Movie Film Reviews

Jurassic Park is a perfect Hollywood movie. It's justified entertainment married to excellent craft and meaning. Few films have balanced...

Taxi Driver is the ultimate character study. It explores an unhinged mind and the social structures it reflects. Therefore, Taxi Driver...

2001: A Space Odyssey is one of the greatest films ever because it is genuine art. Its ambitious narrative, iconic filmmaking, and genius...

There Will Be Blood is a perfect storm. Elite writing, acting, and filmmaking synergize into a breathtaking display of artistic might....

Space Jam: A New Legacy is a hot mess. Its story is an excessive cluster of ideas. The concept of an NBA superstar joining forces with...

The Lost Daughter says a lot with very little. It never spells itself out but is still rich with symbols, motifs, and messages. The story...

The 355 is modern commercialism. It has little to say and is painfully generic, but it plays up its female-centric cast, hoping to make...

Pig is beautiful in every sense. Its writing is touching, its acting is vulnerable, and its filmmaking is intimate. First, the story is...

Judas and the Black Messiah is an important film. It's well-made and entertaining, but far more significantly, it's informative. Judas...

In true Aaron Sorkin fashion, Being the Ricardos is a rollercoaster of fascinating conversations. Almost every scene tackles multiple...

Nobody is a smoldering fire ready to explode. Its narrative isn't unique, but Nobody does its job well. The story follows a dissatisfied...

Belfast is a nostalgic look at a difficult era. The struggles are taken seriously, but Belfast looks beyond, to the innocence at the...

The King's Man is an enjoyable ride of action and espionage, packaged with plenty of flavor. This film isn't necessarily outstanding, but...

New Year's Eve creates the illusion of emotion, yet isn’t an actual journey. Instead of a thorough narrative, New Year's Eve patches...

Paul Thomas Anderson is a skilled filmmaker. His movies are thoughtfully written, methodically paced, and constructed with detail....

Red Rocket is a fascinating look at a charismatic dirtbag. Simon Rex is brilliant, transforming his layered role into a mesmerizing...

Pan's Labyrinth is a beautiful union of heart and craft. The writing stands out because it has several strong layers. The story is...

The Unforgivable takes a cold, hard look at life after prison. The story gets more sensational than necessary, but the hardships of...

Don't Look Up is blunt social commentary, which is both intentional and timely. Some might dislike the movie because it challenges their...

The Tragedy of MacBeth is a technical marvel. The film is truly high art because the cinematography is impeccable, the production design...