The Kill Room Review: Comedy Thriller Loses Its Footing But Sticks The Landing
The Kill Room is a fun time, especially if you don’t expect too much from it. Despite the lack of well-developed characters, the movie is enjoyable.
Fingernails Review: A Gentle, Well-Acted Film That Should’ve Been More Interesting
It's hard not to wish Fingernails had grander designs. It shows just enough of its potential to leave us wanting those ideas expressed more fully.
Five Nights At Freddy's Review: Josh Hutcherson Brings Heart To A Mediocre Horror
Five Nights at Freddy’s delivers a basic story uplifted by the sibling dynamic. It's fine for what it's going for — just don't expect to be wowed.
Butcher's Crossing Review: A Well-Rounded Cast Elevates Average Western
Butcher's Crossing is a solid film held back by a below average script. Buffalo hunting is the central plot, but the characters make the film shines.
Old Dads Review: Burr's Directorial Debut Has Plenty Of Jokes But Little Laughs
Bill Burr's film isn’t the worst directorial debut by any means of the phrase, but the film's raunchy comedy fails to say something meaningful.
Desperation Road Review: Bare Bones Adaptation Lacks Finesse, But Has Heart
Despite a screenplay penned by the author of its source material, Desperation Road never quite reaches the heights of Michael Farris Smith's novel.
Reptile Review: Benicio Del Toro Skillfully Leads Uneven, Frustrating Crime Drama
Reptile gets an extra edge thanks to its rock-solid cast and sufficiently gripping mystery, but it never coalesces into anything incredible.
Spy Kids: Armageddon Review - Rodriguez Doesn't Recapture Original Film's Magic
With new material, Rodriguez can have a mega-hit like Spy Kids again; unfortunately, he is stifled by the same flat ideas and repetitive choices.
It Lives Inside Review: Megan Suri Is Great In Interesting But Lackluster Horror
The film’s disparate elements and overarching themes don’t entirely come together by the end, leaving the story’s emotional throughline weakened.
A Million Miles Away Review: An Inspirational True Story That Doesn't Go Beyond
A Million Miles Away is genuine in its story, but it’s so laser-focused on José Hernández's space goals that it forgets to explore his inner life.
Pain Hustlers Review: Blunt & Evans Star In Generic, Timid Takedown Of Big Pharma
Pain Hustlers is a mixed bag of entertainment that opts for flashiness instead of focusing on the important elements of the story at hand.
Knox Goes Away Review: Keaton Directs & Stars In Overly Ambitious Thriller
With great performances all around & a well-intentioned script that is creative & overly ambitious, Knox Goes Away is compelling in its own right.
Next Goal Wins Review: Waititi’s Sports Dramedy Has Little Character Development
Next Goal Wins has some embellishments, but its biggest mishap is missing the mark on jokes & limiting character development for almost every person.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 Review: A Heartwarming Reunion With Too Many Subplots
While the sentiment is genuine & the story is filled with a few fun & heartfelt moments, there are too many subplots that don’t converge cohesively.
Retribution Review: Liam Neeson Stars In Yet Another Predictable Action-Thriller
Retribution is comically familiar, yet that familiarity breeds comfort for the average movie watcher who wants something not too complicated.
Strays Review: Will Ferrell & Jamie Foxx Are A Great Duo In Awkward Comedy
Though it makes some attempts at finding genuine heart (and does at times succeed), Strays' contrasting tones makes for an awkward watch.
The Last Voyage Of The Demeter Review: Limited, Disappointing Dracula Adaptation
The Last Voyage of the Demeter showed promise early on but failed to capitalize on the inherent horrors of its story.
Heart Of Stone Review: Gal Gadot Shows Off Action Chops In Generic Spy Thriller
Netflix's Heart of Stone attempts to put its own spin on a familiar action flick and break through that mold, but its results are mixed.
Dreamin’ Wild Review: Music Drama Can’t Live Up To Its Own Expectations
Dreamin' Wild is sometimes too caught up in its own artfulness, and all that weighted form ends up trapping its ideas rather than giving them heft.
Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken Review: Endearing Animated Story Could’ve Gone Deeper
Despite a story that is only surface-level, Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken is saved by a stunning voice cast and its sweet depiction of family.