#film-review

#film-review

"Happy Gilmore 2 had me cackling and cheering the whole movie! An absolute must watch, 13/10, go watch it on @netflix as soon as humanly possible," she wrote under the poster, finishing with a honey emoji.

The sequel to I Know What You Did Last Summer is criticized for poor writing and a lack of compelling characters, culminating in an absurd finale where the killer survives despite serious injuries.

The series 'Untamed' presents a mystery set in Yosemite, albeit filmed in British Columbia, failing to deliver on its promising premise.

Lydie's joyous pregnancy announcement contrasts with Agnes's unresolved trauma, showcasing the impact of past events on the present and her struggle to navigate friendships.

The Salt Path lays bare the physical and spiritual journey Moth and I shared, an experience that transformed us completely and altered the course of our lives.

Eva Victor's feature debut, Sorry, Baby, addresses trauma through the lens of a queer friendship, portraying how bonds can nurture and heal.

The film Apollo 13 serves as a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of NASA's Apollo program, highlighting a mission that turned from routine to life-threatening in a matter of hours.

Predictability acts like a wrecking ball and utterly destroys moviegoing experiences. However, director Joseph Kosinski transforms a textbook formula into an engaging narrative with depth.

The film deserves respect for the subject matter, but it sticks too closely to clichés and lacks dynamic storytelling when depicting Politkovskaya’s life.

Danny Boyle's indie horror (written by screenwriting supremo Alex Garland) was fresh, jarringly visceral, and recalibrated the undead as rabid, sprinting frenzy-feeders.

Dysfunctional parents, a pining girlfriend, falling for a straight guy - the overcrowded gay coming-out genre often feels repetitive and stale.

The film 'A Sip of Irish' explores Irish viticulture and drink, featuring producers globally linked to Irish heritage, showcasing a rich tradition beyond just wineries.

High Rollers is a heart-slowing work of staggering stupidity and charmlessness, ineptly made and quite frankly dull except when its flaws become so egregious you can't help but guffaw.

Max's journey through the toxic landscape of Earth towards the unattainable luxury of Elysium is a poignant reflection on modern societal divides, healthcare inequities, and capitalistic disparities.

Sedgwick plays Cynthia, whose brilliant husband, Warren, once on the staff of the Watergate committee, is now 83 and sliding into dementia.

In Straw, Tyler Perry's latest work, he continues his troubling trend of exploring the pain and struggle of Black women, pushing Janiyah to her limits.

The Life of Chuck, adaptable from a Stephen King novella, has captivated audiences with its unconventional storytelling and heartfelt performances, highlighting life’s complexities.

"Pryce realized Santi is a prodigy and that he may be able to make something of him, and perhaps something of himself again."

Miyagi's somewhat unorthodox karate-teaching methods are explained as being partly inspired by a trip to China, where he presumably became friends with Chan's Mr. Han.

The film uses Austen as more of an entry point into a broader, comfortingly clever story about a 21st-century woman who navigates familiar emotional dilemmas.