3.5 star movies

Maestro Review: Bradley Cooper’s Bernstein Biopic Is Artful & Fractured

Maestro begins with a quote from its real-life subject, Leonard Bernstein: “A work of art does not answer questions, it ...

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Miranda’s Victim Review: Important Drama Is Elevated By Outstanding Performances

“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be used against you in a court of law…” ...

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Saw X Review: Jigsaw’s Return & Bloody Traps Spark The Franchise’s Best Sequel

Hollywood movie franchises do not typically get better the longer they go, especially when they continue for as long as ...

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Smugglers Review: An All-Star Cast Leads A Fun, High-Stakes Heist Film

Smugglers has something for everyone — friendship, family, betrayal, and a kick-ass female cast. The tone of the film is ...

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Memory Review: Thorny Drama Gets All Its Depth From The Actors

Editor’s note: This piece was written during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Without the labor of the actors currently on strike, ...

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There’s Something In The Barn Review: Bloody Horror Comedy Is Genuinely Fun

There’s Something in the Barn is genuinely funny. It’s a horror Christmas comedy that balances its ridiculous aspects and fun ...

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River Review: A Refreshing Time Loop Comedy With Heart & A Great Ensemble Cast

Time loop movies are great. Even though we’ve seen the premise play out numerous times onscreen, most of which have ...

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The Creator Review: A Brutal, Emotional & Visually Stunning Sci-Fi Epic

The Creator has assumed the position of Fall 2023’s big science-fiction blockbuster, taking the spot previously held by Dune: Part ...

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The Holdovers Review: Giamatti & Newcomer Dominic Sessa Are Alive With Chemistry

Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers is one of his most likable films to date, and one of the most highly anticipated ...

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No One Will Save You Review: Kaitlyn Dever Anchors Daringly Creative Genre Movie

One of the joys of movie genres is that they come with an established history. Every idea or scenario has ...

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The Danish Girl Review

The Danish Girl is a beautiful film with brave performances – though Hooper often struggles to translate Lili Elbe’s life ...

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PG: Psycho Goreman Review: This Fun, Gore-Encrusted B-Movie Brims With Heart

B-movies have been a product of the Golden Age of Hollywood, the genre being kept alive with the success of ...

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‘Final Destination 5’ Review

Screen Rant’s Ben Kendrick reviews Final Destination 5 Along with the Saw franchise, the Final Destination series has become one ...

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Happy Death Day 2U Review: Back to the Future Time Loop

Happy Death Day 2U adds a genre twist to the series’ formula, delivering a sequel that’s funnier, sillier, and more ...

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‘Anna Karenina’ Review

The rich performances, succinct screenwriting, and strong direction make it a re-interpretation worth seeing. Leo Tolstoy’s 19th-century novel Anna Karenina is ...

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Piggy Review: Spanish Horror Film Explores Human Cruelty To Great Effect

When it comes to horror films, the disconcerting moments don’t always come from the blood and violence. In Piggy, the ...

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The Menu Review: Fiennes Leads Dark Comedy Horror That Entertains & Surprises [TIFF]

Directed by Mark Mylod from a screenplay by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy, The Menu is a dark, twisted satire ...

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Eddie the Eagle Review

Eddie the Eagle is a light-hearted and thoroughly inspiring underdog tale – with lovable performances from Hugh Jackman and Taron Egerton. A charming and determined child, ...