The Crabby Critic

Movies reviewed with claws, not kisses.

Brutally honest movie reviews, one cranky crab at a time.
Now screening: truth, not hype.

Your new favorite cranky movie critic.

Tired of sugar-coated praise? The Crabby Critic claws through the noise with sharp, spoiler-lite reviews that tell you what actually matters: is it worth your time, or should you crab-walk away?

🎬New & classic releases
🍿 No spoilers* (just sass)
💬 Clearly labeled hot takes
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Latest Reviews

Sorted by newest shell-shock first.

Midnight at the Neon Pier

2025 • Neo-noir
New Release

Style for days, substance for about 40 minutes. Once the glow of the neon fades, you’re mostly left with vibes and very expensive trench coats.

Tidepool Hearts

2022 • Indie romance
Rare Favorite

Against all odds, this seaside romance earns every tear. No manipulative speech, no cheesy final kiss — just two flawed humans stumbling toward something honest.

Galaxy of Tomorrow: Rebooted

2024 • Sci-fi blockbuster
Franchise Fatigue

Script apparently generated by feeding the previous seven films into a blender. Shiny, loud, and aggressively fine — the cinematic equivalent of airline pasta.

The Silent Harbor

1978 • Classic drama
Crabby About Classics

Revered for decades, but the pacing creaks louder than the ships. A powerful final act, buried under 90 minutes of moody staring at water.

Shellshock

2019 • Psychological thriller
Crab-Level Classic

A slow-burn thriller that tightens the screws with every scene. Zero jump scares, maximum dread. The final shot lives in my head rent-free.

Dance of the Low Tide

1963 • Musical
Retro Rant

Delightful choreography wrapped around a tissue-paper plot. You stay for the numbers, you tolerate the scenes between them.

About The Crabby Critic

The Crabby Critic is a one-crustacean operation dedicated to honest, spoiler-lite movie reviews. No studio favors, no franchise loyalty, and absolutely no “it was fine I guess” fence-sitting.

Scores are based on three things: story that actually goes somewhere, characters that don’t feel like cardboard, and vibes that justify the runtime (and the ticket price).

What to expect

  • 🦀 Blunt but fair reviews, labeled clearly as rants or raves.
  • 🎞️ Coverage across new releases, hidden gems, and dusty “classics.”
  • 🍿 Practical takeaways like “stream, theater, or skip entirely.”
  • 📣 Occasional “Crab Alerts” when a film is wildly over- or underrated.