Puppy Love Review: A Decent Premise Is Thwarted By Bad Jokes & Little Romance
The movie has all the clichés at its disposal but can't make much of it. With its leads being the only thing going for it, it's hard to recommend it.
Til Death Do Us Part Review: Natalie Burn Is Ferocious in Frustrating Thriller
Til Death Do Us Part is a lackluster horror/action thriller with wonky dialogue, an overlong runtime, and a tedious script.
Sympathy For The Devil Review: Nicolas Cage Thriller Can’t Sustain Interest
Sympathy for the Devil is a missed opportunity with a collection of engaging moments, none sustained enough to really satisfy.
Fear The Night Review: Maggie Q Rises Above A Simplistic Action-Thriller
The disappointing fact is that the movie would be exponentially better with more substantial writing and more confident directing.
The Out-Laws Review: A Compelling Story Is Bogged Down By Lazy Writing & Jokes
Going into The Out-Laws with low expectations is probably best because you will come out of it not feeling like you wasted 95 minutes of your day.
Run Rabbit Run Review: Sarah Snook Horror Movie Falls Short Of Its Lofty Premise
Run Rabbit Run is less than the sum of its parts, and even an excellent turn from Sarah Snook can't elevate the movie beyond its basest instincts.
Downtown Owl Review: Lily Rabe & Hamish Linklater Direct Messy Adaptation
The movie adaptation of Chuck Klosterman's novel is a missed opportunity made up of scattered pieces with no clear vision.
The Flash Review: DC's Middling Multiverse Movie Can't Outrun The Ezra Miller Factor
The Flash is a able multiverse superhero movie, but no amount of DC cameos can make audiences forget the awful off-screen actions of Ezra Miller.
Hypnotic Review: Ben Affleck Stars In Bland Action Thriller With A Weak Script
Rodriguez may have been going for a thrilling film that features creativity and excitement, but Hypnotic is everything but.
Simulant Review: A Story We’ve Seen Before That Brings Nothing New To The Table
Though the cast is full of recognizable names and faces, none of them are up to the task of elevating Simulant in a meaningful way.
About My Father Review: Maniscalco & De Niro Make A Good Pair In Hollow Comedy
At times sweet and occasionally funny, the film leaves a lot to be desired despite a stellar cast, and is an exercise in wasted potential.
White Men Can't Jump Review: 2023's Remake Forgoes Funny For Undercooked Drama
White Men Can’t Jump is failed by the inadequacies of its creative team, as it's not funny enough to justify its existence nor poignant enough.
Ghosted Review: Evans & De Armas Lack Chemistry In Dull, Bloated Rom-Com
When even its leads have little chemistry to speak of & the romantic comedy aspect is barely explored, the film isn’t worth your time.
To Catch a Killer Review: Woodley & Mendelsohn Stand Out Despite A Weak Script
To Catch a Killer isn’t as strong as its predecessors, but it’s backed by great performances and sequences even when it leans into implausibility.
Murder Mystery 2 Review: Aniston & Sandler Lead An Unfunny, Boring Murder Mystery
If one is wanting something substantive, with big laughs and surprising twists, Murder Mystery 2 should be avoided at all costs.
The Lost King Review: Sally Hawkins Can’t Save Dull Biopic With Misplaced Focus
Had The Lost King trusted its protagonist enough to let her be the true center, it might have provided a viewing experience worth recommending.
Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre Review - Ritchie's Latest Is Charmless & Stale
Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, on paper, is the quintessential Guy Ritchie picture, and yet it somehow falls to the bottom of the pack.
Baby Ruby Review: Noémie Merlant Stands Out In Shaky Motherhood Horror Flick
Baby Ruby shows plenty of initial promise, but its refusal to follow through on threads and its reliance on basic scares leaves it feeling hollow.
Cat Person Review: Emilia Jones Is Great In Underwhelming Adaptation [Sundance]
Cat Person is not as compelling as it perhaps aims to be and, though there are great moments in the film, it doesn’t justify its feature length.
Shotgun Wedding Review: Jennifer Lopez Hardly Redeems Mediocre Action Comedy
With a cast of iconic comedians, Shotgun Wedding seemed like a surefire hit, but it's overwhelmingly bland despite its extra special ingredients.