Movie Film Reviews

A Star Is Born is genuine emotion. Romance films are often insincere, but A Star Is Born is vulnerable and meaningful. Lady Gaga and...

Jackass Forever is sad. The target audiences are teenagers and established fans, yet teenagers might not relate to the aging cast and...

Moonfall is passable by Roland Emmerich's standards. It's undoubtedly silly, but Moonfall fixes some Emmerich problems. The story is...

Independence Day: Resurgence is everything wrong with Roland Emmerich. Bigger ships, aliens, and battles aren't better action. Excessive...

Independence Day combines valid blockbuster with shlock. It has decent basics: character set-up, a cohesive story, balanced action, and...

The Day After Tomorrow is a messy blockbuster. It's a spectacle with formulaic beats, but the film doesn't have a cohesive point (besides...

2012 is proof that bigger isn't better. Its scope is massive, but 2012 lacks fundamental heart. Ironically, the movie's about global...

Cloverfield has a catchy idea yet mediocre execution. The premise of a monster attack told from a found footage perspective is...

Fight Club is a slick combination of art and entertainment. Ultimately, it’s a cautionary tale of consumerism's breeding and...

Seven is a perfect crime thriller. It's impactful, thematic, suspenseful, and character-driven. It fully embraces its jaded worldview...

Gone Girl is a wild ride of deception. It's not Fincher's most intelligent project, but Gone Girl compensates with sheer entertainment....

Zodiac is meticulously researched and embodies its theme of obsession. Fincher is known for detail, but Zodiac's recreations are uniquely...

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is excellent craft paired with emotional nuance. The film isn't overtly thrilling (some might even...

The Social Network is razor sharp. Despite its lack of action, the film is incredibly fun and engaging. First, the story is both personal...

Alien 3 is a missed opportunity. Its premise is decent, its filmmaker is special (although inexperienced), and Sigourney Weaver is back...

City of God is a sobering dive into economic neglect. In a slum of Rio de Janerio, City of God displays the cycle of violence and...

Oldboy is ideal foreign cinema. Its structure is familiar, but its creativity is transformative. Generally, American films aren't brave...

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...