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…
Expend4bles review: a colossal waste of time
Expend4bles “Expend4bles is an embarrassingly cheap action movie, and one of the worst films of the year so far.” Jason Statham’s reliably commanding star turn Action sequences that are impossible…
A Haunting in Venice review: a zany, spooky, and fun time
A Haunting in Venice “A Haunting in Venice is director and star Kenneth Branagh’s spookiest, darkest, and best Hercule Poirot adventure yet.” Kenneth Branagh’s experimental, deliriously over-the-top direction Michelle Yeoh,…
The Nun 2 review: a louder, occasionally scarier sequel
The Nun II “The Nun 2 is a more assaultive, in-your-face horror film than its 2018 predecessor, but it still falls short of the Conjuring franchise’s best, James Wan-directed installments.”…