Ben Affleck and Matt Damon reunite in this thrilling mix of chamber drama-type of whodunit with a dash of Joe Carnahan’s signature gritty action/cop thriller mode.
Though it occasionally overreaches in its final movements, the series ultimately affirms the enduring appeal of careful construction in an increasingly noisy streaming landscape.
His & Hers arrives with the familiar trappings of contemporary prestige crime television, but familiarity alone is no longer enough.
The film dazzles in fragments, rarely allowing the viewer to step back and comprehend the full shape of the era it depicts.
In what could have been a taut, what-if scenario of a sudden nuclear attack with only minutes left for a countermeasure, the otherwise stacked cast and a propulsive first act can’t sustain their momentum to justify the movie’s three-perspective narrative angle.
Frankenstein deserves to be seen on the biggest screen where possible, and is bound to impress viewers with its astonishing visuals, touching story and talented cast.
What Baumbach and Mortimer have created is a movie about Hollywood and fame, that feels undeniably human and real - a tremendous achievement.
For those like me who get excited about the murder-mystery genre, the experience of watching The Thursday Murder Club feels like a wasted opportunity.
Benjamin Caron’s sophomore feature boasts Vanessa Kirby’s engaging performance, but squanders the otherwise intriguing single-night premise with uneven results.
The Old Guard 2 is an impressive sequel that effortlessly manages to carry over the themes, tones and overall feel of the first movie.