Review: ‘Project Power’ never dives deeper than surface level thrills
“Project Power” is entertaining enough to make do in a summer lacking major blockbuster thrills, but before long it will be lost in the shuffle of Netflix Originals.
Review: ‘Doctor Sleep’ revisits old haunts with a new, supernatural twist
While it doesn’t channel the same horrors as its predecessor once did, “Doctor Sleep” provides an intriguing exploration of the lore and mythology at the heart of the series.
Review: ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ is an intimate, authentic look at queer romance
“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” plays out very much like the painting of a masterpiece. It takes its time, slowly sketching out the skeleton. Its movements are careful and tender. Eventually, the details are filled in, and all of the elements come together to create something greater than the sum of its parts.
Review: ‘It Chapter Two’ delivers scares, but stumbles along the way
There’s plenty to like about “It Chapter Two,” but ultimately it’s unable to capture the same aura that made its predecessor so enthralling.
Review: A deep dive into Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” is a masterwork of some kind, and it’s essential to cut to the heart of what it’s all about. This, for better or worse, is my attempt to do exactly that.
Review: ‘Good Boys’ puts outrageous twist on coming-of-age party classics
For the first time ever, the MPAA rating was forced to specify “all involving tweens,” and that’s what differentiates Good Boys from every other raunchy comedy.
Review: ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ is all gas, no brakes and nonstop fun
After a months-long barrage of trailers, promos and behind the scenes sneak peeks, “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” is finally cruising its way into theaters this Friday. If the never ending flood of teasers gave away anything, it’s how absolutely wild this movie would be – and it does not disappoint.
Review: ‘The Lion King’ is a stunning visual experience, but not much more
“Visually stunning” seems to be the go-to buzz word when it comes to this rendition, and that’s absolutely true, but beyond the visuals, there’s nothing revolutionary here.
Review: Do we need ‘Toy Story 4’? No. But we love it anyway.
Let’s get one thing straight: Toy Story 4 is undeniably a major cash grab. Hollywood may love great storytelling, but they love money even more. Toy Story 4 is about as unnecessary as a film can be, but it’s filled with heart, compelling characters and witty humor.
Review: ‘Dark Phoenix’ marks disappointing end to X-Men, Fox
As the movie comes to a close, Jean delivers a final voiceover that’s quite on the nose, saying, “This is not the end of me, or the X-Men. It’s a new beginning.” Let’s just hope the new beginning with Disney and Marvel Studios results in a more stable series of mutants.
Review: Wilde’s ‘Booksmart’ gets straight A’s
On the surface, “Booksmart” may look like just another high school party flick, but that’s not the case. Instead, it’s a wicked smart, incredibly-paced and flat out hilarious look at what high school, and teenagers, are really like in 2019.
Review: A spoiler-free look at ‘Avengers: Endgame’
As the Avengers conclude their first era, it’s clear that certain faces will be missed moving forward. But, for the first time in the franchise’s 23-film history, it actually feels like something is coming to an end here.
Review: ‘Gloria Bell’ drags, despite Moore’s talent
“Gloria Bell” works as an excellent stage for Moore to flex her acting muscles, but beyond her display, there isn’t much else to keep audiences engaged.
Review: ‘Pet Sematary’ proves sometimes dead is better
“Pet Sematary” is a middle of the road horror adaptation with a handful of solid scares and unnerving performances, that ultimately struggles to overcome issues with pacing and an abundance of exposition.
Review: Live-action ‘Dumbo’ never takes flight
“Dumbo” is a rare swing and a miss for Disney, with lackluster performances and an extremely basic narrative. Director Tim Burton’s stylistic flair makes for some beautiful visuals and serves as one of the film’s few redeeming qualities.
Review: Jordan Peele’s genius on full display in ‘Us’
After bursting onto the scene in 2017 with Get Out, director Jordan Peele is back for more with his sophomore feature, Us. While his directorial debut was certainly a thriller filled with plenty of scares, the film’s focus was its brilliant social commentary; but this time around, it’s all about the terror.