The East
“While it only scratches the surface of its eco-agenda, it manages to draw some blood when it matters.”
Much Ado About Nothing
“The actors own their roles, so it always feels like the relationship scenarios ring true.”
Love is All You Need
“Convincing performances make up for the cliché and predictable moments in the script.”
The Purge
“Masks itself as a complex morality tale that can trigger debate, but director DeMonaco couldn’t care less.”
Stories We Tell
“Director Polley is a master at absorbing information and piecing it into a captivating tale.”
Frances Ha
“Greta Gerwig drives the film into a place where very clever and high-spirited dialogue prevails.”
The Angels’ Share
“Director Ken Loach delivers a clever take on the heist film. It should charm the kilt right off you.”
At Any Price
“Never gets any real guidance to define the type of film it would like to be…A film of flawed design.”
Star Trek Into Darkness
“You don’t have to be a Klingon-speaking geekboy to find this franchise fascinating.”
The Great Gatsby
“Baz Luhrmann promises a grand circus and shows up with some really expensive silly string.”
To the Wonder
“Exactly why Terrence Malick detractors don’t give him a fair shake. And this time they’re right.”
The Company You Keep
“Director Robert Redford’s inability to draw out more emotional conflict from the script is its greatest letdown.”