Movie Reviews Editor's Picks

  • One Night in Miami Review

    2020 gave us several powerful movies about the black experience, and few were more thought-provoking than One Night in Miami.

    2020 gave us several powerful movies about the black experience, and few were more thought-provoking than One Night in Miami.
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  • Sound of Metal Review

    Sound of Metal may be the best movie about the deaf experience since Children of a Lesser God.

    Sound of Metal may be the best movie about the deaf experience since Children of a Lesser God.
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  • Midsommar Review

    Just as the sun rarely sets in this place, Midsommar wears its audience down like they’ve been strapped under a giant heat lamp.

    Just as the sun rarely sets in this place, Midsommar wears its audience down like they’ve been strapped under a giant heat lamp.
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  • Spider-Man: Far from Home Review

    After the marathon that was Avengers: Endgame, it’s only appropriate that the following addition to the MCU would be a laidback vacation. At least that’s what Peter Parker is looking for in Spider-Man: Far From Home.

    After the marathon that was Avengers: Endgame, it’s only appropriate that the following addition to the MCU would be a laidback vacation. At least that’s what Peter Parker is looking for in Spider-Man: Far From Home.
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Action Movie Reviews

  • The Creator Review

    With so many reboots and sequels flooding the entertainment landscape, The Creator is a film you want to love. It’s also a film you want to be more original.

    With so many reboots and sequels flooding the entertainment landscape, The Creator is a film you want to love. It’s also a film you want to be more original.
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  • Gran Turismo Review

    Just as everyone has their doubts about Mardenborough, you might have reservations going into Gran Turismo, but you should be won over by the final lap.

    Just as everyone has their doubts about Mardenborough, you might have reservations going into Gran Turismo, but you should be won over by the final lap.
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  • Blue Beetle Review

    As colorful as the action and family banter are, Blue Beetle isn’t without its moments of grounded realism.

    As colorful as the action and family banter are, Blue Beetle isn’t without its moments of grounded realism.
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  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Review

    Time will only tell where this version goes, but Mutant Mayhem is an exceptional launching point.

    Time will only tell where this version goes, but Mutant Mayhem is an exceptional launching point.
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Adventure Movie Reviews

  • Gran Turismo Review

    Just as everyone has their doubts about Mardenborough, you might have reservations going into Gran Turismo, but you should be won over by the final lap.

    Just as everyone has their doubts about Mardenborough, you might have reservations going into Gran Turismo, but you should be won over by the final lap.
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  • Barbie Review

    Some will describe Barbie as a feminist movie, which it is. However, Greta Gerwig’s film is even more about identity and the human condition.

    Some will describe Barbie as a feminist movie, which it is. However, Greta Gerwig’s film is even more about identity and the human condition.
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  • Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One Review

    Cruise is again the main attraction in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. However, the film is also an ensemble piece with supporting characters we care just as much about.

    Cruise is again the main attraction in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. However, the film is also an ensemble piece with supporting characters we care just as much about.
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  • Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Review

    Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is better than Crystal Skull, but it doesn’t come close to touching the original trilogy.

    Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is better than Crystal Skull, but it doesn’t come close to touching the original trilogy.
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Drama Movie Reviews

  • Dumb Money Review

    Some will describe Dumb Money as a companion piece to The Big Short. Craig Gillespie’s film is just as much The Anti Big Short, however.

    Some will describe Dumb Money as a companion piece to The Big Short. Craig Gillespie’s film is just as much The Anti Big Short, however.
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  • A Haunting in Venice Review

    While the production design and cinematography get us through a somewhat slow second act, A Haunting in Venice delivers in its grand finale.

    While the production design and cinematography get us through a somewhat slow second act, A Haunting in Venice delivers in its grand finale.
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  • The Hill Review

    While Quaid’s presence elevates the material, The Hill often makes an extraordinary true story feel standard.

    While Quaid’s presence elevates the material, The Hill often makes an extraordinary true story feel standard.
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    Thanks for your reviews. Looks like I’ll hold off on The Hill until it goes on Red Box.
    Ron Ryan
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  • Gran Turismo Review

    Just as everyone has their doubts about Mardenborough, you might have reservations going into Gran Turismo, but you should be won over by the final lap.

    Just as everyone has their doubts about Mardenborough, you might have reservations going into Gran Turismo, but you should be won over by the final lap.
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Comedy Movie Reviews

  • Dumb Money Review

    Some will describe Dumb Money as a companion piece to The Big Short. Craig Gillespie’s film is just as much The Anti Big Short, however.

    Some will describe Dumb Money as a companion piece to The Big Short. Craig Gillespie’s film is just as much The Anti Big Short, however.
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  • Strays Review

    In addition to being an effective comedy about animals, friendship, and vengeance, Strays works as a breakup movie.

    In addition to being an effective comedy about animals, friendship, and vengeance, Strays works as a breakup movie.
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  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Review

    Time will only tell where this version goes, but Mutant Mayhem is an exceptional launching point.

    Time will only tell where this version goes, but Mutant Mayhem is an exceptional launching point.
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  • Haunted Mansion Review

    While the comedy isn’t on par with the chilling production values, Haunted Mansion catches viewers off guard with its meditation on grief.

    While the comedy isn’t on par with the chilling production values, Haunted Mansion catches viewers off guard with its meditation on grief.
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Sci-fi Movie Reviews

  • The Creator Review

    With so many reboots and sequels flooding the entertainment landscape, The Creator is a film you want to love. It’s also a film you want to be more original.

    With so many reboots and sequels flooding the entertainment landscape, The Creator is a film you want to love. It’s also a film you want to be more original.
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  • Blue Beetle Review

    As colorful as the action and family banter are, Blue Beetle isn’t without its moments of grounded realism.

    As colorful as the action and family banter are, Blue Beetle isn’t without its moments of grounded realism.
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  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Review

    Time will only tell where this version goes, but Mutant Mayhem is an exceptional launching point.

    Time will only tell where this version goes, but Mutant Mayhem is an exceptional launching point.
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  • Asteroid City Review

    It’s hard not to admire Asteroid City for its ambition, even if the ingredients don’t always mesh.

    It’s hard not to admire Asteroid City for its ambition, even if the ingredients don’t always mesh.
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Fantasy Movie Reviews

  • The Last Voyage of the Demeter Review

    While the potential is present, there’s one major element that separates Alien from The Last Voyage of the Demeter: pacing.

    While the potential is present, there’s one major element that separates Alien from The Last Voyage of the Demeter: pacing.
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  • Haunted Mansion Review

    While the comedy isn’t on par with the chilling production values, Haunted Mansion catches viewers off guard with its meditation on grief.

    While the comedy isn’t on par with the chilling production values, Haunted Mansion catches viewers off guard with its meditation on grief.
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  • Barbie Review

    Some will describe Barbie as a feminist movie, which it is. However, Greta Gerwig’s film is even more about identity and the human condition.

    Some will describe Barbie as a feminist movie, which it is. However, Greta Gerwig’s film is even more about identity and the human condition.
    Read More »

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  • Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken Review

    Ruby Gillman is another visual delight with vibrant colors and an abundance of energy that doesn’t go to waste.

    Ruby Gillman is another visual delight with vibrant colors and an abundance of energy that doesn’t go to waste.
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Thriller Movie Reviews

  • The Creator Review

    With so many reboots and sequels flooding the entertainment landscape, The Creator is a film you want to love. It’s also a film you want to be more original.

    With so many reboots and sequels flooding the entertainment landscape, The Creator is a film you want to love. It’s also a film you want to be more original.
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  • The Last Voyage of the Demeter Review

    While the potential is present, there’s one major element that separates Alien from The Last Voyage of the Demeter: pacing.

    While the potential is present, there’s one major element that separates Alien from The Last Voyage of the Demeter: pacing.
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  • Talk to Me Review

    Talk to Me has the eerie essence of a Twilight Zone episode.

    Talk to Me has the eerie essence of a Twilight Zone episode.
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  • Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One Review

    Cruise is again the main attraction in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. However, the film is also an ensemble piece with supporting characters we care just as much about.

    Cruise is again the main attraction in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. However, the film is also an ensemble piece with supporting characters we care just as much about.
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    Excellent Review
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Crime Movie Reviews

  • A Haunting in Venice Review

    While the production design and cinematography get us through a somewhat slow second act, A Haunting in Venice delivers in its grand finale.

    While the production design and cinematography get us through a somewhat slow second act, A Haunting in Venice delivers in its grand finale.
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  • Fast X Review

    Vibe no longer exists in print form, but the franchise that Racer X inspired has made it to Fast X.

    Vibe no longer exists in print form, but the franchise that Racer X inspired has made it to Fast X.
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  • John Wick: Chapter 4 Review

    John Wick: Chapter 4 establishes early on that this isn’t just another sequel.

    John Wick: Chapter 4 establishes early on that this isn’t just another sequel.
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  • Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Review

    Whether Glass Onion leaves you feeling like a master detective or an amateur sleuth, the ride is always fun.

    Whether Glass Onion leaves you feeling like a master detective or an amateur sleuth, the ride is always fun.
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Animation Movie Reviews

  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Review

    Time will only tell where this version goes, but Mutant Mayhem is an exceptional launching point.

    Time will only tell where this version goes, but Mutant Mayhem is an exceptional launching point.
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  • Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken Review

    Ruby Gillman is another visual delight with vibrant colors and an abundance of energy that doesn’t go to waste.

    Ruby Gillman is another visual delight with vibrant colors and an abundance of energy that doesn’t go to waste.
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  • Elemental Review

    Even if it’s a slow burn, the reception toward Elemental should eventually be flaming hot.

    Even if it’s a slow burn, the reception toward Elemental should eventually be flaming hot.
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  • Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Review

    Shameik Moore’s Miles Morales remains the story’s heart, but Across the Spider-Verse belongs just as much to Hailee Steinfeld’s Gwen Stacy.

    Shameik Moore’s Miles Morales remains the story’s heart, but Across the Spider-Verse belongs just as much to Hailee Steinfeld’s Gwen Stacy.
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Horror Movie Reviews

  • The Last Voyage of the Demeter Review

    While the potential is present, there’s one major element that separates Alien from The Last Voyage of the Demeter: pacing.

    While the potential is present, there’s one major element that separates Alien from The Last Voyage of the Demeter: pacing.
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  • Talk to Me Review

    Talk to Me has the eerie essence of a Twilight Zone episode.

    Talk to Me has the eerie essence of a Twilight Zone episode.
    Read More »

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  • Haunted Mansion Review

    While the comedy isn’t on par with the chilling production values, Haunted Mansion catches viewers off guard with its meditation on grief.

    While the comedy isn’t on par with the chilling production values, Haunted Mansion catches viewers off guard with its meditation on grief.
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  • The Boogeyman Review

    The Boogeyman is a horror film that shows up on time, efficiently does its job, and promptly clocks out.

    The Boogeyman is a horror film that shows up on time, efficiently does its job, and promptly clocks out.
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