Disaster movies were all the rage back in the ’90s, and Twister was the golden standard...
Matt Rodriguez Film Reviews
‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Review: A Quiet Reflection Among the Noise
Prequels tend to deliver more context to a story that we already know. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga...
‘The Imaginary’ Review: Terrifyingly Imaginative
Netflix’s The Imaginary has the look and feel of a Studio Ghibli film but underneath the...
‘Inside Out 2’ Review: New Core Memory Unlocked
Released in 2015, Pixar’s Inside Out quickly cemented itself as one of the studio’s...
‘The Watchers’ Review: Not Worth Watching
After working as the second unit director for her father’s films Old and Knock at the Cabin...
‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Review: Best and Baddest of the Franchise
Bad Boys for Life was nothing special. It was nice seeing Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reunite...
‘Young Woman and the Sea’ Review: Swims Against the Current
Disney’s bread and butter is without question its franchise films, which as of late appears...
‘IF’ Review: Embraces Your Inner Child
I had an imaginary friend growing up, or I should say I had many imaginary friends. They were my...
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Review: Shaky Foundation for New Beginnings
After an awful remake in 2001, the Planet of the Apes franchise found proper footing with its...
‘The Idea of You’ Review: A Charming Idea of a Rom-Com
Michael Showalter is no stranger to romantic comedies. His rom-com’s tend to be anything but...
‘The Fall Guy’ Review: An Action-Packed Tribute to the Stunt Industry
There’s a scene in David Leitch’s new action comedy The Fall Guy in which Ryan...
‘Boy Kills World’ Review: Mortal Kombat Meets Scott Pilgrim
Ever since John Wick took audiences by storm in 2014 there has been many attempts to recapture that...
‘Civil War’ Review: A Conscientious Observer
Alex Garland’s Civil War is not the film it’s marketed to be. Yes there is a civil war...
‘Monkey Man’ Review: Dev Patel Takes Some Big Swings
There is no denying Monkey Man‘s similarities to the John Wick franchise. At one point in the...
‘The First Omen’ Review: The Antichrist is Anticlimactic
The First Omen has a crisis of faith. It’s a horror film that believes it is terrifying and...
‘Late Night with the Devil’ Review: The Horrifying Cost of Fame
Late Night with the Devil is unlike any horror movie I’ve seen recently. It’s a bone...
‘Road House’ Review: Suffers from One Too Many Hits to the Head
While getting patched up at the hospital after being stabbed with a knife, former UFC fighter...
‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Review: A Chilling Good Time
After spending Ghostbusters: Afterlife in the rural town of Summerville, Oklahoma, the Ghostbusters...
‘Problemista’ Review: Wildly Imaginative
Julio Torres delivers one of the best films of 2024 with the wildly imaginative and...
‘Arthur the King’ Review: Ruff Around the Edges
Dogs are practically a surefire way to make any film better. They’re an adorable and easy way...
‘Drive-Away Dolls’ Review: Wild and Raunchy but an Inch Too Short
The Coen brothers are known for their distinct style and quality of films. From The Big Lebowski to...
‘Dune: Part Two’ Review: Every Bit as Good as the First
Dune was one of my favorite films of 2021 and almost immediately as the credits started rolling I...
‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Review: Mediocre Film for a Legendary Musician
Bob Marley is one of the greatest musicians of all time. Not only did he use his talents to bring...
‘Argylle’ Review: 9 Lives Aren’t Enough to Save this Film
There have been varying levels of the spy genre, from the suave and debonair James Bond films on...
‘Scrambled’ Review: Leah McKendrick is One Good Egg
Scrambled is the directorial debut of Leah McKendrick from a script she wrote and stars her as a 34...
‘Freud’s Last Session’ Review: Anthony Hopkins Excels in the Mother of All Conversations
Sir Anthony Hopkins is one of the greatest actors in the world. If there’s anyone who can...
‘Mean Girls’ Review: A Respectable Remix with Plenty of High Notes
The newest Mean Girls is a musical. That might not surprise the biggest of fans who have been...
‘The Marvels’ Review: A Flerken Good Time
The threads of the Marvel Cinematic Universe have become as long and tangled as the tentacled mouth...
‘The Creator’ Review: A Solid Sci-Fi Foundation
Artificial intelligence is relevant now more than ever. With both language and image generative...
‘Landscape with Invisible Hand’ Review: Bold, Beautiful, and Bizarre
Technology has grown to the point where it’s nearly impossible to not be connected. We are...
‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’ Review: Worth Sinking Your Fangs Into
Dracula is no stranger to the big screen so it takes an extra effort to stand out among the many...
‘Talk to Me’ Review: Unnerving and Unrelenting Horror
Talk to Me is the best horror film of the year. Its disturbing story paired with gruesome imagery...
‘Haunted Mansion’ Review: Mildly Haunting
Disney is no stranger to turning their theme park rides into films, and while none of them have...
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ Review: Turtle Power
A rising tide lifts all boats. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse changed the entire landscape of...
‘Oppenheimer’ Review: A Triumph of Science and Destruction
We all want to leave our mark on this world. Something good that contributes to the progress of...
‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ Review: Mission (Barely) Accomplished
The Mission: Impossible franchise has been stronger than ever since Christopher McQuarrie took over...
‘Joy Ride’ Review: Friendship at its Funniest
Nothing tests the bonds of friendship more than a road trip or vacation with someone. If you want...
‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ Review: A Nostalgic Indy Adventure
For as popular as the original Indiana Jones trilogy is it’s surprising that Hollywood has...
‘Asteroid City’ Review: Yep, That’s Wes Anderson Alright
Wes Anderson is one of Hollywood’s leading auteurs with his eccentrically stylized films and...
‘No Hard Feelings’ Review: No Holding Back Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence has constantly shown her versatility on the big screen, whether it’s her...
‘The Flash’ Review: A Film Best Left in the Past
The central theme of The Flash revolves around going back in time to fix the past and rewrite a...
‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ Review: Falls Back into Old Habits
2018’s Bumblebee breathed new life into an ailing Transformers franchise that had essentially...
‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Review: Stunning in Every Verse
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was a near perfect film that captured audiences in its web and...
‘The Little Mermaid’ Review: Better but still Unnecessary of the Disney Live-Action Remakes
I have been mostly unimpressed with Disney’s attempts at remaking the studio’s animated...
‘Fast X’ Review: Family at its Tipping Point
The Fast & Furious family reached the final frontier when it sent Tej and Roman to literal...
‘The Mother’ Review: Action at its Most Generic
It goes without saying that most people would do anything it takes to protect their family and the...
‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Review: Hits All the Right Beats
The Guardians of the Galaxy started off as nobodies. Practically no one except for hardcore Marvel...
‘STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie’ Review: Honest, Raw, and Emotional
Michael J. Fox is one of the world’s most beloved actors. Whether it’s in films like...
‘Polite Society’ Review: Balls to the Wall Action and Humor
We all have those day dreams where we imagine situations going differently, where we’re the...
‘Chevalier’ Review: Hits the Right Notes
Towards the end of Chevalier, Queen Marie Antoinette threatens French-Caribbean violinist and...
‘Evil Dead Rise’ Review: Franchise at its Bloodiest
The Evil Dead franchise remains a cult classic of the horror genre with its influences still being...
‘Renfield’ Review: A Bloody Good Time
There’s no telling what version of Nicolas Cage you’re going to get in any of his films...
‘On a Wing and a Prayer’ Review: Struggles at First but Sticks the Landing
It would be easy to dismiss On a Wing and a Prayer as your stereotypical faith-based film that...
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Review: Nostalgic Overload
Mario is without question the biggest icon in video game history. Practically everyone knows Mario...
‘A Thousand and One’ Review: A Breakout Debut
A.V. Rockwell’s feature film directorial debut A Thousand and One hits you like a ton of...
‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ Review: A Nat 20
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is some of the most fun you can have at the theaters...
‘Air’ Review: A Sure-Fire Slam Dunk
It’s hard to imagine Nike being an underdog when nearly every major athlete across all sports...
‘A Good Person’ Review: Life Can Be Brutally Complicated
People are rarely either good or bad. Humanity isn’t that neat and tidy. Our thoughts, words...
‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Review: The Franchise at its Best
No one does action better than Chad Stahelski and Keanu Reeves. The John Wick films have redefined...
‘Inside’ Review: A Masterclass of Acting from Willem Dafoe
Inside is Vasilis Katsoupis’s feature film directorial debut and there’s no better way...
‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ Review: Family-Friendly Fun
2019’s Shazam! remains one of the few highlights of the old DC Extended Universe with its...
‘Scream VI’ Review: New City, Same Screams
Scream VI leaves the small town of Woodsboro, California and takes Ghostface to the big city of New...
‘Creed III’ Review: A Franchise on the Ropes
Ryan Coogler breathed new live into the Rocky franchise with 2015’s Creed, bringing a deeper...
‘Cocaine Bear’ Review: The Unbearable Weight of a Massive High
Cocaine Bear knows exactly the movie it wants to be. There are no interconnected universes to tie...
‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ Review: Jonathan Majors Conquers as Kang
Ant-Man has been vital when it counts, despite the ongoing gag of him being lesser known than most...
‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance’ Review: Ends on a Whimper not a Bang
I will admit that I am not the target audience for the Magic Mike franchise, but the original film...
‘Knock at the Cabin’ Review: Blind Faith Cannot Save You From This Apocalypse
You never quite know what you’re going to get when it comes to M. Night Shyamalan. His early...
‘The Son’ Review: A Devastating Window into Depression
Florian Zeller captivated audiences with 2020’s The Father, a film which won Anthony Hopkins...
‘M3GAN’ Review: The Uncanny Valley Between Horror and Humor
There is a fine line between horror and humor, and Gerard Johnstone’s M3GAN dances back and...
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Review: Visually Stunning But Narratively Stunted
2009’s Avatar was a cinematic experience like no other that paved the way for 3D technology...
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Review: Love, Loss, and Legacy
The sudden and tragic death of Chadwick Boseman in August 2020 sent shockwaves through Hollywood as...
‘Black Adam’ Review: The Hierarchy of the DC Universe Remains Stagnant
“The hierarchy of power in the DC Universe is about to change.” That is the tagline The...
‘Halloween Ends’ Review: Can’t End Soon Enough
As the title suggests, Halloween Ends is the end to the new trilogy of films that began in 2018...
‘Amsterdam’ Review: All Spark and No Flame
The name David O. Russell draws attention, for better and for worse. The Fighter, Silver Linings...
‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Review: Nothing Worth Worrying Over
Olivia Wilde’s Don’t Worry Darling has been in the headlines for weeks now but for all...
‘Pearl’ Review: Mia Goth Surpasses X-pectations
It was only six months ago when Ti West brought audiences to the twisted Texas farmhouse of Pearl...
‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ Review: A Familiar Box of Chocolates
Forrest Gump’s mamma always said life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what...
‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ Review: The Horror of Gen Z
In the wise words of one Abraham Simpson, “I used to be with it, but then they changed what...
‘Prey’ Review: Top of the Food Chain
The Predator franchise has been around for over 30 years spanning various films, crossovers, video...
‘Luck’ Review: A Straightforward Family-Friendly Adventure
Luck is the debut film from Skydance Animation, and the first animated film of a multiyear...
‘Bullet Train’ Review: A Wildly Entertaining Ride
From John Wick to Atomic Blonde to Nobody, action sequences are David Leitch’s bread and...
Nerd Herd Live: Nope Review
This week, join Nerd Herd Live as we review Jordan Peele’s latest horror film Nope. Emma...
‘Nope’ Review: Close Encounters of the Jordan Peele Kind
Jordan Peele always swings big, painting his films with broad strokes and big themes that go well...
‘Don’t Make Me Go’ Review: A Journey Worth Taking
Don’t Make Me Go opens by directly telling you that you’re not going to like the way...
‘The Gray Man’ Review: Action Genre at its Finest
There is nothing particularly new or groundbreaking about The Gray Man; it’s influences can...
‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Review: A Whole Lot of Love
Taika Waititi is one of the most entertaining directors working with Marvel Studios, with Thor:...
‘The Black Phone’ Review: Sublime Horror at its Finest
It’s been nearly a decade since its release and Sinister still remains one of my favorite...
‘Jurassic World Dominion’ Review: Worst of the Franchise
I’m just going to say it; Jurassic World Dominion is not a good film. It’s an...
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Review: Soars High Above the Clouds
I watched the original Top Gun for the first time a few weeks ago in preparation for the sequel and...
‘Emergency’ Review: A Topical Thriller that’s Equally Funny and Terrifying
We’ve all had those moments that look bad on the outside but are innocent enough when given...
‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Review: Sam Raimi Embraces the Strange
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is now 24 years old and 28 films deep into the superhero genre and...
‘The Northman’ Review: Brutal and Steeped in Mythos
I will avenge you, Father. I will save you, Mother. I will kill you, Fjölnir. Those are the words a...
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Review: The Most Amazing Movie of the Year
We’re only a quarter of the way through 2022, but I am already fairly confident in saying...
‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ Review: A Faithful but Faulty Video Game Adaptation
Against all odds, the original Sonic the Hedgehog turned out to be one of the best video game...
‘X’ Review: A Sexy Slasher Thriller
Director Ti West delivers something fresh yet old school with his horror slasher thriller X. The...
‘Compartment No. 6’ Review: On the Rails Romance
Compartment No. 6 was Finland’s submission for the Best International Feature Film at the...
‘Deep Water’ Review: Struggles to Stay Afloat
Based on the 1957 novel by the same name, Deep Water is a psychological thriller that attempts to...
‘The Adam Project’ Review: Humor, Heroics, and Heart
Typically one of the first rules of time travel is to never meet any version of your past self or...
‘Turning Red’ Review: Wraps You in an Emotional Blanket of Warmth
As a guy in his 30s, I will admit that I am nowhere near the target audience...
‘Lucy and Desi’ Review: A Tale of Two Powerhouses
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz are once again in the spotlight following last year’s Being the...
‘After Yang’ Review: On Love, Loss, and Being Human
Filmmaker Kogonada explores what it means to be human in the emotional and subtle sci-fi...
‘The Batman’ Review: A Brutal and Bleak Detective Noir
Almost every live-action Batman film has presented a fully developed Batman who has been doing his...
‘No Exit’ Review: A Thrilling Mystery that will Chill you to the Bone
From its trailers, No Exit looks like your standard mystery thriller involving a group of strangers...
‘Cyrano’ Review: Beautifully Tragic
The tale of Cyrano de Bergerac has always been a tragic one. It’s a tale of unrequited love...
‘The Cursed’ Review: Delivers Plenty of Gruesome Moments
Horror legends take many forms, often twisting and changing forms of the years. Even the classics...
‘Uncharted’ Review: A Generic and Miscast Clone of the Games
Naughty Dog are some of the best storytellers in gaming, and the Uncharted series has often been...
‘I Want You Back’ Review: A Feel Good Romantic Comedy Classic
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and with the holiday comes an influx of romantic...
‘Blacklight’ Review: A Dull Political Action Thriller
Liam Neeson is one again teaming up with director Mark Williams for another action thriller. This...
‘Death on the Nile’ Review: A Decent Mystery for a Exceptional Detective
The Agatha Christie cinematic universe got off to an okay start with 2017’s Murder on the...
‘Jockey’ Review: Clifton Collins Jr. Gets His Due
Clifton Collins Jr. has been around Hollywood since the 1990s and has often shined playing the side...
‘Moonfall’ Review: A Beautiful Disaster
No one does disaster movies quite like Roland Emmerich. Independence Day, Godzilla, The Day After...
‘Jackass Forever’ Review: Endless Laughs and Pain
It’s been 20 years since Johnny Knoxville and his crew of boneheaded friends debuted Jackass...
‘Scream’ Review: The Best Since the Original
The Scream franchise has always pointed the camera inwards at itself and the horror tropes...
‘Hotel Transylvania: Transformania’ Review: Same Old Monster
Despite all the monsters, Sony Pictures Animation’s Hotel Transylvania franchise has always focused...
‘A Hero’ Review: An Eye-Opening Character Study
Perception can be everything to a person. How they see themselves. How others see them. It can all...
‘The 355’ Review: A Generic Action Film that Fails to Live Up to its Cast
Putting together the likes of Jessica Chastain, Lupita Nyong’o, Penélope Cruz, Diane Kruger...
‘The Tender Bar’ Review: Lacks Any Emotional Impact
Good or bad, it’s our families that shape us during our early childhood years. For many, that...
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Review: A Web Swinging Good Time
It’s difficult to explain how amazing and spectacular Spider-Man: No Way Home is without delving...
‘Being the Ricardos’ Review: Story Bigger than its Stomach can Handle
The I Love Lucy sitcom was about as big as television shows get in the 1950s. Tens of millions of...
‘West Side Story’ Review: An Unnecessary Remake
West Side Story is an absolute classic, whether you’re talking about the original musical or the...
‘Encounter’ Review: Compelling Performances for a Generic Script
Following last year’s outstanding performance in Sound of Metal, Riz Ahmed is now stepping into the...
‘Wolf’ Review: Only Scratches the Surface
Wolf is the type of film that makes you respect actors who fully envelop their craft. It’s bizarre...
‘C’mon C’mon’ Review: An Inspiring Discussion on Life
As humans we are constantly learning; our experiences shape and mold the people we become with our...
‘King Richard’ Review: Captivating Tennis by the Williams Sisters
When you think of the sport of tennis, Venus and Serena Williams are two of the names that...
‘Eternals’ Review: Flies Too Close To The Sun
Eternals takes some of the biggest swings the Marvel Cinematic Universe has taken so far...
‘Last Night in Soho’ Review: Unlike Any Other Edgar Wright Film
Last Night in Soho is directed by Edgar Wright, but it’s perhaps the biggest departure from his...
‘Dune’ Review: Epic In Every Sense Of The Word
From Arrival to Blade Runner 2049, no other mainstream Hollywood director has impacted the sci-fi...
‘The Electrical Life of Louis Wain’ Review: Needs Bigger Sparks
You may not be familiar with the name Louis Wain, but you’ve likely seen his work before. Working...
‘The Last Duel’ Review: A Return to Form
Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel invokes Akira Kurosawa’s iconic Rashomon to tell a single story...
‘Lamb’ Review: A Rare Breed that Comes Up Short
Lamb is one of the strangest films I’ve watched this year. It’s a slow burning film that does a...
‘No Time to Die’ Review: A Fitting Farewell to Bond
Daniel Craig is arguably one of the best actors to portray James Bond in the character’s nearly 60...
‘The Addams Family 2’ Review: All Too Generic
No family embraces their weirdness more than the Addams family. They’re creepy, kooky, and all...
‘The War Below’ Review: Unearths the Forgotten Heroes of War
War movies are a dime a dozen, and oftentimes it feels like we see the same subject matter repeated...
‘The Many Saints of Newark’ Review: Living Up to its Namesake
I’ll be upfront with you and say that I have never seen an episode of The Sopranos. That being...
‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Review: A Sequel that Surpasses the Original
Sony Pictures’ Venom was a silly, off-the-rails ride that looked like Tom Hardy was having a blast...
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Review: A Musical Mess
Dear Evan Hansen is a six-time Tony award winning stage musical that has captivated audiences since...
‘Cry Macho’ Review: Eastwood’s Past His Prime
There’s no denying that Clint Eastwood is a Hollywood legend who at 91 years old is still making...
‘Blue Bayou’ Review: Heartbreakingly Emotional
Blue Bayou is one of those films that makes you immediately want to look up the filmmaker’s...
‘The Card Counter’ Review: Washes Down Nicely with a Stiff Drink
Flawed and tragic characters are Paul Schrader’s bread and butter. His films all but guarantee that...
‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Review: Top-Notch Marvel Action
While Disney+ shows like WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Loki have all explored...
‘Cinderella’ Review: Great Soundtrack but Little Else
You’d be hard pressed to find someone who isn’t familiar with the story of Cinderella, whether it’s...
‘Candyman’ Review: A Tantalizing Tease
Candyman constantly delivers on the impression that nothing is ever quite right. Even before the...
‘The Protégé’ Review: Falls of the Rails and Never Recovers
Assassin films are a dime a dozen, and it takes a lot for any single one of them to stand out among...
‘Reminiscence’ Review: A Memory that is Quickly Forgotten
The premise behind Reminiscence is an interesting one. Having the technology to look into and...
‘Free Guy’ Review: The Best of the Video Game World
Most mainstream Hollywood films these days are geared towards the franchise, whether they’re just...
‘The Suicide Squad’ Review: Diving into the Unknown with not a Moment Wasted
It’s not often that films get a redo. Despite being a box office success, 2016’s Suicide Squad was...
‘Jungle Cruise’ Review: Wholesome Family Entertainment that’s Fun for Everyone
In an effort to provide full transparency, I worked on Jungle Cruise in a featured role as one of...
‘Old’ Review: Some Great Moments but Lacks Substance
The dilemma with M. Night Shyamalan is that he has built his entire directing career around the...
‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Review: A Painful and Cringy Mess
The Space Jam franchise is not something you watch for its plot. Just as the original was used to...
‘I Carry You With Me’ Review: Ambitious and Beautiful
I Carry You with Me is the feature film debut for director Heidi Ewing, but she’s no stranger to...
‘Zola’ Review: Unabashedly Unapologetic
There are wild and unbelievable stories, and then there is Zola. Aziah “Zola” King’s...
‘Black Widow’ Review: Too Little, Too Late
It’s wild to think that it’s been two entire years since we’ve had a new film in the Marvel...
‘F9’ Review: Pure Adrenaline
The Fast & Furious franchise started out with legit street racing and DVD stealing where the...
‘Luca’ Review: Envelops You in Rays of Lighthearted Fun
At the heart of every Pixar movie there is a deep love for something that drives the film and story...
‘Spirit Untamed’ Review: Decent Distraction for Kids
I’ll admit that I’m rather unfamiliar with the entire Spirit franchise despite the success it’s had...
‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’ Review: Same Bag of Tricks
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It is the third direct sequel in the Conjuring Universe...
‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines’ Review: Fun, Funny, and Filled with Tons of Heart
It’s no surprise that Sony Pictures Animation would use The LEGO Movie and Spider-Man: Into the...
‘A Quiet Place Part II’ Review: Envelops You in Tension
It was early March of 2020 when the critics screening of A Quiet Place Part II was the first to be...
‘Final Account’ Review: Harrowing but Vital Documentary
As the years go by and people continue to get older and eventually die, the memories and the...
‘In the Heights’ Review: Isn’t Just a Movie but a Movement
In the Heights feels like a dream in every sense of the word. The core theme of the film is...
‘Pink: All I Know So Far’ Review: Dazzles the Fans
Pink can do it all. In fact, she’s been doing it all for what seems like forever, and she’s only...
‘Profile’ Review: Underbaked with Little Impact
Based on the non-fiction book In The Skin of a Jihadist by Anna Erelle, Profile digs into the...
‘Those Who Wish Me Dead’ Review: Intense Moments Surrounding a Lacking Story
I’m always excited to see something new from Taylor Sheridan in the hopes that it matches the same...
‘Wrath of Man’ Review: Short Bursts of Action that Quickly Fade
Snatch and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels will forever and always be the epitome of Guy...
‘Limbo’ Review: Brilliant, Insightful, and Intimate Storytelling
No film lately has nailed the dark and deadpan humor quite like Limbo. It’s absurdly funny in the...
‘Without Remorse’ Review: Without Any Substance
I can’t help but feel like all of Tom Clancy’s stories can be boiled down to a handful of Mad Libs...
‘Mortal Kombat’ Review: One of the Best Video Game Adaptations
1995’s Mortal Kombat will always remain one of my favorite video game films. 8-year-old me...
‘French Exit’ Review: A Subtle, Slow Burn
French Exit is a film that is hard to pin down. On one hand, it’s a grounded look into the lavish...
‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Review: The Fight of the Century
Godzilla vs. Kong is the culmination of Legendary’s MonsterVerse that began with 2014’s Godzilla...
‘Nobody’ Review: Plays to Bob Odekirk’s Strengths
Bob Odenkirk isn’t exactly on the same action hero level as Keanu Reeves, but that’s what John Wick...
‘Boogie’ Review: Dares to Dream Big
Coming-of-age films are a dime a dozen, but I feel like Asian coming-of-age films are a rarity...
‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ Review: Better but still not Great
No film has dominated the movie landscape in recent years than Zack Snyder’s Justice League. What...
‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Review: Showcases the Best of Disney Animation Studios
Disney has never shied away from presenting idealistic themes in its films, and Raya and the Last...
‘Minari’ Review: Takes Root and Doesn’t Let Go
To most people the American Dream is just that; a dream. Even if you have all the right ideas and...
‘The Map of Tiny Perfect Things’ Review: Nothing Too Profound
Time loop movies are nothing new and with Palm Spring currently in the awards season spotlight...
‘Land’ Review: Robin Wright’s Ambitious Directorial Debut
Robin Wright makes her directorial debut with the gorgeous and emotional Land, a film in which she...
‘The Little Things’ Review: Delivers a Thrilling Mystery
After watching The Little Things, I couldn’t help but think back to the ending of Seven and Morgan...
‘Soul’ Review: Pixar at its very Best
We all have dreams, aspirations, and goals we want to accomplish in our time here on Earth, but...
‘Promising Young Woman’ Review: Laser Focused and Doesn’t Hold Back
Promising Young Woman should make you feel uncomfortable. It should make you feel like you have a...
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Review: Mediocrity at its Finest
The DC Extended Universe was in pretty dire straits until 2017’s Wonder Woman came onto the scene...
‘Half Brothers’ Review: Good Ideas but Lacks Execution
Half Brothers is being billed and marketed as a comedy, but I believe the film works better as a...
‘The Croods: A New Age’ Review: Evolved Family Fun
I actually had to go back and rewatch The Croods in preparation for its sequel, The Croods: A New...
‘The Last Vermeer’ Review: Like Watching a Work of Art Being Painted
There is no doubt that art is subjective, but who ultimately decides its worth? The Last Vermeer is...
‘The Climb’ Review: As Complex as the Relationships it Portrays
The Climb opens with two best friends, Kyle and Mike, riding their bikes along a winding, mostly...
‘Freaky’ Review: Fun for Horror and Comedy Lovers Alike
Christopher Landon found success when he turned Groundhog’s Day into a horror film with Happy Death...
‘Come Play’ Review: Great Frights and Solid Scares
In today’s technology driven society, most of us are always within an arm’s reach of one device or...
‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’ Review: Very Nice
I’m going through a whole plethora of emotions after watching Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: Delivery...
‘The Witches’ Review: An Empty Shell of a Film
As a kid, The Witches was one of my favorite films with its downright creepy and nightmare fueled...
‘Love and Monsters’ Review: An Open World Worth Exploring
Love and Monsters does for the monster genre what Zombieland did for the zombie genre. It’s a wild...
‘The War with Grandpa’ Review: More of a Squabble Than All Out War
It’s young versus old in Robert De Niro’s latest comedy adventure, The War with Grandpa, and after...
‘Kajillionaire’ Review: Lures you into its Web
What is the price of love? That’s the question that Miranda July’s Kajillionaire sets out to...
‘Antebellum’ Review: Avoid at All Costs
On the surface, Antebellum looks like a timely film that has a lot to say with its themes on race...
‘The Way I See It’ Review: Highlights the Power of an Image
I’ve been following Pete Souza, the former Chief Official White House Photographer under U.S...
‘The Broken Hearts Gallery’ Review: Feel Good Film of 2020
I think it’s safe to say that everyone has had their heart broken at one point or another in their...
‘Mulan’ Review: Relies Heavily on Nostalgia
I’ll admit that I haven’t been the biggest fan of Disney’s live-action adaptations of their classic...
‘Unhinged’ Review: Unnecessary Shock Value Carnage
Everyone has bad days, but not everyone goes on a murderous killing spree because someone...
‘Chemical Hearts’ Review: Follows the Standard YA Formula
Chemical Hearts aims to boil the angst and drama of teenage romance down to a science. And sure...
‘Boys State’ Review: A Fascinating Documentary that Shines with Political Potential
Given the current political climate of the country, I was initially a bit weary to watch a...
‘Irresistible’ Review: A Solid and Sharp Political Comedy
Now may or may not be the perfect time for a political comedy depending on who you ask. Things are...
‘Irresistible’ Review: Poignant Political Comedy with Bite
Now may or may not be the perfect time for a political comedy depending on who you ask. Things are...
‘7500’ Review: A Thrilling and Intense Drama
There was a time when audiences were seeing Joseph Gordon-Levitt everywhere, from smaller indies...
‘The King of Staten Island’ Review: Shows a Different Side of Pete Davidson
Pete Davidson’s comedy style leaves little wiggle room as people tend to either love it or hate it...
‘The Vast of Night’ Review: Pays Homage to the Sci-fi Greats
Amazon’s The Vast of Night is a tribute to the classic sci-fi era of The Twilight Zone, The Outer...
‘The High Note’ Review: Is Magical when it Hits the Right Note
Music covers are a way of getting something new out of something old, whether it’s a new voice, a...
‘Extraction’ Review: Delivers a Heavy Dose of Adrenaline
Chris Hemsworth plays the mercenary with a heart Tyler Rake in the thrilling and action-packed...
‘Selah and the Spades’ Review: All the Drama of High School
Writer and director Tayarisha Poe takes all the drama of high school and ups the ante to...
‘Never Rarely Sometimes Always’ Review: A Powerful and Emotional Drama
People always seem to be walking on eggshells whenever the topic of abortion comes up as if it’s...
‘Onward’ Review: A Magical Addition to the Pixar Library
To be honest, I wasn’t that excited about Pixar’s Onward when it was first announced and the...
‘Burden’ Review: A Less Than Captivating Story
Despite the progress our country has made in regards to racism, we still have a long ways to go...
‘Emma’ Review: Prepare to be Swept Away by its Fantasy
Say the name Jane Austen and it’s Pride and Prejudice that always seems to be the first thing that...
‘The Invisible Man’ Review: Brings a Classic Story into the Modern Era
The fact that scientist Adrian Griffin can turn invisible and do whatever he wants is not what...
‘Banksy and the Rise of Outlaw Art’ Review: A Solid and Informative Documentary
Underground street artist Banksy has become a household name, both in and outside of the art world...
‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Review: Crosses the Finish Line with Speed
t has not been a smooth ride for Sonic the Hedgehog leading up to its release. Ever since the...
‘Birds of Prey’ Review: Throws Caution to the Wind
There’s no denying that Suicide Squad is one of the worst films of the DC Extended Universe, but...
‘The Gentlemen’ Review: Bites Like a Good, Stiff Drink
It’s been over a decade since Guy Richie directed a proper gangster movie, instead opting for big...
‘Bad Boys for Life’ Review: Firing Blanks
It’s been nearly 17 years since Will Smith and Martin Lawrence teamed up for Bad Boys II and while...
‘Little Women’ Review: A Timeless Story Told Brilliantly
There have been eight film adaptations of C’s 1868 novel Little Women and while I haven’t seen all...
‘Cats’ Review: Will Take All Nine Lives
As I sat in the theater watching the horrifying nightmare that is Cats, I couldn’t help but wonder...
‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Review: Ends the Trilogy on a Whimper
It’s never easy to end a trilogy of films, let alone a trilogy of trilogies, but that’s exactly...
‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ Review: New Level, Same Game
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle was a welcomed surprised when it hit theaters in 2017, mostly thanks...
‘Waves’ Review: Family Comes Crashing In
Family has been at the core of Trey Edward Shults’ films, from the drama that unfolds in Krisha to...
‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ Review: A Loving Tribute to Fred Rogers
There has arguably never been a more wholesome person than Mr. Rogers so it’s no surprise that...
‘Ford v Ferrari’ Review: An Adrenaline Rush of Entertainment
I know practically nothing about car racing and up until now have had little interest in the sport...
‘Frozen 2’ Review: Stands Toe-to-Toe with the Original
For six years, parents have been stuck in a perpetual snowstorm as their kids listen and sing along...
‘Doctor Sleep’ Review: A Sequel Worthy of its Predecessor
The Shining is one of the greatest horror films of all time so to follow in Stanley Kubrick’s...
‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ Review: Treads Familiar Territory
The first Terminator and its sequel Terminator 2: Judgement Day will always be ranked among the...
‘Harriet’ Review: Straightforward and Generic
Cynthia Erivo made quite the big splash on the big screen last year with breakout performances...
‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ Review: Leaves Much to be Desired
Disney has found success these past years by going through their massive catalogue of classic...
‘Gemini Man’ Review: A Glorified Tech Demo
Ang Lee has always pushed the boundaries of filmmaking, whether it’s from the breathtaking...
‘Joker’ Review: Explores the Darkest Aspects of Society
In the comics, the Joker has no definite origin story. He’s an enigma who goes on to become one of...
‘Ad Astra’ Review: An Introspective Journey Into Space
Ad Astra is more a film about relationships than it is about the voyage of space. It’s a deeply...
‘The Goldfinch’ Review: A Two and a Half Hour Time Void
I have not read the supposedly wonderful novel The Goldfinch so I went into its film adaptation...
‘The Nightingale’ Review: Difficult but Captivating to Watch
It’s been five years since director Jennifer Kent sent chills down my spine with the psychological...
‘Brittany Runs a Marathon’ Review: A Feel Good Story
Running a marathon always seems to be the go-to activity to do when things seems to be at a...
‘IT Chapter Two’ Review: A Satisfying Albeit Less Terrifying Conclusion
IT wasn’t just one of the scariest films of 2017, it’s one of the scariest films I’ve seen. Period...
‘Good Boys’ Review: A Dark and Twisted Sense of Humor
The entire premise surrounding Good Boys is that you have these young and innocent sixth graders...
‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’ Review: Ready to Terrify a New Generation
I have plenty of fond memories from my childhood; playing in the park with my friends, going to...
‘The Kitchen’ Review: A Lackluster Addition to the Action Genre
Whenever someone mentions comic books the first thing people’s mind races to is superheroes, but...
‘Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw’ Review: Takes Action to New Levels
Hobbs & Shaw marks the first official spin-off for the Fast and the Furious franchise...
‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Review: A Love Letter to Film
I don’t think anyone loves movies more than Quentin Tarantino. Just watch any of his films or...
‘The Lion King’ Review: Lacks the Charisma and Personality of the Animated Film
Photorealistic animation is nothing new to Hollywood, but director Jon Favreau brought it to a...
‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Review: Builds in Awe-Inspiring Intensity
Spider-Man: Far From Home is the first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to give fans an idea...
‘Annabelle Comes Home’ Review: One of the Best Entries in ‘The Conjuring’ Franchise
For the longest time I assumed that The Conjuring was a one-hit wonder when it comes to its horror...
‘Toy Story 4’ Review: Still Plenty of Life in Andy’s Toys
Toy Story 3 ended with Andy passing down Woody, Buzz, and all the other toys he grew up with to...
‘Dark Phoenix’ Review: Crashes and Burns
Simon Kinberg already took on crack at X-Men’s “Dark Phoenix Saga” with 2006’s X-Men: The Last...
‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ Review: More Kaiju Doesn’t Mean More Action
“Let them fight.” It’s been five years since the release of the rebooted Godzilla, and I still find...
‘Aladdin’ Review: Serves No Real Purpose
Disney once was the definition of creative and magical. Their animated films could transport you to...
‘The Hustle’ Review: Hustles You Into a Coma
Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson might actually be two of the greatest hustlers in the world because...
‘Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile’ Review: Undermines Bundy’s Horrific Nature
Joe Berlinger is no stranger to the true crime genre, most notably directing the film series...
‘The Intruder’ Review: Perfect B-Movie Experience
The Intruder may not be a good movie, but at the very least it’s an entertaining one. That’s mostly...
‘Avengers: Endgame’ Review: No Other Film Experience Like It
Looking back a decade at the origins of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it’s hard to imagine that...
‘Breakthrough’ Review: Faith-Based Failure
Faith-based films have continually been on the rise recently with hits like last year’s I Can Only...
‘High Life’ Review: Shoots for the Stars
My initial thoughts after seeing Claire Denis’ High Life were ones of curiosity and confusion. It’s...
‘Missing Link’ Review: It’s Perfectly LAIKA
I will always have a soft spot in my heart for stop motion animation. Good stop motion constantly...
‘Shazam!’ Review: Wonderfully Charming and Fun
It’s no secret that the DC Extended Universe got off to a rocky start as it rushed to recreate the...
‘Pet Sematary’ Review: Should Have Stayed in the Grave
Stephen King adaptations over the years have been very hit or miss. For every IT: Chapter One...
‘The Highwaymen’ Review: Struggles to Find the Story it Wants to Tell
Everybody knows who Bonnie and Clyde are and their vicious string of robberies and murder that...
‘Dumbo’ Review: No Substance Behind its Pretty Visuals
Dumbo is the latest in a long line of Disney animated films to get the live-action treatment...
‘Us’ Review: Jordan Peele Delivers Another Terrifying Horror Addition
Jordan Peele made more than waves with his 2017 directorial debut Get Out, garnering critical...
‘Wonder Park’ Review: Lets Your Imagination Run Wild
At first glance I thought Wonder Park looked like just another typical animated kids movie filled...
‘Captain Marvel’ Review: Soars to New Heights
While the Marvel Cinematic Universe has had its fair share of strong women including Scarlett...
‘Apollo 11’ Review: An Awe-Inspiring Documentary
2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the most famous space mission in history, the Apollo 11 moon...
‘Greta’ Review: Slow Build Up but Powerful Payoff
No film embraces the whole “no good deed goes unpunished” saying more than Greta, a psychological...
‘Fighting With My Family’ Review: The Highs and Lows of WWE Legends
The best stories at their core are able to connect on a simplistic level where it doesn’t...
‘How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ Review: A Wonderful Swan Song
When a film hits hot, Hollywood has a habit of rushing out sequel after sequel until the franchise...
‘Arctic’ Review: An Unrelenting Story of Survival
If you’re going to revolve the majority of a film around a single person who relies more on actions...
‘Isn’t It Romantic’ Review: Brilliance in Self-Awareness
Romantic comedies probably get the worst rap when it comes to movie genres. Their formula has...
‘Happy Death Day 2U’ Review: Repeats Itself Without Saying Anything New
I was not a fan of the original Happy Death Day so the idea of going back to the same day once...
‘The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part’ Review: Needs More Fun
The LEGO Movie was a wonderful expression of the power of imagination and reinforced the idea of...
‘They Shall Not Grow Old’ Review: Visceral and Gut-Wrenching
There have been plenty of documentaries about World War I, but there’s nothing quite like Peter...
‘Serenity’ Review: Mind-Bogglingly Ridiculous
My live commentary while watching Serenity went something like, “What? No. They can’t be…Wow. What...
‘Glass’ Review: Shatters Under Pressure
The superhero genre was vastly different when Unbreakable came out back in 2000. The first X-Men...
‘The Upside’ Review: Brings Nothing New to the Table
The 2011 French film The Intouchables was one of my favorite films of the year and told the...
‘A Dog’s Way Home’ Review: A Fascinating Trainwreck
The “lost dog finds their way home” genre is a guaranteed way to get hearts fluttering and tears...
‘Escape Room’ Review: Can’t Escape the Horror Tropes
Six strangers are put in a series of rooms together where they must use their wits to escape or...
‘Bird Box’ Review: Interesting Idea but Horrible Execution
What if Hollywood did A Quiet Place but instead of not being able to make any noises the characters...
‘Mary Poppins Returns’ Review: Every Bit as Charming and Magical as the Original
Mary Poppins is a Disney classic that even if you’ve never seen before you’ve probably heard one or...
‘Aquaman’ Review: More Exhausting than Exciting
Every time I see a DC movie I get my hopes up thinking that this will be the one that will turn the...
‘Mary Queen of Scots’ Review: Like a Play on the Big Screen
Josie Rourke has spent the majority of her career directing theatre so it’s not surprising that her...
‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Review: Ripped Straight from the Pages of a Comic Book
Between Sam Rami’s trilogy, Marc Webb’s two films, and now the official Marvel Cinematic Universe...
‘Roma’ Review: One of the Best Films of the Year
It’s the job of the director to create their own film world and then tell an interesting story...
‘Creed II’ Review: A Sequel that goes Distance
I am not the biggest Rocky fan so I will admit that I wasn’t expecting much when Creed first came...
‘A Private War’ Review: A Harrowing Biopic
It’s easy to forget just how brutal war can be when it’s something we only see through our...
‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ Review: Difficult for even the most Die-Hard Fans
I thoroughly enjoyed Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them as it did a great job at broadening...
‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Review: Wraps you in a Warm Blanket of Nostalgia
Wreck-It Ralph showed us how we don’t have to conform to the standards set by society. Bad guys can...
‘Boy Erased’ Review: Juggles Multiple Threads
There’s a lot going on in Boy Erased. Based on a true story, the film is about a young man who is...
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Review: A Worthy Tribute to Queen
There is nothing ordinary about Queen and Freddie Mercury. They are arguably the greatest rock band...
‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’ Review: A Dazzling yet Generic Spectacle
Disney mostly plays it safe when it comes to their films. From Marvel superheroes to Star Wars to...
‘Mid90s’ Review: A Worthwhile Trip Down Memory Lane
I grew up in the 90s and while I wasn’t a skater, there were many elements of Mid90s that I...
‘Beautiful Boy’ Review: Beauty in its Performances
Timothée Chalamet wowed audiences last year with his breakthrough role in Call Me By Your Name, and...
‘Halloween’ Review: Remains Trapped in the Past
The original 1978 Halloween still remains one of the best horror films of all time and has not only...
‘First Man’ Review: Takes Your Breath Away
Damien Chazelle has quickly risen through the ranks of Hollywood to become one the best directors...
‘Bad Times at the El Royale’ Review: A Darkly Entertaining Story
It’s been six years since director Drew Goddard gave us the wonderful and underrated The Cabin in...
’22 July’ Review: Puts the Audience Inside the Chaos
Hollywood often dramatizes real life events, but director Paul Greengrass is an expert at capturing...
‘Venom’ Review: Teeters on the Edge of the Rails
Right from the opening credits, audiences are made aware that Venom is NOT a Marvel Studios movie...
‘A Star is Born’ Review: Sings Loud as One of the Best Films of the Year
A Star is Born has always had a habit of attracting some of the biggest stars to its cast. The...
‘Colette’ Review: A Refreshingly Modern Take
Period pieces tend to all run together for me as if every director was inspired by Jane Austen...
‘Smallfoot’ Review: Big Idea, Small Delivery
The verdict is still out over whether or not bigfoot exists in real life, but in an alternate...
‘Fahrenheit 11/9’ Review: An Overstuffed Documentary
Filmmaker Michael Moore explored the controversial presidency of George W. Bush with his...
‘The Predator’ Review: Standard Shane Black Affair
Shane Black has always done a great job with his characters. From Kiss Kiss Bang Bang to Iron Man 3...
‘The Wife’ Review: Glenn Close is the Cornerstone of the Film
On the surface, The Wife may look like your typical drama about an underappreciated wife who lives...
‘The Nun’ Review: Creepy Score but Little Else
The Conjuring universe has had its fair shares of ups and downs, with the original The Conjuring...
‘Murder on the Orient Express’ Review: A Solid Start but Ends Up Losing Steam
Agatha Christie’s novel Murder on the Orient Express first came out in 1934, and since then it has...