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Night Shift Review: A Single Location Thriller That Takes Too Long To Get Going
Night Shift features a strong cast and some spine-tingling scares but moves too quickly through characters and scenes to be a satisfying watch.
Amelia’s Children Review: Disappointing Portuguese Horror Movie Fails To Break New Ground
Amelia's Children is a Portuguese horror movie that fails to elevate its generic premise into a compelling story despite a largely capable cast.
Asleep In My Palm Review: A Thoughtful, Solid Drama That Leaves More Questions Than Answers
Strong performances from Tim Blake Nelson and Chloë Kerwin elevate Henry Nelson's Asleep In My Palm, which contradicts itself one too many times.
Spaceman Review: Adam Sandler's Stellar Performance Can't Overcome The Sci-Fi Script's Shortcomings
So much of Sandler's performance feels unsupported. The narrative ideas and themes are obvious, but there is a lack of consistency and true depth.
Red Right Hand Review: Orlando Bloom Carries Compelling, Conventional Redemption Action Thriller
Orlando Bloom effectively portrays a conflicted man who can't help but follow the bloodier path to redemption and his family's survival.
Drive-Away Dolls Review: Ethan Coen's Crime Road Trip Comedy Is Silly & Only Occasionally Funny
It’s certainly not Ethan Coen's strongest film, though it is saved by an especially fantastic performance by Geraldine Viswanathan and a fun story.
Lisa Frankenstein Review: Fun Humor Can't Save This Kathryn Newton & Cole Sprouse Creature Romance
Lisa Frankenstein sets out to tell a modern love story in an 80s horror comedy riff, but though it's freaky fun, it's not all that romantic.
Little Death Review: Dominic Fike & Talia Ryder Outshine David Schwimmer In Uneven Addiction Drama
Little Death's satire of Hollywood feels familiar, muddled by murky politics & it doesn't help that Schwimmer is outshined by younger co-stars.
Badland Hunters Review: Concrete Utopia Sequel Takes An Entertaining Turn Towards Action & Zombies
Badland Hunters may not be a worthy successor to Concrete Utopia, but it is an entertaining zombie actioner that stands on its own.
The Underdoggs Review: Snoop Dogg & Mike Epps Team Up In Sports Comedy Where The Jokes Actually Land
Mike Epps and the cast bring the jokes and the writers manage to move the needle just enough to make a meaningful connection.
Which Brings Me To You Review: Lucy Hale & Nat Wolff Falter In Dull, Heatless Romantic Comedy
Lucy Hale & Nat Wolff may be trying to shine, but the story is far too flat & they have very little chemistry to consider this a successful romance.
Mean Girls Review: 2024's Musical Remake Doesn't Justify Its Existence
Besides the addition of dance numbers, this new version of Mean Girls is the same as the old one — with a lot less bite.
Night Swim Review: Blumhouse's Latest Horror Film Delivers Some Pretty Weak, Ineffective Scares
Night Swim has compelling themes and an intriguing family dynamic, but its weakest element is that of its horror, which is severely lacking in bite.
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.