Dune: Part Two review: a beautifully numbing sci-fi epic
Dune: Part Two “Dune remains satisfying almost exclusively as spectacle, as something to merely gawk at.” Amazing design Stunning action The setup is behind us Still half a movie Still…
Drive-Away Dolls review: a wacky Coens caper, minus a Coen
Drive-Away Dolls “There’s nothing straight about the raunchy, fitfully hilarious caper Drive-Away Dolls” It’s funny It’s sexy Margaret Qualley is a loopy star It’s messy You’ll still miss the Joel…
The Promised Land review: an immersive historical epic
The Promised Land “Director Nikolaj Arcel’s The Promised Land is a visually stunning, thoughtfully made drama.” Mads Mikkelsen’s quietly captivating lead performance Rasmus Videbæk’s visually rich cinematography Nikolaj Arcel’s sturdy,…
Society of the Snow review: Alive gets a dreary Netflix makeover
Society of the Snow “Shouldn’t a true story of life, death, and cannibalism be a little more gripping?” A gripping true story An intense crash sequence It’s better than Alive…
The Iron Claw review: A restrained, sobering sports drama
The Iron Claw “The Iron Claw is a deeply felt, heartrending drama that benefits from a handful of unforgettable performances given by its stars.” Zac Efron’s quietly heartbreaking star performance…
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom review: a sequel that flounders and soars
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom “Director James Wan’s Aquaman sequel isn’t particularly good or memorable, but it is a striking, strangely admirable slice of superhero entertainment.” James Wan’s uninhibited, go-for…
Thanksgiving review: a gruesome, cutthroat horror comedy
Thanksgiving “Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving is a gloriously violent, riotously fun slasher comedy.” A refreshingly brutal throwback to the slasher genre’s greatest hits Several unforgettably gory set pieces and kills An…
Totally Killer review: a bright, funny horror gem
Totally Killer “Totally Killer is a low-budget, endearingly goofy horror comedy.” The film’s witty, observant screenplay Complementary, note-perfect lead performances The movie’s shockingly mean-spirited horror streak The film’s occasionally cheap,…
The Creator review: an ambitious, disjointed sci-fi epic
The Creator “The Creator is a visually stunning but frustratingly shallow sci-fi epic.” Greig Fraser and Oren Soffer’s visually stunning cinematography Gareth Edwards’ confident, maximalist direction A propulsive, engrossing third-act…
Dumb Money review: an easily digestible dramedy
Dumb Money “Dumb Money is a surprisingly effective, easily watchable modern-day dramedy.” Paul Dano’s quietly charismatic lead performance An entertaining cast of supporting characters A consistently funny, breezy script Only…