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Short film reviews from some of the best movies in the UK. Read reviews from some of the best short film critics. Short Film Reviews Welcome to the UK Film Review page for short film reviews . Here you will find some of the best and brightest sparks in a sea of cinema. Filmmakers from across the globe submit their short films to us to be reviewed, and our Contributors lovingly dissect them. If you would like one of our team to write a film review of your short film, please use the form on our Submit Your Film page Our short film reviews are written by passionate film critics across the UK and aim to highlight and promote terrific filmmaking when we find it. We are always honest with our reviews, so if you are looking to submit your short film for review, please do so knowing that we will not alter what we have said because you don't like it. There is a wealth of amazing talent in the short film industry, and we hope by writing film reviews about this underexposed creativity we can get your movies to a new audience...but we need your help. Please join in the chatter on our social media channels so that we can grow our community and share the joy. Use the buttons in the footer to Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter, and Subscribe to us on YouTube #supportindiefilm. The selection of short film reviews you see below are mostly for films submitted to us. In this instance, the filmmaker has requested us to watch and provide a short film review. Alternatively, visit our Latest Short Film Reviews page . Get Your Short Film Reviewed More Film Reviews Time to Go Jason Knight Sorry We're Closed William Hemingway Neram Nallaruku Jason Knight Gloria’s Cut James Learoyd Belonging and the Scene Jason Knight Eructation William Curzon Drowned Patrick Foley The Crusader Jason Knight Return Matt Trapp Big Jay's Day Out Matt Trapp SCRUTINY Matt Trapp Song of the Selkie William Curzon Nostalgie James Learoyd Meat Locker Jason Knight Becoming Sidney Patrick Foley Mouse! Jason Knight Ms Green and Other Lovely Beasts William Curzon We Buy Souls William Hemingway Them That's Not William Curzon I Wonder What's Keeping My True Love Tonight Jason Knight The Air Between Us Jason Knight Boy William Hemingway The Current State of the Backyard Pool Industry William Curzon Equal Opportunity Jason Knight Animus Patrick Foley Load More Reviews What is a short film review? A short film review is often written by a movie critic and it's their opinion on a film that is less than sixty minutes long. Short film reviews still explore every aspect of a movie. How do I write a short film review? Writing a short film review needs to cover multiple aspects of the movie. Including the script, the characters, performances, cinematography, score & sound design, editing and so on. Sometimes we consider the piece only as a short film; whether it works in that format, other times we may think of it as a "proof of concept" for something longer, or perhaps a piece of a web series/TV show. These can be important to consider when writing a short film review. How long should a film review be? A film review should be as long as the house style. Some publications provide lengthier reviews than others. A general minimum word count would be 500. This may be also for SEO reasons, as short film reviews that are longer may be more likely to rank higher on Google. The important thing to remember is that the review should be well-structured, not full of bloated points to fill up the word count. How much money do film critics make? Film critic salaries depend massively on their publication. Many film critics are freelancers, meaning they get paid per review and sometimes this is based on word count. Making money through film reviews can be challenging. Video Short Film Reviews Below you will find a selection of short film reviews in video form! This is where one of the UK Film Review Critics records their review and we upload it to our YouTube channel (as well as TikTok and Meta Reels in some cases). A Place to Fall Down Short Film Review by Chris Olson A short film about coping with loss and grief, film critic Chris Olson gave A Place to Fall Down 4 stars. Watch his video short film review here to here from the man himself about his thoughts and feelings. OK/NOTOK Short Film Review by Patrick Foley In this short film review from Patrick Foley, he gives us his opinion of the brilliant movie OK/NOTOK. Set in a futuristic world where AI robots are available as companions (as long as you can afford the subscription), it's a riveting piece. Betrayed Short Film Review by Chris Buick Film critic Chris Buick offers up a fantastic video short film review for Betrayed. A movie about a girl with special powers who, with the help of her protective father, must elude those who would use her for nefarious means.

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The Toymaker's Key film review by UK film critic Jason Knight. Starring Harry Shotta, Drew Casson, Peter Kingston, Kele Le Roc, Rhys Earlson Ray, Kimberly Wyatt directed by Andy Turner, Drew Casson. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS The Toymaker's Key Film Review average rating is 5 out of 5 Critic: Jason Knight | Posted on: Feb 20, 2026 Directed by: Andy Turner, Drew Casson Written by: Jamie Christofersen Starring: Harry Shotta, Drew Casson, Peter Kingston, Kele Le Roc, Rhys Earlson Ray, Kimberly Wyatt Created & Story by Andy Turner. A feature-length animated fantasy adventure directed by Andy Turner and Drew Casson, with a screenplay by Jamie Christofersen and featuring the voices of Harry Shotta, Casson, Peter Kingston, Kele Le Roc, Kimberly Wyatt, and Rhys Earlson Ray. Terrific animation, fantastic music and an intriguing story all come together to deliver an enchanting experience. The year is 1945 and a young man named Tommy (Shotta) has returned injured to his wealthy home in Sussex after having fought in the Second World War. He has been informed that his father (Kingston) has gone missing and retrieves a special key that belonged to his parent. This key was discovered in a forest by Tommy's great-grandmother and it has magical powers that lead to another world, a magical place. Tommy uses the key to open a chest and is magically transported to that world. There, he finds out that his father has been captured by evil fiends and with the help of a number of unique allies, he sets out to rescue him. The plot is a Good vs Evil. A group of good individuals going against an army of evildoers in an otherworldly place. Tommy and his new friends traverse this strange world, encountering obstacle after obstacle, gaining new allies and fighting the bad guys. It is a concept that is not unusual, however it works well, with significant character development and tense fighting scenes. Regarding the visuals, they look amazing. The 2D hand-drawn animation contains rich colours and lighting and the editing makes the viewing look like a graphic novel, with characters being motionless for the majority of the film but with letters replaced by voices. ThE ToYMaKeR’s KeY Film has been made from a beautiful graphic novel, which is releasing this year. Some of the things that viewers will see, are magical locations that include forests, snow-covered areas and a vast castle. Then, there are the characters and it is the ones who inhabit the magic world that stand out. These beings include the Butterfly People, a tribe of people who have giant butterfly wings on their back and a led by iO (Le Roc), the leader of their kind. Others are Darwin (Cosmo Wellings) a man with the appearance of a clown, who performs acrobatics and speaks in rhymes, Rhu (Ray) a young boy from the Butterfly People who is having his own misfortunes and the Grandmaster (Casson), a man in a hooded robe who has defferent coloured eyes. These are some of the good guys. The bad guys consist of an army of medieval soldiers armed with sharp weaponry, who are led by the General (also Casson), a brutal knight in a dark armour who plans to replace Tommy's father as the creator of this other world. Another character who should be mentioned is Nekos (Turner) a warrior who is also a werewolf. All characters look great, however, it is the bad guys who stand out the most. The music is another huge plus. It is mesmerising and dynamic, effectively creating an atmosphere that is adventurous, dreadful and emotional. The plot involves fighting evil and saving people. It is also about tyranny, cruelty, support, bravery and redemption. The screenplay also manages to be a World War II story and a family drama. This animated film succeeds in every aspect, making it a pleasure to view the visuals, to listen to the music and the voice acting and to enjoy the story. Huge commendations go to everyone who contributed to the development of this project. About the Film Critic Jason Knight Indie Feature Film, Animation < All Reviews Next Film Review >

Netflix Film Feature by Chris Olson There is something inherently calming about a story that finds magic in the mundane, and if the first teaser for Remarkably Bright Creatures is anything to go by, Netflix might just have found the cinematic equivalent of a warm blanket for the soul. Based on Shelby Van Pelt’s sensationally popular novel, the film appears to be leaning heavily into the quiet, poignant charm that made the book such a word-of-mouth hit. While I have not yet had the pleasure of a full screening, the brief glimpse offered by this new trailer suggests a production that understands the delicate balance between human grief and the whimsy of the natural world. At the heart of the story is Tova, played by the incomparable Sally Field. Seeing Field back in a lead role that requires such a nuanced mixture of strength and vulnerability is always a treat for any film lover. She portrays a widow who takes a job working the night shift at an aquarium, a setting that the teaser captures with a beautifully ethereal, almost nocturnal glow. It is here that she forms an improbable bond with Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus. Now, bringing a sentient, highly intelligent mollusc to life on screen is no small feat, but the teaser introduces us to the voice of Alfred Molina as Marcellus, and it feels like a stroke of casting genius. Molina has that perfect blend of gravitas and weary wit, providing a narration that suggests the octopus might just be the most observant character in the room. The supporting cast looks equally impressive, suggesting a depth to the narrative that extends well beyond the glass of the aquarium tanks. Lewis Pullman, who has been on a fantastic run lately, appears as Cameron, a young man at a crossroads who finds his life intersecting with Tova’s in ways neither of them expected. The ensemble is bolstered by veteran talents like Colm Meaney, Joan Chen, and Kathy Baker, which gives me a great deal of confidence in the emotional weight of the piece. When you see names of this calibre attached to a project, it usually signals a script with real meat on its bones. Director Olivia Newman, who previously showed her knack for adapting atmospheric, landscape-driven bestsellers with Where the Crawdads Sing, seems to be the right hand at the tiller here. The teaser suggests a film that is visually lush but grounded in the tactile reality of a small coastal town. There is a sense of mystery hinted at, a life-changing discovery that ties these characters together, but the trailer wisely keeps the specifics under wraps, focusing instead on the atmosphere of wonder and the theme of finding connection in the most unlikely of places. As a critic, I am always a bit wary of adaptations that rely on a non-human narrator, but there is something so distinctly charming about the way this teaser presents Marcellus’s perspective on the blundering nature of humans. It feels less like a gimmick and more like a fresh lens through which to view our own struggles with loss and loneliness. If the film can maintain the heart-swelling sincerity shown in these few minutes of footage, we are in for something quite special. Remarkably Bright Creatures premieres on Netflix 8th May, and it is certainly sitting right at the top of my must-watch list for the spring. It looks to be a film that celebrates the quiet victories of the human spirit, aided by a very clever eight-armed friend. Remarkably Bright Creates - Official Netflix Teaser Trailer

Film Feature by Chris Olson The wait is finally over, and if you are anything like me, your levels of anticipation for this sequel have reached a fever pitch. As a massive fan of the first film, which was a colourful, joyous celebration of everything we love about the Mushroom Kingdom, I have been keeping a very close eye on what Illumination and Nintendo have been cooking up. They have delivered the goods in spectacular fashion by dropping the final trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie , and it looks like an absolute cosmic beauty. Watching the first film back in 2023, I remember feeling a sense of pure relief that they had finally gotten Mario right on the big screen. It was fun, fast, and full of heart. But this new trailer suggests that the filmmakers, Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, are not just resting on their laurels. They are taking the plumbers and the rest of the gang into deep space, and the visual scope on display here is frankly breathtaking. The final trailer gives us our best look yet at the gravity-defying action that defined the original Wii game, and seeing Mario engage longer with Bowser Jr. in glorious animation is enough to give any long-term fan goosebumps. The plot looks to be raising the stakes significantly. We see a miniaturised Bowser, still reeling from his defeat in the first film, but the real threat this time appears to be his son. Bowser Jr. is making his big cinematic debut, voiced by Benny Safdie, and he looks like a fantastic addition to the rogue’s gallery. The way he abducts Peach’s entire castle and hauls it into the stars sets the stage for an adventure that feels much bigger than the Mushroom Kingdom. It is that classic Mario charm mixed with a genuine sense of wonder that only a space-faring adventure can provide. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Final Film Trailer One of the biggest talking points from this final trailer is the incredible voice cast. We already knew that Brie Larson would be joining as the ethereal Princess Rosalina, and she sounds perfectly cast as the protector of the Lumas. However, the new trailer also confirmed some massive additions that have me even more excited. Donald Glover is lending his voice to Yoshi, and based on the snippets we hear, he brings a wonderful energy to the iconic green dinosaur. Seeing Mario and Yoshi finally reunited on screen is a moment I have been waiting for since the post-credits tease of the last movie. We also got confirmation that Luis Guzmán will be voicing Wart and Issa Rae will be playing the Honey Queen, which shows just how deep into the lore this sequel is willing to go. The music, once again handled by the brilliant Brian Tyler, sounds like it is going to be a highlight. The trailer is underpinned by orchestral arrangements of those classic Galaxy themes that are so synonymous with grand, sweeping adventure. It is clear that the team understands the emotional weight that those melodies carry for the fans. I cannot wait for April 1 to arrive. There is a slight worry that the release date might be an elaborate April Fools’ prank by Nintendo, but given that tickets are already on sale, I think we are safe to start the countdown. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie looks like it will be everything a sequel should be: bigger, bolder, and more imaginative, while still retaining the core magic of its predecessor. It is going to be a long few weeks, but if this trailer is anything to go by, it will be well worth the wait.

Star rating:  4/5 Directed by:  Mauro Borrelli Written by:  Mauro Borrelli, John Collins Starring:  Jamie Ward, James Oliver Wheatley, James Faulkner, Robert Knepper Film Review by:  Jason Knight A biblical drama feature directed by Mauro Borrelli, written by Borrelli and John Collins and starring Jamie Ward, James Oliver Wheatley, James Faulkner and Robert Knepper. As the title indicates, the story involves Jesus Christ (Ward) and a significant part of it takes place during the Last Supper. The narrative begins with Jesus and his apostles arriving in Jerusalem for the final meal, after having become known for his preachings and miracles. Tensions are high, as Caiaphas (Faulkner), the High Priest of Israel, condemns Jesus's actions and plots his downfall and Judas (Knepper), one of his disciples, is unconvinced of his teacher's beliefs and contemplates turning against him. The Last Supper Film Trailer The screenplay views the events through the perspectives of Jesus, Peter (another close apostle of Jesus), Caiaphas and Judas and contains significant events, including the Last Supper, Jesus feeding a crowd of thousands by multiplying fish and loaves, his Crucifixion, Caiaphas convincing Judas to betray Jesus and Jesus realising that he will be betrayed by one of his own disciples. The film concentrates significantly on Jesus's preachings and the protagonists' struggles regarding Jesus's imminent fate. Visually, the feature looks terrific, with an impressive production value. Costume designer Nezha Dakil does a great job and the buildings and furniture are very convincing, all of which look even better thanks to Vladislav Opelyants's cinematography. The audio is also a big plus, with the music by Leo Z being very appropriate and the song No Greater Love  by Chris Tomlin effectively ending the film.  Ward proves that he was a good choice for the role of Jesus, portraying the preacher and religious leader sympathetically, presenting him as a man of wisdom and righteousness. A great deal of time is devoted to Peter and Wheatley dramatically reveals the struggle that his character is going through due to believing that he failed Jesus. Faulkner is sinister as Caiaphas, a character who works as the antagonist. Knepper plays Judas as a troubled and disorientated individual, repeatedly being tormented by a snake (Satan). Other appearing characters include Mary Magdalene (Nathalie Rapti Gomez), Nicodemus (Henry Garrett) and John the Apostle (Charlie MacGechan). This version of the story of Jesus Christ tells a story about religion, faith, courage, betrayal, goodwill, desperation and cruelty. Moreover, it encourages hope and unity and states that Good triumphs over Evil. So many films have been made about Jesus and it would be fair to say that this one does not explore anything new. Nevertheless, it is a very well-made film and a rather decent addition to the category of biblical features.            Dazzler Media presents The Last Supper in UK and Irish cinemas from 20th March.