“Everything I learned I learned from the movies.”
― Audrey Hepburn
Zach Galifianakis antagonizing A-list celebrities for a surreal talk show/internet short is itself ridiculous. The next-level of ludicrous is to draw that concept out to a feature-length film: behold this absurd comedy.
Even the intriguing and novel notions of this indie drama make this relatively short film feel long and tedious.
Anyone who can make it through the visceral brutality of this film's first act must then endure a gripping but emotionally punishing rebuke of colonialism dressed up as a revenge thriller.
This arthouse drama is strongest when it takes in the medieval psychiatric procedure and its staunch evangelist - but quickly loses its focus when it explores other themes and characters.
Yes, someone finally made a hide-and-seek movie -- and its simplicity belies the fact that this mystery-thriller is a gleefully evil, sharp and joyfully entertaining ride.
An all-but-forgotten plane crash that killed a United Nations secretary quickly unfolds a vast conspiracy to control the future of Africa in this mystery-documentary.
Like the proverbial frog in boiling water, this enigmatic, cryptic and unconventional Polish thriller patiently immerses the audience into an upsetting nightmare.
What "Shaun of the Dead" did for zombies and "What We Do in the Shadows" did for vampires, this hilariously off-kilter horror comedy is an absurd take on the demonic possession genre.
Penetrating and intense, this riveting family drama leverages conflicted self-identity against preconceptions and assumptions.
A loving portrait of a remarkable talent, this touching documentary is a joy-filled and poignant celebration of a young man taken far too early.
A standout lead performance and fun character dynamics make up for a meandering narrative that ultimately sputters at the end.
The supposed live-action remake of a beloved animated classic is a perfectly fine film that is not live action nor is it really a reimagining ... but it's still good.
Packed with a talented cast of young actors and several interconnected plot threads, the coming-of-age romantic comedy has a lot of moving parts, but it fundamentally captures the essence of youthful heartache, worry and elation.
Following up the landmark and game-changing cinematic event that was "Avengers: Endgame" is no enviable task - but everyone’s favorite wall-crawler saves the day.
The one-sheet poster loudly proclaims this film as having the "greatest zombie cast ever." Technically true - but there’s little “great” about this slog.
The director chats about the challenges of filming in the snowbound midwest and finding the perfect balance between funny and sad.
In trying to recapture the distinct, surrealistic feel of a 1930s film, this throwback comes off as a cheap reproduction rather than a genuine recreation.
For better or worse, this British romance is a film that is ... whatever is the polar opposite of exposition-laden storytelling.
Everybody knows Godzilla - but the iconic Toho city destroyer is best remember for his legendary battles against other crazy big monsters. And that's exactly what the audience gets with this all-star monster brawl flick
With a stellar lead performance, breathtaking energy and a story anchored completely in its protagonist, this is one of the very best biopics in years.
