With a flat cast, the film also lacks any style.
'The Big Bend' Meanders More Than It Touches
Admittedly, its themes resonate. If only they could have resonated a little earlier.
'Alien Romulus' Produces the Same Old Scares
For both good and bad reasons, Alien Romulus is an extremely basic Alien flick that isn't any different from any other Alien movie.
'Close Your Eyes' is an Eyeopening Look Into The Need for Cinema
Victor Erice's Close Your Eyes is a meditative exercise in the power of cinema and the meaning of our lives.
'It Ends with Us' Can't Deliver Tears
It Ends with Us is a delicate film that plays things too safe for it to be anything different from another run-of-the-mill romantic film.
'The Instigators' Shines with Some Well-Rounded Characters
The Instigators is one of Doug Liman's best films in years. It’s mixture of excitement and humor makes for an exceptional thriller.
'Kneecap' Inspires Through Humor and Meaningful Music
Humorous and intense. Kneecap is an eye-opening, visceral film that will demand your attention from beginning to end.
'Deadpool & Wolverine' Is A Whimsical Step Back on the Right Track for the MCU
Deadpool & Wolverine might be the most gory and vile Deadpool film to date. And God bless it for it.
'MaXXXine' Delivers More Thought Than Trills
Ti West should be very proud; he's made a solid horror movie trilogy. MaXXXine may not be as good as Pearl, but it does tie with X. It stands on its own without needing to see the other two films for context.
'Daddio' Drives Home an Effective Character Piece
Think of the movie as Locke but without the suspense. Daddio isn't meant to be suspenseful as much as it's meant to be meaningful.
'Kinds of Kindness' is Kind of Boring
Kinds of Kindness is a comedy that overstays its welcome.
'Janet Planet' Beautifully Portrays Longing
Annie Baker's stunning debut is a thorough, empathetic examination of the flaws we have.
'The Bikeriders' Chooses Violence Over Character Development
The film gets so wrapped up in its bouts that it forgets to focus on what makes its characters tick.
'Ultraman: Rising' Touches More Then It Punches
Even with a generic look and cliche plot, Ultraman: Rising has enough depth to it to warrant a meaningful Netlflix chill and watch with the family.
'Inside Out 2' Reaches Emotional Highs But Not as High as the Original
Is Inside Out 2 better than Insider Out? No, but it does a good job standing on its own.
'The Watchers' Is Cheesy Like an M. Night Shyamalan Film
The Watchers feels like a mix of M. Night's The Village and Alex Garland's Annihilation. The spooks aren't very scary, and the end revelation is more predictable than profound or existential.
'For Love & Life: No Ordinary Campaign' Inspires Hope
Director Christopher Burke presents a solution to a major problem.
'In a Violent Nature' Takes a Unique Point of View
In a Violent Nature is a horror film that rearranges the slasher’s conventions and produces some of the most spectacular kills I have seen this year.
'Furiosa' is a Thrilling Ride
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga may be second to Fury Road, but it's a silver trophy that should be worn proudly.
'Back to Black' Plays a Recognizable Beat
The filmmakers come to this film with good intentions. It's just we've all seen the story about the artist who gets tied up in booze and drugs before. It's nothing different from a standard biopic