Its story may be all over the place, but there’s so much ambition, visual splendor and heart in Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets that more than compensates. This is a colorful breath […]
Three stories intertwine in Dunkirk, each introduced by a title card indicating the location (land, sea, or air) and the time frame (one week, one day, and one hour, respectively).
The overall course of events is fairly predictable (even if you don’t remember the historical outcome, you know how this type of film works), and The Journey often feels like a play expanded for the […]
War of the Planet of the Apes is a blockbuster that effectively mixes its state-of-the-art effects with complex storytelling, thrilling set pieces, and dynamic characters.
It’s fresh and funny and emotionally satisfying, and that’s more than enough for a summer movie.
The Hero joins the ranks of recent releases that take seriously the concerns of persons outside the coveted 18-45 age range.
The Beguiled is a beautifully realized film.
Beatriz at Dinner is too on the nose to be a great film.
This movie isn’t worth anyone’s time.
Megan Leavey offers a fresh take on an oft-told tale.
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