André Is an Idiot is kinetic and hilarious, rather than somber, as a documentary about cancer would usually be.
'Undertone' Finds The Right Sound
For its incredibly short length, the movie does a marvelous job building to its final suspense, leaving many in the sound department from other movies feeling jealous.
'Project Hail Mary' is Almost a Touchdown
This film is an absolute crowd-pleaser with incredible moments of visual splendor. There are instances when the picture brought a slight lump to my throat and a dazzle to my pupils. However
'Hoppers' is Pixar's is Pixar's Plea for Progress
It’s been a while since Pixar has had a home run. Although Hoppers isn’t quite that good, it’s still very well-made and a much more impressive tale of nature vs. technology than The Wild Robot.
'How To Make a Killing' Delivers on its Premise
Does he win, or doesn’t he? Isn’t the answer you should be looking for. The one you should be asking is, “Why do I want him to win?”
'Pillion' is a Methodical Motorcycle Ride
Not bad for a feature directorial debut. Filmmaker Harry Lighton’s Pillion is the perfect date movie, depending on how comfortable you are with watching men go at it.
'Crime 101' Lacks a Solid Case
In thriller 101, you need to keep your audience engaged. Does Co-Writer/Director Bart Layton accomplish that? Mostly.
"Wuthering Heights" Doesn't Reach High Enough
Emerald Fennell is saying that people who’ve been abused recycle that abuse onto others when they become older. Yet the message needed a stronger hook.
'Dracula' Breathes Little Life Into an Undead IP
As a standalone film, works moderately well. As yet another Dracula adaptation, it has been beaten to the race.
'Shelter' Is a Boring Identity
It’s a clear red flag that your movie is going to be mid when it comes from the guy who directed the Greenland films.
'Send Help' Sends a Strong Message
Send Help is a hilarious, gross-out, thrill ride that has something more to think about than its surface values.
'A Private Life'-Is a Middling Psychological Essay
There’s simply not much for this film to leave itself to remember by other than Jodie Foster speaking fluent French for two hours.
'Boogie Nights' 4K UHD Has Some Nice Swing
If you happened to lose your two-disc DVD of Boogie Nights, then PTA has you covered with one of the best re-releases I’ve seen in the last two years.
'28 Years Later: The Bone Temple'-Hate Done Effectively
DaCosta does what she can from the foundation that Danny Boyle built. DaCosta is more of a traditional, methodical filmmaker with commercial sensibilities. The result is an engrossing success. If not for that pesky ending.
'Greenland 2: Mid-Gration'
This is a disaster film after all, so have some fun with it instead of taking everything so darned seriously. It’s not like the world is actually ending. Oh, wait, never mind.
'Rosemead'-Goes Out With a Bang
Don’t let the poster that’s all smiles fool you. This is not an uplifting story. We’re led to believe this might be one, but reality is much sadder than we care to admit.
'Dead Man's Wire' is a Dull Dog Afternoon
Where the movie should have begun or met its halfway point, it ends. Kind of like what Gus Van Sant did with Milk.
'The Testament of Ann Lee'-Has The Spirit of The Lord
Director Mona Fastvold makes even the non-religious understand the logic behind a religion.
'Anaconda' Has a Sharp Bite to the Funny Bone
The movie is loaded with great scenes that earn laughs. If you’re looking for a feel-good time at the movies during Christmas, this would be your best bet.
'Avatar: Fire and Ash'-Strong Heart, Weak Script
Avatar is getting old, making you feel like you're aging as the story keeps repeating the same beats for three+ hours.