Reviews
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Breeds Familiar, Yet Thrilling Roars (Review)
The seventh entry in the prehistoric franchise proves to be the best film since the original trilogy.
2025 Chattanooga Film Festival Review Roundup: Part 1
615 Film finally covered the Chattanooga Film Festival this past month, and over the course of the weekend it was in-person, this critic could see why this festival in particular is a dream destination for independent filmmakers on the rise; from its co-founders Chris Dortch Sr. and Chris Dortch II’s passion for movies and the event’s variety of parties and specialty screenings to their strict but reasonable refusal of projects that use generative AI in any capacity.
Brad Pitt Leads a Wondrous Racing Spectacle in ‘F1® THE MOVIE’ (Review)
A grizzled racer-for-hire returns to Formula One decades after a life-changing accident in this new blockbuster from Joseph Kosinski.
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ is a Handsome, Authentic Live-Action Remake (Review)
Universal’s first crack at remaking memorable DreamWorks properties flies as high as one carbon copy could.
Ana de Armas takes Keanu’s Baton in Stylish, Solid ‘Ballerina’ (Review)
Eve Macarro joins The Continental life of crime with vengeance on the mind in this first spinoff within the John Wick universe.
‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ is Thrilling, Talky, and Disappointing (Review)
The eighth and final (?) entry in the franchise makes for the lowest quality film since the franchise’s second entry.
‘Friendship’ is Uncomfortably Hilarious (Review)
Tim Robinson & Paul Rudd deliver plenty of laugh-out-loud moments in this relatable film right up A24’s alley.
‘The Ugly Stepsister’ is a Twisted & Terrifying Take on Cinderella (Review)
The Cinderella story returns to its macabre, gruesome roots in this demented subversion from Norwegian filmmaker Emilie Blichfeldt.
‘Clown in a Cornfield’ Gets Lost in the Maze (Review)
The genre mashup slasher from IFC Films and Shudder presents a great concept, but not much else.
Kevin’s Letterboxd Diary: Entry 1
Hey fans! Because life is occasionally hectic and there are too many movies to see nowadays, it can be difficult to present fully expanded thoughts on a given movie in time for its release date in theaters or on streaming. Hence brings the grand entry of Kevin’s Letterboxd Diaries to 615 Film! Here you’ll see shorter but more concise thoughts of films I assign myself to watch outside of the website. If you’d like to see more reviews like these in real time, please follow “KevoCuervo” on Letterboxd.com!
Leads in ‘Another Simple Favor’ Save Fun, Passable Sequel (Review)
Stephanie Smothers has another mystery to solve soon after reuniting in Capri with Emily Nelson in Paul Feig’s sequel to his 2018 surprise hit.
Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ is a Mesmerizing Dance of Darkness (Review)
This captivating original blockbuster from the visionary filmmaker makes for the year’s first memorable film.