Movie Reviews

‘The Fall Guy’ pays loving tribute to stuntpeople despite messy script. Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt lead the action-packed yet overcooked ‘The Fall Guy,’ which does stuntpeople justice but lets its story and characters down.The best part about ‘The Fall Guy’ is its clear affection and loving...

Denis Villeneuve continues his sci-fi epic with ‘Dune: Part Two’. In ‘Dune: Part Two,’ Denis Villeneuve takes his ambitious adaptation of the classic sci-fi novel to sweeping new heights, creating a spectacle for the ages.Just when you thought that director Denis Villeneuve couldn’t make a...

‘Wonka’ turns back the clock for an origin story starring Timothée Chalamet. ‘Paddington’ director Paul King here brings his trademark charm and creativity to what could have been an unnecessary addition to the story.In theaters on December 15th, ‘Wonka’ is the latest look at a character...

‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’ has atmospheric chills but also some clunky cargo. Director André Øvredal is behind this new take on Dracula, adapting a chapter of Bram Stoker’s novel for horror on the high seas.In theaters on August 11th, ‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’ wades into full-on...

‘No Hard Feelings’ has Jennifer Lawrence going all in on raunchy comedy. The new R-rated comedy from ‘Good Boys’ Gene Stupnitsky, focus on a woman answering an ad to help a young man come out of his shell before college.Lawrence here plays Maddie Barker, a lifelong resident of Montauk, Long Island....

'Alita: Battle Angel' Movie Review

"Alita: Battle Angel" first went into development by James Cameron in 2000, and Robert Rodriguez signed on to direct his script in 2016, but the themes of their adaptation of Yukito Kishiro's 1990 manga of the same name could not feel timelier. A story of the redeeming power of compassion and positivity,...

‘The Silent Hour’ is a Mostly Generic Cop Thriller With One Interesting Gimmick. Joel Kinnaman stars as a police detective with hearing loss trying to protect a deaf witness in the new movie, which offers mostly predictable action.‘The Silent Hour’s characters are serviceable at best, and perfunctory...

‘Young Woman and the Sea’ finds Daisy Ridley struggling to stay afloat. Joachim Rønning directs the inspirational based-on-truth story of Trudy Ederle, who, in 1926, was the first woman to swim across the English Channel.Opening in theaters on Friday, May 31st, ‘Young Woman and the Sea’ follows...

‘Blink Twice’ mixes satire and horror in an uneven but satisfying ride. ‘Blink Twice’ marks a promising directorial debut for Zoë Kravitz that packs a punch, even if she has some trouble navigating genres effectively.‘Blink Twice’ starts off as a satire, not to mention a riff on the kind...

‘Twisters’ offers an old-school movie thrill ride with a great lead duo. The new movie is powered by impressive effects, and a mostly solid storyline but even more by the performances of Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones.At one point, it looked as though ‘Twisters’ might be headed down the road...

Kevin Costner goes old school for ‘Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1’. Costner has poured millions into this long-cherished passion project, which calls back to epic Westerns of yesteryear for good, and more frequently, ill.Riding into theaters on June 28th, ‘Does ‘Horizon: An American...

Eerie ‘Longlegs’ feels like a nightmare from which you can’t awaken. An unrecognizable Nicolas Cage descends into Satanic evil and takes us with him in director Osgood Perkins’ disquieting, thoroughly creepy ‘Longlegs.’Writer-director Osgood Perkins has staked out his own personal corner...

Trolls Band Together relies on star Justin Timberlake’s musical background to power its story. The movie, the third in the animated franchise, also features the voices of Anna Kendrick, Zooey Deschanel, Patti Harrison and Daveed Diggs.‘Trolls Band Together’, which arrives in theaters on Friday,...

'Tetris' Movie Review

‘Tetris’ offers a fun, strange-but-true tale about the blocky game classic’s business origins. Taron Egerton stars as Henk Rogers, the American businessman who struggled to license the game from thorny Russian bureaucracy.Releasing on Apple TV+ on March 31st, ‘Tetris’ tells the unbelievable...

‘Lights Out’ batters its points home and is knocked out by poor plotting. The story of a homeless veteran who gets wrapped up in an underground fight society wastes the talents of actors such as Frank Grillo and Mekhi Pfifer.In theaters, On Digital, and On Demand on Friday, February 16th ‘Lights...

‘Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire’ is ‘Star Wars’-lite. Zack Snyder’s latest genre outing borrows from other, better treatments of similar ideas but eventually finds its own path successfully enough.In theaters for a limited release on December 15th before premiering on Netflix December...

'The Flash' Movie Review

'The Flash' is a masterpiece and the movie DC fans have been waiting for! Director Andy Muschietti brilliantly adapts the 'Flashpoint' storyline from the comics, while Ezra Miller and Michael Keaton give powerful performances.Believe the hype! ‘The Flash’ is one of the best comic book adapted films...

Released on Hulu today, ‘Boston Strangler’ faces the pressure of being both a true crime story and a crusading journalist narrative, which have been brought to screens in compelling and memorable form by stories such as Netflix's ‘Mindhunter’ and ‘Spotlight’. We bring up those two titles...

'The Menu' Movie Review

The new dark comedy ‘The Menu,’ which was directed by Mark Mylod (‘What’s Your Number?’), opens in theaters on November 18th. Produced by Adam McKay (‘Vice’) and Will Ferrell (‘Spirited’), the film takes an exaggerated look at celebrity chefs and “Foodie culture” and in doing so,...

'Death on the Nile' Movie Review

Opening in theaters on February 11th is 'Death on the Nile,' which is a sequel to 2017's 'Murder on the Orient Express.' Based on Agatha Christie's classic novel, the movie is once again directed by Kenneth Branagh, and also stars Branagh as the world-famous detective, Hercule Poirot.The supporting cast...

‘Greedy People’ Boasts a Wild Joseph Gordon-Levitt But Little Else Hits its Target. The new dark comedy thriller aims for Coen-level crime in a small town, but tonal issues and a less-than-stellar script let Potsy Ponciroli’s new movie down.Opening in theaters on August 23rd, ‘Greedy People’...

Orlando Bloom takes on a deadly drug queen in the tense ‘Red Right Hand’. With his town and his own brother under the thumb of a vicious backwoods drug cartel, Orlando Bloom fights back to save his family in ‘Red Right Hand.Directing duo Ian and Eshom Nelms’ previous outing, ‘Fatman,’ was...

Jessica Alba plays a commando who comes home in bland ‘Trigger Warning’. Mouly Surya is in the director’s chair for the disappointing new movie, which aside from its lead and one or two other casting choices, feels factory tooled.Launching on Netflix on June 21st, ‘Trigger Warning’ appears...

'John Wick: Chapter 4' Movie Review

‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ is the best sequel in the franchise and rivals the original, featuring stellar performances from Keanu Reeves and Donnie Yen. Following the events of ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum,’ John Wick (Keanu Reeves) seeks to kill the leader of the High Table, and Winston...

'Living' Movie Review

Arriving in theaters on December 23rd, ‘Living’ sees Bill Nighy as a man choosing to try and live even in the face of death and is one of the most moving and poignant movies of the year. Though his movies have been adapted many times––‘Seven Samurai’ alone is the basis for a wealth of other...

'The Fabelmans' Movie Review

Steven Spielberg digs into his past for an emotional new drama. Opening in theaters in limited release on November 11th (ahead of a wider screen count around Thanksgiving), ‘The Fabelmans’ marks Steven Spielberg’s most autobiographical film to date. And it’s a masterclass in digging out emotion...

'Nope' Movie Review

Director Jordan Peele delivers another unexpected classic that reinvigorates the genre with excellent performances from Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer.The film begins with an odd side-story about a 90’s sitcom starring a chimpanzee, who during a taping killed most of the cast and crew. We then meet...

'The Northman' Movie Review

'The Northman' is brilliant, beautiful and bloody filmmaking at its best! An epic and ultra-realistic Viking movie that pulls influence from 'Braveheart,' 'Spartacus,' 'Conan the Barbarian,' and even William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet,' and features a career-defining performance from Alexander Skarsgård.The...

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Begins New Chapter in Beloved Saga. The 10th movie in the long-running ‘Apes’ franchise offers thrilling action, striking visuals, and intriguing ideas, but needs a stronger script.‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,’ the fourth film in the rebooted storyline...

‘Saltburn’ is a bonkers, acidic look at lifestyles of the rich and vapid. In her saucily entertaining ‘Saltburn,’ writer-director Emerald Fennell crashes an outstanding Barry Keoghan into a wealthy British family and lets rip.After making a striking feature debut in 2020 with ‘Promising Young...

‘Priscilla’ is a solid story charting the origin of Priscilla and Elvis Presley’s Relationship. Sofia Coppola’s latest film features a standout starring turn from Cailee Spaeny and decent support from Jacob Elordi.Opening in theaters in limited release on October 27th before expanding wide on...

‘Golda’ feels like it never quite gets under the skin of its real-life title character. Helen Mirren stars as the Israeli Prime Minister, who must deal with her country’s traumatic time in the 1973 Yom Kippur War.Opening in theaters on August 25th, ‘Golda’ is a look at a specific moment in...

'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' Movie Review

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ is a fond farewell for the franchise. Director James Gunn delivers a funny and weird character-driven superhero movie that touchingly wraps up the trilogy, but it's really Rocket's story.Opening in theaters on May 5th is ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,’ which is...

'Top Gun: Maverick' Movie Review

Director Joseph Kosinski delivers some of the best flying sequences ever filmed, which are anchored by Tom Cruise's commanding performance. Opening in theaters on May 27th is the long-awaited sequel to the groundbreaking 1986 Tony Scott film 'Top Gun,' aptly titled 'Top Gun: Maverick.' The movie picks...

‘Anora’ is manic, gritty, sexy, and emotionally resonant all at once. Mikey Madison gives a star-making performance as a sex worker in ‘Anora,’ a romantic comedy-drama that’s as soulful as it is relentlessly chaotic.‘Anora’ is perhaps the biggest movie yet from independent filmmaker Sean...

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’: Jack Black’s Po is Back in a Fun, Legacy-Focused Tale. The franchise continues as Viola Davis joins the cast to play a scheming, shape-shifting chameleon, who poses a big new threat to Po and the gang.Arriving in theaters on Friday, March 8th, ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ marks the...

‘Elemental’ is Pixar in technically inventive but emotionally less rich territory. ‘The Good Dinosaur’s Peter Sohn directs this latest entry from the Emeryville team, which has a couple of decent core messages but doesn’t feel as inventive from a narrative perspective.In theaters on June 16th,...

‘Boy Kills World’ blends ‘John Wick’ with ‘The Hunger Games’ to hit hard. The new movie, which stars Bill Skarsgård as a voiceless, vengeful instrument of death, mixes dystopian tropes with a comedy voice-over from H. Jon Benjamin.In theaters on Friday, April 26th, ‘Boy Kills World’...

‘Fair Play’ is a caustic take on gender imbalance, expectation and greed. Chloe Domont’s dramatic thriller sees an engaged couple torn about when the woman is promoted over her partner.Opening in theaters on September 29th before streaming on Netflix October 6th, ‘Fair Play’ pokes into the...

'Renfield' Movie Review

Renfield takes an entertaining bite out of the dracula mythology. Nicolas Cage is perfectly cast as Dracula and really sinks his teeth into the role, while Nicholas Hoult's strong everyman performance anchors the film.‘Renfield’ is an absolutely entertaining movie, which is both very funny and also...