★★★ Emily Blunt shines in Spielberg's latest science fiction spectacle. Yet, for all its grand ideas, the film stumbles, lacking a clear narrative thread, sprawling into an overstuffed, meandering journey that disappointingly often slips into tedium.
★★★ This might just be the most uninspired Star Wars theatrical outing yet, shuffling a flimsy script from scene to scene with the rhythm of a forgettable TV episode. Still, I found myself unexpectedly charmed by the titular duo.
★★★1/2 Though I longed for more time wandering the eerie halls of the titular "Backrooms", Kane Parsons' impressively mature debut feature masterfully channels the haunting atmosphere and dread of his viral webseries onto the big screen.
★★★★ Soderbergh not only manages to draw a fittingly detestable turn from James Corden, but also weaves an intimate, articulate, and captivating two-hander that lets Cole and McKellen truly soar as performers.
★★1/2 While this road trip horror mostly follows a tired and predictable route, two strong lead performances and Ovredal's knock for crafting real scares and a creepy atmosphere keep it from veering completely off course.
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 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.
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