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September 20, 2026

Movie Reviews

Reviews of genre, sci-fi and popular movies from the Jokerside.

Batman: Knightfall–Part 1: Knightfall (Movie Review)

A long-brewing epic, the Knightfall saga has finally arrived in animation, taking inspiration from one of Batman’s truly epic storylines. It was the early ‘90s and, true to the decade, the glorious continuity streamlining DC Comics brought about with 1986’s Crisis on Infinite Earths had to reach a catastrophic crescendo.

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (Re-Release Review)

On Star Trek’s 60th anniversary, what could be better than watching the space saga at its finest? The fourth Star Trek film, The Voyage Home, which uncoincidentally celebrates its 40th birthday this year and is re-releasing in cinemas this month, is perhaps the franchise’s perfect mix of concept, action, humour, message, and humanity.

Supergirl (Movie Review) — Gritty But Soaring Comic Adaptation

Supergirl, the second film of the DCU, is all about setting pieces in place with a simple tale of revenge ravaged by grief, heart, belonging and a whole load of dystopian (true) grit.

The Mandalorian and Grogu (Movie Review) — Where There’s a Will There’s a Way

Star Wars returns to the big screen for the first time in seven years with a spin-off from the popular Disney+ series The Mandalorian. Can Grogu Force-sieze his crown as the new leader of the franchise?

Batman: Knightfall–Part 1: Knightfall (Movie Review)

Batman: Knightfall–Part 1: Knightfall (Movie Review)

A long-brewing epic, the Knightfall saga has finally arrived in animation, taking inspiration from one of Batman’s truly epic storylines. It was the early ‘90s and, true to the decade, the glorious continuity streamlining DC Comics brought about with 1986’s Crisis on Infinite Earths had to reach a catastrophic crescendo.

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (Re-Release Review)

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (Re-Release Review)

On Star Trek’s 60th anniversary, what could be better than watching the space saga at its finest? The fourth Star Trek film, The Voyage Home, which uncoincidentally celebrates its 40th birthday this year and is re-releasing in cinemas this month, is perhaps the franchise’s perfect mix of concept, action, humour, message, and humanity.