Reviews
Representation Matters in Fun, Family-Centered ‘Blue Beetle’ (Review)
The first Latino-led live-action superhero film charms thanks to its cast and focus on culture that help shape the insect-named hero.
‘Scarlet’ is a Lovely Period Fable Brimming with Beautiful Realism (Review)
A young woman yearns for emancipation in the decades between both world wars in this Italian-French co-production from Pietro Marcello.
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Deliver Gratification in Gorgeous ‘Mutant Mayhem’ (Review)
Everyone’s favorite turtles finally get their due in this animated reboot that gets everything right.
Great Concept Only Takes ‘Talk to Me’ So Far (Review)
The latest horror film from A24 hits a plateau and then descends for worse.
‘Oppenheimer’ is a Remarkable Achievement by Christopher Nolan (Review)
Perhaps Nolan’s best directing of his career, Oppenheimer is told with so much purpose and precision.
‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ is Summer’s Best Blockbuster (Review)
Ethan Hunt is back and hasn’t skipped a beat in this thrilling seventh entry of the franchise.
‘Dial of Destiny’ Sends Indiana Jones off on a Pleasing High Note (Review)
Indiana Jones must keep an ancient time-bending artifact from falling into the wrong hands in his latest, and possibly last, adventure.
‘Past Lives’ is a Beautiful Odyssey of Love’s Spiritual Power (Review)
Two Korean childhood sweethearts reunite after 24 years apart to confront their fates and feelings for one another in Celine Song’s directorial debut.
‘Elemental’ Plays it Safe but is Solid, Breezy Fun from Pixar (Review)
A hotheaded fire elemental and an emotional water being explore the world around them and each other in Pixar’s newest animated adventure.
‘The Flash’ Finally Races Past the Finish Line with Great Results (Review)
Worlds collide in the Scarlet Speedster’s first-ever solo film, which is filled with awe and nostalgia. After nearly 20 years in development with numerous directors, writers, and actors attached to the project, The Flash finally has raced past the...
White Lies Examined in Exceptionally Funny ‘You Hurt My Feelings’ (Review)
This smart and sincere dramedy from A24 makes a case for the best film of the year (so far).
The Live-Action ‘Little Mermaid’ is a Middling Tale of Two Films (Review)
The animated musical that kickstarted the Disney Renaissance gets a new live-action treatment from director Rob Marshall.