Movie Reviews
Movie Reviews
White Boy Rick Review: Stylish and Well Acted, But Not Gangster Enough
White Boy Rick is a fascinating character drama that manages to gloss over the criminal elements.
The Predator Review #2: A Big, Fun, Gory Mess
Director Shane Black delivers an entertaining return to the franchise with The Predator, even though it is largely jumbled nonsense.
The Predator Review: A Bloody, Foul-Mouthed Action Barrage
The Predator will keep action junkies out of rehab. The film entertains, but feels inordinately lighthearted.
Arizona Review: Further Proof That Danny McBride Is a National Treasure
Danny McBride is a crazy killer who completely looses his grip on reality as a bad situation steamrolls out of his control in the black comedy thriller Arizona.
Active Measures Review: A Spellbinding Account of Russian Interference
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump's relationship is explored in incendiary detail in the new documentary Active Measures.
Peppermint Review: Jennifer Garner Kills It in Otherwise Average Revenge Nonsense
Despite an unexpected and convincing performance from Jennifer Garner, Peppermint feels far too familiar.
The Nun Review: Don't Stop Saying Your Prayers
Director Corin Hardy helps bring The Nun to life, but will it be able to survive on its own away from The Conjuring universe?
Kin Review: Prepare for Twists, Turns and One Big Bombshell Ending
Lionsgate ends the summer in high fashion with Kin, an inventive adventure disguised as just another family drama.
Operation Finale Review: Nazi Hunters Provide Late Summer Heroics
Finding Adolf Eichmann was difficult, but getting him back to Israel undetected is the true challenge in Operation Finale.
Searching Review: A Terrifying Tale for the Digital Era
Predators, cyberbullying, and online stalking are daily news stories that become a stark truth in Searching, which should be required viewing for parents.
Happytime Murders Review: Nasty Puppets Bring Tons of R-Rated Fun
Brian Henson takes his father's puppet creations to an R-rated setting that makes for a strangely satisfying crime drama in Happytime Murders.
Papillon Review: Charlie Hunnam Impresses in Prison Drama Remake
Charlie Hunnam wastes away to a near skeleton in a new adaptation of Papillon.
Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich Review: A Blood-Soaked Blast of Pure Depravity
An old horror staple gets a gory, and not-at-all politically correct reboot with Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich.
Mile 22 Review: A Lethal Mix of Bullets, Explosions and Mark Wahlberg
Mark Wahlberg and director Peter Berg team up for a fourth time in the entertaining but imperfect Mile 22.
Alpha Review: A Captivating and Beautifully Shot Adventure
Set at the end of the Ice Age, Alpha tells the enthralling story of how dogs became domesticated.
Darkest Minds Review #2: YA Thriller Falls Short of Its Own Potential
The Darkest Minds is a long way from being considered as strong as titles like The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner.
Summer of 84 Review: Feel Good Nostalgia Meets Brutal Horror
Come for the addictive allure of 1980s-era nostalgia, stay for the harrowing 3rd Act that will leave you gasping in Summer of 84.
The Package Review: Charming Cast Barely Saves This Sleepy Shrug-Fest
The Workaholics gang fails to live up to the wild heights of Game Over, Man with their latest comedy offering The Package.
Slender Man Review #2: Teen-Centric Horror Goes for Mood Over Scares
The King of Creepypasta finally gets his moment in the sun with Sony's Slender Man, a PG-13 rated horror movie that delivers creepy ambiance aplenty.
Crazy Rich Asians Review: A Romantic Comedy Masterpiece
Crazy Rich Asians sets a high bar in the romcom genre and arrives as a truly outstanding late summer movie.
Slender Man Review: A Story as Bare as This Monster's Face
Slender Man doesn't have much to offer in the horror department and isn't very scary as a movie.
The Meg Review #2: Bigger Isn't Always Better
What can I say about the prehistoric, giant shark-themed horror movie, The Meg? I'll give you a hint: 2 words; sounds like extinct.
The Meg Review: Bone Chomping Fun That Brings Plenty of Carnage
The Meg slickly gets its big bad shark on while staying firmly in the PG-13 sphere. Jason Statham proves he can also fight giant fish.
Christopher Robin Review #2: The Perfect Nostalgia Trip
Disney's Christopher Robin is unlike any of the recent live-action fairy tales they've released recently.
Christopher Robin Review: Pooh's Return Is a Genuine Heart-Tugger
The lovable characters from the 100 acre wood are back and as endearing as ever in Disney's Christopher Robin.
The Darkest Minds Review: Been There, Seen That
The Darkest Minds is a very disjointed tale of teens fighting an oppressive regime and it's downright boring.
Blood Clots Trailer Bursts with Cannibals, Zombies and Scary Monsters
Horror anthology Blood Clots, starring Silence of the Lambs' Brooke Smith, hemorrhages on VOD this August.
Mission: Impossible - Fallout Review #2: Easily the Best One Yet
Tom Cruise pulls out all the stops in the action packed sixth chapter in his MIssion: Impossible saga.
BlacKkKlansman Review: Spike Lee's Latest Is Bold, Insightful, & Absurd
Spike Lee delivers a distinct cinema experience with BlacKkKlansman that is provocative and thoughtful.
Teen Titans Go to the Movies Review: A Shockingly Brilliant Farce
Teen Titans Go to the Movies is a refreshing change of pace from the TV show and should please fans.
Death of Superman Review: An Edgy, Outstanding Look at Clark Kent
Superman's personal life takes center stage in Death of Superman, fantastic adaptation of the classic comic series.
Mamma Mia 2 Review: Tunefully Leaves the Original in the Dust
The original Mamma Mia cast returns for a sequel that far surpasses what came before it.
Sorry to Bother You Review: A Weird Yet Important Masterpiece
Boots Riley turns from music to the big screen, giving audiences one of the most audacious directorial debuts in history.
Mission Impossible: Fallout Review: A Jaw-Dropping Action Juggernaut
Director Chistopher McQuarrie delivers action greatness with Mission Impossible 6, blowing audiences out of their chairs.
Skyscraper Review: A Vertigo Inducing Ride That Doesn't Stop
Dwayne Johnson achieves the action trifecta as Skyscraper delivers one huge summer popcorn spectacle.
Ant-Man & the Wasp Review #2: A Fun Marvel Hit, Until the End
Ant-Man 2 Proves to be a great sequel, and is much better than the mediocre original.
Ant-Man and the Wasp Review: A Welcome Change from Infinity War
Ant-Man 2 turns out to be a breath of fresh air following the staggering bleakness of Infinity War.
Catcher Was a Spy Review: Paul Rudd Bores in Espionage Thriller
Moe Berg was a Boston Red Sox catcher who became a spy during World War II, but Catcher Was a Spy does not do him justice.
Sicario: Day of the Soldado Review: A Gritty, Excellent Sequel
Sicario 2 manages to turn what seemed like a one-off into an excellent and unlikely franchise.
