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Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom Review: The DCEU Ends Not With A Bang, But With A Whimper
Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom is as goofy and adventurous as the first movie, but tries too hard for a seriousness it can never achieve with Jason Momoa.
Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire Review - Netflix Sci-Fi Epic Is Peak Zack Snyder (For Better Or Worse)
With Rebel Moon, Zack Snyder is positively bursting with exciting ideas, but they lack compelling characters and a solid plot to hold them up.
Wonka Review: Timothée Chalamet Struggles To Fully Embrace Willy Wonka In A Visually Vibrant Musical
Though it has its merits, an excellent supporting cast & fun musical numbers, Wonka wobbles in its journey & storylines while remaining heartfelt.
Family Switch Review: A Bigger (But Not Necessarily Better) Freaky Friday
Family Switch yields some laughs, some cringe, and a fair amount of heart, even if it doesn't tread new ground for this ridiculous, beloved premise.
Best. Christmas. Ever! Review: Brandy Is A Joy To Watch In A Bland Holiday Flick
Best. Christmas. Ever! is not the most splendiferous Christmas movie ever, but it will satisfy those hungry for new sentimental holiday movies.
Manodrome Review: Eisenberg Is Excellent In Impactful But Fatally Flawed Movie
Manodrome lacks depth as social commentary or character study, largely because of how it positions us in relation to its protagonist’s perspective.
Trolls Band Together Review: Slick But Soulless Production Still Appeals To Kids
Trolls Band Together shows clear signs of franchise fatigue, but a few new songs and vivid animation choices keep it afloat a little longer.
The Kill Room Review: Comedy Thriller Loses Its Footing But Sticks The Landing
The Kill Room is a fun time, especially if you don’t expect too much from it. Despite the lack of well-developed characters, the movie is enjoyable.
Fingernails Review: A Gentle, Well-Acted Film That Should’ve Been More Interesting
It's hard not to wish Fingernails had grander designs. It shows just enough of its potential to leave us wanting those ideas expressed more fully.
Five Nights At Freddy's Review: Josh Hutcherson Brings Heart To A Mediocre Horror
Five Nights at Freddy’s delivers a basic story uplifted by the sibling dynamic. It's fine for what it's going for — just don't expect to be wowed.
Butcher's Crossing Review: A Well-Rounded Cast Elevates Average Western
Butcher's Crossing is a solid film held back by a below average script. Buffalo hunting is the central plot, but the characters make the film shines.
Old Dads Review: Burr's Directorial Debut Has Plenty Of Jokes But Little Laughs
Bill Burr's film isn’t the worst directorial debut by any means of the phrase, but the film's raunchy comedy fails to say something meaningful.
Desperation Road Review: Bare Bones Adaptation Lacks Finesse, But Has Heart
Despite a screenplay penned by the author of its source material, Desperation Road never quite reaches the heights of Michael Farris Smith's novel.
Reptile Review: Benicio Del Toro Skillfully Leads Uneven, Frustrating Crime Drama
Reptile gets an extra edge thanks to its rock-solid cast and sufficiently gripping mystery, but it never coalesces into anything incredible.
Spy Kids: Armageddon Review - Rodriguez Doesn't Recapture Original Film's Magic
With new material, Rodriguez can have a mega-hit like Spy Kids again; unfortunately, he is stifled by the same flat ideas and repetitive choices.
It Lives Inside Review: Megan Suri Is Great In Interesting But Lackluster Horror
The film’s disparate elements and overarching themes don’t entirely come together by the end, leaving the story’s emotional throughline weakened.
A Million Miles Away Review: An Inspirational True Story That Doesn't Go Beyond
A Million Miles Away is genuine in its story, but it’s so laser-focused on José Hernández's space goals that it forgets to explore his inner life.
Pain Hustlers Review: Blunt & Evans Star In Generic, Timid Takedown Of Big Pharma
Pain Hustlers is a mixed bag of entertainment that opts for flashiness instead of focusing on the important elements of the story at hand.
Knox Goes Away Review: Keaton Directs & Stars In Overly Ambitious Thriller
With great performances all around & a well-intentioned script that is creative & overly ambitious, Knox Goes Away is compelling in its own right.
Next Goal Wins Review: Waititi’s Sports Dramedy Has Little Character Development
Next Goal Wins has some embellishments, but its biggest mishap is missing the mark on jokes & limiting character development for almost every person.