Riddle Of Fire Review: A Quirky, Uneven Fairy Tale Of Childhood Adventure
Weston Razooli's Wyoming-set preteen adventure film "Riddle of Fire" screened at Cannes, the Toronto International Film Festival, and Fantastic Fest.
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Dumb Money Review: Dumb (But Fun) Movie
Craig Gillespie dramatizes the GameStop short squeeze with his stock market dramedy "Dumb Money," starring Paul Dano as the Redditor behind the curtain. -
The Creator Review: Visually Breathtaking - But No Storytelling Creativity In Sight
Gareth Edwards' sci-fi epic "The Creator" boasts some of the most spectacular shots and visual effects in ages, but the story leaves a lot to be desired. -
Fingernails Review: A Sweet But Unremarkable Sci-Fi Romance
Despite a stellar cast of Jessie Buckley, Riz Ahmed, and Jeremy Allen White, director Christos Nikou's "Fingernails" is a slight sci-fi romance. -
Woman Of The Hour Review: A Chillingly Entertaining True Crime Romp
Anna Kendrick astounds with her directorial debut, "Woman of the Hour," a Netflix release about a serial killer who appeared on "The Dating Game" in the 1970s. -
Hit Man Review: Richard Linklater's Wild Genre-Bender Takes Perfect Aim
"Hit Man" is a well-rounded film that succeeds on multiple levels, and is easily one of the highlights of the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. -
Cassandro Review: An Entertaining Underdog Story - But Not Quite A Knockout
Despite being miscast as someone decades younger than himself, Gael García Bernal is a show-stopper in "Cassandro." -
A Haunting In Venice Review: Enough Disappointment To Fill The Nile
Kenneth Branagh's adaptation of the Poirot mystery "A Haunting in Venice" is much less zany than its predecessor, but that's not necessarily a good thing. -
Next Goal Wins Review: Reverse-Ted Lasso Is Formulaic, But Very Funny
"Next Goal Wins" is a really funny movie with enough of a distinct cultural perspective to make something interesting out of its formulaic story. -
The Peasants Review: Beautiful Paintings Of Ugly Brutality
"The Peasants" may not have the most appealing story, but it looks amazing, and that alone makes it worth watching. -
The Inventor Review: An Innovative But Flawed Search For The Artist's Soul
The international animated coproduction "The Inventor" was clearly a labor of love for its creators, but the stop-motion da Vinci movie falls short of flying. -
The Boy And The Heron Review: Every Miyazaki Movie All At Once
"The Boy and the Heron" is original while also recalling Studio Ghibli classics, and contains a wealth of metaphors worth pondering. -
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 Review: One Big Family Reunion
The family gets back together for a trip to Greece in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3," but the family reunion is every bit as slight as previous installments. -
Golda Review: A Messy Glimpse Into 1970s Geopolitics
Directed by Guy Nattiv and starring Helen Mirren, "Golda" is an unengaging historical drama, though as Golda Meir, Mirren can do this role in her sleep. -
Bottoms Review: A Ridiculously Funny Lesbian Fight Club
Director Emma Seligman's "Bottoms" is both a throwback to old-fashioned teen comedies and a refreshingly up-to-the-minute satire from exciting new voices. -
Blue Beetle Review: Likable But Extremely Generic Superhero Fare
DC's newest superhero film, "Blue Beetle," is likable but generic — though it features a charming lead performance from Xolo Maridueña as Jaime Reyes. -
Strays Review: Please, Don't Let The Dogs Out
Trying to be an R-rated take on "Homeward Bound," the Will Ferrell dog comedy "Strays" becomes an endurance test even at a relatively brisk 93 minutes. -
Heart Of Stone Review: Dull Spy Thriller Deserves To Sink Like A Stone
Netflix's "Heart of Stone" may have beats similar to "Mission: Impossible," but it is nowhere near as entertaining or impressive. -
Red, White & Royal Blue Review: Queer Romance From The White House To Buckingham Palace
The film adaptation of Casey McQuiston's beloved queer novel, Amazon Prime's "Red, White & Royal Blue" is the heartwarming romance fans have been waiting for. -
Gran Turismo Review: A Racing Biopic That Crashes And Burns
Neill Blomkamp's "Gran Turismo" film adapts the true story of a gamer who becomes a professional racer, but it's a shameless feature-length commercial. -
Passages Review: A Sexy Tale Of Self-Destruction
"Passages," the new drama from director Ira Sachs, explores an affair that upends the lives of a man, a woman, and the narcissist they both love. -
Problemista Review: Magical Realism And Monster Karens
"Los Espookys" co-creator Julio Torres makes his directorial debut with this surreal satire exploring immigration, capitalism, and the power of Karen energy. -
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Review: A Turtle-Y Entertaining Animated Adventure
Nickelodeon's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" is clever, fun, and breezy, even if the film doesn't live up to its "Spider-Verse" aspirations. -
Talk To Me Review: An Unsettling Horror That'll Get You Talking
"Talk to Me" is certainly horrifying, but it has enough humor and heart to ensure it never becomes a purely nihilistic experience. -
Haunted Mansion Review: Full Of Tricks And Treats
2023's "Haunted Mansion" is full of clever references to the iconic ride and is supported by a strong cast — despite the disjointed plot. -
Sympathy For The Devil Review: Sympathy For The Audience Is More Deserved
"Sympathy for the Devil" puts two men - a passive family man (Joel Kinnaman) and a wildcard with a gun (Nicolas Cage) - in a car and lets the chaos unfold. -
Oppenheimer Review: Christopher Nolan & Cillian Murphy Are A Force To Be Reckoned With
Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer," starring Cillian Murphy as the scientist, is a special effects marvel that demands to be seen on the biggest screen possible.
