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Tony Review: This Anthony Bourdain Biopic Leaves A Bitter Taste

staff@looper.com (Nina Starner) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

A24's "Tony" doesn't quite stick to the truth of Anthony Bourdain's early life, and it suffers for it.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review - The Best Live-Action Spidey In Decades

staff@looper.com (Reuben Baron) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:26:41 +0000

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" proves that there's still plenty of life left in the MCU when it comes to these more ground-level narratives.

Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender Review — The Kind Of Animation That Belongs In Theaters

staff@looper.com (Reuben Baron) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:56:37 +0000

"Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender" is a gorgeous work of animation that deserves to be seen on the big screen (regardless of the script's major flaws).

The Odyssey Review: Christopher Nolan Has Made His Masterpiece

staff@looper.com (Nina Starner) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Christopher Nolan's adaptation of "The Odyssey" is an outstanding epic in every sense of the word.

Evil Dead Burn Review: The Franchise's Hot Streak Lives On

staff@looper.com (Alistair Ryder) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

"Evil Dead Burn" is one of the weaker movies in the franchise, but it's definitely one of the best horror legacy sequels we've seen in recent years.

The Invite Review: Edward Norton And Penélope Cruz Shine In A Wickedly Funny Dramedy

staff@looper.com (Audrey Fox) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:47:25 +0000

The cast of "The Invite" manages to expertly balance comedy and drama in this intimate film.

Minions & Monsters Review: Hollywood Is The Perfect Playground For The Minions

staff@looper.com (Dominic Griffin) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:28:41 +0000

"Minions & Monsters" is a surprising love letter to classic Hollywood, and might just be the best movie in the Despicable Me franchise.

Jackass: Best And Last Review - A Shameless Cash Grab Finale From The Slapstick Kings

staff@looper.com (Alistair Ryder) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

"Jackass: Best and Last" is the weakest in the franchise, and most laughs come from its reliance on classic slapstick set pieces that haven't grown old.

Supergirl Review: Milly Alcock Shines In A Flawed Superhero Movie

staff@looper.com (Alistair Ryder) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Milly Alcock is a great Supergirl, so it's really a shame that her take on the character is dampened by this underwhelming solo vehicle.

Toy Story 5 Review: Woody And Buzz Return For An Uneven But Charming Pixar Sequel

staff@looper.com (Reuben Baron) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

"Toy Story 5" is another heartwarming addition to the franchise despite its abundance of characters and some confusing plotlines.

Disclosure Day Review: Steven Spielberg's 2026 Summer Blockbuster Is A Triumph

staff@looper.com (Nina Starner) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Steven Spielberg is already known as a master of the summer blockbuster, and he's proven himself yet again with "Disclosure Day."

Masters Of The Universe Review: The Most Average Movie Of The Summer

staff@looper.com (Reuben Baron) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:09:37 +0000

The campy "Masters of the Universe" is full of surprisingly good performances, but it still manages to be mediocre.

Backrooms Review: A Horror Movie Caught Between Big Ideas

staff@looper.com (Matthew Jackson) — Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Even with its flaws, "Backrooms" is an impressive feature film debut by Kane Parsons, an exciting new voice in horror filmmaking.

The Mandalorian And Grogu Review: This Is Not The Way

staff@looper.com (Reuben Baron) — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

"The Mandalorian and Grogu" just feels like a long episode of the TV show (and not in a good way).

Remarkably Bright Creatures Review: A Charming Pair Can't Save A Dull Mystery

staff@looper.com (Alistair Ryder) — Thu, 07 May 2026 23:01:00 +0000

"Remarkably Bright Creatures" has a quirky premise that's somehow made better by the movie's abundance of clichés.

Mortal Kombat 2 Review: Karl Urban Elevates An Otherwise Flawed Sequel

staff@looper.com (Alistair Ryder) — Wed, 06 May 2026 16:02:01 +0000

Despite its imperfections, "Mortal Kombat II" is a clear step up from its predecessor.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Review: Lifeless With Some Flashes Of Brilliance

staff@looper.com (Nina Starner) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000

"The Devil Wears Prada 2" feels like a cheap imitation of the original, despite the best efforts of its talented cast.

Michael Review: Antoine Fuqua Delivers A Polished Biopic That Refuses To Take Risks

staff@looper.com (Dominic Griffin) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:32:25 +0000

Jaafar Jackson shines in "Michael," though the biopic skips over the messier parts of Michael Jackson's adult life to create a safer narrative.

The Drama Review: A Mishandled Plot Twist Sinks Zendaya's Dark Comedy

staff@looper.com (Reuben Baron) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:08:11 +0000

A24's "The Drama," starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, handles its loaded premise in ways that are unbelievable at best and offensively tacky at worst.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review: A Fun And Flashy Nintendo Adventure

staff@looper.com (Reuben Baron) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" is an entertaining family movie with plenty of nostalgic Easter eggs for longtime Nintendo fans.