Movie Film Reviews

Den of Thieves 2: Pantera is derivative. Built around an underdeveloped interpersonal conflict, its drama and themes are inert....

Better Man takes creative approaches to familiar formulas. With rushed plotting, blunt dialogue, self-indulgence, and tropes, its story...

Intuitively detailed, Rashomon is a timeless fable. Built around an iconic framing device, its plot serves rich themes of perspective,...

Despite minor drama, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl has wit, a tight story, and meta themes. It critiques technological dependency...

The Brutalist is an instant classic. It has themes of prejudice, family, trauma, industry, power, obsession, oppression, and artistry....

Nightbitch uses a genre premise as a metaphor for the identity crisis of motherhood. Its surrealism expresses the protagonist's primal...

Babygirl is a nuanced character study. While its protagonist may make dislikable choices, she's fascinating and arguably sympathetic....

Nosferatu  soaks in dread. While its plot is straightforward and the characters can feel flat, there are internal conflicts plus palpable...

Although aiming to depict enigmatic genius, A Complete Unknown 's impersonal drama clashes with its traditional plot. It has themes of...

Nosferatu is foundational. Adapted from the classic Dracula story, it's rich with themes of death, madness, sacrifice, lust, and nature....

Mufasa: The Lion King is routine. Its themes about accepting outsiders are belabored but consistent. The Mary Sue protagonist doesn't...

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is empty commercialism. Some will claim its moment of tragedy is a sign of legitimacy, but that's minimally earned....

Carry-On is functional. Its high concept moves swiftly through cat-and-mouse tactics. The hero's flaw arcs while contrasting with the...

Queer 's minimal plot leaves space for expansive drama. Instead of arcing, the protagonist's flaws unfold. This evokes themes like...

The War of the Rohirrim is competent. Streamlining lore, the narrative maintains a modest scale. Its conflict prioritizes personal...

Kraven the Hunter  is fundamentally flawed. Its dull protagonist has no personality, depth, or growth. This flattens the drama, which...

Flow is more with less. Despite having no dialogue, the characters and plot are conveyed clearly through actions. Its protagonist has a...

Y2K 's messiness squanders its amusing premise. Despite its catchy setting, it leans on predictable formulas. The underdeveloped...

Our Little Secret is driven by contrivances and hollow motivations. The plot is obviously formulaic. Bluntly stating emotions instead of...

Blitz loses intimacy in its lofty themes and winding plot. While the story centers around a mother/son relationship, the characters...