20th Dec2023

‘Batman vs the Riddler Micro Scalextric’ Video Review

by Kevin Haldon

Dive into the microcosm of Gotham City with the Batman vs the Riddler Micro Scalextric set! In this unboxing and review, we meticulously explore every inch of this intricately designed track. Watch as Batman’s sleek miniature Batmobile takes on the Riddler’s winding challenge, navigating hairpin turns and daring loops. We’ll examine the quality of the […]

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19th Dec2023

‘Santa Isn’t Real’ VOD Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Kaya Coleman, Trey Anderson, Scarlett Sperduto, Cissy Ly, David Mitchum Brown | Written and Directed by Zac Locke While Santa Isn’t Real is only his second film as a director, the supernatural slasher #Float being his first, Zac Locke is no stranger to the genre. He has a long string of credits as a […]

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19th Dec2023

‘Halls of Hegra’ Board Game Review

by Matthew Smail

I must admit that whilst I play relatively few solo games, when I do play them, I tend to get quite into them. This can depend on the subject matter, but where Halls of Hegra is concerned, subject matter is not a problem. In this specifically solo game (no cooperative or competitive modes), the player […]

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19th Dec2023

‘Next Goal Wins (2023)’ Review

by James Rodrigues

Stars: Michael Fassbender, Kaimana, Rachel House, Oscar Kightley, David Fane, Beulah Koale, Will Arnett, Elisabeth Moss, Uli Latukefu, Chris Alosio, Lehi Makisi Falepapalangi, Rhys Darby | Written by Taika Waititi, Iain Morris | Directed by Taika Waititi Released in 2014, Next Goal Wins was a phenomenal documentary from directors Mike Brett and Steve Jamison which followed […]

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19th Dec2023

‘AEW: Collision’ Review (Dec 16th 2023)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW’s latest television show, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights! We’ve got the commentary team of Nigel McGuinness, Kevin Kelly and Tony Schiavone calling the action, so let’s get into the review! Match #1: Continental Classic Tournament Blue League Match – Claudio Castagnoli def. Andrade El Idolo […]

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19th Dec2023

100 Word Hits – Retro Comic Reviews #34

by Guest

Welcome to the reboot of our regular 100 Word Hits column, in association with comics retailer The Unreality Store, in which Matthew De Monti brings us short, sharp reviews of the RETRO comic books in one hundred words. Comics from all eras and all publishers, including Marvel, DC, indies, superheroes, sci-fi, fantasy, westerns and much […]

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18th Dec2023

‘Godzilla Minus One’ Review

by Alex Ginnelly

Stars: Minami Hamabe, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Sakura Ando, Kuranosuke Sasaki, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Yuki Yamada, Yuya Endo, Kisuke Iida, Sae Nagatani, Ozuno Nakamura | Written and Directed by Takashi Yamazaki After debuting on the big screen in 1954, Godzilla has become famous throughout all of cinema. Staring in over thirty films, the giant lizard has […]

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18th Dec2023

‘Epic Tails’ VOD Review

by James Rodrigues

Stars: Sonja Ball, Josh Widdicombe, Rob Beckett, Mark Camacho, Giovanna Fletcher | Written by David Alaux, Eric Tosti, Jean-François Tosti | Directed by David Alaux In the peaceful Greek city of Yolcos, Pattie (Sonja Ball) is a mouse who dreams of becoming a hero like Jason (of And The Argonauts fame). Her opportunity comes when […]

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18th Dec2023

Friday Night Smackdown – Dec 15th 2023: Results & Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, a Tribute to the Troops special, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s episode! Match #1: United States Championship Tournament – Carmelo Hayes def. Grayson Waller The following is courtesy of wwe.com: NXT Superstar has come to […]

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15th Dec2023

‘Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire’ Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Michiel Huisman, Djimon Hounsou, Doona Bae, Ray Fisher, Cleopatra Coleman, Jena Malone, Ed Skrein, Fra Fee, Anthony Hopkins | Written by Zack Snyder, Kurt Johnstad, Shay Hatten | Directed by Zack Snyder Directed by Zack Snyder, who also co-wrote the script, Rebel Moon is the first part of a planned […]

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15th Dec2023

‘The Three Musketeers: Milady’ Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: François Civil, Vincent Cassel, Romain Duris, Pio Marmai, Eva Green, Louis Garrel, Vicky Krieps, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Lyna Khoudri, Eric Ruf, Marc Barbé | Written by Matthieu Delaporte, Alexandre de La Patellière | Directed by Martin Bourboulon The eagerly awaited second part of French director Martin Bourboulon’s rollicking Three Musketeers adaptation, following on from Part […]

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15th Dec2023

‘Impact Wrestling’ Review (Dec 14th 2023)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week is a special Hidden Gems edition of the show featuring a lineup of matches never before seen on television! Let’s get into the review and see what went down… Match #1: Samuray Del Sol def. Alan Angels The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com: It […]

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15th Dec2023

‘AEW: Dynamite’ Review (Dec 13th 2023)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW: Dynamite, which was a “Winter is Coming” special broadcast live from the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. We’ve just got Excalibur, Tony Schiavone and Taz on commentary this week, so let’s get into the review! Match #1: “Hangman” Adam Page def. Roderick Strong The following is courtesy […]

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15th Dec2023

100 Word Hits – Retro Comic Reviews #33

by Guest

Welcome to the reboot of our regular 100 Word Hits column, in association with comics retailer The Unreality Store, in which Matthew De Monti brings us short, sharp reviews of the RETRO comic books in one hundred words. Comics from all eras and all publishers, including Marvel, DC, indies, superheroes, sci-fi, fantasy, westerns and much […]

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14th Dec2023

‘Cold Blows the Wind’ Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Danell Leyva, Victoria Vertuga, Jamie Bernadette, Torrey B. Lawrence | Written and Directed by Eric Williford At the start of Cold Blows the Wind, Dean (Danell Leyva; Stealth, Broke Luck) and Tasha (Victoria Vertuga; Lexi, Caesar and Otto’s Deadly Xmas) look in the trunk of their car and are surprised to find a badly […]

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14th Dec2023

‘The Retaliators’ Blu-ray Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Katie Kelly, Joseph Gatt, Michael Lombardi, Marc Menchaca, Jacoby Shaddix, Abbey Hafer, Ivan L. Moody, Zoltan Bathory, Robert Knepper, Robert John Burke | Written by Darren Geare, Jeff Allen Geare | Directed by Samuel Gonzalez Jr., Bridget Smith From its opening landscape shot of a forest complete with moody voice on top, The Retaliators […]

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14th Dec2023

‘Our Kid’ Video Review

by Kevin Haldon

New comedy-drama film Our Kid shares the story of a working-class family learning to deal with adversity through humour and community. Our Kid, which premiered as part of the Raindance Film Festival, is based on the multi-award-winning short Thomas by Daniel P. Lewis. The film is written by Daniel P. Lewis and is directed by […]

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14th Dec2023

‘WWE NXT’ Review (Dec 12th 2023)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of NXT, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into it and see what went down in this episode… Match #1: Josh Briggs, Brooks Jensen, & Fallon Henley def. The Meta-Four The following is courtesy of wwe.com: After some harsh words backstage at NXT Deadline, Josh Briggs, Brooks Jensen, and […]

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13th Dec2023

‘Perspectives’ Board Game Review

by Matthew Smail

In the style of Mysterium Park and Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective, Perspectives is a fully cooperative deduction game that includes three separate cases that take place over four acts each. Every act takes around twenty to thirty minutes, giving the players around seven hours of content in the box. In this review I’ve taken pictures […]

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13th Dec2023

‘Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance’ Video Review

by Kevin Haldon

Directed by Nick Nevern and starring Craig Fairbrass, Tara Fitzgerald, Sadie Frost, Geoff Bell and Jamie Forman, Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance is the latest movie in the long-running British film franchise that started waaaay back in 2007! Tate goes on a rampage to avenge his loyal and trusted foot soldier’s violent death. To track […]

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13th Dec2023

‘Impact Wrestling: Final Resolution 2023’ PPV Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this review of Impact Wrestling’s Final Resolution 2023 pay-per-view, which opened with the usual free-to-view pre-show Countdown to… Let’s get straight into the review! COUNTDOWN TO FINAL RESOLUTION Match #1: PCO def. Jessie V The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com: PCO jumpstarts the match as he dives through the ropes and takes out […]

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13th Dec2023

‘WWE Raw’ Review (Dec 11th 2023)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly… Let’s see what went down on this week’s show! Match #1: Drew McIntyre def. Jey Uso The following is courtesy of wwe.com: Following on from their intense war of words, The Scottish Warrior and “Main Event” Jey Uso reignited […]

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