Infinity Pool Review: Skarsgård & Goth Are Intense In Wild, Empty Horror [Sundance]
It’s meant to shock & disgust, but while Infinity Pool starts off interestingly enough, its take on power, corruption, and privilege only goes so far.
The Seven Faces Of Jane Review: Gillian Jacobs Barely Redeems Muddled Experiment
There is something worthwhile in there somewhere, something that has Jacobs truly exploring her wide range, but the result is too incoherent to bear.
Babylon Review: Robbie Is Alluring In Chazelle's Glitzy, Hollow Ode To Hollywood
It has a feverish energy that gets lost amid the reverie, and though it has a great cast, it takes too long to make a point as it meanders to its end.
High Heat Review: Solid Action & A Good Cast Can’t Save This Film
The cast is full of familiar faces, but even they can’t save High Heat. Though well-constructed, there isn’t anything special about the film.
Empire of Light Review: Colman & Ward Are Stellar In Sam Mendes' Bland Film
Empire of Light acts less like a profound story about human connection amidst dark times and more as an inapt exhibit of one too many themes.
Christmas With The Campbells Review: A Holiday Romcom More Sticky Than Sweet
In the case of Christmas with the Campbells, this is a holiday movie that doesn't have a great deal of charm despite its intriguing premise.
Slumberland Review: Jason Momoa Shines In Dull Family-Friendly Fantasy Adventure
While director Francis Lawrence’s Slumberland takes inspiration from the comic, it fails to capture the whimsy and delight of its origins.
All Jacked Up And Full Of Worms Review: A Creative But Aimless Midnight Movie
Formal flourishes make clear that there is a method to All Jacked Up and Full of Worms’ madness, but it gets somewhat lost in translation.
Paradise City Review: Willis & Travolta Reunite In Disappointing Action Thriller
The film contains entertaining components, but these elements quickly run their course thanks to a predictable script, wonky dialogue & pacing issues.
MVP Review: Army Green Beret Nate Boyer Pens & Stars In Underbaked Directorial Debut
MVP lacks the adequate storytelling it needs to compel viewers to care beyond its 112-minute runtime.
I'm Totally Fine Review: A Dramedy That Has The Right Idea But Wrong Tone
The underlying story is about dealing with grief, but I’m Totally Fine is neither nuanced nor funny enough to comment on that topic meaningfully.
The Independent Review: A Stacked Cast Leads A Toothless Political Thriller
The Independent doesn’t have solid enough writing or vision to rise to the heights of previous stories. It needed more insightful & incisive writing.
Armageddon Time Review: Gray’s Latest is Uninspiring & Noncommittal [SDIFF]
Armageddon Time excels at capturing naiveté, but under commits to sharing the truths of racial disparity when it comes to the American dream.
The Son Review: Florian Zeller's Drama Lacks Depth & Sincerity [Middleburg]
It’s sad to say that The Son, Zeller’s follow-up to The Father, does not treat its subject matter with the same grace or consideration.
White Noise Review: Noah Baumbach's Latest Is Messy, Tedious Drama [Middleburg]
Bogged down by uneven plotting & genre changes, White Noise loses itself in the chaos of what it's trying to say and fails to become fully realized.
Luckiest Girl Alive Review: Mila Kunis Carries Tepid Adaption Of Intense Story
The film never rises to exceptional heights with its visuals and doesn’t quite have the moving writing Knoll was praised for when she wrote her book.
Bromates Review: Crandall’s Outlandish Comedy Struggles To Bring The Laughs
There’s an enormous effort to entertain, but Bromates runs out of ideas faster than it can provide organic laughs.
The Visitor Review: A Horror Movie With An Identity Crisis
The Visitor tries to be a mash-up of several genres, but it would've been much better suited picking one horror lane and leaning into it.
Amsterdam Review: A Top-Notch Cast Can’t Save This Meandering Plot
At times fun and well-made, Amsterdam's meandering plot and thinly-drawn characters bog down what could've been a zippy story of crime and friendship.
The Munsters Review: Rob Zombie Prioritizes Nostalgia Over Good Storytelling
Rob Zombie’s mismanagement of nostalgia and modern expectations leaves us with a half-baked attempt that was brimming with great potential.