Director Ridley Scott and veteran actor Joaquin Phoenix reunite for the first time since Gladiator and the result is nothing short of amazing….even if there’s a few historical qualms.
Category: Movie Reviews
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (Spoiler-Free) review: A Thrilling Companion Piece
Based on the Suzanne Collins prequel book to The Hunger Games, this story takes us decades before the events of the series to a young Coriolanus Snow, showcasing his rise to power, deepening the totalitarian and classist themes explored in…
The Marvels (Spoiler-Free) review: An Unfortunate Misstep
The sequel to 2019’s Captain Marvel brings back Brie Larson paired with a new crew to help save the universe. But does it live up to the lofty standards set by its MCU predecessor? Or does it continue the troubling…
Corner Office review: “A Bleak and Charming Story About Office Daydreaming”
Based on the book The Room by Jonas Karlsson, Jon Hamm stars as the overachieving office worker Orson, who falls into trouble with his workplace when he unwittingly enters a room that seemingly only he can see.
Air (2023) review: Late 80s Marketing Fever Dream
Most avid Jordan fans and capitalism apologists are going to love this rosy-eyed look back at Nike while a few will – and should – point out that the period being glamorized isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
A Haunting in Venice review: Branagh Has Found His Groove
Based on Agatha Christie’s Hallowe’en Party, Kenneth Branagh’s third adaptation in the Hercule Poirot series attempts to blend solid horror elements with the core whodunnit structure. So how well does it work?
Bottoms review: A Bloody and Messy Coming-of-Age Story:
Emma Seligman’s sophomore effort has a few sweet moments peppered through the whole production, but audiences wanting a solid update to the lesbian coming-of-age story can look elsewhere.
Shortcomings review: “Randall Park Dazzles In Directorial Debut”
Based on the graphic novel by Adrian Tomine and buoyed by the performances of Justin H. Min and comedian Sherry Cola, first-time director Randall Park delivers a solid romantic comedy that manages to make our protagonist wrestle with their toxic…
Gran Turismo review: “Better Off Playing The Game”
Even with star power like Djimon Hounsou, Orlando Bloom, and David Harbour, Gran Turismo can’t save a script that’s mostly lacking in the energy department – despite the amount of high octane stunts.
Something for Everyone in “Everything Everywhere All At Once” review
Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022), or EEAAO, is a multiverse-hopping, genre-bending movie about realizing one’s potential and choosing the life that is most authentic to oneself – especially in the midst of chaos.