Wildflower Review: Heartfelt Dramedy Mishandles Disability Representation
Despite a fantastic cast, Wildflower doesn’t live up to its potential & uses its disabled characters as vehicles to drive the main character’s story.
Cold Copy Review: Tracee Ellis Ross & Bel Powley Stun In Frustrating Media Thriller
Cold Copy, while entertaining in delivery, struggles to say something meaningful about the media and the ugly truth behind journalism and narrative.
Batman & Robin Retro Review: Was George Clooney’s $160m Dark Knight Bomb Really That Bad?
26 years later, is George Clooney's Batman & Robin really the disaster it was called at the time? Is it time to reassess Joel Schumacher's misfire?
Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts Review - Humans Save The World, Not The Movie
It's a serviceable blockbuster, but familiarity in nearly every aspect muddles an obvious attempt to revive a franchise that might be better dormant.
Kandahar Review: Gerard Butler Delivers Another Reliable Action Flick
Kandahar's script lives in a morally gray area, but the filmmaking is proficient enough to keep audiences engaged.
Master Gardener Review: Paul Schrader's Loose Trilogy Ends With A Whimper
Master Gardener is staid & muted, the last effort to connect Schrader's two previous films via a thematic framework that has become a bit tired.
Knights Of The Zodiac Review: Mortal Kombat Meets Power Rangers In Earnest Adaption
It is much too self-serious at times, but the visuals and action sequences are boldly portrayed with little fear of ridicule or shame of its origins.
BlackBerry Review: A Biting If Undercooked Send Up Of Early 2000s Tech Culture
Full of fast-talking tech nerds & morally compromised corporate A-holes, BlackBerry bites off a bit more than it can chew, but it's still a good time.
Carmen Review: Barrera & Mescal Bring The Heat In Disted Reimagining
Despite strong performances, the adaptation lacks clarity, focus, and confidence. The discombobulating trip is not made any better with its runtime.
Clock Review: Dianna Agron Leads Insightful, Uneven Psychological Horror
Clock is a work of fiction heightened by the psychological and body horror with a heavy dose of reality.
Quasi Review: Quasimodo Meets Super Troopers In This Wild Period Piece
While Quasi isn't the most amazing comedy, the fantastic cast is enough to maintain viewers' enjoyment in an otherwise entertaining film.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always Review - Nostalgia & Nothing More
Expectations should be very low for this, as the special is a one-off expression of love & iration for the show's legacy than an earnest reboot.
One True Loves Review: Phillipa Soo Shines In Soapy, Complicated Love Story
One True Loves occasionally suffers from melodrama and a blunt approach, but its winning trio and earnest depiction of love save the day.
Praise This Review: Chloe Bailey Effortlessly Carries Sentimental, Uneven Musical
Faith and a coming-of-age story come together in a heartwarming, sometimes funny but underwhelming musical comedy that arrives in time for Easter.
Tetris Review: Some Pieces Are Missing In Well-Made But Standard Dramedy
Tetris is a serviceable adaptation, but for all its visual flair and 80s nostalgia, there's still something missing when all the pieces come together.
Unwelcome Review: A Great Idea & Strong Performances Can't Overcome Weak Script
There is plenty of good, but no one wants to watch a movie that feels like it is one to two drafts away from being a better supernatural horror.
Consecration Review: Jena Malone Anchors Compelling, Uneven Religious Horror
As bloodied and haunted as it gets, Consecration is a somewhat satisfying journey because Smith and Cook's script understands Grace is the anchor.
Magic Mike's Last Dance Review: Tatum's Still Got It In Underwhelming Conclusion
Magic Mike’s Last Dance doesn’t reach the heights of XXL, nor does it have the same energy & sex appeal, but it does offer some enjoyment regardless.
At Midnight Review: A Sweet Rom-Com That Doesn’t Go Beyond Surface Level
At Midnight has a certain Old Hollywood flair that gives it a unique edge, but its surface-level approach makes a romance more frothy than impactful.
My Animal Review: Castel’s Steamy, Stylistic Debut Is Uneven [Sundance]
My Animal, despite all the efforts from Castel’s direction, is bogged down by its snail-like pacing and uneventful genre-blending.