Movie Reviews and Ratings
Renfield
While there will no doubt be far worse mainstream studio movies put out this year, Renfield disappoints more than most because of the promise it holds.
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Super Mario Bros. is certain to extend Illumination's streak of lucrative returns on minimal pleasures. It's just too bad that there is virtually nothing in this movie to justify those financial delights.
Murder Mystery 2
There’s no doubt that Adam Sandler can dazzle at will when teaming with higher caliber auteurs, as the still very vocal fanbase of Uncut Gems will attest to. But sometimes the Sandman just wants to goof around in Paris and get paid.
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
The admirable instincts of writing-directing duo John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein turn an aspiring spring tentpole that from all appearances looks like another misguided IP franchise nonstarter into a genuinely enjoyable crowd-pleaser.
A Thousand and One
By centering on a quiet, underprivileged black youth at three stages of his upbringing, A Thousand and One invites inevitable comparisons to Moonlight, 2016’s Academy Award winner for Best Picture, that it cannot favorably withstand. Still, there is enough substance to qualify this as a compelling debut for a promising new voice.
John Wick: Chapter 4
If you do not already see the entertainment value in this saga of a retired hitman drawn back into the deadly criminal world, “John Wick: Chapter 4” is not going to change your mind.
Inside
If you can accept “Inside” as a movie that is about the journey, not the destination, you should enjoy the ride and another engaging Willem Dafoe descent into madness.
Creed III
With Michael B. Jordan excelling on both sides of the camera, “Creed III” gives you much more to chew on and think about than your typical third installment.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Calculated, competent, and the weakest film to date in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” invites you to find meaning anywhere but up on the screen.
Knock at the Cabin
Is it a home invasion thriller? Is it a parable about tolerance? M. Night Shyamalan’s “Knock at the Cabin” keeps you on its toes as it raises questions.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
It’s been a long time since DreamWorks felt like the edgy alternative to Disney fare, but “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” comes close to rekindling those sentiments with its bleeped profanity and light blue comedy.
Emancipation
If there’s anything that Will Smith regrets as much as slapping Chris Rock at this year’s Academy Awards ceremony shortly before winning Best Actor, it’s turning down the chance to star in “Django Unchained.”
Avatar: The Way of Water
Although “Avatar: The Way of Water” is clumsy when it tries to be profound, it pushes the medium on a technical level and is sure to add another Visual Effects Oscar to the distinguished mantle of New Zealand’s Weta Workshop. Continue reading Avatar: The Way of Water movie review and rating by DVDizzy.
Smile
Can a smile be scary? Absolutely, in the right context. Read our review of Smile, a new horror film from first-time writer-director Parker Finn lacks the right context.
Out of Print Disney DVDs
Looking for a classic Disney flick for your home theater? Search our list of Out of Print Disney DVDs and Blu-ray and where to purchase.