Movie Film Reviews

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...

Gremlins is great family fun. Uniting creativity, excitement, humor and craft, it's a refined piece of 80s pop culture. First, the story...

The Nightmare Before Christmas is a legitimate classic. It is striking because it's perfectly weird, unapologetically sympathetic to...

In some ways, The Matrix Resurrections is commendable. The story has uniqueness, themes, self-awareness, and clarity. The technical...

On its own, The Matrix Revolutions is fine sci-fi. However, when it's inevitably compared to the original, The Matrix, it is...

The Matrix Reloaded is its own worst enemy. The film evokes divisive opinions about its quality because, in some ways, it is good, and in...

Home Alone is a holiday classic from a simpler time. Back when cheesiness was normal and nauseating wholesomeness was all the rage, Home...

Guillermo del Toro knows how to construct a superior movie. Nightmare Alley is well-crafted in every way. First, the visuals are striking...

Krampus is a unique tale, told with passion. Because the story is so unusual and the filmmaking is so engaging, Krampus is a punch of...

Spider-Man: No Way Home is clever fan service. The usual MCU self-references are present, but No Way Home takes a step further,...

On a technical level, Spider-Man: Far From Home is quite similar to its predecessor. Because of the globetrotting element, the production...

Much like its protagonist, Spider-Man: Homecoming is charming. It lacks the filmmaking spark of the Raimi trilogy, but brings enough...

To say the least, Tenet is complex. Some say it's too elaborate for its own good. However, despite turning off certain viewers, the...

West Side Story is a love letter to classic filmmaking. The marriage of Spielberg's direction with a vintage musical is a match made in...