A-Z Film Reviews Archive
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Updated on October 6, 2025
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- The ‘Burbs Review: Joe Dante’s Paranoia Fueled Suburban Nightmare Still Rules Decades Later
- 100 Nights of Hero Review: Maika Monroe’s Flat Feminist Fable
- 28 Days Later Review: Danny Boyle’s 2002 Lo-Fi Zombie Cult Classic Remains Essential
- 28 Years Later Review: Danny Boyle’s ‘28 Days Later’ Reboot Is Thrilling, but a Lot of Setup
- 65 Review: Even Adam Driver Can’t Save a Script Unworthy of His Talents
- 80 for Brady Review: Tom Brady Comedy Is Exactly What You Expect
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- About Schmidt Review: Jack Nicholson Navigates Grief in Alexander Payne’s Excellent Early Career Oscar Contender
- The Actor Review: Duke Johnson’s Live Action Follow-up to ‘Anomalisa’ Doesn’t Have the Same Depth
- The Adam Project Review: Ryan Reynolds Uninspired Science Fiction Streamer
- Adaptation Review: Charlie Kaufman’s Most Metatextual Film Pulls a Great Performance From Nicolas Cage as the Famed Writer-Director
- Afire Review: Christian Petzold Delivers A Searing Melodrama and Comedy With New Film
- Aftersun Review: An Emotionally Stunning Juggernaut from Charlotte Wells
- Air Review: Ben Affleck’s Sports Throwback is Heavy on Style and Light on Substance
- Alien 3 Review: David Fincher’s Debut Film Less Egregious Years Later
- All of Us Strangers Review: Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal Are Stunning in New Andrew Haigh Romance
- All Quiet on the Western Front Review: An Anti-War Epic That Strengthens the Wheel Rather Than Breaking It
- The Alto Knights Review: Robert De Niro Plays Two Dueling Crime Bosses in Barry Levinson’s Return to the Director’s Chair
- Amanda Review: A Deadpan Comedy About Refusing to Grow Up
- The Amateur Review: Rami Malek Seeks Revenge for the Death of His Wife in This Tolerable John Wick Riff
- Ambulance Review: Michael Bay’s Action Vehicle is a Tour de Force
- American Fiction Review: Cord Jefferson’s Muddied Literary Satire
- American Sweatshop Review: A So-So Thriller for the Digital Age
- Amsterdam Review: The Cast is Great, The Movie is Not
- Anatomy of a Fall Review: Palme d’Or Winner from Justine Triet is a Riveting French Courtroom Thriller
- Anemone Review: Daniel Day-Lewis’ Comeback Film Lacks the Juice
- Anora Review: Sean Baker Directs Mikey Madison in a Stellar Palme d’Or Winning Romantic Comedy
- Another Simple Favor Review: A Heinous Indictment on Straight-to-Streaming Movies in 2025
- Ant-Man and the Wasp Review: Paul Rudd Marvel Sequel Capitalizes on the Best Aspects of the First Installment
- Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Review: Kang the Conqueror Keeps Latest Marvel Film Afloat
- Ant-Man Review: Paul Rudd and Peyton Reed Attempt to Reduce Marvel’s Scale and Intergalactic Reach
- Anyone But You Review: Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell Sizzle in Light Will Gluck Comedy
- Apartment 7A Review: Rosemary’s Baby Prequel Doesn’t Have Many New Ideas
- The Apology Review: A Concise, Hitchcockian Thriller Guided By Delicate Direction and Performances
- The Apprentice Review: Donald Trump’s Unnecessary, Volatile Rise to Fame
- Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Review: James Wan Sends the DC Universe Out With an Uneven Underwater Adventure
- Arco Review: A Moving Animated Debut With Modern Anxieties
- Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Review: An Uncomplicated Comedy From Kelly Fremon Craig
- Argylle Review: Matthew Vaugh Directs a Dreadful Action Film for Apple TV+
- Armageddon Time Review: Semi-Autobiographical Film from James Gray Cuts One Notch Deeper Than Its Contemporaries
- Arrival Review: Amy Adams Deciphers Language in Denis Villeneuve’s Science Fiction Apex
- The Artifice Girl Review: Low Budget A.I. Film from Franklin Ritch Exceeds Expectations
- Ash Review: Flying Lotus Sends Eiza González and Aaron Paul to a Distant Planet in New Science Fiction Horror Film
- The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford Review: A Gripping Western Drama That Explores the Nature of Heroism and Villainy
- Asteroid City Review: New Wes Anderson Film Brings Humane Problems to a Cosmic Level
- Avatar: Fire and Ash Review: This Trip Back to Pandora Proves to Be Slightly Less Fruitful
- Avatar: The Way of Water Review: James Cameron’s New Adventure in Pandora Was Absolutely Worth the Wait
- Away Review: Gints Zilbalodis’ Predecessor to ‘Flow’ Carries Similar Strengths
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- Babes Review: Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau Have Effortless Chemistry in Hilarious Motherhood Comedy
- Babygirl Review: Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson Give the Erotic Thriller Genre a Shot in the Arm
- Babylon Review: Damien Chazelle is the Antichrist
- Back in Action Review: Cameron Diaz’s First Film in Over a Decade Is a Generic Action Movie for Netflix Co-starring Jamie Foxx
- Back to Black Review: Amy Winehouse Biopic Film Hits the Wrong Notes
- Bacurau Review: Evil Shows Itself in Many Ways
- The Bad Guys 2 Review: Dreamworks’ Gorgeous Animation Doctors up a Hollow Sequel
- Bad Things Review: An Empty Shudder Horror Film that Reimagines The Shining
- Ballad of a Small Player Review: Colin Farrell Is Down Bad in Five-Star Macau-Set Purgatory
- Ballerina Review: Ana de Armas’ John Wick Spin-Off Is Exactly What You’d Expect
- The Baltimorons Review: Michael Strassner and Liz Larsen Wander Baltimore in Jay Duplass’ Christmas Eve Dramedy
- The Banshees of Inisherin Review: Legacy and Friendship Examined in a Way Only Martin McDonagh Can
- Barbara Review: Christian Petzold’s Hospital Drama Conveys a Lot Without Saying Much
- Barbarian Review: Zach Cregger Delivers New, Singular Horror Vision With Brilliant Twists
- Barbie Review: Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie Bring Barbie to Life in Sensational Fashion
- Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths Review: Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Artistic Complex Film is a Meandering Slog
- Barking Dogs Never Bite Review: Bong Joon-ho’s So-So Directorial Debut
- The Batman Review: Matt Reeves Reimagines Superhero Films to Frighteningly Superb Results
- The Beast Review: Bertrand Bonello’s Time-Jumping Soft Sci-Fi Relies on Léa Seydoux and George MacKay
- Beau is Afraid Review: The Wild, Audacious Epic From Ari Aster
- The Beekeeper Review: Jason Statham Keeps Bees in New David Ayer Action Thriller
- Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Review: Diminishing Returns for Tim Burton and Michael Keaton
- Better Man Review: Robbie Williams’ Bizarre Biopic Replaces the Take That Band Member with a CGI Chimpanzee
- A Better Tomorrow Review: John Woo and Chow Yun-Fat’s First Collaboration Is Exhilarating
- Between the Temples Review: Jason Schwartzman Leads a Quirky, Yet Uneven Film
- The Bikeriders Review: Tom Hardy and Austin Butler are Greasy Bikers in Jeff Nichols’ Pastiche-Heavy, Roaring Drama
- Birth/Rebirth Review: Debut Film from Laura Moss is a Delightfully Strange Riff on Frankenstein
- Black Adam Review: What Are We Even Doing Here?
- Black Bag Review: Michael Fassbender and Clate Blanchett are a Couple in Peril in Steven Soderbergh’s Sleek New Drama
- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Review: At Times Overstuffed, But Its Sincerity Reigns Supreme
- BlackBerry Review: A Reinvigorating Comedy Punching at Corporate Greed
- The Blackcoat’s Daughter Review: Oz Perkins’ Best Film is Endlessly Unsettling
- The Blackening Review: New Horror Satire Slashes Through Pop Culture
- Blackhat Review: Chris Hemsworth Leads Michael Mann’s Globetrotting Cyber-Thriller
- Blade Review: Wesley Snipes Hunts Vampires in Stephen Norrington’s Stylish Adaptation of the Marvel Anti-Hero
- Blade Runner 2049 Review: Denis Villeneuve Directs a Visually Epic, Emotionally Void Science Fiction Legacy Sequel
- Blink Twice Review: Zoë Kravitz Directs Channing Tatum and Naomi Ackie in a Tense, Twisty 2024 Thriller
- Blitz Review: Steve McQueen’s World War II Drama Feels Both Massive and Empty
- Blood Simple Review: The Coen Brothers’ Debut Film Is One of the Best First Films of All Time
- Blue Moon Review: Ethan Hawke Leads Richard Linklater’s Boozy Old-Broadway Biopic
- Blue Velvet Review: David Lynch’s Iconic Dive into Darkness with Kyle MacLachlan, Laura Dern, and Dennis Hopper
- Bob Marley: One Love Review: Kingsley Ben-Adir and Lashana Lynch Can’t Hide an Underwhelming Script About the Reggae Legend
- Bodies Bodies Bodies Review: A Vibrant and Timely A24 Product Poking Fun at Youth Culture
- Bones and All Review: Luca Guadagnino Meets Horror in a Whole New Way
- Bonnie and Clyde Review: Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway Headline Pioneering Crime Film
- Borderlands Review: Eli Roth’s Video Game Movie Adaptation is Hampered by a Mismatched Cast and Lowly Humor
- Borderline Review: Samara Weaving Tries to Temper a Psychopath
- Bottle Rocket Review: Wes Anderson’s Debut Film Remains Essential Viewing
- Bound Review: The Wachowskis’ Debut is a Slick and Stylish Noir Classic
- The Boy and the Heron Review: Hayao Miyazaki Returns With a True to Form Animated Adventure
- Bring Her Back Review: The Philippou Brothers Direct Another Grief-Stricken Horror Film for A24
- Bring Them Down Review: Christopher Abbott and Barry Keoghan Are Caught in the Crossfire of Competing Irish Farming Families
- Broker Review: Hirokazu Kore-eda Drama Scratches the Same Thematic Itch as His Previous Films
- Brooklyn 45 Review: A Scarily Bland Horror Film for Shudder
- The Brutalist Review: Brady Corbet’s 3+ Hour Epic Falls Short of Greatness
- BS High Review: A Colossal Misfire from HBO that Amplifies Bishop Sycamore’s Sociopathic Head Coach
- Bug Review: William Friedkin’s 2007 Paranoia-Fueled Body Horror Classic
- Bugonia Review: Bees, Aliens, and Yorgos Lanthimos’ So-So ‘Save the Green Planet!’ Riff
- Bullet Train Review: Brad Pitt Can’t Save Clunky Dialogue and Lifeless Story
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- C’mon C’mon Review: Joaquin Phoenix Stars in Mike Mills’ Thoughtful, Intimate Exploration of Generational Anxiety
- The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial Review: William Friedkin Excels in the Details in His Final Film
- Captain America: Brave New World Review: Poor Editing and Glaring Reshoots Dismantle Marvel’s Return to Movie Theaters
- The Card Counter Review: Paul Schrader’s Follow-Up to ‘First Reformed’ Further Explores Guilt and Grief
- Carry-On Review: Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman Play Cat and Mouse in New Netflix Airport Action Thriller
- Causeway Review: A Subtle, Understated Gem with Jennifer Lawrence’s Sharpest Performance Yet
- Challengers Review: Zendaya Stuns in New Luca Guadagnino Tennis Drama
- Children of the Corn Review: Shudder Horror Film Botches Stephen King Adaptation
- Chime Review: Lean Atmospheric Horror from Kiyoshi Kurosawa
- Christmas Bloody Christmas Review: Santa Wreaks Havoc in Shudder Gory Holiday Present
- Christy Review: Sydney Sweeney Carries a Christy Martin Biopic That Shows All of the Trauma, Not Enough of the Influence
- Circus Maximus Review: Travis Scott Takes a Muddy Swing at Directing a Visual Companion Film
- Civil War Review: New Alex Garland Film is Light on its Details and Vague in its Motives
- Cloud Review: Kiyoshi Kurosawa Finds New Space to Chart in the Digital World Once Again
- Cobweb Review: New Horror Film Finds Success Sticking to the Basics
- Cocaine Bear Review: The Bear Does Cocaine
- Coma Review: Bertrand Bonello Issues Timely Warnings in DIY COVID Film Dedicated to His Daughter
- Companion Review: Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid Co-Star as an Unusual Couple in Drew Hancock’s Twisty Thriller
- A Complete Unknown Review: Timothée Chalamet’s Pinpoint Imitation of Bob Dylan Overshadows a Biopic With Messy Plotting
- Conclave Review: A Pulpy Papal Thriller from Edward Berger
- Coraline Review: Henry Selick Crafts One of Cinema’s Best Animated Films
- The Creator Review: Gareth Edwards Builds Massive World and Story With Smaller Studio Budget
- Creed II Review: The Boxing Franchise Keeps Chugging Along
- Creed III Review: Michael B. Jordan Directs a Satisfying Send-Off for the Boxing Spinoff Trilogy
- Creed Review: Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan Set a New Standard for Boxing Movies
- Crossing Delancey Review: Joan Micklin Silver’s Underrated 1980s Rom-Com Classic
- Cuckoo Review: Hunter Schafer Headlines the Zany, Freak-out Sophomore Film from Tilman Singer
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Review: David Fincher’s Most Sincere Film Feels Like an Outlier Years Later
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- Daddio Review: Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn Exchange Conversation in Low-key Cab Drama
- Dangerous Animals Review: Vicious Sharks in Endless Waters
- The Darjeeling Limited Review: Wes Anderson’s Least Rewarding Movie
- The Daytrippers Review: Greg Mottola Indie Darling Falls Just Shy of Being a Great Early Career Movie
- Dazed and Confused Review: Richard Linklater’s High School Classic
- The Dead Don’t Hurt Review: Vicky Krieps Leads Viggo Mortensen’s Subtle, Emotional Western
- Dead Man’s Wire Review: Gus Van Sant’s First Film Since 2018 Is Just Fine
- Deadpool & Wolverine Review: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Team Up for Underwhelming MCU Introduction for Wade Wilson
- Death of a Unicorn Review: A24’s Mythical Creature Feature Doesn’t Live up to Its Premise
- Decision to Leave Review: Park Chan-wook Returns With an Intoxicating Romantic Thriller
- Despicable Me 4 Review: Minion Mayhem Settles Down in Lackluster Animated Feature
- Destroy All Neighbors Review: Shudder’s Prog Rock Horror Hybrid Misses the Mark
- Devotion Review: Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell Attempt to Elevate ‘Top Gun’ Period Piece
- Didi Review: Cringe Comedy Overshadows Sean Wang’s Autobiographical Coming-of-Age Movie
- Die My Love Review: Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson’s Hot Mess Chemistry Envelops Lynne Ramsay’s Surrealist Film Adaptation
- A Different Man Review: Sebastian Stan Showcases His Acting Range in Surreal Comedy
- Doctor Sleep Review: Ewan McGregor Stars as Danny Torrance in Mike Flanagan’s Deeply Flawed Sequel to The Shining
- Dog Man Review: Maybe Not All Cops Are Bad
- Don’t Worry Darling Review: It’s Time to Worry
- Downsizing Review: Alexander Payne’s 2017 Satire Movie Loses Steam Quickly
- Drive-Away Dolls Review: Ethan Coen Solo Film Is in on the Joke
- Drop Review: Meghann Fahy’s Tech Thriller Doesn’t Meet Her Talents
- Dual Review: Riley Stearns Successfully Delivers Another Bleak Comedy
- Dune (1984) Review: David Lynch Crafts Bizarre Adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Classic Novel
- Dune: Part One Review: A Sci-Fi Epic From Denis Villeneuve That Soars Beyond Expectations
- Dune: Part Two Review: Denis Villeneuve’s Epic Expands on the Scale of the Original
- Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Review: Chris Pine Leads an Epic New Adventure Fantasy
- Dunkirk Review: Christopher Nolan War Masterpiece Expands Scope and Scale
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- Earth Mama Review: Debut from Savanah Leaf Slow Plays to a Fault
- Echo Valley Review: Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney Play an Estranged Mother-Daughter Duo That Doesn’t Fully Work In This Latest Apple TV+ Drama
- Eddington Review: Ari Aster’s Politically Scattershot COVID Film Is Provacative and Earned
- Eephus Review: Carson Lund’s Ode to America’s Pastime and the End of an Era
- Eileen Review: A Dangerously Acidic Thriller Starring Anne Hathaway and Thomasin McKenzie
- The Electric State Review: Netflix’s $320 Million Sci-Fi Mess
- Elemental Review: Pixar Makes a Bold Statement About Unfortunate Societal Tendencies
- The Elephant Man Review: David Lynch’s Heartfelt Exploration of Humanity with Anthony Hopkins and John Hurt
- Elio Review: Pixar’s Latest Sci-Fi Adventure Has Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen
- The Elixir Review: Zombies Tear Apart a Small Indonesian Town in Netflix’s Latest Genre Import
- Elvis Review: New Baz Luhrmann Movie Is a Hot Mess That Doesn’t Do the King of Rock and Roll Any Favors, Even if Austin Butler Does
- Emancipation Review: A Perfectly Decent Historical Drama That Lets Will Smith Cook
- Emilia Pérez Review: Zoë Saldaña Can’t Save Hollow Oscar Bait Now Streaming on Netflix
- Emily the Criminal Review: Aubrey Plaza Dazzles in a Tense and Lean Thriller from John Patton Ford
- Empire of Light Review: Sam Mendes Newest Film May Be Beautiful, but Its Void of Any Emotion
- The End Review: Joshua Oppenheimer’s Immense Musical is Slightly Overbaked
- Enemy Review: Jake Gyllenhaal Gives a Career-Defining Performance in Denis Villeneuve A24 Thriller
- EO Review: Good Donkey and Good Film
- Eraserhead Review: David Lynch’s Indelible Debut Still Stands Among the Film Industry’s Finest
- The Eternal Daughter Review: Tilda Swinton’s Ghostly Performances Can’t Save a Bloated Script
- Eternity Review: Elizabeth Olsen’s Afterlife Rom-Com Is Charming, but Conventional
- Everybody Wants Some!! Review: Richard Linklater’s Spiritual Successor to ‘Dazed and Confused’ Is His Magnum Opus
- Everything Everywhere All at Once Review: The Year’s Most Ambitious and Unrelenting Film
- Evil Dead Rise Review: A Horror Movie Hit That Perfectly Reimagines the Sam Raimi Original
- Evil Does Not Exist Review: Ryūsuke Hamaguchi’s Eco-Fable is One of 2024’s Best International Films
- Ex Machina Review: Alex Garland’s Debut Film Remains His Clearest Allegory
- The Exorcist Review: William Friedkin Redefines Horror with Classic Possession Film
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- F1 The Movie Review: Joseph Kosinski’s ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Follow-up Sees Brad Pitt as an Aging Formula One Driver
- The Fabelmans Review: Steven Spielberg Autobiographical Film is a Love Letter to the Moving Image
- Faces Review: John Cassavetes Directs a Cutting Look at Marriage and Midlife Crisis
- Fair Play Review: Chloe Domont’s Searing Debut About Power and Desire
- Falcon Lake Review: Charlotte Le Bon Delivers Excellent Debut Coming-of-Age Film
- The Fall Guy Review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt Meander Through Middling Stuntman Comedy
- The Fallout Review: Timely Jenna Ortega Drama Meanders a Bit Too Long
- Fantastic Four Review: Josh Trank’s Maligned Superhero Project Is a Fascinating, Miscalibrated Time Capsule
- Fantastic Four Review: Marvel’s Original Family Is Underserved in Tim Story’s Limp 2005 Franchise Starter
- The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review: Marvel’s First Family Is Brought Into the MCU to Tolerable Results
- Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer Review: Marvel’s 2007 Flop Suffers the Same Issues as Its Predecessor
- Fantastic Mr. Fox Review: An Animated Stop-Motion Classic from Wes Anderson
- Faults Review: Riley Stearns Establishes Deadpan Style with Rowdy Debut Film
- The Favourite Review: A Darkly Comedic Royal Rebellion from Yorgos Lanthimos
- Ferrari Review: Adam Driver Gives His Best Performance in the Devastating Return for Michael Mann
- Fight Club Review: David Fincher’s Stylized Depiction of Anarchy
- Fight or Flight Review: Josh Hartnett Stars in an Aerospace Action Movie That Barely Gets off the Ground
- Final Destination Bloodlines Review: Death Finds Even More Ways
- Final Destination Review: Death Finds a Way
- Fingernails Review: New Christos Nikou Film Passes with Great Cast Headlined by Jessie Buckley
- Fire Walk with Me Review: David Lynch’s Haunting Twin Peaks Prequel to the Laura Palmer Story
- Firebrand Review: Alicia Vikander and Jude Law are Wasted in Dull Period Piece
- A Fistful of Dollars Review: Clint Eastwood and Sergio Leone Kick Off Their Iconic Trilogy in Roaring Fashion with a Canonical Western Film
- Five Nights at Freddy’s Review: Teenage Horror Doesn’t Translate to Good Film
- The Flash Review: DCEU Flames Out With Horrendous Multiverse Film
- The Florida Project Review: Sean Baker Announces Himself as a Generational Filmmaker in This Candy-Coated Classic Movie
- Flow Review: Latvian Animated Movie Uses Blender Graphics to Unique Effect
- Fly Me to the Moon Review: Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum Connect in Space Race Romantic Comedy
- Fountain of Youth Review: John Krasinski and Natalie Portman Travel the Globe in This Latest Straight to Apple TV+ Adventure
- Frankenstein Review: Guillermo Del Toro’s Adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Classic Novel Is Faithful to a Fault
- Freaky Tales Review: 1980s Oakland is Reimagined in Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck’s First Movie Since ‘Captain Marvel’
- Fremont Review: Anaita Wali Zada and Jeremy Allen White Star in Beautiful Immigration Dramedy
- The French Dispatch Review: Wes Anderson’s Overstuffed Love Letter to Journalism
- Fresh Review: A Daring and Stylized Modern Horror Entrée From Mimi Cave
- Friendship Review: Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd Buddy up in A24’s Acidic Riff on Male Affinity
- Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Review: George Miller Finds Plenty of New Territory to Explore with ‘Fury Road’ Prequel Film
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- G20 Review: Viola Davis Plays U.S. President in Straight-to-Streaming Action Thriller
- The Game Review: The Most Audacious Film from David Fincher
- Get Away Review: Nick Frost’s Horror Comedy Isn’t Funny
- Get Out Review: Jordan Peele’s Genre-Defining Thriller That Still Holds Up
- Ghosted Review: The Talents of Ana de Armas and Chris Evans Are Wasted in an Uninspired, Light Movie
- Ghosts of Mars Review: John Carpenter Plays the Hits in an Odd Late-Career Detour
- The Girl with the Needle Review: A Horrifying Danish Drama Based On True Events
- Girls State Review: Documentary Duo Behind ‘Boys State’ Revisits Mock-Government Program to Similarly Compelling Results
- Gladiator II Review: Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington Star in Ridley Scott’s Latest CGI-Riddled Mixed Bag
- Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Review: A Repackaged, Glossier Version of the Original That Lacks the Same Charm
- Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die Review: Gore Verbinski’s Return Is Too Much
- Good Will Hunting Review: A Classic Springboard for Matt Damon and Ben Affleck
- Goodrich Review: Michael Keaton and Mila Kunis Lead a Solid Mid-Budget Drama About Parenthood
- The Gorge Review: Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy Lead Scott Derrickson’s Wildly Uneven Apple TV+ Science Fiction Film
- Gran Turismo Review: Archie Madekwe and David Harbour Fuel Sony’s Visceral Video Game Advertisement
- The Grand Budapest Hotel Review: Wes Anderson’s Quintessential Adventure
- Grand Illusion Review: A Prescient Anti-war Film in the Canon of Cinema
- The Gray Man Review: As Colorless as the Title Suggests
- The Green Knight Review: David Lowery’s Cryptic, Mesmerizing Arthurian Odyssey
- Guardians of the Galaxy Review: James Gunn MCU Intro is an Intergalactic Adventure that Elevated Marvel’s Future
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Review: James Gunn Directs the Best Film from Marvel Studios in Years
- Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant Review: Jake Gyllenhaal Stars in a Movie With Multiple Thrilling Rescue Missions
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- Halloween Review: John Carpenter’s Iconic Horror Staple Remains Essential
- Hamnet Review: Jessie Buckley Keeps Chloé Zhao’s Latest Film From Feeling Manipulative
- The Hand That Rocks the Cradle Review: Hulu’s Latest Straight-To-Streaming Remake Is Tedious
- Handling the Undead Review: Zombies Awkwardly Overshadow Dull Renate Reinsve Family Drama
- Happy Gilmore 2 Review: Just a Bunch of Cameos
- Hard Truths Review: Mike Leigh’s Deeply Human Kitchen Sink Drama Has a Career Best Performance From Marianne Jean-Baptiste
- Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts Review: Apparently, A Trip Back To Hogwarts Was Just What I Needed
- A Haunting in Venice Review: A Spooky Agatha Christie Adaptation from Kenneth Branagh Running on Fumes
- Heads of State Review: John Cena and Idris Elba Team Up as World Leaders in Prime Video’s Latest Pitiful Action Movie
- Heart Eyes Review: Valentine’s Day Isn’t Safe From the Slasher Genre
- Heathers Review: A Cult Classic with Winona Ryder’s Star Power
- Hedda Review: Nia DaCosta’s Turbulent ‘Hedda Gabler’ Adaptation Is (Mostly) a Return to Form
- Hell Hole Review: John Adams and Toby Poser Get Lost in the Shudder Formula
- Hell of a Summer Review: Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk Co-Direct a Safe Homage to the Slasher Genre
- Here Review: Bas Devos Directs a Very Mossy Movie
- Hereditary Review: Ari Aster’s Debut Film Is One of the Best Horror Movies Ever Made
- Heretic Review: Hugh Grant Highlights a Messy, Twisty Religious Thriller
- Highest 2 Lowest Review: Spike Lee and Denzel Washington Deliver an Upbeat Homage to Akira Kurosawa’s ‘High and Low’
- HIM Review: Football and Horror Intersect in Justin Tipping’s Provocative Failure
- The History of Sound Review: Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor Connect in Oliver Hermanus’ Muted Romantic Drama
- A History of Violence Review: David Cronenberg Expertly Directs a Diner Owner’s Meticulously Crafted Life Unraveling
- Hit Man Review: Glen Powell Feels Miscast in Middling Richard Linklater Dramedy Film
- Hold Your Breath Review: A Disappointing Psychological Thriller Starring Sarah Paulson
- The Holdovers Review: New Alexander Payne Film is a Modern Holiday Classic
- Holland Review: Nicole Kidman Can’t Elevate Generic Amazon Prime Thriller
- Honey Don’t! Review: Ethan Coen’s ‘Drive-Away Dolls’ Follow-up Sorely Underwhelms
- Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 Review: Kevin Costner’s 3 Hour Western Has the Personality of a Glass of Water
- The Host Review: Bong Joon-Ho’s Creature Feature Uses Classic Genre Tropes to Tell a Fresh Story
- A House of Dynamite Review: Kathryn Bigelow’s Ambiguous Political Thriller Fizzles Out
- How to Blow Up a Pipeline Review: A Timely Soderbergh-Esque Thriller That Thrives in the Details
- How to Train Your Dragon Review: Another Derivative Live Action Remake
- Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person Review: Ariane Louis-Seize’s Debut Movie is a Rewarding Blend of Teenage Comedy and Bloodstained Gore
- The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Review: Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler Headline the Star-Studded Cast Breathing New Life into Panem
- Hypnotic Review: Ben Affleck’s Psychological Thriller Loses Steam Quickly
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- I Saw the TV Glow Review: Jane Schoenbrun’s Surreal Counterculture Hit is Among the Most Beguiling Movies of 2024
- Ick Review: Joseph Kahn’s Campy Horror B-Movie Is Upbeat and Electric
- If I Had Legs I’d Kick You Review: Rose Byrne’s Tense Balancing Act of Motherhood and Everything Else
- Immaculate Review: Sydney Sweeney Stars in New Freaky Nun Horror Film
- In a Violent Nature Review: New Chris Nash Horror Film is Light on Plot, Heavy on Gore
- In Fabric Review: Peter Strickland Spins Giallo Horror Tropes in Throwback A24 Film
- In Your Dreams Review: Netflix’s Latest Animated Adventure Is Plain and Clumsy
- Incendies Review: Denis Villeneuve’s Revered Foreign Language Film is an Emotional Gut Punch
- Incredibles 2 Review: Pixar Revives the Superhero Family Franchise to Marvelous Results
- Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Review: Harrison Ford Deserves a More Fitting Send-off Than This
- Infinity Pool Review: Alexander Skarsgård and Mia Goth Shine, but Brandon Cronenberg’s Script Leaves a Lot to Be Desired
- Influencers Review: Kurtis David Harder’s Shudder Sequel Recaptures the Stylish Gore and Twists of the Original
- Inland Empire Review: David Lynch and Laura Dern Dive into Surreal, Strange Horror
- Inside Llewyn Davis Review: Oscar Isaac Wanders Through Greenwich Village in the Coen Brothers’ 2013 Classic Movie
- Inside Out 2 Review: Anxiety is Taking Over in New Pixar Sequel Film
- Inside Out Review: Emotions Let Loose in Pixar Hit Film
- Inside Review: Willem Dafoe’s Claustrophobic Thriller Goes Nowhere
- Insidious: The Red Door Review: Patrick Wilson Stays Aboard a Dying Franchise
- The Instigators Review: Matt Damon and Casey Affleck Team in Generic Apple TV+ Heist Movie
- The Iron Claw Review: Zac Efron Bulks Up in Devastating Sports Movie Documenting the Von Erich Family Curse
- Isle of Dogs Review: Wes Anderson’s Second Stop-Motion Animated Film Doesn’t Capture the Same Magic as ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’
- It Was Just an Accident Review: Jafar Panahi’s Palme d’Or-Winning Political Thriller Earns Its Accolades
- It’s What’s Inside Review: Netflix’s Body-Switching Thriller Loses Steam Quickly
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- Jackass Forever Review: The Boys Are Back
- Janet Planet Review: Debut Annie Baker Film Lulls You into Submission
- Jay Kelly Review: Noah Baumbach’s Metatextual Ode to George Clooney Ebbs and Flows
- John Wick: Chapter 4 Review: The Franchise Surges Miles Ahead of Its Contemporaries
- Joker: Folie à Deux Review: Joaquin Phoenix’s Return as Arthur Fleck is Ill-Conceived from the Beginning
- Joy Ride Review: The Raunchy Rollercoaster Comedy of the Summer
- Ju-on: The Grudge Review: A Chilling Japanese Horror Classic
- JUNG_E Review: Netflix’s Newest Sci-Fi Entry Lacks New Storytelling Ideas
- Jurassic World Rebirth: Please Let This Franchise End
- Juror #2 Review: Clint Eastwood’s New Courtroom Thriller is Sturdy and Detailed
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- Keeper Review: Oz Perkins’ Isolated Cabin Horror Film Admirably Caps a Busy 2025 for Its Director
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- Last Breath Review: Woody Harrelson and Simu Liu Race Against Time to Save One of Their Own in a True Underwater Thriller
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- R.M.N. Review: Cristian Mungiu Crafts Intense Spin on Xenophobia Rooted in Small Communities
- Rabid Review: David Cronenberg’s Sophomore Film Is (Once Again) Infused With Shocking Body Horror
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