Like A Dragon: Yakuza Review - A Vapid And Flavorless Live-Action Adaptation
The narrative in "Like a Dragon: Yakuza" doesn't have enough meat on its bones to justify its adaptation into a TV series, resulting in a slog of a show.
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Venom: The Last Dance Review - Tom Hardy Shines In Crowd-Pleasing Send-Off
"Venom: The Last Dance" is a touching send-off to the hero some of us didn't even want but will now surely miss.
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Smile 2 Review: A Delightfully Nihilistic Sequel That'll Leave You Grinning
If "Smile 2" feels just as good as its predecessor, then it's entirely thanks to Naomi Scott, who helps anchor the twisty plot with her captivating performance.
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Shrinking Season 2 Review: Dark, Profound, And Still Full Of Heart
Apple TV+'s "Shrinking" Season 2 is deeper and darker this time around, while never losing its humor.
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Tomb Raider: The Legend Of Lara Croft Review - Attractive But Underwhelming
Overall, "Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft" fails to capture the same flair and sense of adventure that's so deeply embedded in the video games.
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Caddo Lake Review: Lost In The Bayou
"Caddo Lake" is a Max mystery movie set in bayou country. Dylan O'Brien and Eliza Scanlen deliver strong performances, but they can't keep the film afloat.
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Terrifier 3 Review: The Biggest, Grossest Art Attack Yet
Thanks to some rushed pacing in the third act, "Terrifier 3" surprisingly ends up needing more of what Art would never give his victims: some room to breathe.
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Joker: Folie à Deux Review - A Chaotic, Profoundly Stupid Mess
Rather than capitalizing on the success that earned Joaquin Phoenix his first Academy Award, "Joker: Folie à Deux" is something of a mess.
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It's What's Inside Review: High On Style, Low On Substance
Netflix's "It's What's Inside" has style to spare, but it's lacking when it comes to the story.
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The Franchise Review: HBO Super-Satire Has Fun Stars But Tired Discourse
By the end of the first season, the talented actors and snappy dialogue can't quite save "The Franchise" from exhaustion.
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The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book Of Carol Review: Season 2 Feels DOA
"The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol" feels repetitive and anticlimactic, despite our excitement to see Carol and Daryl back in action together.
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Saturday Night Review: This Ode To Sketch Comedy Is A Flighty Rollercoaster Ride
"Saturday Night" is a fast-paced comedy that shows viewers the chaotic hour and a half leading up to the first episode of "Saturday Night Live."
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Frasier Season 2 Review: The Beloved Revival's Charms Begin To Wear Thin
"Frasier" Season 2 is frequently an absolute delight, but some of the show's charm is starting to wear off as it goes along.
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We Live In Time Review: A Proper British Weepy With Heart
Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield star in "We Live in Time," a schmaltzy yet emotionally poignant romantic drama.
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Agatha All Along Review: A Supernatural Snoozer Kathryn Hahn Can't Save
Despite an awesome job from a cast led by Kathryn Hahn, "Agatha All Along" suffers from a number of plot issues that make for a so-so viewing experience.
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The Life Of Chuck Review: A Winsome Tale From Stephen King
Mike Flanagan trades in spooky for heartwarming with his latest Stephen King adaptation, "The Life of Chuck."
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Heretic Review: Hugh Grant Horror Deserves Your Leap Of Faith
"Heretic" merely seeks to provoke - and to entertain. On both levels, it's a sinfully sweet success.
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The Penguin Review: An Adept And Emotionally Intelligent Gangster Drama
"The Penguin" doesn't reinvent the genre by any means, but it manages to grow beyond most comic book TV adaptations with a dark, violent, and grim portrayal.
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The Return Review: A Captivating (If Slow) Epic
Ralph Fiennes stars in this captivating retelling of Homer's Odyssey.
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Transformers One Review: The Best Transformers Movie Ever (Which Isn't Saying Much)
"Transformers One" is elevated by great performances from Brian Tyree Henry and Chris Hemsworth, but the self-referential nods kill the momentum.
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Eden Review: Ron Howard Goes To The Dark Side In Uneven Thriller [TIFF 2024]
"Eden" has a stacked cast and intriguing premise, but it lacks in the cinematography and sound departments.
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Speak No Evil Review: James McAvoy Stuns In Disturbing Danish Thriller Remake
The 2024 remake of "Speak No Evil" does justice to the original when it comes to chills and thrills, and James McAvoy is terrifyingly captivating.
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Nightbitch Review: Amy Adams Elevates A Quirky Motherhood Metaphor
Amy Adams goes all-in for "Nightbitch" though the movie itself arguably should've been even weirder.
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The End Review: Tried So Hard And Got So Far, But... [TIFF 2024]
Michael Shannon and Tilda Swinton lead a strong cast in "The End," but despite their talents, the film falls short as a musical.
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Queer Review: Daniel Craig's Magnetic Performance Can't Save This Meandering Drama
Daniel Craig teams up with Luca Guadagnino to bring us "Queer," a steamy drama that has a strong first act but falls off precipitously from there.
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The Brutalist Review: Brady Corbet Creates A Dark Vision Of The Modern American Epic
Brady Corbet shatters conventions about film length with his instant classic "The Brutalist."
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Wolfs Review: A Dull, Uninspired Action Comedy With Zero Surprises [Venice 2024]
"Wolfs" squanders the talents of its stars, George Clooney and Brad Pitt, with a tired action comedy that keeps both of them on autopilot.
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