Reviews

Father in a blue apron stands with three smiling kids in a bright, cozy kitchen.

The Breadwinner Review: A Mr. Mom-Type Comedy that Loses Its Way Despite Funny Scenes

Thomas Duffy3 days ago3 days ago04 mins

You don’t go into a comedy looking for realism, but The Breadwinner tests the viewer’s patience with over-the-top scenes. Read on for our review!

Two military officers in uniform converse in front of a large wall map.

Pressure Review: Brendan Fraser and Andrew Scott are in Top Form for Powerful WWII Drama

Thomas Duffy5 days ago5 days ago04 mins

Pressure keeps the audience riveted with rip-roaring intensity and emotionally involved action on the battlefield. Read on for our review!

Four members of the Velvet Gang stand in front of a van wearing brightly colored faux-fur jackets, patterned tights, platform shoes, and eccentric accessories in I Love Boosters.

I Love Boosters Review: Stylish, Strange, and Slightly Uneven

Tim H1 week ago1 week ago05 mins

Keke Palmer shines in I Love Boosters, a visually inventive satire about fashion, labor, and identity that sometimes gets lost in its own chaos but remains entertaining thanks to its cast and creativity. Check out our review!

Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin in The Mandalorian and Grogu

The Mandalorian and Grogu Review: A Fun Star Wars Adventure That Feels Standalone in This Galaxy

Mufsin Mahbub2 weeks ago06 mins

Star Wars returns to the big screen with The Mandalorian and Grogu. Is it worth admission to a galaxy far, far away? Check it out in our review and find out.

Two men in coats stand outside a building; the man in the gray suit with a patterned tie eyes the younger man in black with a stern expression, as others look on.

The Wizard of the Kremlin Review: Paul Dano is Brilliant in This Chilling Film

Thomas Duffy2 weeks ago05 mins

Paul Dano gives the best performance of his career so far in The Wizard of the Kremlin. Read on for our review of the film.

Obsession Review: Romance Gone Wrong in an Unsettling Horror Flick

Mufsin Mahbub3 weeks ago04 mins

With incredible writing and pacing, Barker has crafted a dark and eerily fantastic debut in horror with Obsession. Read our review of the film.

Man drives a car with two kids in the cabin and a golden retriever in the back seat; one child reads a book.

Omaha Review: John Magaro is Amazing in a Dramatic Film That Packs a Wallop

Thomas Duffy3 weeks ago04 mins

Omaha reaches a conclusion that is very powerful. Family bonds are tested and choices are made that will break the viewer’s heart.

Karl Urban as Johnny Cage is Mortal Kombat II

Mortal Kombat II Review: A Flawed But Satisfying Sequel Full of Action and Thrills

Mufsin Mahbub3 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

Mortal Kombat II is a worthy sequel that gives the story a necessary reset from the first film. Read on for our review!

Two pigs—one large black-and-white and one small pink—face each other on a farm rooftop at sunset with fields and trees in the background.

Animal Farm Review: George Orwell Fans May Be Underwhelmed by This Interesting Misfire

Thomas Duffy4 weeks ago4 weeks ago04 mins

Animal Farm isn’t necessarily a total washout. It opens the conversation up for discussions on the material it presents as supplemental material to the novella.