Review: We need more comedies like Jennifer Lawrence’s ‘No Hard Feelings’
“No Hard Feelings” is a hysterical combination of raunchy humor and genuine heart that allows Jennifer Lawrence to hilariously showcase the full range of her immense talent.
Review: ‘Fast X’ goes light on the family, heavy on the spectacle
“Fast X” delivers another epic entry in this gloriously silly franchise, that doesn’t quite crack the surface of the series’ best, but is far from its worst.
Review: Tonal whiplash and lazy writing misses the mark in ‘Mafia Mamma’
Consistent tonal imbalance turns “Mafia Mamma” into a downright stupid genre homage and one of 2023’s first cinematic misfires.
Review: ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ balances bombastic action with authentic emotion
“John Wick: Chapter 4” culminates with some of the most spectacular action sequences in recent American cinema, while also managing to reinject some of the first chapter’s emotional weight.
Review: ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ is an emotional, action-packed spectacle well worth the wait
After spending the last decade-plus forgetting about the first “Avatar,” it’s going to be hard to stop thinking about “The Way of Water.”
Review: ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman while carrying on the legacy of Black Panther
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” tackles grief and loss, honors Chadwick Boseman, and still functions as a compelling sequel.
Review: ‘The Innocents’ channels subtle, unsettling horror with standout performances
Norwegian horror films are continually making their stamp on the zeitgeist, and Eskil Vogt’s “The Innocents” is the latest to do so.
Review: Raimi’s strong direction elevates ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’
Director Sam Raimi’s fingerprints are all over “Multiverse of Madness,” making for a thrilling and scary new chapter in the MCU.
Review: ‘The Bad Guys’ is a charming crowdpleaser for kids and adults alike
With top-notch animation and a message that will hit home with parents and children, “The Bad Guys” is a hit.
Review: ‘Marry Me’ tries to break tropes, but the Jennifer Lopez rom-com falls short
While “Marry Me” almost elevates itself above its peers, it ultimately falls victim to genre tropes and is unable to nail down its tone.
Review: ‘Moonfall’ gets lost trying to over-explain its silly premise
“Moonfall” never fully embraces the absurdity of its plot, and as a result, is a failure to launch.
Review: ‘Scream’ re-energizes the franchise with meta, modern slasher fun
“Scream” continues Wes Craven’s legacy with a story that is just as clever and suspenseful as its predecessors.
Review: Ali delivers powerhouse performances in teary drama ‘Swan Song’
It’s hard to believe that one of Hollywood’s greatest stars has yet to lead his own film, but here Mahershala Ali is – one Oscar under his belt – and … Continue Reading Review: Ali delivers powerhouse performances in teary drama ‘Swan Song’
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: ‘Red Notice’ is a messy, empty blockbuster that misses its mark
“Red Notice” is undoubtedly big, but it’s also unnecessarily messy, painfully unfunny and, well, just plain dumb.
Review: ‘Antlers’ raises plenty of ideas, but can’t explore them all
While “Antlers” delivers when it comes to scares and monsters, its plot is far too thematically overwhelming to properly execute on everything it wishes to explore.