Movie Film Reviews

Kurosawa's Seven Samurai is a foundational film. Despite its age, it remains an ideal template for current blockbusters. It's rich with...

Amelie marries childlike wonder and artistic expression. Its only consistent criticism is that the film is too whimsical, optimistic, or...

Run Lola Run rocks. From start to finish, the film is packed with energy, artistry, and style. The script is quite unique: a...

The Tender Bar is an acceptable attempt at a solid subgenre. The coming-of-age story has merit but is overdone, making it difficult for...

Samurai Cop is an interesting failure. While its intention is a buddy cop knock-off, its popularity comes from its misguided nature....

Citizen Kane is known as the greatest film ever, and justifiably so. In virtually every department, Citizen Kane redefined the medium....

Scream 5 has strengths and shortcomings. The franchise's meta quality helps because Scream 5 pokes fun at itself. It acknowledges the...

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...