‘Mulan’ Review
★★½ Pretty visuals can’t save this dull remake from a weak script, awkward performances, and a noticeable lack of energy. A young woman, Mulan, takes the place of her father … Continue Reading ‘Mulan’ Review
‘The Kissing Booth 2’ Movie Review
★½ Even with a committed performance by Joey King, ‘The Kissing Booth 2’ can’t overcome its lazy, messy script and overall pointlessness. With boyfriend Noah (Jacob Elordi) off to Harvard, … Continue Reading ‘The Kissing Booth 2’ Movie Review
‘Hamilton’ Review
★★★★☆ Years after becoming a phenomenon, ‘Hamilton’ debuts on Disney+ with a live stage production recording that, while not perfectly adapted to the small screen, proves why it was such … Continue Reading ‘Hamilton’ Review
‘Da 5 Bloods’ Review
★★★★½ Spike Lee delivers an epic and riveting adventure with an effective thought-provoking punch, instantly making it one of the best films of his career. ‘Da 5 Bloods’ finds a … Continue Reading ‘Da 5 Bloods’ Review
‘Scoob!’ Review
★ ★ ½ While Scoob! is undeniably gorgeous to look at, the film lacks the charm and mystery the original Hanna-Barbera cartoons had, mostly relying on lazy pop culture references … Continue Reading ‘Scoob!’ Review
‘Extraction’ Review
★★★ Chris Hemsworth’s ‘Extraction’ is barely saved from a mediocre script by jaw-dropping action sequences, making it, at the very least, a worthwhile Netflix quarantine watch. After another cartel captures … Continue Reading ‘Extraction’ Review
‘1917’ Review
★★★★½ Stunning, breathtaking and exhilarating, Sam Mendes’ 1917 instantly becomes a classic in its genre. In 1917, two young soldiers are given the task to deliver a message that could … Continue Reading ‘1917’ Review
‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Review
★★★ Far from flawless, ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ is an uneven and bloated mess that, despite its shortcomings, still manages to deliver a somewhat fun and satisfying conclusion to the … Continue Reading ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Review
‘Knives Out’ Review
★★★★½ Rian Johnson’s ‘Knives Out’ is a suspense and energy-filled journey that is thrilling, clever, and deeply profound. After the apparent suicide of a wealthy family’s patriarch, detective Benoit Blanc … Continue Reading ‘Knives Out’ Review
‘The Irishman’ Review
The Irishman lives up to Scorsese’s best and delivers even more, with an epic, emotional and riveting tale that rivals his best work.
‘Frozen 2’ Review
★★★ ‘Frozen 2’ brings itself up from a mediocre first half to a surprisingly powerful conclusion, and while a slight improvement from the original to satisfy Disney aficionados, it’s still … Continue Reading ‘Frozen 2’ Review
‘Ford v Ferrari’ Review
★★★★½ Ford v Ferrari is both an emotionally fulfilling and thrilling film from start to finish, largely thanks to both Bale and Damon’s charismatic performances and James Mangold’s classic directing. … Continue Reading ‘Ford v Ferrari’ Review
‘Hustlers’ Review
★★★★ Clever and enjoyable throughout, Hustlers mostly rises to the occasion thanks to a pair of amazing performances by Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu and focused direction by Lorene Scafaria. … Continue Reading ‘Hustlers’ Review
‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ Review
★★ Uneven, moronic and ultimately boring, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil fails to recapture the little magic left in the original with a bloated yet inoffensive cash grab despite a mostly committed … Continue Reading ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ Review
‘Joker’ Review
★★★★½ Chilling, riveting and shocking, ‘Joker’ reinvents the classic villain’s story with a nuanced and complex message and a stunning performance by Joaquin Phoenix. Arthur Fleck, a man seemingly forgotten … Continue Reading ‘Joker’ Review
‘Marriage Story’ Review I TIFF 2019
★★★★★ Noah Baumbach delivers a masterpiece with a stunning, gut-wrenching and hilarious tale of love, heartbreak and letting go. The film follows Nicole and Charlie, two successful people in show … Continue Reading ‘Marriage Story’ Review I TIFF 2019
