The Beekeeper Review: The Buzz Isn't Great
Jason Statham floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee in David Ayer's otherwise horribly bland and rote new action film, "The Beekeeper."
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Mean Girls Review: Reneé Rapp Slays As Regina George In Otherwise Charmless Remake
The original "Mean Girls" shook the world when it premiered in 2004. The 2024 musical remake can't measure up, but Reneé Rapp kills it as the new Regina George. -
Night Swim Review: Time To Get Out Of The Pool
There are traces of a better movie in "Night Swim," and as bad movies go, it's not offensively bad. But you can safely skip this. -
All Of Us Strangers Review: A Heartrending Tale Of Grief, Loneliness, And Love
Andrew Haigh's "All of Us Strangers" grapples with grief, loss, and loneliness in a profound way, tackling its themes while avoiding trite narrative devices. -
Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom Review: Soggy Sequel That Sinks Without A Trace
"Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" is far from the disaster that some predicted, but James Wan's DC superhero sequel still sinks more than it swims. -
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. -
Rebel Moon: Part One Review - Zack Snyder's Take On Star Wars Is Fun, But Not Perfect
Zack Snyder's Netflix space western "Rebel Moon" might be imitating "Star Wars" and "Seven Samurai," but it's so bold that it has to be seen to be believed. -
The Iron Claw Review: An Emotional Body Slam
Zac Efron plays the cursed wrestler Kevin Von Erich in Sean Durkin's "The Iron Claw," an A24 release about the most tragic family in wrestling history. -
Maestro Review: A Work Of Pure Showmanship
Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan command the screen in "Maestro," a powerful and visually astonishing Netflix biopic about composer Leonard Bernstein. -
Poor Things Review: Emma Stone Shines In A Feminist Take On Frankenstein
With "Poor Things," Yorgos Lanthimos reunites with "The Favourite" star Emma Stone for a new fantastical, arch, feminist riff on "Frankenstein." -
American Fiction Review: Jeffrey Wright Excels In One Of The Year's Best
Cord Jefferson's exceptional directorial debut, "American Fiction," features a dazzling performance from Jeffrey Wright and some sharp satire. -
Wonka Review: Paul King And Timothée Chalamet Stick The Landing
Paul King's confectionary prequel "Wonka" is nowhere near as bad as the previews look - in fact, it's a joy, in no small part thanks to Timothée Chalamet. -
Leave The World Behind Review: Another Netflix Fumble
"Leave the World Behind" would have been better without its many twists and turns that ultimately leaves the viewer out of patience. -
Godzilla Minus One Review: The Blockbuster We Needed
Cheaper, meaner, and more complicated than the American "MonsterVerse" titles, the new Japanese film "Godzilla Minus One" is a satisfying, fearsome blockbuster. -
Wish Review: Disney Has An Identity Crisis
"Wish" tries to honor Disney's classic fairy tale adaptations, but it also can't resist some of modern animation's more cringey affections. -
Saltburn Review: A Gorgeous Film That Lacks In Subtlety
Barry Keoghan shines in "Saltburn," an aesthetically gorgeous take on class structure that never fails to engage the audience. -
Napoleon Review: Little Man, Big Movie
Joaquin Phoenix takes on one of his biggest roles to date in "Napoleon," co-starring Vanessa Kirby, as Ridley Scott's historical epic covers the emperor's life. -
Dream Scenario Review: Cage Memes Become Strange Dreams
Nicolas Cage is a college professor who appears in everyone's dreams in A24's November release "Dream Scenario," but the satire leaves a lot to be desired. -
The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes Review - A Captivating Return To Panem
"The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds and Snakes" is a gripping prequel with a great cast, but the love story is the least interesting aspect of the film. -
The Marvels Review: Good-Enough Theme Park Cinema
Nia DaCosta's "The Marvels" ties together "Captain Marvel," "WandaVision," and "Ms. Marvel," and the result is a pretty good MCU entry that often feels shallow. -
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. -
Rustin Review: A Civil Rights Biopic That Fails To Match The Fire Of Its Subject
Colman Domingo commands the screen in Netflix's "Rustin," a biopic about Civil Rights Movement organizer Bayard Rustin, directed by George C. Wolfe. -
Priscilla Review: A Devastating Depiction Of An Infamously Toxic Relationship
Sofia Coppola's A24-distributed "Priscilla" tells the story of Elvis Presley (Jacob Elordi) through the eyes of his wife, Priscilla Beaulieu (Cailee Spaeny). -
Five Nights At Freddy's Review: A Horror-Comedy With No Laughs Or Scares
Blumhouse Productions' long-awaited "Five Nights at Freddy's" film from director Emma Tammi brings the haunted pizzeria and its animatronic inhabitants to life. -
Killers Of The Flower Moon Review: Quiet Rage Fuels Scorsese's Latest Historical Epic
The strong lead cast helps make "Killers of the Flower Moon" one of Martin Scorsese's best films, though it could benefit from featuring Lily Gladstone more. -
Lee Review: A Muddled Biopic With None Of Its Subject's Boldness
Ellen Kuras directs Kate Winslet in "Lee," a biopic about intrepid photojournalist Lee Miller co-starring Marion Cotillard and Andy Samberg. -
Anatomy Of A Fall Review: A Fascinating French Feminist Film - With 50 Cent
The French Palme d'Or-winner "Anatomy of a Fall" is a slow-burn psychological thriller with absorbing characters and a shocking twist up its sleeve.
