Monkey Man Review: Dev Patel Dominates In This Gutsy Action Flick
You can see Dev Patel's passion for "Monkey Man" all over the screen, and it makes the production a much more satisfying viewing experience.
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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.
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Review - Bustin' Made Me Feel... Meh
It's hard to care about the Spengler family saving the day when "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" aims to quickly brush off whatever growth they have.
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Road House Review: Jake Gyllenhaal Action Remake Inspires Apathy
The Jake Gyllenhaal-starring 2024 "Road House" remake is a fun-enough watch, but it has some bland visuals and a lackluster script.
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Damsel Review: A Deeply Flawed Feminist Fairy Tale
Netflix's "Damsel" seems like it should be a lot of fun, but it misses the mark on so many levels that it's difficult to count them all.
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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.
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Ricky Stanicky Review: John Cena Anchors This Uneven But Delightful Buddy Comedy
"Ricky Stanicky" aims to give viewers a helluva good time, and it mostly manages to do that, despite a few bumps along the way.
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Drive-Away Dolls Review: Ethan Coen's Lesbian Romp Is High On Silliness, Low On Laughs
Ethan Coen's new lesbian road trip movie "Drive-Away Dolls" is a disappointing romp with a stellar cast, including Pedro Pascal, Matt Damon, and Colman Domingo.
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Dune: Part Two Review - Denis Villeneuve's Excellent Sci-Fi Sequel Gets The Spice Flowing
Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya reunite for "Dune: Part Two," as Denis Villeneuve's epic sequel finally delivers the action that the first film promised.
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Madame Web Review: A Campy Good Time Tangled In A Tired Franchise Web
With great power comes great camp, as "Madame Web" - starring Dakota Johnson as the titular Marvel character - continues Sony's Spider Man-less Spider-Verse.
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Lisa Frankenstein Review: A Violently Delightful Neon Gothic '80s Throwback
"Lisa Frankenstein" is an energetic, delightfully macabre production that might just be one of the most surprisingly entertaining of 2024.
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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.
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Presence Review: Soderbergh Succeeds With His Unsettling Take On The Haunted House
Steven Soderbergh's ghost story "Presence," told from the spirit's POV as it haunts a house, premiered at Sundance and stars Lucy Liu and Chris Sullivan.
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Ponyboi Review: A Gung-Ho Gangster Film With A Groundbreaking Hero
Starring River Gallo and Dylan O'Brien, Sundance's "Ponyboi" is a riveting crime film that faithfully portrays an intersex character on the big screen.
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Love Me Review: Kristen Stewart And Steven Yeun's WALL-E Riff Doesn't Take Off
Sam and Andy Zuchero's "Love Me" is ambitious and creatively-shot, but gaps in logic make it hard to empathize with the characters.
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Freaky Tales Review: Pedro Pascal Headlines Unbalanced Oakland Underdog Story
From "Captain Marvel" directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, "Freaky Tales" is a fun, confident anthology movie about Oakland underdogs. It premiered at Sundance.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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