Review: Jon Stewart’s ‘Irresistible’ proves to be anything but
For a political comedy written by one of late night’s sharpest minds and featuring two stars as charismatic as Carell and Byrne, the finished product is seriously underwhelming.
Review: ‘Da 5 Bloods’ is a dizzyingly spectacular Spike Lee Joint
“Da 5 Bloods” is a Spike Lee joint to its very core, but it isn’t just a product of technical craftsmanship; it’s a personal and affecting journey brought to life by a beautiful and measured sense of character and story.
Review: “The Vast of Night” takes sci-fi back to its simplistic, eerie roots
Despite its inconsistencies, “The Vast of Night” proves to be a chilling and refreshing sci-fi thriller in a time oversaturated with outer space blockbusters.
Review: Nanjiani and Rae make “The Lovebirds” laugh-out-loud hysterical
The pure hilarity of “The Lovebirds” is more than enough to have you willing to forgive any of its formulaic plot lines, thanks to undeniable chemistry between Nanjiani and Rae.
Review: ‘SCOOB!’ throws everything at the wall, but not much sticks
As “SCOOB!” attempts to stretch a Saturday morning cartoon into a feature-length film and capture a new audience, it ends up overstuffed with far too many plots, characters and references to make sense.
Review: Beanie Feldstein dazzles in ‘How to Build a Girl’
While it sometimes struggles to balance its tone – switching between heartfelt, vicious, raunchy and inspiring all in a matter of minutes – Feldstein’s impressive ability to perfectly match whatever is thrown her way makes “How to Build a Girl” worth the watch.
Review: ‘Coffee & Kareem’ is a painfully unfunny and offensive mess
The end of the world actually seems like the perfect time for a raunchy, over-the-top comedy caper to lift your spirits, but “Coffee & Kareem” will do exactly the opposite.
Review: ‘Swallow’ is a genuinely disturbing viewing experience
There’s certainly artistic value to be found in pushing boundaries with disturbing content, but the more disgusting something is, the better the overall film must be in order for the subject matter to feel justified. In “Swallow,” that’s never accomplished.
Review: ‘The Way Back’ showcases a moving, deeply personal performance from Ben Affleck
“The Way Back” is a showcase for its leading man, with Affleck throwing raw emotion onto the screen. It’s a film that borders on greatness thanks to this inspired story and Affleck’s powerful performance.
Review: ‘Onward’ delivers an emotional, charming fantasy adventure
While it may not be top-tier Pixar, falling somewhere in the middle, “Onward” hits all of the required marks for success – from the trademark stunning animation to the instantly likable characters, and of course, its deeply moving emotional measures.
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: ‘Downhill’ is a lifeless American remake of ‘Force Majeure’
If nonstop laughs were your expectation heading into “Downhill,” then disappointment awaits.
Review: “Sonic The Hedgehog” delivers good, family fun thanks to new animation
While the story doesn’t do anything to reinvent the wheel, it’s still everything you could ask for from the first ever live-action Sonic the Hedgehog film. Sonic is beautifully brought to life with the rejuvenated effects and the film does enough to entertain and engage both children and adults.
Review: ‘Birds of Prey’ lets Harley Quinn spread her wings and fly
Harley Quinn has returned, and this time there’s no tacky Joker or sloppy writing to hold her back. In “Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn,” DC has righted its wrongs and paved the way for an utterly fantabulous future.
Review: ‘Underwater’ fails to add anything new to survival-thriller genre
Well… it’s January, folks. That means it’s time to struggle through a slew of mediocre movies until the exciting ones show up, and director William Eubank’s “Underwater” is here to get things started.
Holiday Roundup: ‘Little Women,’ ‘1917’ highlight busy holiday season
The holidays are always a busy time at the box office. Whether it’s big-budget blockbusters trying to capitalize on audiences having time off or awards contenders barely squeaking by the deadline, there are plenty of options to check out. Here are some of our favorite new releases from this holiday season to save you from going to see “Cats.”
