Apples Never Fall Review: Annette Bening Elevates Series, Yet Questions Remain
Though Peacock's limited series "Apples Never Fall" is gripping and will have you enthralled from the beginning, it may also leave you with questions.
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3 Body Problem Review: Existential Dread Never Looked This Good
Netflix's "3 Body Problem" is a stunningly ambitious adaptation of an unwieldy science fiction text, but the slow burn might be too much for some viewers. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
The Gentlemen Review: New Players, Same Game, No Risks
For all its slickness and charm, Netflix's "The Gentlemen" series never quite justifies its existence as an expanded vision of Guy Ritchie's world. -
Avatar: The Last Airbender Review - Lame Live-Action Remake Will Annoy Fans And Bore Newcomers
Netflix's "Avatar: The Last Airbender" is overall an unsatisfying series, regardless of your prior familiarity with the franchise. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live Review - Rick & Michonne Shine In This Played-Out Apocalypse
Rick (Andrew Lincoln) and Michonne (Danai Gurira) return in "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live," years after both characters departed the AMC zombie series. -
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. -
Mr. And Mrs. Smith Review: Reinvented Spies, Insufferable Relationship
Donald Glover and Maya Erskine kick butt and make out in the Amazon Prime TV remake "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," but the show is less electrifying than its stars. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Masters Of The Air Review: A Tepid World War II Drama
For World War II enthusiasts, "Masters of the Air" will probably be a hit. But viewers with less of a draw to the period may find it harder to connect with. -
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. -
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." -
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. -
Echo Review: The Latest Victim Of Superhero Fatigue
"Echo" is made with more care than any Marvel project of late, but at this point in the ongoing saga, that alone is not enough to get us back on board. -
True Detective: Night Country Review - New Case, New Nightmares
"True Detective: Night Country" is a spellbinding, beautifully dark drama that stands on its own, and is likely one of the best TV series we'll see all year. -
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.
