Movie Reviews

'Another Simple Favor' Movie Review

‘Another Simple Favor’ Expands the Landscape and Dials Up the Madness. Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively return for more twists and turns in the sequel to the 2018 mystery movie, once more directed by filmmaker Paul Feig. Arriving globally on Prime Video on May 1st, ‘Another Simple Favor’ throws...

'Thunderbolts*' Movie Review

Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*' Recaptures the Spirit of the MCU at its Best. Full of heart and humor, ‘Thunderbolts*’ makes character the focus – thanks to a superb cast -- but doesn’t skimp on the action or comic book fun. This writer doesn’t look to Marvel Studios for deep, penetrating, sober...

'The Legend of Ochi' Movie Review

‘The Legend of Ochi’ Delivers Fairy Tale Family Entertainment With Edge. ‘The Legend of Ochi’ offers a creature feature that definitely marches to the beat of its own drum, featuring the likes of Willem Dafoe in its cast. Opening in theaters on April 25th, ‘The Legend of Ochi’ invites...

'Until Dawn' Movie Review

Video game-based ‘Until Dawn’ piles on the horror but lacks the scares. David F. Sandberg’s ‘Until Dawn’ brings the PlayStation video game to the screen by throwing every horror trope at the wall – over and over again. As far as generic horror entries go, ‘Until Dawn’ is…all right....

'The Accountant²' Movie Review

‘The Accountant 2’ Gives New Meaning to the Term ‘Brothers in Arms’. The follow-up to 2016’s quirky, engaging ‘The Accountant’ ladles on plot and action but loses some of the charm of the original despite its great leads. 2016’s ‘The Accountant’ was an offbeat thriller about an...

'The Shrouds' Movie Review

It’s a brand-new mourning in Director David Cronenberg’s ‘The Shrouds’. Grief, technology, and psychology are on the slab in ‘The Shrouds,’ director David Cronenberg’s witty, perverse, provocative peek inside the grave. Opening in theaters April 18th is ‘The Shrouds,’ directed by...

'Sinners' Movie Review

‘Sinners’ is a Genre-Defying Epic That’s Full of Fascinating Ideas. Ryan Coogler packs a lot into the ambitious, often transcendent ‘Sinners,’ a genre-crossing thriller led by two superb Michael B. Jordan performances. Director Ryan Coogler and his muse/partner Michael B. Jordan are now...

'The Wedding Banquet' Movie Review

‘The Wedding Banquet’ is a Charming Look at Tradition and Friendship. Remaking the 1993 Ang Lee movie, this new take finds fresh things to say about society, love and the choices we make, starring Bowen Yang and Lily Gladstone. Opening in theaters on April 18th, ‘The Wedding Banquet’ presents...

'The Luckiest Man in America' Movie Review

‘The Luckiest Man in America’ Has a Winning Cast but Sometimes Falters. 'Black Bird's Paul Walter Hauser stars in the based-on-truth story of Michael Larson, who won thousands on a 1980s episode of quiz show ‘Press Your Luck’. Opening in theaters on April 4th, ‘The Luckiest Man in America’...

'Drop' Movie Review

‘Drop’ is an Entertaining Thriller with Real Pace and Inventive Twists. ‘Freaky’s Christopher Landon returns with a high-concept thriller about a first date gone terribly wrong, which stars Meghann Fahy and Brandon Sklenar. Opening in theaters on April 11th, ‘Drop’ sees director Christopher...

'Warfare' Movie Review

‘Warfare’ Puts the Viewer Right in the Middle of the Carnage and Action. Alex Garland and co-director Ray Mendoza recreate a real-life battle on the screen with devastating effect in the powerful and immersive ‘Warfare.’ Opening in theaters April 11 is ‘Warfare,’ directed by Alex Garland...

'A Minecraft Movie' Movie Review

‘A Minecraft Movie’ is a Noisy, Engaging Romp Through a Blocky World. For a movie that celebrates creativity, the film itself is crafted from some awfully familiar building blocks, but committed performances help a little. In theaters on April 4th, ‘A Minecraft Movie’ adapts the wildly popular...

'The Friend' Movie Review

Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, and an Amazing Dog Shine in ‘The Friend’. ‘The Friend’ explores how we grapple with grief, the complexities of human relationships, and the mysterious ways in which we bond with an animal. Opening in theaters exclusively in New York on March 28th, before opening nationwide...

'Holland' Movie Review

‘Holland’ is a Disappointing Thriller that Confuses Quirk for Substance. Nicole Kidman and Matthew Macfadyen star in this story of a seemingly picture-perfect marriage that is more than it seems, directed by Mimi Cave. Premiering on Prime Video on March 27th, ‘Holland’ is proof that even a...

'The Woman in the Yard' Movie Review

‘The Woman in the Yard’ Gets Lost Along the Way Despite an Eerie Premise. Despite good acting, some decent atmosphere and chills early on, ‘The Woman in the Yard’ falls apart the closer the title specter gets to the house. Opening in theaters on March 28th is ‘The Woman in the Yard,’ directed...

'A Working Man' Movie Review

Generic Jason Statham Thriller ‘A Working Man’ Barely Gets the Job Done. It’s not ‘The Beekeeper 2,’ but ‘A Working Man’ could serve as a sequel to that David Ayer-directed Jason Statham thriller, just sillier and weirder. Opening in theaters March 28 is ‘A Working Man,’ directed...

'Magazine Dreams' Movie Review

Jonathan Majors is riveting in the uneven yet powerful ‘Magazine Dreams’. The long-delayed ‘Magazine Dreams’ is carried by a commanding performance from Jonathan Majors, even if the film itself stumbles toward the finish line. ‘Magazine Dreams’ originally premiered more than two years...

'Snow White' Movie Review

Serviceable ‘Snow White’ is Charming Until it Overstays its Welcome. Disney’s live-action ‘Snow White’ is anchored by a fantastic Rachel Zegler and earnest tone, but its padded story and dodgy dwarves are distracting. This is a week of controversial movie releases: not only are we finally...

'Borderline' Movie Review

‘Borderline’s Comedy Stalker Story Sometimes Gets too Goofy for Its Own Good. ‘Cocaine Bear’ writer Jimmy Warden makes his directorial debut with the movie, which stars Samara Weaving and Ray Nicholson. Opening in theaters and on digital on March 14th, ‘Borderline’ represents the latest...

'The Electric State' Movie Review

‘The Electric State’: Joe and Anthony Russo’s Latest Lacks Vital Spark. The new movie from Joe and Anthony Russo features Chris Pratt, Millie Bobby Brown, Stanley Tucci, Giancarlo Esposito and a host of voice performances. Premiering on Netflix on March 14th, ‘The Electric State’ is the...

'Novocaine' Movie Review

‘Novocaine’ is an Unconventional Movie with Jack Quaid as a Quirky Hero. Directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen, Jack Quaid stars in 'Novocaine' as a man who feels no pain but gets into trouble when he takes on criminals. Opening in theaters on March 14th, ‘Novocaine’ takes the concept of a...

'Black Bag' Movie Review

‘Black Bag’ is Steven Soderbergh’s Taught, Icy Cool Espionage Thriller Boasting Superb Performances. The likes of Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett, Regé-Jean Page and Naomie Harris simmer and squabble in this sleek spy story. Opening in theaters on March 14th, ‘Black Bag’ feels for all...

'The Parenting' Movie Review

‘The Parenting’ Sees a Vacation Rental Go Wrong in New Horror Comedy. Brian Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Parker Posey, Dean Norris, Edie Falco and Brandon Flynn are among the cast for director Craig Johnson’s new horror comedy. Premiering on Max on March 13th, ‘The Parenting’ is the latest blend of...

'In the Lost Lands' Movie Review

‘In The Lost Lands’ Gets Lost in a Sea of Shoddy CG and Storytelling. Milla Jovovich and Dave Bautista grimly plod through this would-be fantasy epic that is hopelessly dragged down by its cheapness and ineptitude. No one is ever going to mistake filmmaker Paul W.S. Anderson for, say, Paul Thomas...

'Mickey 17' Movie Review

‘Mickey 17’ Has Robert Pattinson Dying to Make an Impression in Bong Joon Ho’s Satirical Sci-Fi. Naomi Ackie, Mark Ruffalo, Toni Collette and Steven Yeun are also part of the cast for the new movie, set in a dystopian future. Opening in theaters on March 7th, ‘Mickey 17’ is Korean director...

'Last Breath' Movie Review

‘Last Breath’ Struggles to Keep a Compelling True Story Afloat. Based on a documentary about the harrowing real-life rescue of a deep-sea diver, ‘Last Breath’ is a strangely lackluster feature despite a solid cast. Opening in theaters February 28th is ‘Last Breath,’ directed by Alex Parkinson...

'The Gorge' Movie Review

‘The Gorge’ Has an Intriguing Concept and Good Chemistry But Doesn’t Use Them Well. Directed by ‘The Black Phone’s Scott Derrickson, the movie boasts good performances from Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy but suffers with its basic premise. Premiering on Apple TV+ on February 14th, ‘The...

'Old Guy' Movie Review

Slight But Predictable ‘Old Guy’ Offers Up Same Old Crime Tropes. Christoph Waltz and Lucy Liu headline a listless crime comedy that offers some pleasant scenery but little in the way of excitement or surprises. Is there anything left to say in the crime genre, more specifically in stories about...

'Cleaner' Movie Review

Moderately gripping ‘Cleaner’ wants desperately to be a new ‘Die Hard’. Opening in theaters February 21st is ‘Cleaner,’ directed by Martin Campbell and starring Daisy Ridley, Matthew Tuck, Taz Skylar, Ruth Gemmell, Flavia Watson, and Clive Owen. Everything old is new again. Well, sort...

'The Monkey' Movie Review

‘The Monkey’ is a Gory Horror Comedy with a Somber Heart at its Center. ‘Longlegs’ director Osgood Perkins adapts a Stephen King story in ‘The Monkey,’ a gruesome, often darkly absurd look at the random nature of death. If you’re a Stephen King fan, put away any preconceptions about...

'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' Movie Review

‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ Brings Renée Zellweger’s Dauntless Heroine Back in Winning Form. Despite being dispatched straight to streaming domestically, this latest outing for Helen Fielding’s character is a charming delight. Premiering on Peacock on February 13th, ‘Bridget Jones:...

'Captain America: Brave New World' Movie Review

Neither Brave Nor New, ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Gets the Job Done. Anthony Mackie and his trusty shield soar in the action-packed ‘Captain America: Brave New World,’ a right-up-the-middle, back to basics Marvel thriller. “You’re not Steve Rogers,” growls President Thaddeus...

'Heart Eyes' Movie Review

Mildly Entertaining Horror-Comedy ‘Heart Eyes’ Hits Familiar Notes. The Valentine’s Day-themed slasher pic ‘Heart Eyes’ makes for gory, fast-paced fun but often feels like a lot of other recent comic horror outings. Forget “elevated” horror. The last few years have seen a new crop of...

'You're Cordially Invited' Movie Review

‘You’re Cordially Invited’ is a Chaotic Battle of Wedding Parties. Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon star as the father and sister of brides whose nuptials are double booked into one venue, leading to a clash of clans. Arriving on Prime Video on January 30th, ‘You’re Cordially Invited’...

'Dog Man' Movie Review

‘Dog Man’ Brings a New Hero to Life Who Will Appeal to Kids. The new DreamWorks Animation is the latest to adapt a children’s book title, this time written as a spin-off to ‘Captain Underpants’ by Dav Pilkey. Opening in theaters on January 31st, ‘Dog Man’ is proof that there is surely...

'The Room Next Door' Movie Review

‘The Room Next Door’ Has Good Performances But is a Disappointing Affair. The English-language debut from Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar is a disappointingly staid affair that can’t find life in its story of death and friendship. Opening in wide release in theaters on January 18th, ‘The...

'Unstoppable' Movie Review

‘Unstoppable’ Tells an Inspirational Sports Story in Fairly Rote Fashion Besides its Two Leads. Jharrel Jerome and Jennifer Lopez impress as the teenage wrestler and his supportive mother, but the movie itself is pinned down by cliches. Opening in theaters on December 6th before arriving on Prime...

'Presence' Movie Review

‘Presence’ is a Gimmicky, Undernourished Supernatural Thriller from Director Steven Soderbergh. The new movie, written by David Koepp sees a family haunted by a ghost, but from an intriguing perspective. Opening in theaters on January 24th, ‘Presence’ is the latest film from Steven Soderbergh,...

'Star Trek: Section 31' Movie Review

‘Star Trek: Section 31’ Sees Michelle Yeoh Leading an Impossible Mission in Space. Yeoh’s alternate universe dictator Emperor Philippa Georgiou is back for a knockabout adventure that ties into her villainous past (and antiheroic present). Premiering on Paramount+ on January 24th, ‘Star Trek:...

'Companion' Movie Review

Clever ‘Companion’ Offers Sharp Blend of Social Satire and Sci-Fi Shocks. Director and writer Drew Hancock’s first feature film is a potent brew of sci-fi, horror, dark humor, and twisted relationships in an alienated age. Opening in theaters on January 31st is ‘Companion,’ directed by Drew...

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