4.5 star movies
Run Review: Sarah Paulson Is One Crazy Mother
Director Aneesh Chaganty delivers sleek thrills in Run, a Hitchcock-inspired thriller that operates on a razor’s edge. Swiftly ushered in by ...
Pig Review: Nicholas Cage Revenge Drama Is A Beautiful, Evocative Odyssey
Revenge dramas are generally triggered by a sense of sudden loss, one that becomes the basis for a lone figure ...
TIFF Review: Petite Maman Is A Thoughtful Exploration Of A Mother-Daughter Bond
Céline Sciamma’s follow-up to 2019’s Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Petite Maman, is an intimate exploration of a mother-daughter relationship with ...
Wolfwalkers Review: A Bewitching Irish Folktale That Borders On The Sublime
Few films manage to imbue a special kind of charm, strengthened by bold storytelling and visual poetry, weaved together to ...
The Tangle Review: Frenetic Techno-Noir Is Beautiful, Complex Poetry
While the world is no stranger to dystopian narratives in cinema, few have been able to emerge as ingenious, well-sustained ...
Sherlock Holmes Review
Screen Rant reviews Sherlock Holmes I had high hopes going in to Sherlock Holmes, and I’m happy to report that ...
The Dark Knight IMAX Review
It’s a funny thing about watching a movie you’ve been anticipating so much and for so long – you walk ...
Parasite Review: Bong Joon-ho’s Latest is Truly One of a Kind
Funny, disturbing, and heartbreaking all at once, Parasite finds Bong in top form as a storyteller, delivering a film like no ...
The Long Walk Review: A Contemplative, Genre-Defying Ghost Story
Mattie Do, the Laotian director who became the first and only woman director from Laos with her film Dearest Sister, ...
Flee Review: Heart-Wrenching Animated Documentary Among 2021’s Best Films
Equal parts blunt and earnest, Flee is a heart-wrenching examination of the lingering trauma from a life on the run. The animated documentary film was internationally ...
Hamilton Review: Disney+’s Filmed Stage Production Lives Up To ALL The Hype
Since debuting off-Broadway in early 2015 – then on Broadway later that year – the Hamilton musical has taken the ...
Lady Bird Review: Greta Gerwig’s Coming of Age Romp Delights
Lady Bird makes for a delightful coming of age comedy/drama, fueled by Gerwig’s inspired direction and Saoirse Ronan’s charming performance. ...
Marriage Story Review: A Genuine Tale of Love & Heartbreak
Divorce is a very personal topic for writer/director Noah Baumbach. Years after his 2005 film The Squid and the Whale, Baumbach ...
Us Review: Jordan Peele Returns With Another Terrific Horror Movie
Us manages to be funny, freaky, and thrilling all at once, and marks another step forward in Peele’s evolving sense ...
The Amusement Park Review: Romero’s Lost Daylight Horror Is A Hellish Ride
Having created the zombie film subgenre as we understand it today, George A. Romero started it all with his 1968 ...
Nine Days Review: A Jarring, Soulful Meditation On The Intensity Of Existence
Cinema helps audiences unravel the many layers of life and understand what existence essentially means, providing a glimpse into things often ...
‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ Review
A third installment is a must, as it (literally) looks like these Apes are only getting better (and smarter) with ...
Drive My Car Review: Hamaguchi’s Award-Winning Drama Is Rich & Exalting
Soft-spoken and bittersweet, Drive My Car is a poignant drama unlike any other. Directed and co-written by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, the 2021 film is ...
Minari Review: Steven Yeun Leads This Wonderfully Authentic Family Drama
The best movies are ones that feel lived-in; the characters feel real, their experiences authentic. Family dramas will often strive ...
C’mon C’mon Review: Mike Mills’ Film Is Profound, Moving & Beautifully Made
Writer-director Mike Mills aims for the heart in the touching, beautifully told C’mon C’mon. Joaquin Phoenix’s character is a gentle ...
