Finally, a Transformers movie that gets it right.
'The 4:30 Movie' isn't Worth the Price of Admission
The movie needed someone in the writer's room to redraft Kevin Smith's screenplay so there could be something more to the film other than random character banter and an emotionless love story. Thankfully, the film's extremely short runtime makes the dull trip to the theater manageable.
'Speak No Evil' is Saved by James McAvoy's Unhinged Performance
Get ready for a tense thrill ride that, unfortunately, has a bit of a bumpy third act.
'His Three Daughters' Is an Incredible Performers Piece of a Film
It's one of the most effective films about family I've seen in a while. Let alone one of the best pictures so far this year.
'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' Brings Tim Burton's Career Back from the Dead
After what seems to be an eternity, Tim Burton finally makes an enjoyable movie.
'The Crow' Can't Resurrect A Dead Franchise
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.