Justice League
“It’s fine. Maybe ‘not as bad as it could have been’ is enough of a victory for now.”
Lady Bird
“There is life behind the universal themes Gerwig explores with her own sense of wide-eyed wonderment.”
The Killing of a Sacred Deer
“One of the purest forms of an artist distilling his singular vision into a unique movie going experience.”
Thor: Ragnarok
“Director Taika Watiti delivers solidly when the film goes for laughs, which are often wonderfully weird.”
Thank You For Your Service
“Cuts to the core of the crisis. Should be a wake-up call for anyone in a position of power.”
Happy Death Day
“A clever-enough horror movie that could have been truly great given another shot of creativity.”
Blade Runner 2049
“The ideas don’t necessarily feel groundbreaking, but Villeneuve’s vision is one of his best assets.”
American Made
“Aspires for the breezy, comedy-drama feel of ‘The Big Short’ and ends up mostly succeeding.”
Stronger
“A touching look at a personal fight for survival and how heroism is viewed during a national tragedy.”
Battle of the Sexes
“More interested in telling a lustful love story than it is talking about equality, gender gaps or even tennis.”
Kingsman: The Golden Circle
“It thinks it’s way more clever than it actually is.”
Mother!
“Cinematic version of sleep paralysis. Aronofsky has embraced his chaotic narrative without remorse.”