Red One Review: Tepid Action Comedy Saved By Christmas Cheer
At the core of "Red One" there's a tender, wholesome story, but it's buried underneath unnecessary plot elements and repetition from past holiday films.
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Juror #2 Review: Clint Eastwood's New Legal Thriller Impresses
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"Venom: The Last Dance" is a touching send-off to the hero some of us didn't even want but will now surely miss. -
Frasier Season 2 Review: The Beloved Revival's Charms Begin To Wear Thin
"Frasier" Season 2 is frequently an absolute delight, but some of the show's charm is starting to wear off as it goes along. -
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The 2024 remake of "Speak No Evil" does justice to the original when it comes to chills and thrills, and James McAvoy is terrifyingly captivating. -
Twisters Review: A Charming, Admirable Update On A Classic
"Twisters," directed by Lee Isaac Chung and starring Glen Powell, might struggle to capture its predecessor's magic, but the tornadoes are a sight to see. -
Despicable Me 4 Review: The Minions Continue To Do The Heavy Lifting
Despite some impressive voice acting from the main cast, the Minions continue to steal the show in Illumination's "Despicable Me 4." -
Bad Boys: Ride Or Die Review - Aging Gunslingers Still Hit The Spot
"Bad Boys: Ride or Die" proves that the franchise still has tons of life left, with Martin Lawrence and Will Smith as good as ever. -
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The Fall Guy Review: A Crowd-Pleasing Love Letter To Stuntmen
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt have knockout chemistry in "The Fall Guy," which may also be David Leitch's best work to date. -
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire Review - A Roaring Spectacle Of Kaiju Carnage
Be sure to catch Adam Wingard's "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" on an IMAX screen, where the film's gargantuan Titans are adequately skyscraper-sized. -
Kung Fu Panda 4 Review: Jack Black Shines In This Withering Franchise
"Kung Fu Panda 4" shines thanks to Jack Black's lovable Po (despite a familiar story). The franchise's formula hasn't gotten stale yet, but it's getting close. -
Argylle Review: A Lengthy And Overstuffed Caper From Matthew Vaughn
Matthew Vaughn's new spy caper "Argylle" gets lost in its own twists and fakeouts, leaving little for viewers to really care about. -
The Color Purple Review: Songs In The Key Of Life
Blitz Bazawule takes a stab at the musical version of "The Color Purple." The 2023 musical has plenty of drama, music, and dancing, but it doesn't all cohere. -
The Killer Review: The Perfect Crime
David Fincher returns with "The Killer," a Netflix release starring Michael Fassbender as a cold, calculating, nameless contract killer on a mission. -
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 Review: One Big Family Reunion
The family gets back together for a trip to Greece in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3," but the family reunion is every bit as slight as previous installments. -
The Ending Of Barbie Explained
Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" is one of the hit movies of the summer - so spoiler alert, here's the ending, themes, and potential "Barbie" franchise, explained. -
Barbie Review: Existential Dream House
Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" film balances absurdist humor with gut-wrenching introspection, all led by strong performances from Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. -
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One Review: Cruise Proves To Be The Only Real Superhero
"Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" is a pulse-pounding thrill ride. But does it live up to the series' heights? Our reviewer has the answer. -
The Blackening Review: Play No Games
Marketed as a throwback to mid-aughts parody fare like the "Scary Movie" films, "The Blackening" is both more interesting and less laugh-out-loud funny. -
Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts Review: The Prequel Tones It Down A Notch
In "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts," fans of "Beast Wars" will find a slick, earnest blockbuster lacking in Bayhem - for better and worse. -
The Flash Review: Muddled Multiverse
There's a lot to say about what does and doesn't work here, but above all else, "The Flash" is a case study in the cliché of "less is more." -
The Little Mermaid Review: Dives Into Nostalgia
2023's "The Little Mermaid" adds nothing to the material to truly justify its existence, despite Halle Bailey's shining performance. -
Fast X Review: Finale Overload
Does "Fast X" live up to the high-octane heights of the "Fast & Furious" franchise? Our reviewer says no, thanks to repetition and a drawn-out story. -
Evil Dead Rise Review: The Franchise Bounces Back With Buckets Of Blood
"Evil Dead Rise" has tons of gore if you're into that sort of thing, but there's something missing when compared to past films in the franchise. -
Dungeons & Dragons Honor Among Thieves Review: Swashbuckling Fun
"Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" is a rollicking adventure tabletop gamers and newbies alike can enjoy. Our reviewer is here with all the details. -
Scream VI Review: The Sinister Sequel Cranks Up The Gore
Scream VI revitalizes the meta horror franchise by bringing a new dynamic and level of violence to the well worn series through its new class of characters
