In-depth film reviews, rated A through F, from someone who definitely thinks he knows more about movies than you.
J.J. Abrams’ employment of nostalgia, character camaraderie and practical effects in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' helps right the ship wronged by the George Lucas' prequels, though it's still not…
Jack's brand of unaffected "Did you really just do that?" reactions lend the action a sense of categorical silliness. It makes for the kind of comedy you that if you…
'Macbeth' is Shakespeare for Shakespeare nerds. Technically elite across the board (stunning performances, cinematography and even fight sequences) but the combination of thick Scottish accents and whispered Shakespeare prose left…
"Ron Howard's 'In the Heart of the Sea' chases the white whale that is meaningful special effects films and comes up short. His telling of the story that inspired 'Moby…
'Joy' provides another phenomenal starring vehicle for the uncommonly talented Jennifer Lawrence but, in all other regards, is a cluttered, confused mess. David O. Russell has fallen far from the…
A technically consummate piece of high art bred with a tension-ridden tale of against-all-odds perseverance, 'The Revenant' is a brutal, frigid masterwork that benefits from its callous commitment from director…
Pixar's 'The Good Dinosaur' is a far cry from the superb wunderkind that was 'Inside Out' and though its journey is more derivative than most of Pixar's kind, it's still…
James McAvoy saves Victor Frankenstein from being a complete waste of time although, him aside, the classic monster remake is mostly DOA. Without any note-worthy spectacle and a plot that…
'Creed' is vibrant, emotional and exciting as all hell. Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan reunite to deliver a spin-off unlike most; a film that’s both crowd-pleasing and objectively excellent.
'Trumbo' is a fine biopic, not lacking in depth so much as imagination. Bryan Cranston is in top form as the titular blacklisted screenwriter though he’s mostly let down by…