The Killer Inside Me
“Flaunts its ability to disturb, which makes it seem more desperate than anything.”
Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky
“Bold enough to enter darker and more elusive territory.”
Salt
“Flawed…but a much-needed albeit moderate kick to the summer action lineup.”
The Girl Who Played with Fire
“Unshakeable personalities are less intriguing.”
Here and There
“Stagnant Serbian romantic comedy casts an unappealing shadow on the narrative.”
Blood into Wine
“Eliminates stereotypical snobbery of the complex winemaking industry.”
Inception
“An intricate offering…that is as frustrating as it is awe-inspiring.”
Winter’s Bone
“Comes to life through a steady and minimal tale of strength and determination.”
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
“A mostly unbalanced film that fails to conjure up anything substantial in the way of story.”
Despicable Me
“Digs for some sentimentality, but ultimately comes up short. Left to fill space: the minions.”
Cyrus
“A modern and hilarious take on the Oedipus complex analyzed in dark-comedy form.”
Micmacs
“As close as anyone can get to an animated film without the animation.”