Dir: David Frankel Cast: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Justin Theroux, Kenneth Branagh, Lucy Liu, B. J. Novak, Simone Ashley The reason for brining the stylish ensemble back may feel a bit contrived, but this long-awaited sequel shows that arriving late can still be fashionable as these iconic characters make a triumphant... Continue Reading →
★★1/2 Jaafar Jackson channels his uncle's magnetic presence and undeniable star power, yet this music biopic feels like a glossy highlight reel by sidestepping the most challenging chapters of the King of Pop's life
★★★★ With Adam Scott's sceptical fish-out-of-water protagonist occupying a spooky Irish hotel room, Damian McCarthy's spine-tingling folk horror conjures up the scares and atmosphere reminiscent of a classic Hammer production.
★★★ Horror auteur Lee Cronin breathes fresh life into the classic movie monster, but despite an abundance of gross-out gore and high domestic stakes, the story drags and unravels into a gruesome, bloody mess.
★★★★1/2 In this feature-length follow-up to the cult web series, the Toronto due perfects guerrilla filmmaking, slyly weaving a witty time-travel tale with never-seen-before footage to create a wildly entertaining and hilarious adventure.
★★★ This aural supernatural chiller smartly taps into the world of modern podcasts to create a genuine sense of dread. Unfortunately, this potentially spooky flick is undone by a lack of scares and an underwhelming ending.
★★ With its whirlwind pace and a treasure trove of Nintendo easter eggs, this sequel is sure to dazzle younger fans, yet it never quite crafts the epic, galaxy-wide adventure that made the original game legendary.
★★★★1/2 Zendaya and Robert Pattinson shine in their finest roles yet, as the most shocking wedding event of the year masterfully balances sensitive and complex real-world themes with wickedly sharp dark comedy.
★★★ This ultra-violent action-horror may revisit well-worn territory, but with Zazie Beetz tearing up the screen and a premise that channels the wild spirit of classic cult B-movies, it delivers a riotous, gleeful ride.
★★★1/2 Though it may not match its predecessor's originality and shock value, this fun comedy-horror sequel cranks up the gore and lore as our blood-soaked bride battles yet another sinister clan of wealthy cultists.
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