Led by two magnetic performances from Sebastian Stan and Adam Pearson, 'A Different Man' is a hilariously dark and absurd tale about what it means to be truly “you”.
'The Substance' is easily one of the most extreme and excessive movies I’ve ever seen in my life. For 140 minutes, Coralie Fargeat gives you a body horror masterpiece the likes of which you’ve never experienced. It's the best film I’ve seen all year, and I don’t foresee it being topped.
Thanks to Clooney and Pitt, I was mildly entertained while watching 'Wolfs', but there was this overall feeling of emptiness inside of me. “This sequence should be more thrilling, or this bit should be much funnier,” were thoughts that kept entering my mind.
'Never Let Go' definitely isn’t Alexandre Aja’s finest effort, but it’s a decent watch. You’ll definitely get some solid performances and cool ideas, but its parts never really come together to form a satisfying whole.
'My Old Ass' is a charming coming of age film that creatively examines age and maturity from many aspects. It’s heartfelt and introspective, but also deeply funny and amusing.
'The Front Room' is still a modestly entertaining effort if you can dial into its specific tone. The subject matter and how it’s all executed may either be too disturbing or unsatisfactory for some, but there’s some cheesy fun to be had here. It’s just the fun all coalesces into a big ball of, “Huh?"
'Borderlands' doesn’t offer any entertainment value whatsoever. It’s not just a poor adaptation of the video game, but simply a terrible film all around.
As far as its examination of one’s faith, 'Between the Temples' is a tragic and hilarious look into the life of a Jewish man struggling with his faith, all led by a terrific turn from Jason Schwartzman.
'Sing Sing' is a revelation and easily one of the best films of the year. It’s an incredible testament to the power of acting and the arts, but more importantly, it has a genuine purpose that can make some real impact.
'Trap' is M. Night Shyamalan operating on no pretense and just pure entertainment. All anchored by Josh Hartnett’s intensely committed performance, it’s effortlessly tense and hysterically funny.
If you’re looking for a collection of twisted tales with a darkly humorous, unsettling vibe and stellar performances, you should look no further than 'Kinds of Kindness'.
The weather and destruction effects are top-notch, the cast is attractive and charming, and the visuals are stellar. It’s nothing groundbreaking, but if you’re looking for brisk, exciting spectacle, it’s worth chasing after these twisters.
Even if the movie is pretty much nothing but walking and stalking with the occasional gruesome kill to break it up, if you’re a fan of slashers and can dial into the vibe, there’s a lot to appreciate here with how 'In a Violent Nature' deconstructs the genre is a very simple and effective way.
In the narrative department, 'Longlegs' certainly gets a bit too overwrought and silly to make for an all-timer horror picture, but the technical aspects and performances absolutely cannot be denied.
While it may not be as groundbreaking or impactful as the actual Moon landing itself, 'Fly Me to the Moon' is a more than hilarious rom-com-drama that gets plenty of mileage out of its stars and off-kilter premise.
Just like all of the other sequels in the series, 'Despicable Me 4' is sure to entertain children and their parents looking for a bright, funny, and breezy time at the movies with lots of laughs. Just don’t expect much else.
Despite their apocalyptic setting, the overlying theme for the series is retaining your hope and humanity no matter how bad things get around you. All of the horror sequences in this are tense and keep you on the edge of your seat, but it’s the simple relationship between our two main characters that makes it engaging in the first place.
From the first frame to last, I was so captivated by the wonderful acting, the enthralling dialogue, and gorgeous direction that when it was beginning to wrap up, I didn’t want to leave these characters.
There are the makings of a great movie within Annie Baker, but just like the title character, 'Janet Planet' is too long-winded, irritating, and full of itself to make a positive impression.
The Bikeriders is a perfectly acceptable historical crime thriller, but don’t go in expecting the most original or compelling narrative. Instead, go for the detailed, atmospheric direction and some remarkable performances.
While that original fresh spark isn’t quite there anymore, 'Inside Out 2' is a more than enjoyable successor to the original film, expanding on the visually stunning and quirky world and characters, while providing a story far more thematically rich than the first time around.
At four films in the franchise now, fans know what they’re going to get when watching a 'Bad Boys' movie: Will Smith and Martin Lawrence bantering while generic action movie clichés occasionally pop up to get them into shootouts and car chases.
While it never quite reaches the rockin' and rollin' heights of its predecessor, 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' is a more than exciting return to George Miller's iconic wasteland.
While 'Dune: Part Two' is a bit disappointing and anticlimactic with its narrative choices, it’s impossible not to keep showering these films with praise for the pure technical achievement alone.
'Past Lives' is a powerful testament to how despite the small amount of time certain people may occupy in our lives, their impact will be felt until our final days.
