★★★★ Alison Brie and Dave Franco deliver career-best performances as a co-dependent couple in this gnarly body horror that is both darkly comedic and memorably unsettling.
Together (2025)
The Naked Gun (2025)
★★★1/2 With a gravelly-voiced Liam Neeson taking over from the iconic, and similarly named Leslie Nielsen, this hilarious and fittingly silly "Naked Gun" reboot may help revive the long dormant spoof subgenre
July Movie Round-Up
Quick thoughts and reviews of all the new releases I was able to catch in July.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025)
★★★ While the narrative is somewhat uninspired and tedious, this latest version of the iconic superhero team proves to be the most charming yet, thanks to the strong chemistry among the cast and the stunning retro-future world design.
Materialists (2025)
★★★★ Celine Song continues to create relatable and emotionally intelligent characters in this surprisingly humorous sophomore feature, which cleverly examines the societal norms surrounding dating and relationships.
What to Watch in August
What to Watch in August in Cinemas and on Streaming
Superman (2025)
★★1/2 Although there are some glimpses of James Gunn's signature style as he ushers in this new era at DC, a lack of cohesion and too many characters prevent even our Kryptonian hero from shining brightly in this comic book reboot.
Friendship (2025)
★★★1/2 Whether you love it or hate it, Tim Robinson's cringeworthy comedic style translates effectively to the big screen in this painful and uncomfortable film about losing friendships.
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025)
★★1/2 After a ,messy start. this attempted reboot of the "Jurassic Park" franchise slowly finds its footing but at no point was there a sense of scale or awe befitting the prehistoric creatures.
Bring Her Back (2025)
★★★★1/2 Sally Hawkins' disturbed and grieving foster parent takes in two unsuspecting teenagers in this grim and unsettling supernatural body horror from the twins behind 2022's "Talk to Me".
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