MovieViews


The MovieMuse Reviews (MovieViews) database is a searchable collection of films that the team have watched, providing a comprehensive guide on what to watch and what to avoid. It provides a link to an in-depth review or a short opinion on the film and a rating, as well as a link to the film’s poster or DVD cover. For more recent entries we are also including a link to the film’s IMDb page and a trailer from YouTube.

You can search and sort the list by individual film names, genre, reviewer, score and other variables to inform you on whether a film is worth your time, or to inspire you for your next movie night.

We will also use the database to create periodic lists of the recommended films in all sorts of categories. These lists will be shared on the website and some will even come with a video.

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PosterMovieYearGenreCommentsRating
The Irishman 2019 3, 5, 7 Scorsese gets the band back together one last time in an epic mob story that whilst it never excites, is classy throughout. De Niro is a hitman recounting his life and his part in the death of Teamster boss Jimmy Hoffa. 8
The Great Hack 2019 6 A flashy look at the Cambridge Analytica scandal and how facebook data has corrupted political elections worldwide. Hard hitting, but the generally unlikable protagonists make it a harder watch than it could have been. 7
Klaus 2019 1, 2, 4 An alternative take on how the Santa legend was founded. A smart-mouthed and privileged post man is 'posted' to a remote town and sees the light. 7
Parasite 2019 4, 7, 10 A family of wasters each land plum jobs with a rich family, but misfortune is just around the corner. A funny and touching satire on Korean poverty and wealth. 8
Clear and Present Danger 1994 Action, 20 Jack takes on the Columbian drug cartels and US president, at the same time. Certainly the most thrilling of the original Jack Ryan trilogy, but 3 films (and 2 actors) in I am still wondering why the character is so popular? 7
1917 2019 7, 21 A single shot (technically) portrait of WWI. At its best when upfront and personal with close camera work that reveals the full horror of war. But there is an unnecessary middle segment that is all too Hollywood and dragged me back into my comfort zone. 8
The 39 Steps 1935 13, 14, 20 A classic early Hitchcock film following an everyday Joe mixed up in spies and stolen plans. It shows all the hallmarks of greatness, but at nerly 85 years old it inevitably struggles when compared to modern thrillers with their twisty turny plots. 6
For Sama 2019 6, 21 A very personal account of the Syrian conflict with a great moral dilemma about bringing children into a war torn world. However it is not as hard hitting as other similar documents of life in Aleppo. 7
Patriot Games 1992 Action, 20 Swapping tension for action, Harrison Ford takes over as Jack Ryan and unlike Red October and Sean Connery's show stealing, he is every bit the lead in this rogue-IRA thriller. 7
Bombshell 2019 3, 7 Bombshell is 2019s 'Spotlight' with a bit of 'The Big Short' and tells how sexual harassment ended the reign of the godfather of TV news. The inevitable Weistein scandal movie has a very high bar to reach if it wants to match this. 8
The Hunt for Red October 1990 Action, 20 This naval thriller about a mysterious Russian submarine in American waters gets the tension and pacing just right, but some of the accents (or lack of) are terrible and Alec Baldwin as lead character Jack Ryan seems a little superfluous. 7
The Two Popes 2019 3, 7 The fascinating story of the conservative Pope and the liberal Cardinal who will eventually succeed him as they discuss the church, their lives and their fallibilities. Pryce and Hopkins are magnificent in the lead roles. 8
The Brothers Bloom 2008 4 A sometimes fun globe-trotting con-caper is hamstrung by generally unlikable characters and a script that isn't as funny or clever as it thinks it is. 6
Zog 2018 2, 8, 18 Another fine adaptation of a delightful Julia Donalson book. The story of perserverence told through a young dragon may not be up with the Gruffalo, but it isn't far off. 7
The Highway Rat 2017 2, 8, 18 As with other BBC productions of Julia Donaldson books the animation is absolutely top notch. However this is possibly the weakest story about a greedy rat's redemption. 6
The International 2019 Action, 5, 7 An interesting but convoluted and generally ridiculous thriller about a nefarious bank and the Interpol officer looking to bring it down. 6
Marriage Story 2019 7 A touching tale of how divorce can corrupt even the most amicable of couples. Driver and Johansson are sublime and Baumbach's script and directing a joy. 9
Tag 2018 Action, 4 A fun (and surprisingly true) story with a great premise that allows for some audacious physical comedy, but really succeeds because it doesn’t go down the vulgar route that most films of this type do and is in fact quite touching at the end. 7
A Christmas Movie Christmas 2019 4, 16 The usual trappings of bad made-for-TV Christmas movies are smartly explained away by the 'movie within a movie' premise, but that doesn’t really make this any less cringeworthy despite a few amusing self-referential moments. 4
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 1989 4 Incredibly dated by modern standards, this is very much a vehicle for Chevy Chase's antics and there isn’t much of a story to go with them, and they aren’t actually that funny either. A pale shadow of the original Vacation, which remains a classic. 5
Back to the Future 1985 1, 4, 17 An 80s classic that has stood the test of time thanks to the ingenious story, subtle comedy, convincing acting performances and impressive visual effects. Quite simply one of the best films ever made. 10
Back to the Future Part II 1989 1, 4, 17 The plot is once again a screenwriting masterclass and the twists on scenes from the first film are very clever, as are the composite effects when we revisit the 1955 scenes. Only the darker, more violent tone makes this less effective as a family movie. 8
Back to the Future Part III 1990 1, 4, 17 The move to a Wild West setting and greater focus on Doc Brown gives the opportunity for new twists on the familiar scenes from the preceding chapters whilst giving the protagonists new problems to solve. A wonderful end to the greatest trilogy ever made. 9
Family 2018 4, 7 The middle act sags somewhat and the ending is predictable, but there are some very funny moments throughout the film and it has a laudable if unevenly-delivered moral provided by two largely immoral characters. 6
Little Monsters 2019 4, 11 The first half hour of this zom-com is poor and the film is almost ruined by the awful Josh Gad, but Lupita Nyong'o brings some class in a fantastic role along with an engaging group of kids and between them they save the film from being utter dross. 6