‘The Sonata’ Is a Baffling, Lurid Satanic Ghost Story
After 88 minutes of this film starring Freya Tingley and Rutger Hauer, we're left with more questions than answers.
View ArticleNothing Saves ‘Inherit the Viper’ From Its Lackluster Take on the Opioid Crisis
Yet another ho-hum film that emphasizes the ugliness, immorality, poverty and crime of America.
View ArticleKristen Stewart Is Wasted in the Trashy Sci-Fi Horror ‘Underwater’
Zero stars to William Eubank's empty-headed sci-fi horror film.
View ArticleThe Overlooked Mental Health History in ‘Three Christs’ Deserved Better
Fine performances from a veteran never quite save this boring film.
View ArticleLaura Linney Is a Marvel in Solo Play ‘My Name Is Lucy Barton’
The one-woman show gives her a chance to access a darkness she can't often show in her films.
View ArticleNic Cage Horror Film ‘Color Out of Space’ Has Flashy Visuals but Not Much Else
There's nothing to think about here, but a lot to describe.
View Article‘The Gentlemen’ Proves Guy Ritchie Is One of the Worst Directors of Our Time
Matthew McConaughey leads a vile traffic jam of clichés and pointless filth.
View Article‘The Last Full Measure’ Shines Powerful Light on a True Hero of the Vietnam War
This film honors the story of Air Force rescue medic William H. Pitsenbarger, whose legacy was unknown for 32 years.
View ArticleEven TV Sitcoms Pull Off Dysfunctional Family Humor Better Than ‘Grand...
Even if you like the easy, predictable clichés of dysfunctional family comedies, this is very boring theater.
View Article‘The Confession of Lily Dare’ Is a Side-Splitting Hoot From Charles Busch
Laughs are abundant and a good time is guaranteed.
View ArticleElijah Wood’s Filthy ‘Come to Daddy’ Is the Worst Movie of 2020
It's vulgar, contrived and incomprehensible.
View ArticleLiam Neeson and Lesley Manville Keep ‘Ordinary Love’ Close to the Heart
But will audiences go see this well-crafted, potently written film?
View ArticleJulia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell’s ‘Downhill’ Is Worse Than Stale Popcorn
It doesn't have a clue about what kind of movie it wants to be.
View ArticleThe CGI Dog Is Lovable Forever in ‘The Call of the Wild’
As I wanted Buck to find his home in the world, I wanted to take him home myself.
View Article‘The Night Clerk’ Is a “Thriller” Without Thrills, Suspense or Tension
Nothing much happens in its 90-minute runtime.
View Article‘Standing Up, Falling Down’ Is a Dismal Excuse for Understated Comedy
What is Billy Crystal doing in this movie?
View Article‘Beneath Us’ Is a Zero-Star Farrago of Tasteless Stupidity
In which undocumented immigrant workers find themselves tortured by a wealthy couple.
View Article‘The Way Back’ Proves Ben Affleck Is Still an Underrated Actor
There's nothing predictable about Affleck's subtlety or commitment to this role.
View ArticleAnnette Bening’s ‘Hope Gap’ Is a Pithy, Insightful Film About Love
Bening captures a range of emotion—from anger to soul-searching remorse, sadness and strength.
View Article‘The Postcard Killings’ Is Tasteless at Just About Every Turn
This puzzle of many twisted parts is played out by a large, badly directed cast.
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