Maestro Review: A Work Of Pure Showmanship
Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan command the screen in "Maestro," a powerful and visually astonishing Netflix biopic about composer Leonard Bernstein.
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Poor Things Review: Emma Stone Shines In A Feminist Take On Frankenstein
With "Poor Things," Yorgos Lanthimos reunites with "The Favourite" star Emma Stone for a new fantastical, arch, feminist riff on "Frankenstein." -
American Fiction Review: Jeffrey Wright Excels In One Of The Year's Best
Cord Jefferson's exceptional directorial debut, "American Fiction," features a dazzling performance from Jeffrey Wright and some sharp satire. -
Wonka Review: Paul King And Timothée Chalamet Stick The Landing
Paul King's confectionary prequel "Wonka" is nowhere near as bad as the previews look - in fact, it's a joy, in no small part thanks to Timothée Chalamet. -
Leave The World Behind Review: Another Netflix Fumble
"Leave the World Behind" would have been better without its many twists and turns that ultimately leaves the viewer out of patience. -
Godzilla Minus One Review: The Blockbuster We Needed
Cheaper, meaner, and more complicated than the American "MonsterVerse" titles, the new Japanese film "Godzilla Minus One" is a satisfying, fearsome blockbuster. -
Wish Review: Disney Has An Identity Crisis
"Wish" tries to honor Disney's classic fairy tale adaptations, but it also can't resist some of modern animation's more cringey affections. -
Saltburn Review: A Gorgeous Film That Lacks In Subtlety
Barry Keoghan shines in "Saltburn," an aesthetically gorgeous take on class structure that never fails to engage the audience. -
Napoleon Review: Little Man, Big Movie
Joaquin Phoenix takes on one of his biggest roles to date in "Napoleon," co-starring Vanessa Kirby, as Ridley Scott's historical epic covers the emperor's life. -
Dream Scenario Review: Cage Memes Become Strange Dreams
Nicolas Cage is a college professor who appears in everyone's dreams in A24's November release "Dream Scenario," but the satire leaves a lot to be desired. -
The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes Review - A Captivating Return To Panem
"The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds and Snakes" is a gripping prequel with a great cast, but the love story is the least interesting aspect of the film. -
The Marvels Review: Good-Enough Theme Park Cinema
Nia DaCosta's "The Marvels" ties together "Captain Marvel," "WandaVision," and "Ms. Marvel," and the result is a pretty good MCU entry that often feels shallow. -
The Killer Review: The Perfect Crime
David Fincher returns with "The Killer," a Netflix release starring Michael Fassbender as a cold, calculating, nameless contract killer on a mission. -
Rustin Review: A Civil Rights Biopic That Fails To Match The Fire Of Its Subject
Colman Domingo commands the screen in Netflix's "Rustin," a biopic about Civil Rights Movement organizer Bayard Rustin, directed by George C. Wolfe. -
Priscilla Review: A Devastating Depiction Of An Infamously Toxic Relationship
Sofia Coppola's A24-distributed "Priscilla" tells the story of Elvis Presley (Jacob Elordi) through the eyes of his wife, Priscilla Beaulieu (Cailee Spaeny). -
Five Nights At Freddy's Review: A Horror-Comedy With No Laughs Or Scares
Blumhouse Productions' long-awaited "Five Nights at Freddy's" film from director Emma Tammi brings the haunted pizzeria and its animatronic inhabitants to life. -
Killers Of The Flower Moon Review: Quiet Rage Fuels Scorsese's Latest Historical Epic
The strong lead cast helps make "Killers of the Flower Moon" one of Martin Scorsese's best films, though it could benefit from featuring Lily Gladstone more. -
Lee Review: A Muddled Biopic With None Of Its Subject's Boldness
Ellen Kuras directs Kate Winslet in "Lee," a biopic about intrepid photojournalist Lee Miller co-starring Marion Cotillard and Andy Samberg. -
Anatomy Of A Fall Review: A Fascinating French Feminist Film - With 50 Cent
The French Palme d'Or-winner "Anatomy of a Fall" is a slow-burn psychological thriller with absorbing characters and a shocking twist up its sleeve. -
The Burial Review: This Courtroom Drama Showcases Jamie Foxx's Best
Amazon Prime's "The Burial," directed by Maggie Betts, features a powerhouse performance from Jamie Foxx as personal injury lawyer Willie Gary. -
Dicks: The Musical Review - Goes Right Up To The Line And Crosses It
A24's first musical, "Dicks: The Musical," is every bit as queer, raunchy, and unforgettable as the title implies, though the ending will prove divisive. -
The Exorcist: Believer Review: A Sour Sequel With Several Sins
David Gordon Green's first installment in a new "Exorcist" reboot trilogy, "The Exorcist: Believer," amounts to little more than reheated pea soup. -
Riddle Of Fire Review: A Quirky, Uneven Fairy Tale Of Childhood Adventure
Weston Razooli's Wyoming-set preteen adventure film "Riddle of Fire" screened at Cannes, the Toronto International Film Festival, and Fantastic Fest. -
Dumb Money Review: Dumb (But Fun) Movie
Craig Gillespie dramatizes the GameStop short squeeze with his stock market dramedy "Dumb Money," starring Paul Dano as the Redditor behind the curtain. -
The Creator Review: Visually Breathtaking - But No Storytelling Creativity In Sight
Gareth Edwards' sci-fi epic "The Creator" boasts some of the most spectacular shots and visual effects in ages, but the story leaves a lot to be desired. -
Fingernails Review: A Sweet But Unremarkable Sci-Fi Romance
Despite a stellar cast of Jessie Buckley, Riz Ahmed, and Jeremy Allen White, director Christos Nikou's "Fingernails" is a slight sci-fi romance. -
Woman Of The Hour Review: A Chillingly Entertaining True Crime Romp
Anna Kendrick astounds with her directorial debut, "Woman of the Hour," a Netflix release about a serial killer who appeared on "The Dating Game" in the 1970s.
