All Of Us Strangers Review: A Heartrending Tale Of Grief, Loneliness, And Love
Andrew Haigh's "All of Us Strangers" grapples with grief, loss, and loneliness in a profound way, tackling its themes while avoiding trite narrative devices.
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Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom Review: Soggy Sequel That Sinks Without A Trace
"Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" is far from the disaster that some predicted, but James Wan's DC superhero sequel still sinks more than it swims. -
The Color Purple Review: Songs In The Key Of Life
Blitz Bazawule takes a stab at the musical version of "The Color Purple." The 2023 musical has plenty of drama, music, and dancing, but it doesn't all cohere. -
Rebel Moon: Part One Review - Zack Snyder's Take On Star Wars Is Fun, But Not Perfect
Zack Snyder's Netflix space western "Rebel Moon" might be imitating "Star Wars" and "Seven Samurai," but it's so bold that it has to be seen to be believed. -
Percy Jackson And The Olympians Review: A Heroic Coming-Of-Age Tale
Disney's "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" has unmistakable promise, adapting the Rick Riordan books into a likable, energetic fantasy series. -
The Iron Claw Review: An Emotional Body Slam
Zac Efron plays the cursed wrestler Kevin Von Erich in Sean Durkin's "The Iron Claw," an A24 release about the most tragic family in wrestling history. -
Maestro Review: A Work Of Pure Showmanship
Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan command the screen in "Maestro," a powerful and visually astonishing Netflix biopic about composer Leonard Bernstein. -
Poor Things Review: Emma Stone Shines In A Feminist Take On Frankenstein
With "Poor Things," Yorgos Lanthimos reunites with "The Favourite" star Emma Stone for a new fantastical, arch, feminist riff on "Frankenstein." -
American Fiction Review: Jeffrey Wright Excels In One Of The Year's Best
Cord Jefferson's exceptional directorial debut, "American Fiction," features a dazzling performance from Jeffrey Wright and some sharp satire. -
Wonka Review: Paul King And Timothée Chalamet Stick The Landing
Paul King's confectionary prequel "Wonka" is nowhere near as bad as the previews look - in fact, it's a joy, in no small part thanks to Timothée Chalamet. -
Leave The World Behind Review: Another Netflix Fumble
"Leave the World Behind" would have been better without its many twists and turns that ultimately leaves the viewer out of patience. -
The Artful Dodger Review: Hulu Brings The Pickpocket Back In Solid New Drama
The Artful Dodger, played magnificently by Thomas Brodie-Sangster, rules the screen in his new Australian medical drama series, now streaming on Hulu. -
Godzilla Minus One Review: The Blockbuster We Needed
Cheaper, meaner, and more complicated than the American "MonsterVerse" titles, the new Japanese film "Godzilla Minus One" is a satisfying, fearsome blockbuster. -
Wish Review: Disney Has An Identity Crisis
"Wish" tries to honor Disney's classic fairy tale adaptations, but it also can't resist some of modern animation's more cringey affections. -
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Review: You Can (Not) Remake
Science Saru and Netflix bring "Scott Pilgrim" to the world of anime with "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off," a not-quite-remake, not-quite-sequel with style to spare. -
Saltburn Review: A Gorgeous Film That Lacks In Subtlety
Barry Keoghan shines in "Saltburn," an aesthetically gorgeous take on class structure that never fails to engage the audience. -
Napoleon Review: Little Man, Big Movie
Joaquin Phoenix takes on one of his biggest roles to date in "Napoleon," co-starring Vanessa Kirby, as Ridley Scott's historical epic covers the emperor's life. -
Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters Review - Score One For The Monsterverse
The new Apple TV+ Monsterverse series, "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters," is a fun time-hopping adventure with a likable, well-written cast of characters. -
Dream Scenario Review: Cage Memes Become Strange Dreams
Nicolas Cage is a college professor who appears in everyone's dreams in A24's November release "Dream Scenario," but the satire leaves a lot to be desired. -
The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes Review - A Captivating Return To Panem
"The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds and Snakes" is a gripping prequel with a great cast, but the love story is the least interesting aspect of the film. -
The Marvels Review: Good-Enough Theme Park Cinema
Nia DaCosta's "The Marvels" ties together "Captain Marvel," "WandaVision," and "Ms. Marvel," and the result is a pretty good MCU entry that often feels shallow. -
The Killer Review: The Perfect Crime
David Fincher returns with "The Killer," a Netflix release starring Michael Fassbender as a cold, calculating, nameless contract killer on a mission. -
The Buccaneers Review: A Middling Period Adaptation With Potential
Apple TV+ cracks open Edith Wharton's unfinished novel "The Buccaneers" with a new series, modeled with anachronistic flair after the Netflix hit "Bridgerton." -
Rustin Review: A Civil Rights Biopic That Fails To Match The Fire Of Its Subject
Colman Domingo commands the screen in Netflix's "Rustin," a biopic about Civil Rights Movement organizer Bayard Rustin, directed by George C. Wolfe. -
All The Light We Cannot See Review: A Rushed And Mawkish Adaptation
Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer Prize-winning World War II novel "All the Light We Cannot See" gets the Netflix miniseries treatment, and the results are mixed. -
Priscilla Review: A Devastating Depiction Of An Infamously Toxic Relationship
Sofia Coppola's A24-distributed "Priscilla" tells the story of Elvis Presley (Jacob Elordi) through the eyes of his wife, Priscilla Beaulieu (Cailee Spaeny). -
Invincible Season 2 Review: A Striking, Brutal, And Emotionally Compelling Return To Form
With Season 2 of its adaptation of Robert Kirkman's "Invincible," Amazon Prime goes once again for the jugular with a compelling, violent series of episodes.
