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
Rex 2017 Action, 7 It contains the usual tear-jerking moments that you'd expect from any film featuring dogs, but there's also plenty of grit in this real-life story that celebrates the amazing bond between a dog and its master. 7
Millions 2004 4, 7 An entertaining mix of whimsical fantasy and a study of our attitude to money. The child actors are great but it would've worked better with less of a spiritual/religious influence. 7
Heavy Metal 1981 2, 9, 17 This animated anthology of fantasy sci fi stories suffers from some terrible animation (even for 1981) and even worse writing. If you want some mild cartoon titivation there are better examples from the time. 4
Yardie 2018 5, 7 Whilst it adds nothing to the genre, Yardie is a well made gangster tale that introduces us to the Jamaican underworld that is not often seen in film. It also sets up well for a sequel that we will probably never see. 7
Happy Death Day 2U 2019 4, 11, 13 With its riff on Back to the Future 2 and Groundhog day it is relatively good fun, but unfortunately for a horror film (and just like its predecessor) it is very light on horror and far too heavy on the slapstick. 6
The Wrestler 2008 7, 19 By stripping back all of his gimmicks, Aronofsky has delivered a heartfelt tale of a broken man and his best film to date. Rourke and Tomei are superb as they drive home the parallels in the lives of a has-been wrestler and an ageing stripper. 8
Skin 2018 7, 18 Oscar winning short film about a black man's family taking innovative revenge against a racist thug. It was well made and interesting, but 20 minutes wasn't enough to flesh out the story in a satisfying way. 6
Noah 2014 Action, 1, 7 Beyond the LOTR/Shadow of the Colossus rock monsters and battle scenes, the film gives an interesting twist on the traditional bible story. Though it still feels an odd and slightly uninventive film for Aronofsky to make. 6
Pi 1998 7, 13 A number theorist struggles to balance the order of numbers and chaos of life in a high contrast, maths based thriller. The math concepts are understandable and the characters believable, so I am always surprised when the film gets a 'Sci-Fi' tag. 8
The Fountain 2006 7, 17 This emotional and spiritual quest to cure death has high metaphysical ambitions but is too slow and sombre to truly realise them. Told across three timelines in feudal Spain, modern day and a timeless future, this is a film that should have been a book. 5
Requiem For A Dream 2000 7 Darren Aronofsky's breakout film shows many of the hallmarks that will follow into his future films (including a wonderful Clint Mansell score). It is a simple and cautionary tale about addiction told imaginatively through 4 Coney Island lives. 7
Paddleton 2019 4, 7 A tender tale of platonic love, friendship and death. Mark Duplass and Ray Romano play their parts perfectly in a gentle film that will touch your soul. 7
Overlord 2018 Action, 11, 21 World War II themed horror that looked and felt like it belonged in the Resident Evil universe. Occasionally gory, occasionally amusing and generally (though not universally) entertaining. 6
Black Swan 2010 7, 20 Aronofsky might be a polarising director, but I love his work and Black Swan is right up there with the best. Portman and Kunis are great in this ballet themed physiological thriller. 8
Fighting With My Family 2019 3, 4, 19 It is easy to see that the 'true' story of the youngest ever WWE Divas champion has been drastically shortened and Hollywoodyfied, but it has enough heart and laughs to win over wrestling fans and haters alike. 7
Vox Lux 2018 7, 12 An odd tale of the toll that that fame can take. A strange voiceover makes it feel like a comedy, but an early tragedy soon sets you straight. I wasn't completely convinced by Natalie Portman as a weary music star but was intrigued nonetheless. 6
Alita: Battle Angel 2019 Action, 1, 17 Alita is one of the most cliched and generic SciFi stories you will see, but if you can get past the uncanny valley CGI faces then there is fun to be had as a new franchise is born. 6
Bumblebee 2018 Action, 1, 17 In creating an origin story for Transformers 2nd most loved character, Travis Knight has built a film that tries so hard to be an 80's film that it could only really appeal to me at the age I was in the 80s. Another missed opportunity. 5
Brief Encounter 1945 7, 16 Almost 75 years old and still the most perfect examination of unintended infidelity. Dealing with the conflict of guilt and desire without ever preaching. A true classic of British cinema. 10
High Flying Bird 2019 7, 19 Billed as the basketball equivalent of Moneyball, the film was actually a complete mess. It tried to sell a number of messages but fell flat on all fronts. 4
Aquaman 2018 Action, 1, 9 Entertaining and exciting in places, but suffers from the usual DCU disease of being far too long for no real reason. I also found some of the casting odd and the effects poor (it often looked more like a video game than a film). 6
Free Solo 2018 6, 19 Whilst the actual climbing (without any rope or harness or other safety measures) is totally exhilarating, the documentary was actually pretty dull. 6
Detainment 2018 6, 7, 18 Based on actual police transcripts, it allows us to see the Jamie Bulger killers as the 10 year old kids they were rather than the monsters we expect. The production a little exploitative with atmospheric shots of Liverpool and overdone mood music. 6
Shoplifters 2018 7, 10 The kind of film only the Japanese make. A strong nurture over nature theme runs through as a family of petty criminals take in a young child who is left alone and neglected by her parents. 8
Capernaum 2018 7, 10 Stunning Lebanese film about a 12 year old slum boy in Beirut who sues his parents from bringing him into such an uncaring and unforgiving world. The child lead is wonderful and I don't think I have ever felt the despair of a character so strongly. 9