Mufasa: The Lion King is an uninspired, tiring, cliche written mess of a prequel that manages to be even worse than the abysmal live-action, I'm sorry, photorealistic first film.
'The Brutalist' Is a Fascinating Look Into The Soul of Our Infrastructure
The Brutalist is one of those rare films that you have to see in the theater. Then see again at home.
'The Fire Inside' is No Contender, But a Worthy Fighter
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.
'Nosferatu' Robert Eggers Nails The Classic Story
Nosferatu might be Robert Eggers' most conventional film so far, but it's far from a normal one.
'Flow' is a Brilliant Kids Film About The End of the World
For an animated film, it offers a glimmer of hope. I may not think there's much of a chance for humanity, but Co-Writer and Director Gints Zilbalodis may.
'Nightbitch' is a Forgettable Existential Dramady
It's a deep dive into a parent's mind that isn't as profound as the film lets out to be. It's more of a waste of a perfectly good performance for a film that feels half-baked.
'Nickel Boys' is a Painful Reminder of America's Racism
RaMell Ross creates a prime example of how to tell an effective story by breaking cinema conventions.
'Y2K' is a Hilarious, Gory Romp on a Time Long Forgotten
Y2K looks back at a time of enormous anxiety to give it a laugh track. The film is a wonderful comedy and not a bad love story either.
'Wicked' It's Not Easy Being Green and Bloated
If only this film could have paid a little more attention to making it one concise narrative rather than an unnecessary six-hour epic, I would be more invested in Elphaba's transition to wickedness.
'Maria' Hits an Okay Note
The film looks gorgeous, but looks don't make a film alone. Maria is far from shallow, but it could use a little more than montages or lush production/costume design to get by.
'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.
'A Real Pain' is a Real Joy
A Real Pain is a real joy of a comedy that may be a little too sweet.
'Gladiator II' Fails to Entertain
Ridley Scott has tampered with Alien, won creatively big thanks to Denis Villeneuve directing Blade Runner 2049 instead of him, and has now released one of the most disappointing sequels I've seen in years. I guess that's some sort of accomplishment.
'Blitz' is More Hollow Than Harrowing
How is McQueen's return to the big screen? Disappointingly average.
'The Heretic' Poses Some Valid Questions About God
How do you make a film about Religion without offending anyone? You can't, but Heretic might be a safe way to go about it.
'Music by John Williams' Lands Most of the Notes
Is this one worth checking out? It depends. Do you like film scores and want to educate yourself on Hollywood's most prolific composer? Then this might be your movie. If you're not a score buff, unlike me, you'd probably get bored by this one. For my money, it did the job to inform and entertain, but nothing more.
'Here's' Another Boring Movie
Zemekis' latest outing, Here, is one of the most forgettable snooze-worthy films I've seen this year.
'September 5' is a Dry Look at a Terrifying Event.
Director Tim Fehlbaum could have taken some notes from Steven Spielberg. The man made The Post and Munich. Both films succeed in different ways in which this movie failed.
'The Girl with the Needle' is an Unflinching Look at a Controversial Topic
What starts as a slow burn has an explosive third act that will shock you.
'We Live in Time' 'is a Wonderfully Structured Tale of Love and Loss
We Live in Time is a beautiful reminder of how life is precious. To let it go to waste would be a terrible misfortune. Get your Kleenex ready for this tear-jerker.