For 98% of this movie, Ben Affleck’s character is a heartless, selfish monster. The fact that he’s slightly less monstrous …
To realistically convey their vision of this tragedy, the filmmakers show us vivid, gaping wounds and dismembered limbs. And they …
This is a movie about a boy and his monster. It’s a popcorn-munching romp for the tween set, one that …
Sleepless is pretty much a standard-issue R-rated corrupt cop caper. It’s not terrible, by genre standards. Nor is it memorable. …
“I have seen so much killing, so much war. I cannot bear more.” So says the heroine Selene near the …
Hidden Figures inspires as it entertains. It acknowledges racial divisions while insisting that there’s more than one way to fix …
A boy’s journey through grief uncovers some surprising truths by the time the credits roll.
Paterson is enjoyable without being entertaining. It’s a shyly thoughtful story that asks its viewers to stretch themselves and dream …
Even though its dialogue can be harsh and its protagonist can be a monster, Fences has some important things to …
Lion is a gripping, moving, inspiring film that’s high in heart and relatively low in content.
Why Him? This zany, raunchy movie asks. When I left the movie, it had me asking another question: Why me?
Even in a place and time when brutal forces mercilessly sought to silence the faithful, their voices could still be …
If Passengers teaches us anything, it’s only as an afterthought. The film is an entertainment vehicle. And like the spaceship …
Between its tortured logic and its fatalistic view of religion, Assassin’s Creed does little more than kill off a couple …
Sing is exactly what you would expect if you’ve seen the trailer: a lighthearted and inspiring American Idol-style singing competition …