Most prison and crime films are stories of redemption or atonement. Not this acerbic comedy.
“Everything I learned I learned from the movies.”
― Audrey Hepburn
“Everything I learned I learned from the movies.”
― Audrey Hepburn
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Most prison and crime films are stories of redemption or atonement. Not this acerbic comedy.
Basic rule of movies: video game adaptations do not work. Thankfully, the creators of this noir-mystery crafted a fun adventure that will satiate the most ardent Pokémon fan - as well as the blissfully ignorant parents dragged along for the ride.
More than a decade ago, Marvel embarked on an ambitious plan: establish beloved superheroes and create a cinematic universe — all leading to the once-in-a-generation epic.
This charmer of a character study centered on self-acceptance is not something one would expect to culminate at the Gathering of the Juggalos.
Writer-director Jordan Peele affirms place among truly visionary filmmakers of the modern era with his latest psychological horror thriller.
While everyone is cramming in all the feature-length films nominated for Academy Awards, the annual live-action sorts showcase is here for all the Oscar completists.
An ill-conceived big plot reveal eclipses the many failings of a supposed noir drama.
Mesmerizing, impressionistic and intimate documentary mosaic of small moments forms an evocative portrait of life in the very Deep South.
Rejoice fans old and new: Goku’s latest big screen adventure is his best standalone movie yet (impressive for a 30-year-old series).
Barry Jenkins's romantic drama is not merely a love story - it’s a story of acts of love.
This faithful sequel is powered by a leading performance worthy of the beloved Disney classic.
Alfonso Cuarón’s quietly heartbreaking drama is an epic on the most personal scale.
Despite a strong trio of performances, the controversial practice of gay conversion programs deserves a better film than this well-meaning film.
McCarthy’s turn as an acerbic, antisocial alcoholic forger punches her ticket to award season glory.
Hilary Swank and Robert Forest dazzle in one of the season's cinematic gems.
This muted drama is a forthright look at drug addiction’s destructive impact on a family.
The space race drama is a cinematic marvel punctuated with nerve-racking flight sequences - and a lot of slow-paced drama that borders on boring.
More than an incredible soundtrack, this 2018 version affirms star Lady Gaga's talents in front of the camera as well as writer-director Bradley Cooper's vision behind the camera.
This breathtaking National Geographic documentary connects intimately with its subject - a focused climber intent on taking on a seemingly impossible feat.
The frustration of this true crime drama is not with its stellar ensemble cast but with its wandering story of a teen criminal.