Smile Review: That's The Last Thing You'll Do After Seeing This
Similar to the works of Ari Aster, Parker Finn's Smile is one of the scariest (and most disturbing) studio horror films in years.
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Samaritan Review: Sylvester Stallone's Not-So-Super Hero
Sylvester Stallone's "Samaritan" is an ordinary tale of good versus evil that's even more formulaic than the franchise films it thinks it's an antidote to. -
Funny Pages Review: An Anxiety-Inducing Coming Of Age Comedy
Owen Kline's directorial debut, Funny Pages, is not a cringe-comedy so much as it is a full-body squirm one, but here's why it left us wanting so much more -
Orphan: First Kill Review: Esther's Bloody Return
If you go into "Orphan: First Kill" expecting the origin of Esther's murderous ways then you'll be disappointed but the second half is still wildly entertaining -
Fall Review: Don't Look Down
"Fall" is far from perfect, not least because of a third-act twist that could have easily been written out, but it's the perfect movie to see with a crowd -
Luck Review: You're Out Of It If You're Watching This
The most remarkable thing about "Luck" is that any storytelling magic John Lasseter once had with Toy Story and Pixar is now all but absent in the charmless pic -
Bullet Train Review: Going Off The Rails
Bullet Train is everything you want from a popcorn blockbuster, best experienced with your brain switched firmly in the off position, but the third act is messy -
Anything's Possible Review: A Vital, But Average, Teen Drama
Billy Porter makes his directorial debut with Anything's Possible, and while it's a vital story of trans joy and love, it's also a somewhat average melodrama -
Don't Make Me Go Review: You'll Like The Journey, But Not The Destination
Don't Make Me Go has all the trappings of a heartwarming road trip movie with two compelling stars in the lead, but there's a terrible twist in the third act -
The Forgiven Review: Unforgivably Bad
The Forgiven features a powerhouse pair in the lead in Jessica Chastain and Ralph Fiennes but the John Michael McDonagh film struggles to delve into its premise -
Good Luck To You, Leo Grande Review: Grande By Name, Grand By Nature
Good Luck to You Leo Grande might be advertised as a sexy dramedy, but it's not exactly as advertised — still, it's a great Covid-era film and here's why -
Lightyear Review: No Signs Of Intelligent Life Anywhere
After four films, there's no denying that Toy Story is a tried and true fan favorite franchise, but Lightyear is not up to speed with the rest of the films -
Top Gun: Maverick Review: Return To The Danger Zone
"Top Gun: Maverick" is the ideal model for a legacy sequel, improving upon the original even if some of its inherent flaws carry over. -
The Bad Guys Review: So Good It's Criminal
Pierre Perifel's debut signals the arrival of a talented new voice who has helped create something that stands apart from the rest of DreamWorks' output. -
The Northman Review: Going South
Triumphs in terms of pure cinematic spectacle, but feels ever so slightly insubstantial when viewed as anything more than a genre exercise. -
Ambulance Review: Pure, Unadulterated Bayhem
A work of cinematic carnage no other director could deliver. -
Deep Water Review: Less Shallow Than It Looks
A satire of toxic masculinity, disguised as a delightfully trashy genre piece. -
Turning Red Review: A Bold New Look For Pixar
"Turning Red" proves that Domee Shi might be the future of Pixar. -
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Fresh Review: Tired Cannibal Horror That's Anything But
To its credit, the directorial debut of Mimi Cave certainly appears to have a fresh genre hook upon first glance. -
Cyrano Review: Not The Bergerac Everyone Nose
There's something surprisingly empowering about this adaptation that may not make itself apparent at first glance. -
Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy Review: The Old Kanye
Fittingly for its subject, it makes for a fascinating but frequently frustrating watch. -
Munich: The Edge Of War Review: Riveting Spy Thriller, Toothless Biopic
While "Munich: The Edge of War" succeeds as an entertaining if overly familiar (pre-) WWII spy thriller, it stumbles on the aspect that has courted controversy. -
Belle Review: A Remixed Tale As Old As Time
There's one thing you can definitely say about "Belle" - if Mark Zuckerberg sees this film, he'll be looking on with awe. -
The Tragedy Of Macbeth Review: Fair Is Foul, And Foul Is Fair
The real tragedy of this Macbeth is just how disappointing it is. -
The Power Of The Dog Review: Best In Show
"The Power of the Dog" is a rich, rewarding film. -
Belfast Review: The Troubles Of Childhood
It's a director recapturing some of the most pivotal moments of his childhood, without ever overlooking the grit that helped shape many of them.
