Movie Reviews and Ratings
Friendship
The offbeat sensibilities of sketch comic Tim Robinson and A24 come together beautifully in “Friendship”, one of the funniest movies of the past fifteen years.
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- Now in theaters: Wicked, Moana 2, A Real Pain, Interstellar, Nightbitch.
- New Blu-ray review: Conclave.
Death of a Unicorn
Writer-director Alex Scharfman’s feature debut raises some interesting notions of folklore, but disappoints with a standard-issue horror movie final act.
Heart Eyes
Whether as comedy or horror, “Heart Eyes‘” attempts to win you over feel like a chore and a bore.
Wolf Man
Leigh Whannell’s latest update of a classic Universal Monsters flick is a tepid January horror movie that has more success at making you wince than unsettling you.
Better Man
Against all odds, an abundance of candor and an excess of flair together turn this head-scratching Robbie Williams biopic into compelling cinema.
Nosferatu (2024)
One of the year’s best films, “Nosferatu” disarms with intoxicating ambience, this time bringing Robert Eggers’ distinct cinematic sensibilities to something with mainstream horror appeal.
A Complete Unknown
Director James Mangold and his cast are good enough to keep “A Complete Unknown” from settling into routine musician biopic mediocrity.
The Brutalist
Rich with history, art, and the themes of grand literature, Brady Corbet’s ambitious epic drama proves to be engaging, profound, and an instant landmark of cinema.
Conclave Blu-ray + Digital Code
One of 2024’s very best films hits physical media just in time for Christmas.
Nightbitch
Elevating the material tremendously, Amy Adams is back on her A game here.
Moana 2
This spry and polished sequel has clearly been given time to develop instead of being rushed out.
Wicked
Only those with an irrational hatred of musical theatre will be immune to this jaunty production’s considerable charms.
Red One
Someone, somewhere justified spending a quarter of a billion dollars on the most convoluted and hard-sell holiday lore since DreamWorks Animation’s “Rise of the Guardians.”
A Real Pain
It’s remarkable how much emotional weight Jesse Eisenberg packs into his sophomore directorial effort, a film that runs just 90 minutes and feels even shorter.
Heretic
A dastardly Hugh Grant carries a really good A24 horror movie on his able back in “Heretic.”
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
As overtly Christian as any mainstream Christmas film, this “Pageant” prioritizes spreading a message over elevating the craft.
We Live in Time
A questionable achronological approach does nothing to derail this tender, heartwarming, and well-acted romance.
Monster Summer
“Monster Summer” evokes the vibe of ’90s “Goosebumps” but with better production values and less silliness than the R.L. Stine TV series.
My Old Ass
For a movie that opens with fantastical hallucinogens, “My Old Ass” has a firm grip on reality and a deep understanding of what it’s like to look back at one’s formative years with perspective.
Megalopolis
While the film itself does not rank among his more dramatically fulfilling efforts, “Megalopolis” displays copious and admirable passion from the legendary Francis Ford Coppola.
The Substance
Until its disappointing final act, this outrageous and stylish body horror film holds you captive and impressed.
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
The makers of “Super/Man” avoid hagiography, which is no easy feat in this cleverly-titled, well-made documentary reflecting on the highs and lows of the actor’s career and personal life.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
This long-in-the-works sequel lets Tim Burton play in his old wheelhouse in a way that feels right and well-earned.
Alien: Romulus
Taking its cues largely from the two most esteemed entries in the franchise, “Romulus” keeps us invested with rich suspense, gripping spectacle, and the incomparable production design that comes with the territory.
Blink Twice
First-time director Zoë Kravitz does a pretty good job of justifying her privilege and hiding her inexperience in this stylish and trippy thriller.
Dìdi
Alternately funny and heartbreaking, nostalgia-inducing for the tail end of Millennials, and generally life-affirming for all of us, Dìdi is a sharp and satisfying debut.
