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Smugglers Review: An All-Star Cast Leads A Fun, High-Stakes Heist Film
Smugglers plays like a heist film but the character development brings so much more to the table, and the film is exploding with energy.
Mimang Review: Kim's Directorial Debut Is A Moving Portrait Of Love & Loss
Mimang is exactly the film it sets out to be: Gentle, indirect but never apologetic. There is an emotional payoff but perhaps not an intellectual one.
We Grown Now Review: Minhal Baig's Stirring Drama Is Easily One Of 2023's Best
Baig’s vision makes We Grown Now sing in a way that is incomparable. Everything that makes a riveting movie is on display and at its very best here.
The Holdovers Review: Giamatti & Newcomer Dominic Sessa Are Alive With Chemistry
Incorporating Payne's personal experience of boarding school with Hemingson’s script, The Holdovers brings a sense of levity to a teenager imploding.
Poolman Review: Chris Pine’s Wacky Comedy Thriller Is A Dumpster Fire
Poolman is an unfunny spoof of neo-noir thrillers with hazy direction, even messier storytelling, and unbearable dialogue.
Rustin Review: Colman Domingo Gives An Oscar-Winning Performance In Flimsy Biopic
It may not be the best biopic ever told, but people will certainly walk away from Rustin more educated.
Thank You For Coming Review: Sex-Positive Hindi Comedy Shocks & Delights
Thank You For Coming is close to being a definitive sex comedy for women, with Bhumi Pednekar's star turn offering laughs and life lessons to spare.
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.
The Burial Review: Foxx & Jones Let Loose In Entertaining Courtroom Dramedy
Led by an exceptional Jamie Foxx, The Burial is sensational, balancing its audaciously vibrant spirit with its poignantly rich story.
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.
Dumb Money Review: Star-Studded Film Is An Exhilarating Ride Down Memory Lane
Dumb Money is a crowd-pleasing story with great performances and a script that keeps it simple.
American Fiction Review: Jefferson’s Timely Directorial Debut Is Confident & Provocative
Don’t let cameos fool you, American Fiction is packed with important commentary, clever jokes, and a story that’ll have you coming back for more.
Woman Of The Hour Review: Kendrick's Directorial Debut Is Promising But Tonally Off
While showing good potential overall, Kendrick’s directorial debut is hindered by tonal imbalances and poor editing.
Anatomy Of A Fall Review: Sensational Courtroom Drama Challenges Our Perception Of Truth
Anatomy of a Fall is as addicting as any true crime story yet as riveting as some of the best murder mysteries thanks to a team effort.
Susie Searches Review: Clemons Delivers In Entertaining & Immersive Dramedy [TIFF]
It has the trappings of a by-the-book crime thriller, but it has a few great surprises & an ending that will leave audiences in awe of its execution.
Devotion Review: A Respectful War Epic That Flies High On Its True Story Elements [TIFF]
Stylized and cultured, Devotion soars when least expected and is brought to life by its talented ensemble cast led by Jonathan Majors & Glen Powell.
Prisoner’s Daughter Review: Cox Strives For Redemption In Disappointing Indie [TIFF]
Prisoner's Daughter may boast a stellar cast, but the movie is fraught with anxious and unrealistic characters, and a terribly misaligned script
Women Talking Review: Polley's Riveting Adaptation Boasts Great Performances [TIFF]
Polley broaches topics even when they seem impossibly hard, in the hopes that, perhaps, audiences will do the same with as much grace & humanity.
My Policeman Review: Conventional Drama Is Still Emotionally Effective [TIFF]
It could have dug a lot deeper into its story & characters but while the love triangle drama is conventional, it will resonate with audiences.