No Hard Feelings review: an R-rated comedy in need of more bite
No Hard Feelings “No Hard Feelings may not be the instant classic R-rated comedy that it had the potential to be, but it is a fun, refreshingly unapologetic alternative to…
The Flash review: a spectacular superhero face-plant
“Director Andy Muschietti’s The Flash doesn’t just trip and fall; it lands flat on its face.” Michael Keaton and Sasha Calle’s scene-stealing performances Horrible VFX throughout An overstuffed, Easter egg-reliant…
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts review: This prequel needs more Bayhem
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts “As a prequel, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is an overlong toy commercial that jettisons even the superficial illusion of stakes.” The humans are likable…
The Boogeyman review: simple horror done right
The Boogeyman “Thanks to Rob Savage’s assured direction, The Boogeyman succeeds as a simple but entertaining twist on a typical monster-under-the-bed horror story.” Several memorable jump scares and horror sequences…
Influencer review: a cutthroat social media thriller
Influencer “Cassandra Naud steals the show in Influencer, the new sharply focused, deadly fun thriller from director Kurtis David Harder.” Cassandra Naud’s star-making lead performance A subversive, unpredictable screenplay A…
Fast X review: The end can’t come soon enough
“The 10th film in the Fast series shows its age as Fast X has too many characters and not enough of a compelling story to really care about the outcome.”…
BlackBerry review: one of 2023’s best movies so far
BlackBerry “Director Matt Johnson’s BlackBerry is a lean and engrossing rise-and-fall drama that currently ranks as one of the year’s best films.” Matt Johnson’s confident, assured direction A trio of…
Hypnotic review: an overcomplicated sci-fi thriller
“Hypnotic is an ambitious but ultimately lackluster sci-fi thriller from director Robert Rodriguez and star Ben Affleck.” An admirably ambitious plot A memorable opening bank heist An overly serious tone…
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 review: a satisfying conclusion to James Gunn’s MCU trilogy
Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is an overstuffed, yet emotional sendoff to James Gunn’s beloved trilogy dedicated to chosen families.” Rocket’s emotional origin…
Sisu review: Like Nazis getting tortured? Then this bloody action movie is for you
Sisu review: Like Nazis getting tortured? Then this bloody action movie is for you Great action scenes Brutal kills Tight direction Beautiful cinematography Slow pacing Repetitive at times Sisu is not…