In a space filled with inspirational sports stories, here's yet another one. That doesn't necessarily make it bad. But it doesn't have enough strength to make it stand out among boxing greats like Million Dollar Baby or Raging Bull.
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'Hundreds of Beavers' is Wonderfully Original if Not Repetitive
The press kit for the film says that director Mike Cheslik didn't write a script. That flaw shows, even though the movie is technically marvelous.
'The Substance' is a Brilliant High
It's not shocking or objectifying for the sake of getting a rise out of the audience. It's all meant to convey the inevitability of aging.
'Furiosa' is a Thrilling Ride
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga may be second to Fury Road, but it's a silver trophy that should be worn proudly.
'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Suffers from The Same Old Ideas
Redundant and unnecessary The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a greatest hits of the Dawn of the Planet of the Apes tracks.
Io Capitano is an Engrossing Character Driven Thriller with a Biting Social Commentary
It's a film where you don't want it to end. But it does so abruptly. It leaves much open for interpretation and will have you discussing what happens after the ending with your friends.
'The Underdoggs' Can't Deliver a Trophy
Saying f***k isn't enough to go on making a hilarious film. Let alone a commercial for its star that doesn't carry the heart of a narrative champion.
'Night Swim' Drowns In Dull Horror Conventions
Night Swim checks all the boxes of a PG-13 horror film. It never goes far enough when it should, and the picture's restraint makes everything all the more predictable
'Five Nights at Freddy's' Is Light On Scares
Five Nights At Freddy's is a run-of-the-mill horror film without much gas to go on but still enough to make for an entertaining ride.
'No Hard Feelings' Is An Outdated Comedy
No Hard Feelings is a film with a premise that belongs to another era.
'Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny' is Missing Steven Spielberg's Touch
If there's a moral to this review, it's to not listen to George Lucas and leave a character's legacy in a museum.
'The Blackening Doesn't Last Beyond Its Premise's Novelty
A humourous but familiar comedy that isn't as clever as it lets out to be.
'The Flash' Runs Toward Mediocrity
Perfectly entertaining yet mediocre. The Flash is an enjoyable movie that relies on cameos over nuanced emotions.
'The Boogeyman' Offers Dynamic Characters Over Dead Bodies
The Boogeyman is a perfectly competent horror film that offers the usual generic jump scares with a flash of psychological terror.
'The Little Mermaid' Doesn't Sink
The Little Mermaid rises to the surface with enough talent in front of the camera to prove why its music is timeless.
'Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 3' Finishes On A High Note
The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 ends on more of a high note; that would be disappointing to see it taken down with further sequels. I'm looking at you, Thor: Love and Thunder.
'Beau Is Afraid' Is An Interesting, Bloated Film
What could be a great film is just a good one, which is disappointing given some memorable moments.
'Renfield' Is A Bloody Good Time
Renfield is a clever film that takes the conventions of Dracula and turns them on its head to deliver comedy gold.
'The Super Mario Bros Movie' Gets Stuck In A Pipe of Nostalgia
Given the circumstances of the 1993 Super Mario movie disaster Nintendo understandably didn't want to take any creative risks. Thus we're given a movie with lots of exterior beauty yet little soul underneath.
'Tetris' Builds An Intriguing Comedic Thriller
Unlike Mario or The Last of Us, Tetris isn't about the game itself but rather the making and release of the product, which had far more conflict than one could imagine.