“A fascinatingly different approach to the character, with thought-provoking themes & well-drawn human characters”

My definitive top ten of 2023’s movie releases

“A raunchy R-rated comedy that also has something to offer viewers looking for a little more depth & character”

“A funny, entertaining & ultimately uplifting movie that you don’t need any knowledge of football to enjoy”

“This surreal, weird & wacky R-rated high school comedy has a silly sense of fun that’s difficult to resist”

“A fairly straight-forward action/spy movie that doesn’t quite live up to its fun initial premise”

“Its sense of fun make this one of the better movies in the series, although it’s still only like to appeal to fans”

“Interesting world building, beautifully shot action sequences, and a cast that throws themselves into their roles make this a blast”

A selection of my favourite movies and moments from 2023

My most memorable moments from ‘event’ TV in 2023

“The film is at its best when it embraces its ridiculousness & focuses on the odd-couple comedy between Jason Momoa & Patrick Wilson”

“Delivers a little bit of everything – visceral action sequences, a streak of dark, deadpan humour, and elements of a procedural thriller”

“Not only an ‘important film’, but just as crucially, a genuinely entertaining & gripping movie too”

“Playing with countless horror tropes, this movie works brilliantly as a twisted dark comedy”

“An utterly delightful family movie, packed full of comedy & heart”

“Epic battle sequences aside, this biopic feels like it only scratches the surface of Napoleon’s story”

“With its interesting premise & morally complex characters, this is a prequel that adds something worthwhile to the mythology”

“A standalone adventure with more than enough laughs & action to keep new & old viewers entertained”

“A perfectly effective supernatural horror, that tries to inject some new ideas into the mix”

“A sequel/reboot that brings something new to the horror series, offering up over-the-top violence with a jet-black streak of dark humour”

“Despite its flaws, this is still an enjoyable, tightly-paced 90-minute original movie”

“A surprisingly inventive & original sci-fi thriller that isn’t afraid to take some risks, and is all the better for it”

“A visually stunning, character driven story told against the backdrop of a future war against AI, this is the best original sci-fi movie for some time”

“Surprisingly funny & enjoyable, as the movie’s cast & comedy make up for its plot shortcomings”