The Greatest Beer Run Ever Review: Farrelly’s War Comedy Lacks Substance
The film is messy and gets tangled up in its protagonist’s folly, but in the process, Zac Efron delivers a heartfelt and killer performance.
Blonde Review: Ana De Armas Shines In Exploitative, Hollow Marilyn Monroe Drama
Blonde is uplifted by a ionate performance by Ana de Armas, but it isn’t interested in Norma Jeane so much as it is in her pain and suffering.
Prisoner’s Daughter Review: Cox Strives For Redemption In Disappointing Indie [TIFF]
Prisoner's Daughter may boast a stellar cast, but the movie is fraught with anxious and unrealistic characters, and a terribly misaligned script
The Good Nurse Review: Great Performances Can't Elevate Stale Crime Drama [TIFF]
The Good Nurse, adapted from the book by Charles Graeber, while deeply intriguing and occasionally haunting, lacks personality, intensity, and depth.
See How They Run Review: Ronan & Rockwell Charm Despite Dry, Lifeless Script
Relying heavily on whodunnit tropes, See How They Run is a little too stale and unfunny for its own good.
Pearl Review: Ti West's Prequel To X Underwhelms & Offers Nothing New
It promises to give viewers more insight about Pearl, but the execution is underwhelming & the film’s message muddled, uncertain of its message.
Medieval Review: Period Action Movie Is Too Self-Serious For Its Own Good
Lacking either The Northman's unified sense of vision or Gladiator's quality compositions, the dour Medieval can only crumple under its own weight.
Pinocchio Review: Disney Remake Fails To Breathe New Life Into Old Story
Visually stunning at times, there's a robotic undercurrent that somehow makes the film feel lifeless even as the titular puppet is brought to life.
Samaritan Review: Sylvester Stallone's Superhero Movie Can't Save Itself
Samaritan fails to do much of anything to expand on the superhero genre, presenting a story that will be all-too-familiar to its audience.
Into The Deep Review: Early Promise Peters Out Into A Disappointing Ride
Hindered by a lack of suspense and implausible actions, Into the Deep is unable to rise above its issues and become a gripping viewing experience.
The Immaculate Room Review: Disturbing Drama Lacks Imagination & Substance
The Immaculate Room does just enough to keep viewers guessing but doesn’t fulfill its promises of intrigue and in-depth social commentary.
Look Both Ways Review: Lili Reinhart Succeeds In Disappointing What If Dramedy
Though leading lady Lili Reinhart does her best, Look Both Ways struggles to make a lasting impact with either of its dueling timelines.
Mack & Rita Review: Diane Keaton Is Great In Uninspired Body-Swap Comedy
Mack & Rita is an underwhelming comedy with good intentions that doesn't land despite Keaton’s Herculean efforts to make something of the material.
Fall Review: An Unexciting Entry In The Survival Thriller Genre
Fall will be torturous for anyone afraid of heights but could otherwise be a bit of a bore for someone looking for thrills that go beyond that.
Easter Sunday Review: Jo Koy's Family-Centric Comedy Underwhelms
Easter Sunday starts off well enough before getting off track completely, too preoccupied with aspects of the story that aren't good and don’t matter.
Stowaway Review: A Great Cast Can’t Overcome An Uninspiring Script
In his feature debut, Whitebloom struggles to bring the excitement into his heist film, Stowaway, like he’s done with his music videos.
Purple Hearts Review: A Compelling Premise Is Undermined By Sappy Writing
It is easy to see the potential, but Purple Hearts leans into over-sentimentality, with narrative tricks designed to trigger tears & subdue thinking.
Sharp Stick Review: Froseth's Stellar Performance Saves Dunham's Clunky Script
Sharp Stick is charming thanks to great performances, but the lopsided script doesn’t reach its full potential.
DC League of Super-Pets Review: Johnson & Hart Lose Their Magic
Though DC League of Super-Pets tries to impart lessons about friendship and vulnerability, the characters and story outside Krypto feel half-baked.
Persuasion Review: Netflix’s Modern Jane Austen Adaptation Misses The Mark
Though Dakota Johnson makes for a winning Anne Elliot, Persuasion struggles to recapture Austen's magic in its desire to inject a modern touch.