Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) – Review
Puss in Boots returns to the silver screen for the first time in over a decade, with darker themes and impressive animation. The Last Wish effectively balances a large ensemble of characters in a...
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Babylon (2022) – Review
Despite having the potential to be a great film, Babylon is ultimately hampered down by its rambling, disjointed, and aimless narrative. Damien Chazelle set his sights higher than Whiplash or La La Land with...
Violent Night (2022) – Review
Violent Night spoils an intriguing premise with lackluster action, paper-thin characters, and a discordantly sentimental plot. If audiences want to see a Christmas-themed action flick, a classic like Die Hard serves them much better....
Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) – Review
Avatar: The Way of Water matches an improved central narrative with breathtaking, hyper-realistic visual effects that astound and amaze. James Cameron has raised the bar once more, using unique technology to craft another larger-than-life...
Hunt (2022) – Review
Debut director and renowned actor Lee Jung-jae delivers violent spectacle with complex intrigue in gripping espionage thriller Hunt. Drawing on his decades of experience starring in Korean film and television, Lee directs, co-writes and...
The Fabelmans (2022) – Review
The Fabelmans is Steven Spielberg’s most personal and vulnerable picture to date, chronicling the turmoil and passion of his youth. Sammy Fabelman (Gabriel LaBelle) is an avatar for Spielberg’s childhood, using filmmaking to escape...
Glass Onion (2022) – Review
Rian Johnson hits two-for-two with Glass Onion, a second modern classic and a worthy sequel to Knives Out. Rian yet again succeeds as a storyteller where many others have failed; his blend of Golden...
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) – Review
Despite a bloated plot with mediocre cinematography, a strong ensemble cast and score keep Black Panther: Wakanda Forever afloat. The actors put on compelling performances that elevate the material they’ve been provided with. It...
Encanto (2021) – Review
Where Turning Red handles transgenerational trauma with nuance and respect, Encanto handles the topic in a naive and damaging context. The well-researched presentation of Colombian culture, history, and diversity is a great boon to...
Turning Red (2022) – Review
Between Turning Red and Soul, Pixar is giving mainline Disney a run for its money; it is refreshing to see the respect that Pixar has for its audience. Turning Red gives kids content with...