurred gray suburban backdrop.

Movie Reviews7.9/10

Twelve Years On, Gone Girl Still Cuts Through the Lie

David Fincher's Gone Girl is a chilling thriller about marriage as performance, featuring Rosamund Pike's unforgettable Amy and a sharp media satire.

By mitch·9 min readSeptember 10, 2026

A cowboy doll and a space ranger toy stand together on a bedroom shelf, bathed in warm evening light.

Movie Reviews8/10

‘Toy Story’ Review: Pixar’s First Feature Still Earns Its 8/10

Pixar's 1995 debut changed animation forever, but its real power is a story about jealousy, loyalty, and the fear of being replaced.

By mitch·8 min readSeptember 10, 2026

Jim Carrey as Truman Burbank stands before the painted sky wall of his artificial world, reaching out to touch it.

Movie Reviews8.2/10

28 Years On, Jim Carrey’s Truman Still Proves the Most Persuasive Person on Screen

A look back at The Truman Show, Jim Carrey's 1998 classic about a man trapped in a TV set, and why its themes of freedom and control remain vital today.

By mitch·8 min readSeptember 10, 2026

WALL-E, a small rusty robot, stands in a trash-covered desert with a green sprout growing from a boot at his feet.

Movie Reviews8.1/10

Eighteen Years On, WALL·E Still Packs a Punch — 8.1/10

A lonely robot finds a plant and changes the future of humanity in Pixar's WALL·E — a stunning, wordless love story and modern classic.

By mitch·3 min readSeptember 10, 2026

Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman in armor stands on a war-torn field at dusk, holding a shield and sword.

Movie Reviews7.2/10

Gal Gadot’s Diana Prince Carries Wonder Woman Through Its Weak Finish

Wonder Woman review: Gal Gadot shines as Diana in Patty Jenkins' warm, sincere superhero film that stumbles in its final act but wins with heart and humor.

By mitch·6 min readSeptember 10, 2026