Reviews - Looper

Matthew Jackson

The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power Season 2 Review - More Rings, More Power, But Does It Rule Them All?

"The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" Season 2 suffers from pacing issues, but there's still a lot to enjoy about the new installment.

Charles, Mabel, and Oliver eating in car

Caitlin Albers

Only Murders In The Building Season 4 Review: OMITB Is Still Fresh - Except For One Thing

"Only Murders in the Building" Season 4 introduces a myriad of new characters, but how do they mesh with the beloved trio of the Arconia?

Reuben Baron

The Crow Review: A Load Of Caw-Caw

The 2024 remake of 1994's "The Crow" doesn't add anything positive to the franchise, leaving us asking why it was made in the first place.

Alistair Ryder

Blink Twice Review: Zoë Kravitz's Directorial Debut Will Leave You Wide-Eyed

"Blink Twice" is a scathing eat-the-rich satire that tackles the subject more successfully than similar recent releases.

Chang-ho, Kyunghee, Sunja, and kids looking up

Alistair Ryder

Pachinko Season 2 Review: The Acclaimed Drama Is Back - But Disappointing

Although "Pachinko" Season 2 does not stick the landing like Season 1, it still has many similarly affecting moments that made fans first fall in love with it.

Matthew Jackson

Alien: Romulus Review - A Vicious New Take On The Xenomorph

"Alien: Romulus" is the most purely frightening "Alien" movie in nearly 40 years; a vision of what the franchise can achieve when in the right hands.

Cynthia Vinney

Bad Monkey Review: This Monkey Ain't Half Bad

With a stacked cast and a unique plot, it's no wonder that Apple TV+'s "Bad Monkey" is a must-watch.

Reuben Baron

Rick And Morty: The Anime Review - Weeb-A-Lub-A-Dub-Dull

Based on the two episodes provided for review, "Rick and Morty: The Anime" pales in comparison to the original series.

Cynthia Vinney

The Umbrella Academy Season 4 Review: Short And Sweet - To A Fault

After six years, "The Umbrella Academy" has been a whole lot of fun for fans, but the short final season doesn't do the characters justice.

Cynthia Vinney

Borderlands Review: A Boring Slog Through The Wasteland

"Borderlands" could've been a fun video game movie, but sadly, it lacks the personality of its source material.

Audrey Fox

It Ends With Us Review: The Vibes Are Weird In This Failed Colleen Hoover Adaptation

Colleen Hoover's bestselling romance novel "It Ends with Us" makes the jump to screen, starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. But is it any good?

Reuben Baron

Cuckoo Review: Hunter Schafer's Horror Movie Will Leave You Baffled

Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens star in Tilman Singer's "Cuckoo," a twisty, confounding horror movie set in a remote motel in the German Alps.

Audrey Fox

Harold And The Purple Crayon Review: A Dull Waste Of A Colorful Children's Classic

"Harold and the Purple Crayon" takes a beloved children's book and turns it into an irritating, flat, miscast waste of time.

Audrey Fox

Trap Review: Shyamalan's Thriller Is Unhinged & Unsettling (But Slightly Uneven)

Although M. Night Shyamalan's thriller "Trap" fumbles in the third act, it's a whole lot of fun - and Josh Hartnett nails his role.

Reuben Baron

Batman: Caped Crusader Review - The Dark Knight Strikes Again

Amazon Prime Video's "Batman: Caped Crusader" captures much of the magic from "Batman: The Animated Series," though we wish Season 1 were longer.

Akos Peterbencze

A Good Girl's Guide To Murder Review: A Wobbly Teen Whodunit With A Twisty End Game

Netflix and the BBC's TV series adaptation "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" has a solid-enough mystery despite its lackluster drama.

Cynthia Vinney

Deadpool & Wolverine Review: A Solid MCU Entry, But It's No Juggernaut

While there may be a lack of plot in "Deadpool & Wolverine," many people will simply luxuriate in two-plus hours of the titular heroes doing their thing.

Matthew Jackson

Lady In The Lake Review: A Mystery Set Adrift

"Lady in the Lake" tries to do too many things at once, but stars Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram keep it compelling and watchable.

Audrey Fox

Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 1 Review: A Sleepy Step To The Chaotic Karate Finale

"Cobra Kai" Season 6 Part 1 has some satisfying character moments, but it doesn't have the same energy that fans are used to.

Akos Peterbencze

Those About To Die Review: A Far Cry From The Best Sword-And-Sandal Epics

Peacock's "Those About to Die" is good for guilty-pleasure viewing, but it's definitely not the best historical epic you could be watching.

Dominic Griffin

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.

Alistair Ryder

Longlegs Review: Overhyped Horror That's Hard To Take Seriously

While it's gotten plenty of hype, Osgood Perkins' serial killer film "Longlegs" disappoints with a flat protagonist and some predictable beats.

Matthew Jackson

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Review - Eddie Murphy's Back On The Beat

"Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" is funny, action-packed, full of heart, and proves that Eddie Murphy is still an immense talent.

Dominic Griffin

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."

Matthew Jackson

Maxxxine Review: A Great Horror Trilogy Goes Out In Style

"Maxxxine" isn't the strongest movie in Ti West's "X" trilogy, but it's still a great summer slasher worth checking out.

Reuben Baron

A Quiet Place: Day One Review - Lupita Nyong'o And Frodo The Cat Steal A Somber Spinoff

The "Quiet Place" franchise continues with the New York City-set prequel, "Day One," directed by Michael Sarnoski and starring Lupita Nyong'o and Joseph Quinn.

Matthew Jackson

The Bear Season 3 Review: Kitchen Chaos That Remains Deliciously Addictive

Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edibiri continue to shine in "The Bear" Season 3, ensuring its position as one of the best shows out there.