Latest Reviews

• Sicario

  Sicario is a solid piece of crime genre fiction elevated into a haunting and powerful cinematic experience by impeccable filmmakers and a talented cast.

  3 hours (5) by Kofi Outlaw
• Everest

  Everest is a sobering character story packed with bravery, horror, and humility – as well as thrilling tension.

  7 hours (2) by Ben Kendrick
• Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

  The Scorch Trials maintains the semi-successful bar of intriguing movie escapism set by The Maze Runner.

  8 hours (11) by Ben Kendrick
• The Visit

  The Visit is a fun and kitschy horror parable – though the trademark Shyamalan twist will be a big disappoint for many viewers.

  09.11.2015 (27) by Kofi Outlaw
• Z for Zachariah

  Z for Zachariah uses its post-apocalyptic backdrop to craft a compelling and moody character study.

  09.04.2015 (8) by Sandy Schaefer
• The Transporter Refueled

  Despite a lot of shortcomings and undercooked elements, The Transporter Refueled is a mildly entertaining action film.

  09.04.2015 (22) by Ben Kendrick
• We Are Your Friends

  We Are Your Friends is a beautifully absurd millennial angst fantasy, as shallow yet infectiously catchy as an EDM song.

  08.28.2015 (6) by Kofi Outlaw
• The Boy

  The Boy is a very slow burn, one that successfully works to the narrative at hand, but isn’t particularly enjoyable to watch.

  08.28.2015 (1) by Ben Kendrick
• No Escape

  Despite some competent suspenseful filmmaking, a thin story and xenophobic overtones make No Escape an unpleasant movie to watch.

  08.26.2015 (40) by Sandy Schaefer
• Sinister 2

  There are elements of a decent horror parable here, but Sinister 2 lacks the restrained direction and eery mythos of its predecessor.

  08.21.2015 (11) by Sandy Schaefer
• Hitman: Agent 47

  Hitman: Agent 47 is a second missed opportunity to translate one of the more adaptable video games into a satisfying movie experience.

  08.21.2015 (32) by Kofi Outlaw
• American Ultra

  American Ultra is not quite the sum of its eclectic parts, but is strangely entertaining, nonetheless.

  08.21.2015 (17) by Kofi Outlaw
• Straight Outta Compton

  Straight Outta Compton hurtles toward greatness only to fall short in execution. Yet, aiming high and falling short still results in a very good film.

  08.14.2015 (50) by Kofi Outlaw
• The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

  Though viewers will find familiar story beats and characters in The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Ritchie succeeds in creating a fun love-letter to 1960s spy fandom.

  08.14.2015 (33) by Ben Kendrick
• Ricki and the Flash

  Ricki and the Flash is a half-baked comedy/drama, but the cast (including Meryl Streep’s aging rocker) makes it a charming one.

  08.07.2015 (8) by Sandy Schaefer
• The Gift

  The Gift is a haunting character drama that successfully incorporates elements of the thriller and psychological horror genres

  08.07.2015 (20) by Ben Kendrick
• Fantastic Four (2015)

  All the pieces were in place for a refreshing entry in the superhero genre, but Fantastic Four completely unravels at the halfway point.

  08.07.2015 (296) by Ben Kendrick
• Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation

  Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation is a smart and exciting blockbuster, as well as another strong installment in the Tom Cruise action franchise.

  07.31.2015 (68) by Sandy Schaefer
• Vacation

  The new Vacation means well but tries too hard, and is ultimately just another pale imitation reboot.

  07.30.2015 (32) by Kofi Outlaw
• Justice League: Gods and Monsters

  Justice League: Gods and Monsters is a must-see for any DC fan – the launchpad to a rich and fun alternate version of the DC universe.

  07.24.2015 (98) by Kofi Outlaw