Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible…Very Bad Day
“Avoids the usual pitfalls of these movies aimed at 10-year-old boys.”
Gone Girl
“A fantastic face-value thriller with enough twists and turns to remain completely unpredictable.”
The Equalizer
“Director Antoine Fuqua indulges in far too many subplots to keep the movie as brisk as it needed to be.”
The Maze Runner
“Answers to the overarching questions lie in whatever sequels the box office take of this film warrant.”
The Trip to Italy
“Like a meal you enjoyed before, they’re back, but the thrill of being new has worn off.”
The Expendables 3
“The only people that seem to be having any fun with this material are Gibson and Banderas.”
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
“Not good enough to recommend, not terrible enough to inspire rage.”
Guardians of the Galaxy
“Director Gunn pulls everything together well, anchored by a winking performance from Chris Pratt.”
Lucy
“Feels like a cut-rate European B-movie with some big Hollywood stars slumming for the paycheck.”
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
“Tightly-plotted. A miracle of modern special effects from start to finish.”
22 Jump Street
“A near-masterpiece of subversion. A brilliant, hilarious deconstruction of just what a sequel is made of.”
Edge of Tomorrow
“A mildly satirical, exceedingly clever adventure featuring a likeable performance by Tom Cruise.”