Amidst a sea of abysmal adaptations, Guillermo del Toro's depiction of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is miles better than the competition. Still, that doesn't prevent it from being a little lifeless at times.
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'Roofman' Is a Charming Step Above
It might be through conventional means with a standard look and premise, yet there's something much deeper and more honest with Roofman than your typical romcom.
'Maria' Hits an Okay Note
The film looks gorgeous, but looks don't make a film alone. Maria is far from shallow, but it could use a little more than montages or lush production/costume design to get by.
'Joker: Folie à Deux' is a Nihilistic Unnecessary Sequel
Belittling the audience for liking something popular is counterproductive, lazy, cynical storytelling that should be canned before shot.