Review: Beautiful cinematography, tender performances bring ‘C’mon C’mon’ to life
“C’mon, C’mon” earns its emotional ups and downs on its way to being one of the best films of 2021.
Review: ‘Petite Maman’ tackles grief with tender childhood innocence
“Petite Maman” is a simple, tender story, but it manages to take grand ideas and whittle them down to the basics.
Review: Will Smith serves up an awards-worthy performance to make ‘King Richard’ a hit
The Will Smith hype is real, as the actor delivers one of his very best performances in “King Richard.”
Review: ‘The Mitchells vs. The Machines’ is a creative, hysterical new family favorite
While “The Mitchells vs. The Machines” may utilize familiar familial tropes, refreshing animation and self-aware humor make “The Mitchells vs. The Machines” an all-around blast.
Review: ‘Happiest Season’ delivers a powerful and hysterical twist on the holiday classics
Packed with humor and heart, “Happiest Season” is all but guaranteed to become a modern Christmas classic.
Review: ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ is Oscar bait with no heart
“Hillbilly Elegy” has the right ingredients for success, but the recipe is all wrong.
Review: ‘Run’ is a gripping psychological thriller fueled by chilling performances
“Run” is a psychological thriller that delivers enough twists and turns to have viewers questioning everything they know about the film.
Review: ‘Minari’ provides a quiet, sincere look at the American dream
“Minari” is not only another testament to the shared experiences of immigrant families in America, but to Americans in general, reminding what makes this country strong in the first place.
Review: ‘Enola Holmes’ delivers fun, thrilling twist to Holmes mysteries
By telling a story of empowering women to fight for themselves and outwit those who seek to dominate them, “Enola Holmes” strikes the right notes – especially today.
Review: A dog-less “Call of the Wild” proves to be fairly tame
“The Call of the Wild” is a film aimed to entertain children, and it will accomplish its goal just fine. But for the parents stuck accompanying their kids to the theater, there isn’t much to enjoy.
Review: ‘The Kid Who Would Be King’ is a lengthy, generic disappointment
Despite the rave reviews it’s receiving, “The Kid Who Would Be King” never quite lives up to its lofty expectations.
Review: ‘What They Had’ dives deep into difficult family decisions
Simply put, “What They Had” is the definition of a stellar ensemble film. Led by a deeply moving performance from Hilary Swank coupled with writer/director Elizabeth Chomko’s cutting script, “What They Had” makes for an incredibly emotional trip to the theater.