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.
‘Night Always Comes’ Review: A Committed Vanessa Kirby Leads Netflix’s Erratic Poverty-Stricken, Single-Night Crime Drama
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.
‘Havoc’ Review: Gareth Evans Soaks Up a Familiar Bullet-Ridden and Bloody Action Thriller
Gareth Evans is back in the familiar action thriller territory that made his name in the first place in Merantau and the first two Raid films with a no-holds-barred Havoc.
Black Warrant is a compelling watch, thanks to its impeccable execution, sharp attention to detail, technical finesse, and outstanding performances.
‘Carry-On’ Review: It’s Taron Egerton vs. Jason Bateman in a Suspenseful Netflix Thriller
Taron Egerton engages in a thrilling game of cat-and-mouse trying to outsmart his threat played by the sublime Jason Bateman.
‘Mary’ Review: A Biblical Letdown That Tries to Blend a Coming-of-Age Drama and an Epic Historical Action-Adventure
Journeyman director D.J. Caruso’s attempt to streamline a story about the Virgin Mary in a new light misses most of the marks.