A product that attempts to check all the boxes more than anything but is still a fairly acceptable adventure even though it's a calculated capitalization on a wonderful van and brothers desperate for their missing parental half.
A revolting piece of entitled fluff where the elite must eat extravagant dinners and bicker over love as a means to possess even more power; it is a pointless outing where nothing even remotely compelling occurs whatsoever.
A potentially powerful story gets lost in editing to become one indistinguishable shot after another that blend together in a fit of sameness; while dark and proficient in style it never shoots so cannot make it in the basket.
A brave yet slightly naive actress attempts to take on racism in an era of widespread change and fear; while her intentions were good numerous powerful authorities despise reform and will do all they can to surveil and stop it.
A combination of poorly scripted road trip scenes and a couple decent pranks but nothing that warrants a film instead of a regular episode of their moronic show besides a bit of backstory on how the tricksters first formed.
A gag that can't be seen yet grows old quickly and is hardly ever scary in this portrait of extreme paranoia and improbable technology that enables one to haunt their soulmate even after they are dead thanks to invisibility.
A homely and comforting stay with welcomed darkness characterizes this twisted holiday retreat where revenge is boldly served from stepchildren freezing cold and the main course is a descent towards insanity without sides.
A computerized pack of sterile canines with exaggerated expressions take a journey nowhere except to deliver letters and then to a waterfront cabin but they all should have just gone directly to the pound to be put down.
A generic horror with an evil doll and a boy who draws creepy things in a notebook that somehow never runs out of pages; even if you haven’t seen it you somehow definitely already have and will doubtfully ever want to again.
A few attractive actors can't possibly save this pathetic magic premise from verging deeper and deeper into an atrocious absurdity that's fueled by its own idiocy and a smoky turn that makes it even more of a dumpster fire.
A beautiful suite and pristine scenery just aren’t enough to stop a family from being completely miserable on their wintery vacation because of a single overblown event that isn't enough to propel it all uphill whatsoever.
A barrage of juvenile jokes cannot compensate for a missing plot or make up for the generic villain that a slightly likable yet still annoying blue fuzzball must outrun in order to remain on the planet he calls home.
A story about an article that could be told in a single frame is stretched for far more than it is worth; the forced acting, weak and inconceivable flashback premise, and dull dialogue filler all combine to form a hideous picture.
A wretched voiceover that does not end overshadows the ridiculously terrible action sequences but not the revoltingly fake accent of the protagonist; it is full strength sleep medicine that thankfully knocks you out.
A collection that definitely says something and within the limited yet powerful confines of a short; although they are largely political three particularly come across as meaningful yet thankfully don't just feel like lucrative bait.
A complete and absolute bore that is basically one long and monotonous shot of the protagonist walking from one scene to another to enact her revenge via an uninteresting web that will lull you to sleep without a takeoff.
A set of siblings with nowhere to go eat mushrooms and stumble upon an old woman who feasts daily; while the style is appropriately grim the conclusion leaves much to be desired and it all feels like needless empty calories.
A valiant fight for recognition in a regrettable war that continues to scar many today; even though sacrifices are openly welcomed they're rarely thanked which is one of the countless implications regarding the measure of war.
A largely uncomfortable and very meta experience with weighty exposition eventually becomes more engaging thanks to the plot's lucratively green business that goes up in smoke but a few puffs keep everything sustained.
A child violin prodigy with a massive ego befriends his brotherly roommate up until his first of many vanishing acts; although the bond the boys shared seemed strong the pursuit to find the adult player is a fruitless pluck.
A prison warden feels guilt for her death row killings so turns to alcohol to drown her pain; while the camerawork is strong the freedom to retire early isn't at all comparable to the suffering endured before a wrongful execution.
A set of sibling brats living in a creepy mansion can't get over their trauma and incessant spoiling so decide to make the lives of their caretakers as miserable as possible and accentuate their madness with fine terribleness.
A rehash of bad behavior from unconventional cops with twists that are unbelievable yet passable and mesh to enact a crusade of violent revenge with enough action to warrant a not so arresting neon precinct continuation.
A rainy depiction that is perhaps the best weather love story ever told although while it has a great deal of visual flair it still feels overly mild at times instead of a powerfully unwavering tsunami of wetting emotions.
A computerized zoo of embarrassment for all noteworthy animal voices involved in this quest that seemingly goes nowhere and for no reason other than to create an odd spectacle of terrible jokes and furry mockeries.
A breathtakingly crazed scenario thanks to ridiculous creatures trying to take their depths back from a human crew so unlikeable you actually can't wait for some of them to stay below and for their fatalistic plan to drown.
A couple of best friends have a cosmetics company the antagonist wants to manipulate but their relationship is strong even though most of their jokes aren't and make you wonder what boss allowed this comedy to be made.
A battle that proves it can seem impossible to free the innocent in the south if they are a poor racial minority and the cases highlighted are used to make a rightful push against injustice and the death penalty in society.
A shot that doesn't end but one that doesn't need to since this singular take is a tense and suspenseful crossing from start to finish and an example of how historical accounts can be reinvented thanks to one triumphant edit.
A work that is visually striking but proves less is more; the scenic hillside shots grow tiring and the disorienting tracking movements rely too heavily on exposition and beautiful filler that completely overwhelm its narrative.
A worthless assemblage of horror tropes used generically and via flashbacks centered around a house that's for sale and causes demonic hallucinations but all watching will do is leave you holding quite the grudge against it.
A historical reimagining that is neither funny nor impactful and seemingly exists for no other reason than to prod and attempt to poke fun at hiding in an attic, sympathizers, and an unforgettably horrifying genocide.
A strange caricature of a protagonist in a story that is borderline absurd; what starts with a rectal exam does not get any less uncomfortable or displeasing or bizarre and while it's massively uncut it's anything but a gem.
A way too confident agent gets a humbling transformation in this humorous scenario that finally takes flight after the birding is complete and manages to stay steadily high until a fitting landing eventually takes hold.
A dangerously large dose of estrogen and the uninteresting troubles of sisters who mainly only want to get married and live a common life except one who is determined and gets remembered for writing it all down.
A supposed ending to a legendary franchise that uses a typical adventure motive to track down evil and create some excitement and galactic explosions but the sole outcome is obvious and likely as perpetual as the universe.
A catnap of subpar songs that don’t combine to tell a fantastic feline story but instead a clawless plot about attending a ball; it all lazily clumps together to form empty litter box filler that is monotone and free of lives.
A thoughtful examination of sexual harassment at the conservative news king that is fair and balanced enough for most audiences to decipher unless they're already brainwashed beyond hope by the network being critiqued.
A difficult to believe and sleepy interpretation of a puzzling conspiracy to hide the shaking effects of a company that will do anything to conceal the truth of the harmful results of its energy source but veers into ridiculousness.
A revealing look at the criminal justice system and how physical appearance and perception vastly change how you’re treated even if you’re heroic; while not perfect it is one of the director's recent bests and a worthy tribute.
A Christmas nightmare of sorority stupidity and feminist babble with a ridiculous fraternity revenge plot with sacred ooze that is a bunch of pointless hanging about before threatening text messages scantily scare them.
A trickle of mindless jokes that insult your intelligence and accompany an adventure that is far less compelling than the original remake of the original; the game needs to end once and for all but that's likely not probable.
A warning about the hypocrisy of not being offensive at the cost of freedom of speech that is nicely assembled but often veers off to egocentric stroking from the two main speakers talking about others being free to speak.
A deeply personal retelling of a childhood that was anything but a bunch of sitcom laughs and instead led to a downfall and eventual written story that reveals the ups and downs of being a child star with a dim upbringing.
A Christmas classic that is timeless in its replication of a holiday gone all wrong with all the right family; while the humor isn't saintly there are few movies that have this much fun with the joys and irritations of the season.
A not so solid imitation of a much more successful series of toys with pieces that fit together so much more nicely; this version is plasticky with a generic save mission through standard lands and is mostly uninspired.
A highly disturbing investigation leads to uncovering troubling secrets that a company disregards health for its own but is written and portrayed in a way that is overly conventional for its unconventional chemical substance.
A fierce and arguably somewhat avoidable run that takes a few detours but that never loses its way and is accented by vivid cinematography and a message of togetherness that is hard not to love and all too real.
A drug heist goes awfully well but even more horrifically wrong simultaneously; while the scenario itself and the aftermath are a bit out of touch with reality it still lines up a believable enough New York City crime whirlwind.
A glorification of a magazine article and trite details about its unlikeable writer's family that reveal nothing about the beloved television host and instead uses his lookalike scenes to fund his surviving family's lifestyle.
A truly enthralling mystery involving an entitled family and the greed and secrets they feed off of as well as the help that keeps it all running smoothly; while there may be an obvious culprit when they're out eliminate no one.
A light flurry of halfway catchy songs and slight laughs from a snowman that's all encased in a marketable albeit not so unique snowflake that hits all the standard plot points on an adventure to save your kingdom.
A spirited start shows an angry impregnating wrestler who cannot control his rage then midway through it crests and the perspective completely realigns to where you're stuck riding a totally different, dull, and deceptive wave.
A sequel that disturbs the legacy of the original in a darkened stupor of hideous recreations and tacky clips that keep the new story from shining through and instead fails to greedily extract it all from the original masterpiece.
A chick flick with a weak kick and a ridiculously unbelievable and highly implausible plot device that is built around awkward dialogue that tries too hard with cycling retrieval attempts that need permanent disabling.
A dating attempt goes wrong yet right in this deceitful twist of an extortion scam that is satisfyingly what you would expect albeit with flashbacks that do not fully come together but make a fierce lifelong pursuit anyway.
A tribute to American engineering and the need for speed that still manages to make Ford look bad but is skillfully recreated and makes you want to take your ride of choice for a quick spin to excel your ambitions.
A bratty group of siblings set a house on fire and are saved by a muscled fighter who is repaid with shenanigans and reckless escape attempts that are rarely funny and fully inexcusable but he endures despite his fiery dreams.
A studious pupil experiences extreme bullying but meets a handsome rebel who protects her during her essential exam prep in this vivid capture of youthful battles that may forever haunt your adult life if not properly diffused.
A not so heartwarming holiday romance with a transplant twist that is more morbid than sensual; although there's chemistry it's not what you think and just so the recipient can help a shelter and be a bit less selfish.
A fun action flick that takes the adventure on the road and into the sky to protect the leader of the human resistance from a deadly terminator and while it is not groundbreaking it is timely and relatively believable.
A very intimate and autobiographical tale of a man's rise to directorial power and fall from it all and health; while it's an inspiring piece about not abandoning your passion it's also way too personal to be too relatable.
A talented cast and stunning visual effects cannot make the bombardment of senseless killing any more justified or the supposed heroes into anything more than lawful mass murderers in this tiring chronicle of blurring battles.
A nice set of tics can't differentiate a conspiracy that can't be followed from the mob films that inspired it; while it raises some awareness about affordable housing and public official greed it's a long and fidgety conversation.
A locomotive that never quite reaches its destination despite a treasured protagonist and her highly honorable deeds; it travels like a cheap ticket with tacky spells and bumpy tracks rather than a fitting and smooth tribute.
A struggling family finds clever ways to manipulate a successful one and exploit their need for household hires in this twisted look at despicable cons and just how dangerous and cunning those you trust but hardly know can be.
A spiraling staircase of highs and lows that is a gripping struggle for dominance and control between hired help and a drunken keeper; while their isolation is difficult being bound together can be even more loudly maddening.
A wired battle for the dominant electrical current and a testament to the intense dedication and mania that accompanies great innovation and a level of incredible success that morphs and brightens the world forever.
A not at all smart cellular timer that is a reminder that life is way too short for bad cinema and that some movies should not be made since the countdown clock never stops and each wasted second is gone forever.
A familiar tale about a pretty princess and a charming prince with parents that cannot get along in this weird fairy flick with an evil mother who wants war but magic and innocence must fight to prevail over royal threats.
A delayed second helping of brainy enough humor that isn't afraid to make fun of itself or its zombie plot holes in this tribute to road trips, the king, and friendships in a dystopia that are far too powerful and meta to let die.
A disturbed raver goes to one to judge everyone and gets invited to an afterparty where he is the ultimate freeloading buzzkill who is seemingly glorified more than the partiers that the indie intends to immortalize.
A plausible concept comes across as absurdly ridiculous in this inadvertent comedy featuring a master assassin and his newer clone as well as the elder's spy and pilot sidekicks that tread over a familiar route with one twist.
A trip to space turns a flat woman's framing into an erratic blur and makes her a cheating psycho who will do anything to return to her righteous place above to escape the sad reality that is being a lowly grounded spec.
A cellular virtual assistant goes rogue with legitimate humor, help, and destruction in this mobile love affair that connects with society but not quite with the unconvincing chemistry between the user and his fleshy love interest.
A stuffy period piece about servants dying to serve their king and queen and the drama of living in a castle when you have royal company seething with wrinkles and accents and trite problems not worth entertaining.
A hauntingly terrible and uninspired rehash of a classic series that trades spooks for assimilation and a focus on suburbia rather than the family that should be the stars of their own horrifically rendered and written nightmare.
A kleptomaniac runner with asthma finds her stride and faith with help from her coach, newly found hospitalized father, and holy beneficiary who pays for it all in this godly absurd crawl that can't cross the acting or finish line.
A disturbing study of a laughing clown and his bizarre fixations and awkwardness that are hard to watch and sympathize with but that still manage to form a proletariat movement nonetheless with probable rich sequels.
A stubborn crossing to an unworthy father and friend leads to them selling you for human trafficking in this anticlimactic piece of revenge porn where booby traps and gory deaths are worshiped almost like life itself.
A warm and fluffy animated adventure with a familiar arc but that still delivers on a satisfying journey through China thanks to some clever humor and an endearing creature and gang that you hope will fully make it there.
A devastating warning about youthful fame and its probable pain thanks to starvation, pills, and exploitation; while recreated performances can drag you can't help but feel for the girl trapped inside her ailing addiction.
A cautionary tale about revealing the truth in the face of complete corruption and the personal sacrifices of doing just that; while trying to prevent a war ignited by lies is bravely justified it is still technically classified.
A body used against another where those fighting supposed exploitation become those they are hustling and arguably just as materialistic and greedy but you can't help but feel like their plight is somewhat defendable.
A journey through the solar system that fairly critiques the likely inevitable descent of tourism and mining on the moon and beyond; while exploration can prove beneficial it can also multiply problems already plagued at home.
A woman gets a reality check from a doctor and drunken mirror stares so decides the only solution is shedding weight and running in a marathon no matter how mean it makes her act to those that love her or her joke job.
A demonic little girl who loves ice cream can't rest her controlling mind so instead uses it to make people die in this bizarre dystopia where freaks bleed from their eyes and are hunted because of their supernatural abilities.
A beautifully moving original about loss, use, and abuse revolving around an artwork that represents more than just wings but instead the suffering of an entire cast of beings all touched by its poetic and striking significance.
A sadistic game of hide and seek that turns murder into a game and family into the greatest enemy of all; while humorously shocking in some wicked ways the hiding could be better but is richly critiqued more than celebrated.
A decent premise turns from somewhat coherent to absurdly ridiculous in this tedious phone conversation with a limping timeline that goes back and forth oddly but ultimately goes nowhere except to undermine the distortion.
A group of aging losers drop everything to reunite and rekindle childhood trauma as well as experience constant flashbacks in this scarily lengthy and indulgent supposed horror that just doesn't seem like it will ever finally end.
A nightmare of a struggle develops for the bourgeois when a birthmother is introduced to her daughter under the guise of making a donation for the mother's organization which delivers marital strain and a generic twist.
A vengeance drug action flick with corrupt cops who won't give up until they score; while it delivers a grainy and gritty look the story itself does not get nearly high enough to fully warrant following the bad deal to completion.
A piece of science fiction that is timeless in its complete questioning of our corporate society reality and of the meaning of our very existence that will strike you with questions all too real and much too perplexing to ignore.
A wrestling dream inspires a disabled breakaway run from a nursing home and two unlikely friends meet and help one another forget the past during their outlaw journey in this catchy indie that is just a bit too buttery.
A gritty gas station is the sole location for this dark indie thriller that feels way more filling than a conventional snack; this is a sizzling full meal of awkward desperation and unsweet revenge with a satisfyingly creeping burn.
A pill popper secret service agent is tasked with protecting the president and is framed via a conspiracy to keep the military-industrial complex running; his family and eccentric dad mean everything but are at risk for the fall.
A youthful mission to attend a party is never easy and three tween stars prove that thanks to a decent array of paraphernalia and crude kiddie gags that were almost entirely fully revealed in the adult film's various trailers.
A pitifully insufferable architect would rather miserably slump around Seattle than obtain true design fulfillment but thanks to a melting opportunity some of her humanity finally gleams through albeit not enough to save her.
A sing-along tribute to a musician one aspiring writer was completely infatuated with; while the real tunes can't bind the racial and daddy issues together into one struggle it's still inspiring to remember you were born to run.
A remake that both remembers its source material and incorporates it cleverly in this rather humorous high school outing and jungle expedition with all the shimmer and gloss from Nickelodeon flicks of years before.
A group of misfit teens encounter more hauntings than they anticipated thanks to a cursed book that spells definite doom for all those who read it and their slick quest to uncover the mystery is all you could hope for.
A sinister ensemble cannot make this wonderfully dark indie compelling due to their extremely rigid religious decisions that are completely illogical and make you question whether they'll ever cleanse their unholy spirits.
A highly deceptive yet somewhat endearing lie to save a grandmother from the truth of her demise uses a fake wedding to gather her family together and a passable helping of indie drama, humor, and some charm ensues.
A noble prospect that aimed to unite the undereducated in Korea via a simplified alphabet does not fully translate into noteworthy entertainment but it handles its historical recreation details with a delicate care.
A slow and tedious mission that never really begins and must end with keeping the population safe from an infection thanks to a muscle duo; its name could not be more misleading and the ride will induce drowsiness.
A nostalgic look at prime Hollywood past that skillfully meanders through its classy roads without anything definitive to say; acting isn't easy and neither is show business or the city or a double feature including this.
A mathematician in poverty who looks super creepy sells on the streets then is given an opportunity to teach for cash but decides to do it for free in a definite critique of Indian politics but one that informs viewers how to nap.
A different kind of country singer with an attitude problem and on the wrong continent makes her predicaments as difficult as she can and gives up a shortcut only to get it again and dismiss it once more only to know it's fine.
A mix of a love letter to karate and a warning about its potential power that starts out with lifeless dry humor and gradually morphs into a slightly more worthwhile yet still underwhelming bloody indie with a meager kick.
A scenic but royal bore that is much more reminiscent of a rigid nature documentary with talking animals than a charming remake of an animated classic but is thankfully one less Disney can pillage while charging to the bank.
A not so electric combination of jokes that don't roll and action that doesn't at all thrill during the lengthy ride; if anything it is way more of a tedious spoof ad for a service than a piece of quality standalone entertainment.
A stubborn search for daddy leads directly into a hurricane and a crawlspace infested with gators where the hunted make asinine decisions and speak atrocious dialogue that will certainly make you want to swim away.
A not nearly sad enough love story between a surgeon and his student that causes him to become an even bigger alcoholic with anger issues; the plot itself is ok but is not the depressing beacon of truth it suggests.
A far from original bite where a spider must fight to reclaim his pair of sunglasses and web himself away from killer drones; the saving arc is caught in itself but there to provide the means for ticket tills and future reboots.
A gorgeously warped vision of a cult community hidden from the modern world where guests are welcomed and goodbyes aren't easy; even without being drugged from tea you'll be perplexed at what you are seeing and why.
A different universe after a blackout causes all traces of The Beatles to disappear except for in the mind of a musician willing to exploit the amnesia thanks to a music machine that makes him question the value of it all.
A heavily crafted thriller with a story done before but that further reveals the potential power of female seduction and being trapped in a life with some rewards but that offers practically zero routes out alive.
A ridiculously foggy night of babysitting goes hauntingly wrong for a set of girls after one unlocks a possessed doll; nothing is frightening and it all lifelessly plays like a generic horror film remake of a remake with no balls.
A sequel to an aging franchise of toys who are incredibly desperate to be played with; since being given away the play things are way less fun and if they stopped getting lost no perpetual sequels would make it nap time.
A sewing of smart technology and classic violent dolls combine to form about as good of a killer toy movie possible; while not a new classic it propels the buddy forward for a new generation of children to play with.
A criminal detective's FBI son needs help discovering how his friend overdosed so he calls papa shaft in this dull version of NYC that looks oddly like the ATL and whose mystery has a puny column to support its meager load.
A completely charming comedy with an eager writer looking to please a famed host; the jokes satisfyingly land with some timely drama thrown in as well which make you wish the show it chronicles was actually late at night.
A familiar yet different journey to save the world that mixes action, adventure, and humor effortlessly; while not groundbreaking it is entertaining all the way through which is about all you could hope for from films like these.
A student short film gets reanimated and emerges from the grave as a joke of a zombie flick with horrifying dialogue, dead performances, and mindless filler that will make you wish it never lived and can certainly die.
A story that slowly burns but that keeps the punches coming for a strong and complex woman; its focus is not on her missing daughter but on her missing sobriety and longing for stability in her unstable life and steady suburb.
A dog retrieving a toy from cats, a bunny and dog freeing a tiger, and an anxious dog on vacation with another dog are not nearly as incredible as they may sound; this animated failure deserves to stay purring in the pound.
A paranoid but understandable portrait of a man who spends his retirement prepping instead of living; while his fears are valid his stubbornness and the love story focus ensure that no shelter could stop the inevitable collapse.
A standard superhero narrative with a female empowerment twist; the lengthy bore drags on and on with scanty tension despite the uncontrollable force, the aliens who want the world, and the fresh and colorful ensemble cast.
A warped premise that doesn't get as sloshed as it can quite early enough; while the basement host is desperate to rid herself of teenage pain her young visitors should have picked up on it all and way before the tranquilizers.
A musical fantasy that doesn't hit all the notes it intends to thanks to excessive narrative lapses; while not ideal it's still a bit inspiring and shows curated glimpses of the darkness as well as the glamour of a loved performer.
A militaristic barrage of absurdities where the villain becomes the savior to help stop depopulation; it is a weak monstrosity of an effort to track down titans and the god of them all only has cameos instead of a starring role.
A demon child is born yet again but is presented in a dark and brooding way that almost makes the unintended laughs seem ok; while derivative the production values offset the monotony of the spooky curse of being special.
A lamp rubbed before that takes a slow carpet ride to reveal its magic but once it does the story is a classic one of being yourself instead of lusting for power and greed and will make you wish for your own sweet rebel prince.
A detestable excuse for elementary dialogue about sniffing butts and a predictable story where a dog inspires before dying and relentlessly coming back to a wino mom, loser boyfriend, cancer, and fragile singing dreams.
A smart and accomplished spin on the crowded teen party genre; although the goal to have some partying fun before graduating should be a no-brainer for two prodigies sometimes the journey outshines the intended spot.
A young coincidence turns into a lightly shining one-night stand between a cute but soon to be distanced couple thanks to a deportation block that kills most hope for their romantic fling to ever burn bright like an actual star.
A sometimes sadistic piece of gory violence porn but a decent hunt and adventure as well; it exudes elements of classic action films but will doubtfully become its own thanks to its absurd plot and overuse of gruesome injuries.
A powerfully intense and honest look into the grim world of wrongful conviction and the death penalty; while the perspective and tone shift midway through its dim reality is one that is executed meaningfully to near perfection.
A choppily edited at times but still interesting origin story of an author who captivated generations with his books which were turned into movies and inspired yet another one about what sparked his literature legacy.
A film even more lifeless and lacking cheer than its ancient cast with serious health issues; the humor falls way lower than all the sags and the story is duller than a life wasted only to be used dying in a group of sad gags.
A fresh reincarnation of a now classic series of characters featuring an electrifying protagonist and his likable human; the satisfying blend of humor, adventure, and battles should keep even a mild fan collecting them all.
A somewhat ridiculous but entertaining bit of sabotage and fabrication that only the cleverest of artists could succeed at; while their morals may be low the stars make it seem innocent enough exploiting confidence tricks.
A piece of political satire with some real parallels and humor shooting far; although the speech actually happening is definitely a long shot it does provide a nice outlet for idealistic frustration to release itself.
A hideous piece of fluff that is a sad attempt to seemingly animate ugliness and while there is a message stuffed inside about conformity and being your own person it can't override the roughly stitched storyline.
A dream that has been moved in before several times but that is still worth a visit; while not quite original the creepiness of the former homeowner and his obsession with staying produces nice dramatic tension and twists.
A revolting piece of profitable propaganda to get the populace ready for depopulation; at least all the fighting over magic stones can stop now until the entire thing is replicated again thanks to its own filmic overpopulation.
A manipulative witch convinces a rather innocent girl to pose as a boy in order to sell more books; if it wasn't for the completely unlikeable nature of the true author maybe the absurdity of it all could actually keep you awake.
A fun trip on the ice turns into a monstrous mom's worst nightmare but thanks to prayer or just likely the unexplainable a miracle happens; although it won't make you believe it is a reminder that life is precious.
A difficult watch unless you really want to see a dramatized teen singing competition but it does raise some good awareness about instant fame and its potential downfalls even though the singing could be way nicer.
A gorgeously dark and striking portrait of a familial female trio at odds with the world thanks to their colorful powers; the cinematography is phenomenal and while the story sputters a bit once home it remains compelling.
A horror disguised as a comedy thanks to its ridiculous antagonist who is nothing more than a dressy corpse; the tropes are continuous and create nothing new besides seemingly intended laughs and boredom that can't haunt.
A relentlessly shameless attempt to make penguins seem human; the chill cinematography is fine and makes you appreciate the arctic but the best attribute is that a small waddle of opening week ticket profits will be donated.
A hellishly awful spectacle full of mutilated resurrections, demonic spirits, and a giant red ogre smashing things; if anything it's an added sign that cinema is going to hell thanks to its obsession with heroes that are not super.
A passionate college romance that just doesn't sizzle like it seemingly should; while aptly made it feels quite generic like something done many times before and not even good performances can sway your mind after.
A fun little gimmick for awhile with real laughter but that grows old way too quick; the ghoulish and materialistic transformation causes little to no reflection and an even smaller ending once it all concludes just as you'd expect.
A detestable prisoner protagonist lets his anger rage and not much else in this drearily boring film; the horses do not change things much and there is a tranquilizer subplot and violent explanation that smash in way late.
A painstaking form of animation can't save a story from missing a compelling narrative; while there is some humor and mild excitement the adventure feels hollow and not even a third dimension can add more depth.
A not particularly remarkable entry into school integration discourse but still one with a decent dialogue around it; a sweet retelling albeit one whose significance is weaker than other similar recent flicks with stronger impacts.
A powerfully positive portrayal of homelessness and the hardships those without a place face; rarely does a film handle such a complex issue with such vigor but if it doesn't somehow warm you then try being left out freezing.
A welcomely different and fresh spin on an incredibly crowded cinematic space that enjoys plenty of fun with the transition between rebellious foster teen and superhero which is just what you'd expect from this particular entry.
A new house leads to certain newish beginnings in this rather poignant tale of loss and attempted recovery; it is artfully crafted with a dark flair that nicely suits this classic story and upon first viewing may hit you like a truck.
A definite agenda piece but one that raises some real concerns about the major provider of abortions; although it will likely not change your stance it provides an insight into the rationale of those fully against the procedure.
A ridiculously dysfunctional poet borders on extreme dislike but also inspires jealousy; a rebel could only hope to get away with all his highly drunken antics and while frustrating it's also fun seeing it all just flow right into him.
A flying act of childhood fantasy and wonder up against the adults whose greed overpowers all; if it all fails to bring back some sense of lost enchantment then you just can't stand remakes or are too sadly grown to believe.
A meandering and aimless divorcee does nothing entertaining but drinks plenty while doing it; an incredibly trying test of patience as a depressed woman repeats a miserable routine of work, yoga, and upscale meals.
A grand opening shot leads to equally extravagant lives of excess and youthful pleasures; the manipulation is extreme as well as the motivations of the diabolical characters and their lustful pursuit for full sensual control.
A horror that doesn't do its trailer justice but that is pleasantly stylistic and original; as menacingly creepy as the concept is it never takes you to a completely haunted and twisted place for us to frighteningly see exact replicas.
A theme park with all the fun sucked out of it that reminds you why the studio sold all of theirs; although saving wonder from darkness is a growing crisis this version of it is one that you will likely never want to ever visit twice.
A teen cable original movie mysteriously appears on the big screen; some mysteries will remain unsolved but this one is loaded with online bullying filler, laughable dialogue, and sets thrown together in a deadening hometown.
A dystopian alien invasion leads to human compromises that a resistance is unwilling to accept; while it's all nicely brooding and has a relatively surprising twist it lacks a truly compelling narrative to keep it engaging.
A love story that seems much less real than the disorder that plagues the two star patients; the acting is halfway lifeless and in need of intensive care which flatlines an otherwise decent concept and medical awareness artwork.
A worthy compilation of found footage if you're a landing enthusiast but that has little entertainment value; it's put together decently but it all could have been woven together more tightly instead of a loose moon montage.
A hero rises yet again to save the planet from imminent destruction yet once more; this time the superhero is a female and from the nineties which lightly changes the scenario and adds some fun but it's far from marvelous.
A welcome albeit delayed death to a franchise that hopefully won't be hauntingly reincarnated; it's the same set of formulaic familial jokes that somehow survived for as long as they did but can now at last rest in erect peace.
A slightly undercooked drug detective gang can't quite get the recipe right; although their food is famed their methods are unrealistic and beyond anything make you crave a fried chicken intermission more than a sequel.
A stalking scenario that doesn't know how to be legitimately creepy; you want it to keep getting weirder but you're ultimately left with a muddled attempt to be oddly possessive for lonely reasons that don't seem real.
A wannabe sentimental ad for wrestling that never punches as hard as it aspires to; a family likes to fight and one member gets a chance to be tormentedly trained for a chance to be an actress in admittedly fixed rounds.
A decent standalone animated product for those unfamiliar with the precursors; there are cute dragons, an adventure, and mainly understanding humans who perform a sad and kind act at the end of a fiery trilogy.
A gritty indie drama that is way too into the bible; what could have been an engaging story about two charming and athletic brothers facing adversity without the holy spirit becomes yet another unbelievable tale of god's love.
A supposed godly teen genius becomes the infatuation of an obsessive teenage girl and her dream to be with her rejective intellectual superior propels a mushy and desperate yet still endearing quest for a perfect prince.
A vividly grim dystopian future is carefully imagined with the help of its two quite compatible leads; there is plenty of action, sci-fi, and even romance that keep this dark vision afloat for the entirety of its fierce game.
A funny enough spoof on romantic comedies that veers into unromantic comedy territory; if you're about done searching for love and just want to love yourself you'll most likely find some solace in this ode to staying single.
A sequel so rushed and asinine that it makes you question if you even still like the first one; an incredibly weaker version of the original with a lame science element thrown in and not a single one that shouldn't just drop dead.
A not so genius portrayal of a duplicitous boy and his uncontrollable forced violent tendencies; it is pretty much what you would expect with more explicit giggles than scares but it all manages to at least keep your attention.
A retelling of a drug dealer's corruption through the eyes of an angry and vindictive father; the gory revenge and story are decent enough but all the oddly awkward humor takes away from an otherwise dramatic chase.
A crowded theatre may help the laughs land better in this fully formulaic romantic comedy; a woman struggles at work but an overextended joke helps her out via maddeningly manly insights that get her all that she wants.
A reconstruction that is subpar to the original and its social commentary but that is still relentlessly cute and funny; while the plot is weaker this time it's anchored by a solid plastic foundation of clever gags and curves.
A taste of the original cartoon series with about the best story arc that can be garnered through dragon balls; it's a good standalone piece that may even make you delve into the realm of summoning super inner strength.
A perspective of war is given through the sound bites of soldiers and restored and colorized footage; while this technique works overall after awhile the brief and carefully edited bits become jumbled albeit still meaningful.
A futile attempt at creating drama via a story that has been told countless times albeit with slight variations; don't go after the kingpin and you won't be stuck in a movie with sadly limited tension and a beauty pageant.
A disengaging and derivative fantasy where a bullied boy finds a sword at a construction site then treks it around; the supposed adventure that occurs is anticlimactic and the mainly dull casting doesn't help at all.
A leisurely excursion with a troubled captain seems meandering at first but as the hook digs deeper it gradually reels you in; the waves toward the end are unexpected but ensure you depart with a catch and a satisfying ride.
A statement piece about women's rights that packs a much weaker punch than it intended to deliver; it often feels abrasive and neatly adequate but never transcends beyond that to a moving reminder of female power.
A strange and uncomfortable glimpse into the minds of mainly unlikeable wannabe superheroes; there doesn't seem to be a point to all the ineffective therapy sessions or the film itself that just shatters into jagged pieces.
A somehow somewhat true tale of wealth, physical disability, and second chances; while it can be overly sweet the curious duo make success and happiness seem real if simply given enough coaching and wheeling laughs.
A story that is all too common is expertly recreated with precise directing and cinematography; the focus on pregnancy and relationship drama can take away from its momentum but overall it's quite a talkative piece.
A plausible at some point examination of human cloning and integration with machine that does what it can with its resources; while parts are unintentionally funny one likely could not make a better replica themselves.
A mutt and an insult to dogs since their thoughts must contain more depth than the canine narrator's during her improbable journey back to her boy; a real trip to the pound would be infinitely more entertaining than this turd.
A dry and mostly incoherent rambling set of fragments about scheming to gain more religious power as queen; such grand problems are terrible but will doubtfully resonate with peasant viewers with equally meager affairs.
A paced start leads to fairly unexpected royal drama and despite the jarring camerawork and transitions it all comes together rather pleasingly; a leg rub afterwards would be nice but seeing the jealousy unfold will suffice.
A moderately thrilling set of immersive puzzles featuring a charmingly eccentric group of players; the exposition is smart and the clever surprises keep the continually warped escapes engaging even with seemingly no way out.
A striking piece of cinematic filth and degradation that tries its best to ruin a compelling duo; the comedy is pedestrian, the queen mystery dull, and every second spent on this studio mystery is a massive oniony waste.
A fraudulent resume and new identity are all you need to finally turn your life around during middle age; it's not very funny and focuses way too much on skin creams but passes as a chick flick and cannot fake anything more.
A quite sad and somewhat disturbing story about a man who plays with dolls to cope with a hate crime; his fantasies are out there and his paranoia extreme but you can't help but feel sorry for his isolated existence.
A spoonful of sugar would be overwhelming while watching the forcibly positive but lightly inspiring songs; not only does it revolve around imagination but also foreclosure so both kids and adults alike will definitely relate.
A very good intention doesn't necessarily equal a great result and while the political commentary is awakening the editing and storytelling techniques are way off; one dick cannot take all the credit for such deadly damage.
A wet superhero cash withdrawal complete with a muscle hunk, toilet humor, and saving the seas; the dialogue belongs deep below like the dry story that is all unpolished tropes put in a blender with splashy sewage water.
A dose of nostalgia, not fitting in, and robot fights are the basis for this unlikely mechanical friendship; despite the odds the duo come together with another ally to help protect the world from a less friendly species of toys.
A decision to come home causes Christmas upheaval thanks to an addict who cannot be constrained; not even a new life of privilege can get Ben or his overly forgiving and dramatic mom to stop ruining the family's festivities.
A bizarre version of a steampunk dystopia where cities are mobile to acquire resources after weapons destroyed humanity; some threats never die and some films are uncomfortably strange and unbelievable in the worst ways.
A drug smuggler redefines the stereotype by being an old white man which makes him harder to find; although the tale is not new it provides some pleasure before ending and an actually positive portrayal of aging humans.
A fresh and impressive animation style cannot compensate for a tired story or a weak ensemble cast; some of the spiders spin webs slowly and are borderline annoying although most at least look quite vivid and colorful.
A dry but sometimes lightly comical zombie musical Christmas mashup that intends to be fun but never quite makes it there; while not a new holiday classic it offers up some flesh for hungry zombie fans who love to bite.
A disgustingly lazy excuse for a Christmas rerelease months after the original with ten minutes of new footage very sporadically interlaced between old content; this trash belongs in the editing room and not in any theatre.
A friendship that starts out as abrasively unlikely turns into a protective bond in the segregated south; not only does the pairing help break personal prejudices but it also stands as a basis for why they should not even exist.
A renowned author's greatness is strengthened by his significant other who is his driving force; this is a peculiar story that is also unsettling and bizarrely unbelievable all simultaneously that might make you question genius.
A film whose large potential payoff doesn't feel nearly as massive as it should; while there are some decent twists the oddly political narrative just doesn't have the shocks and power it was definitely striving to pilfer.
A romantic comedy off the director's assembly line that offers a few laughs but nothing new; it is a passable effort but don't be upset if you feel like you've been catfished into seeing even more from a redundant voice.
A throwaway release that is less about a haunting than it is about a young woman with a pill problem working at an incredibly underlit hospital morgue; it's dull and uneventful with nothing to possess you to keep watching.
A sentimental look at the softer side of a boxer and the training needed to be a champion; although you can see every punch coming from miles away the obvious journey is decent enough to make you keep fighting on.
A wonderfully twisted story of deceit and skillfully cheating the system; this is dark humor and a portrait of drunken nihilism at its finest and is perfectly cast to make its absurdly cunning antics all feel authenticated.
A barrage of political talk and scheming suddenly morphs into an intense scandal that altered history; it fairly defends both parties to some degree and certainly raises questions about tabloid culture and media intrusion.
A film whose aspirations simply cannot do its classic source material justice; if anything it's a good effort albeit with some odd casting, music, and props that nevertheless still brings a forever timely story back to the people.
A colorful excuse for internet product placement and the shameless promotion of owned franchises; it's a shallow lesson about making money online, a fatherly friendship, and that you should drown your sorrows with root beer.
A compelling premise leads to a somewhat underperforming recreation; if told in a much more linear way and without the writer-centricity it could have been a truly powerful portrait of crazed religious conversion therapy.
A horribly dry attempt to keep the till full but without the whimsy or fun of Potter; it's neither a true adult drama or a truly magical outing which makes its greatest spell of all inevitable restlessness and irritation.
A self-indulgent glimpse into banking off of Korean youth and touring the world; before, during, and after the concert footage is shown in a seemingly endless loop with a weak voiceover that tries to give it some meaning.
A relatively fun take on a serious subject that deserves more awareness; this comedy with a message explores both the rewards and major obstacles of fostering with a pleasing number of laughs along the way to adopt.
A sports interview compilation that struggles to find its own greatness; the secret seems to be the ability to fully obsess and master quickly although other mostly sports insights are explored with unevenly filmed interviewees.
A female action star provides a bit of timely empowerment but the story just isn't webbed enough; although dim and set in Sweden the tension over retrieving the program simply doesn't keep one tangled up in its hollow trap.
A redundant retelling that is free of all horrid cheer and a testament to holiday greed; if anything the forced celebrating and unfunny humor will make you green with spite for a season so packed full of sickening sights.
A gripping and moving tribute to a rock band fantasy that was not always fantastic; the casting is perfect and it transcends music by exploring the dark and infected parts of Queen's frontman and the solitary pitfalls of fame.
A bizarre and disengaging fantasy about toys brought to life with eccentric personalities and humor and the fight to save them; in this realm it's unequivocally uncomfortable to see and not the least bit worth enduring.
A sappy tale of a privileged child who turns to drugs to cope that completely lacks authenticity; a beautiful boy cannot even save this disjointed mess that was stitched together seemingly at random while inconceivably high.
A nostalgic look back that aimlessly skates nearly all the way through; while the gang is likable the film lacks a cohesive message and seems content on just flowing along recklessly partying in the past and boarding instead.
A bank robber manages to get off and away with it as well as gain charismatic support from his teller targets; it's a charming and precise period piece and one where you can largely cheer for the criminal's subversive acts.
A mostly dry western with fine sets and camerawork but nothing new to add along the lengthy way; it joylessly meanders searching and killing out west with barely a single drop of true humor or real excitement to be had.
A delicate yet powerful retelling of a deadly false judgement; instead of putting arbitrary colors against one another it is a moving call for togetherness more than anything and a reminder to always challenge injustice.
A holy trick that doesn't expose anything; it argues that if you spend time around nice Christians you'll become one, too in the most humble, melodramatic, and pregnancy-fueled way that makes it impossible to truly believe.
A victim of what you would expect from a killer up to his same old tricks; there is an escape, some light humor, seasonal festivities, and killing and chasing but nothing you haven't seen before it was all done all over again.
A nostalgic foray into gentle Halloween scares and lighthearted doll antics; you're no dummy if you choose to allow yourself to enjoy this at times rather hilarious albeit not at all frightening family-friendly seasonal treat.
A lunar dream for space fanatics but a tedious melodramatic earthly chore for about everyone else; if anything it's a lesson about persevering through despair and anger but Stanley Kubrick faked it way better much earlier.
A different take on baseball betting via an unlikely friendship; the casting is a home run featuring a promising young lead and it's a rare indie comedy drama with plenty of speed to keep the game fun and the hits coming.
A stay that becomes gradually more exciting as it goes on until the night reaches a striking climax; although the backstory is often lengthy it's always picturesque and steadily builds up to a tragic and uniquely worthwhile visit.
A lengthy composition that is probably best taken in after serious binge drinking; the critique of fame, the music industry, and addiction is at times moving and moody but ultimately fails to move quickly enough before ending.
A plausible superhero tale that never turns all that super; while the social commentary is timely and decent the story never quite takes off which keeps the hybrid action comedy far from ever achieving a successful mutation.
A flatlining failure much like the class of annoying and humorless dropouts it chronicles; no GED is needed to grasp the sheer simplicity of the plot or the dumbness of the unfunny jokes that are worse than actual school.
A clever enough take on interspecies friendship thanks to a curious group of yetis and a human documentarian; while the voices are engaging it relies heavily on humor filler fluff and is far from a monstrous animated classic.
A pathetically cheap and lazy ploy to turn White Water into a haunted house with an actual killer on the loose; everything about it is cringe-inducing and real hell is paying to see this plotless filth with no chance of a refund.
A documentary that not only focuses on the wrongs of Trump but also on the establishment as a whole; topics range from Flint to gun rights to Obama's hypocrisy to Bernie's ousting but it ends on a mildly optimistic note.
A painfully reliable reminder of how terrible life is and that everyone dies; by the third chapter the connection between them is incredibly stretched and caring to go on is near impossible when all you want is for it to end.
A pulsating start with a delightfully grim style simply can't keep its pace sustained; while the cinematography is dazzling and appropriately dark its confident size could have been shortened to gain way more timely followers.
A children's cable television movie magically appears as a disgrace of a wide release film; this spell of dumb gags, lameness, established conventions, and evil rituals presents nothing new besides freshly cast boredom.
A remarkably disengaging film considering it is about an eclectic set of former soldiers who are determined to fight aliens; the encounter is way more campy than believable and usually comes across as a distant sci-fi joke.
A low that never turns into a high via dealing through the government or free will; while it is a meticulous and dark portrayal of Detroit in the late 1980s it doesn't save Rick from his draconian punishment or lengthy story.
A not so simple bipolar tonal shift between wicked dark humor and suspenseful thriller repeatedly psychotically delivers on its favor to keep surprising with its novel take on a missing person comedy drama romance mystery.
A wild redneck special delivery featuring reckless and impressive coupe fleeing from a vindictive sheriff; if drinking beer, big rigs, runaway brides, country music, and the south are your things y'all will likely love it.
A perhaps overly sweet story about a bucket list for a boy threatened with blindness; as sad as the prognosis is his parents do all they can by coming together to bring carrots and happiness to a light yet quite somber goal.
A truly unholy stain that deserves to be buried; just because you have a few ideas for nun-themed jump scares doesn't mean you should subject audiences to the devilishly retarded and overhyped feces strewn around them.
A not so fresh take on vigilante violence and avenging your family's unlikely drug dealer death; although it's nothing that has not already been reheated there is a message about female strength at its stale mint core.
A highly sentimental welcome screen loads up a digital thriller that is rarely overtly surprising or engaging; although towards the end of shutdown CPU speeds increase it is not enough to justify the system's startup.
A romantic fantasy about a super fan and his disillusioned partner that sounds great but isn't remotely realistic; it is neither funny or sweet enough to warrant a definite listen but does contain a clever spaghetti dinner scene.
A dark science fiction piece with some true moments of beautifully depressing shots that could have done without its powerful gun absurdity; unfortunately the two filmic elements just don't mesh together enough.
A crossbred teen romance sci-fi dog motocross drama starring a military canine robot gone rogue; although it definitely isn't sure what it wants to be when it grows up the compelling cast help keep it from fatally crashing.
A highly deliberate and calculated gradual journey through time and space that tackles fundamental questions about the origins of man, artificial intelligence, and ultimately where humans are successfully or not headed for.
A rough and lengthy sentence that is both graphic and often difficult to endure but brutally exposes the horrors of French forced prison labor and abuse; a strikingly strong reminder of how much freedom is worth fighting for.
A fluffy take on the fuzz that may offend the father of Muppets but puts them back in the spotlight and offers up a solid set of sleazy laughs via a dynamic duo tasked with saving the happy gang from an unhappy ending.
A jumbled propagandized mission to stop nuclear terrorism whose story has been told better before; it revolves around protecting an informant who creates a wave of his own supposedly justified destruction worth enduring.
A modest yet charming young forbidden love story about a coffee plantation medicine runner and the owner's daughter in Hawaiian past; while not necessarily groundbreaking it's a notable effort and energizing depiction.
A prehistoric journey home with an unlikely friend and a central performance that propels it all forward despite little dialogue; the cinematography is notable and it makes one yearn for a simpler time that wasn't that simple.
A highly precise retelling of nineties Korean relations between both opposing countries and an elaborate attempt at espionage; the journey for familiar ground is lengthy but worthwhile and gripping throughout.
A wedding trip romance tale featuring attractive Asians and materialism; while love is more important than products to some characters this is certainly not a comedy but is quite an aesthetically pleasing soap opera.
A personal agenda piece that aims to frame democrats as supporters of Hitler, slavery, inequality, racism, etc. with republicans and Trump painted as true patriots and the sole defenders of freedom from corrupt fascism.
A portrait of an infiltration of a racist organization by an unlikely member whose work helps to curtail their hate; while some parts are guiltily absurd the overall message isn't quite all power to all the people equally.
A derivative terror that speeds up as it swims ahead and contains some decent attacks and escapes but it just doesn't seem completely warranted; no shark film will likely ever top the original and much mightier set of jaws.
A strange blend of comedy and action that tries to empower its female leads but instead usually makes them look quite foolish; it is a different take on spy films with a few laughs along with plenty of gratuitous violence.
A subdued attempt at an internet clickbait cash grab that will only satisfy those wishing to see teenage girls do online research and have slender hallucinations that are anything but scary; an obese and unnecessary creation.
A celebration of canine and human love that could be worse; you'll likely roll over gently inside but will also lightly laugh and feel some of the sweetness of caring for another being despite the inevitable heartaches.
A highly implausible but true story about triplets is documented with surprises you won't see coming; it's a truly compelling nonfictional narrative with fitting original and found footage and a climax that leaves you guessing.
A stuffy tale about growing up and ignoring childhood wonders to chase paper; while it's fitting that it revolves around a briefcase and not fluffy characters the message is compromised by a sad reality that's not avoidable.
A dystopian young adult superpower fantasy that glides along without making nearly as much impact as the powers presented; weak humor, an odd romance, and obvious villains do not add up to a very colorful escape.
A modern teen drama that captures both the awkwardness of living through a screen and the fascinations that exist beyond it at the end of middle school; a real, funny, and at times difficult portrait of a vlogger growing up.
A surge of what you would expect, a carefully interlaced European mission with unexpected thrills and some truly tense car chase scenes; a classic action film that surpasses most of the genre's latest inferior offerings.
A weakly extended episode with a clever enough plot but that doesn't prove they needed their own movie; the humor isn't really there but the stakes should be high enough for a kid and the very end is borderline brilliant.
A rehab retelling of a cartoonist who finds his niche after sobriety; the journey to get there is one that rolls slowly, though with extreme pitifulness and tedious meetings that make you want to wheel away for a drink.
A rather underground take on regret and criminal punishment as well as police brutality with race as a central pillar but instead of being overly divisive it offers up a bit of hope for togetherness albeit within its constraints.
A warped baker can't get over his monthly romance with a married man so he tracks down his wife to work in her cafe and more; it refuses to rise despite patiently waiting which makes it taste very bitter and half-baked.
A near nauseating and overly cheerful dose of pure musical estrogen; a daughter's hotel reopening party and the backstory of how her mother started it is all this womanly song and dance is about besides seaside flings.
A retired CIA operative turned vigilante Lyft driver takes riders on a relatively slow trip that still manages to tie up all its loose ends; a well-shot effort in more ways than one but that is lacking overall in tension and suspense.
A harmless video chat game night morphs into quite a dangerous night in; once you get past the fact that the movie is just an elaborate computer screen capture there is a bit of glaring and twisted fun to be downloaded.
A glorification of war and navy training; it makes joining and learning to fight seem like a thrilling frat house where you'll not only party and be a hero, you'll also fall in love if you're Tom Cruise at the top of your game.
A monstrous assortment of random and very unfunny filler shots comprise the majority of this hollow ghoul of an animated film with a bare minimum plot; it is a dull cruise with a captain crush that just doesn't zing whatsoever.
A premise centered around not living off the land but an entitlement to live for free on it recklessly with your daughter creates an outpost with a crazed father who is difficult to even remotely root for or sympathize with.
A not so extreme take on greedy corporate America and trading your ideals for cash; while all elements don't fully work, it's a refreshing endeavor and a voice of reason against selling out instead of creatively being you.
A nearly completely implausible Chinese towering inferno that was seemingly made to test the limits of suspension of disbelief in viewers; it is a ridiculous premise with more fiery laughs than actual suspense.
A moving tribute to an iconic singer that shows both the highs and lows of stardom and the demons that haunt long after success comes and goes; it exposes the slow demise of an addict and how talent is not a gift to waste.
A shrunken sequel exploding with tacky product placement but whose comedy and drama mixes in some action as well for an entertaining combo; the antagonists are fittingly large and it's a solid piece of stale popcorn fluff.
A rare indie drama treat that takes you on a family road trip complete with crises, dealing, and some resolution; its eventful pace holds steady throughout and its melancholic humor ensures it's a cleverly rough yet happy ride.
A near senseless barrage of bullets, kidnapping, and border crossing that loosely stitches together propaganda about a war strategy gone bad and the corrupt group that are affected by its tediously bland damage control.
A social experiment's emergence is purged from a twisted government in this mashup of absurd commentary, light humor, and unrestrained violence that tries to relate it all to a small set of featured island participants.
A western trek to make a marriage proposal turns what could have been a tense and funny proposition into a nearly complete bore; the middle is the only part with some real tension, otherwise it's just desolate emptiness.
A musical performance that can drag but that possesses some heart; the father is dealing with a failing record store and the daughter with an underplayed summer romance but they come together to make a couple songs.
A scrumptious outing that not only started the summer blockbuster; it could very well define it with its enticing filmic depiction of a small beach town's hungry visitor and the struggles it endures to remain above the water.
A comedy with more of a positive message towards geriatrics than laughs, this basketball tournament tale takes you on a senile journey to discover what it takes to be a team again, just don't expect a funny or emotional ride.
A mostly tame beast that did all it could to continue the story, albeit with less excitement and splendor; it offers up a light herbivore appetizer for what largely feels like a buildup to a more promising and meaty third course.
A decent tribute to a man who devoted his life to children's television but that is far from special; it's mainly found footage with generic original shots that play like a PBS documentary, not a reason to actually move.
A not at all incredible sequel to a stale property that screams agenda more than entertainment; the villain is topical but attempts at cutesy humor and mild generated risks aren't enough to make an animated film super.
A fragmented disappointment; what could have been a great narrative about subversion is instead a spliced montage of interviews and reenactments that irately ruins its flow and the significance of its opposing parts.
A work that, while imperfect, presents a great deal of truth about the struggles of being caught up early on with the wrong bros and how much that can destroy you; the editing and overall perspective are uniquely worthwhile.
A juvenile game morphs into an overly serious competition in this unbelievably unreal story about friends with nothing better to do; if only it could run as fast as its inspiration, then it might have caught some true laughs.
A drug dealer fantasy that both criticizes the lifestyle and promotes the potential upsides it can bring as well; some excitement is inhaled along with very familiar highs and lows and the stereotypes associated with them.
A fictional con job is showcased that is perhaps much more impressive than the film itself; while clever in some regards the stakes never seem high enough to care about whether or not the bandits actually succeed or don't.
A sermon by an actual preacher may hold more substance than this biblical test of patience with its meandering shots, repetition, and preachy commentary; a dreadfully tedious and unholy dissection of a darkly drunken soul.
A fairly novel portrayal of loss and grieving along with regret is conjured up in this thriller that is a satisfyingly well-crafted glimpse into the dark minds and spirits of a family whose buried secrets cannot remain concealed.
A gang of mostly endearing misfits must band together to save their treasured danger park before the age of lawsuits and corporate theme parks take over in this light nostalgic mashup of stunt-driven carnival spectacles.
A human brain that merges with machine is a dystopian inevitability although combining it and a crippled vigilante creates sci-fi whose setting is way more intriguing than its premise; it simply doesn't fully compute.
A disastrous wreck that aimlessly floats from being lost at sea to an incredibly dull love story and back again; it completely sinks with lifeless acting, atrocious dialogue, and a comedic tone that truly encourages jumping ship.
A dynamic cast and plenty of galactic action make this backstory about a space outlaw one that doesn’t necessarily require a backstory; it could stand solo although a sequel to the prequel is likely in the works.
A talking canine escapade in Vegas with some familiar sights and furry plot stupidity that cannot be taken seriously but is still oddly entertaining even though most of the ill-bred humor is completely unintentional.
A bland club of aging alcoholic women finally start to accept both their shades of grey and uneventful love lives that not even the most explicit book of fantasies or most potent dose of Viagra could bring any excitement into.
A raunchy and incredibly meta experience that is less about being a superhero and more about commenting on the genre itself; it’s a subversive comedy at heart and quite a welcome addition to the trite hero assembly line.
A slight variation of a very tired story; a white collar criminal’s house is robbed by a foursome during a family visit and thanks to many overused extenuating and unrealistic circumstances mostly foreseeable actions occur.
A rather horrifying concept is earnestly portrayed on-screen although the main feeling it clumsily evokes is discomfort for the awkwardly embarrassing protagonist; its failing chuckles seldom graduate to laughs.
A thrilling cinematic surprise that keeps you guessing and tensely engaged for the entire sinister ride through its demented turns; it refuses to let up and will give you perhaps even more than you initially bargained for.
A salty comedic premise leads to a few decent laughs in this remake whose lighthearted lesson about wealth and privilege keeps it steadily floating along much more than its small and spaced waves of jokes would alone.
A delightfully quirky take on motherhood and the sacrifices that come with the highs and lows of family life; it’s very carefully crafted although the pacing gradually begins to crawl and the dream sequences are quite jarring.
A shamelessly lengthy commercial with some formulaic action and humor about magic stone collecting that exists to generate profits and increase those for the perpetual sequels of the franchises in it as well as its own.
A poignant dramatization of a struggling family and their connection to riots that are all too relevant today; an examination of how things can be different yet the same in a world that instills arbitrary divisions.
A love story with zero chemistry bizarrely turns into a human trafficking escapade that can be moderately engaging but also feels quite unpolished and way too short on cash to fulfill its true intentions.
A juvenile sequel with no laughs or plot that makes walking to see it in a new town and chewing ice during it much more satisfying than forcing yourself to stay in the empty theatre; leaving was a new and welcome relief.
A ride that is not always easy and sometimes meanders but the honesty it conveys about being young and struggling to survive mainly on your own makes it a very real and rewarding journey worth the scenic route.
A thinly written comedy with tiny scraps of humor but is bursting with fat stereotypes that suggest all you need is a concussion to feel pretty although confidence helps; it simultaneously makes you want to diet and binge eat.
A humorous journey back in time to visit your parents that shows you don’t necessarily need a time machine to inflict change although the incredibly open ending is perhaps the biggest sequel promoter in history.
A waste of resources to make and time to watch stock characters attempt to overpower large animals thanks to a corporate mutation; it’s a massive pile of excrement with mindless humor but the special effects are done well.
A promising premise about the hardships of working at a hotel in India turns into a total hospital recovery soap opera after an accident happens to a secondary character and keeps the rest of the film in a vegetative state.
A southern love tale with a young man and an older woman where the guy pretends to be bad to impress her but the supporting cast and drama don’t usually add to the overall story that is way more odd than charming.
A beautiful work of canine animation and admiration that is not only brimming with clever humor and cuteness but also features a conspiring narrative that is not all that far-fetched.
A spring break trip goes horribly wrong thanks to a desperate creep and the ensuing results aren’t as scary as they are silly and warped but it’s still an entertaining game with a deadly spin featuring pretty faces.
A slow start leads to a completely open filmic examination of regret, privilege, refutal, dismissal, and eventually political success once again that is arguably only granted via a last name.
A definite step above Madea but it’s just not a believable story; it’s full of farces to coast it along and situations that are extremely unlikely, much like the unnecessarily lengthy relationship ever actually forming.
A mainly hushed test of patience that reminds you why silent films are a relic of the past; this is way more frustrating than scary and the mediocre payoff is not worth the painful silent treatment.
A comedy with a straightforward goal that is all but simple; three parents will stop at nothing to block which ensures a nice range of laughs on a prom night destined for success.
A completely self-indulgent and aimless trip through Europe with some nice scenery but whose only purpose is to use the images of people and their plastered faces to prop up the egos of the filmmakers.
A rather humorless cartoon mystery that has some very modest entertainment value, as much as an adventure about garden gnomes searching for other gnomes can generically provide.
A largely virtual reality existence is not without pleasure but the downfalls of this probable future are lightly examined mainly through the alternate world itself which, while fitting, does make you yearn for more reality.
A colorful and late sequel that features some smooth action and a believable villain but that is way too cartoonish and bland to do much more than mildly excite or put you to sleep.
A rehashing of a franchise that can’t live up to the original despite a promising new lead; there is some action and suspense but overall it feels uninspired and unnecessary.
A somewhat dark psychological thriller with some interesting turns but that isn’t nearly as dim or as warped as it could be; it’s neither fully sane nor insane.
A teen romance with a medical spin that, while somewhat sweet, is nothing that hasn’t been done before or that is particularly memorable or honest; it’s yet another of many similar stories.
A completely offensive satire that isn’t funny even though it attempts to fully smear its subject matter; it tries to get laughs from death and murder but the biggest joke of all is why this tedious movie was even made.
A film that is incredibly slow and monotonous and uses a transgender protagonist as an attempt to give the generic plot some novelty but all it accomplished was assuring I kept falling asleep.
A twisted tale of the love between a manipulator and the manipulated; an engaging indie that questions the nature of forbidden lust and seduction and the desire for control.
A divorcing couple are too busy hooking up with their new lovers to watch their son so he runs away and a search ensues but if they don’t care about their son who is barely shown then why should the audience?
A tiring and sometimes forcibly political trip with a miserable old couple, one troubled with dementia and another with anger and alcoholism; if you can relate then go along, otherwise you’ll be quite frustrated you did.
A clever indie gem that is wonderfully shot and real with dark humor, sabotage, and engaging twists that make both the protagonist and antagonist seem at least slightly justified.
A valiant effort with excellent cinematography but whose three distinct parts are too disjointed with twists too deliberate; a tedious watch that traded jarring fragments for its intended meaning.
A nicely shot failure that tries to be funny and surprising but does neither of those things well, especially be funny in this mess of a film with only one character with any redeeming qualities.
An adaptation effort with uneven acting and decent visuals that explores fear and the resulting “it” some but also seems more intent on showcasing the director’s own themes rather than the book’s.
A mainstream first that ended strong but is overly sanitized with an odd supporting cast and script that make it way too superficial and less honest about Simon than it could be.
A completely generic night of cliche horrors in a trailer park with masked killers running rampant that is not scary or unique enough to be entertaining.
A beautifully crafted film that, while achieving some of its intended social commentary, centers on two entitled protagonists whose likability and motive are highly questionable.
A pity party of a failed attempt to convey loss with a ridiculously terrible plot twist that serves for easy crying shots; cleaning out your own garage would be more entertaining and have more depth.
An incredibly underrated and beautifully real film about the wonder that is childhood coupled with the struggles of parenthood and the seemingly inescapable and unfortunate reality of poverty.
A wonderfully different film about the very familiar experience of growing up, struggling, and somehow learning to begin coping with the reality that is adulthood.
A film about interesting implications that slowly goes nearly nowhere with irritating flashbacks and mostly uneventful walks through what could be a more intriguing dystopia.
A highly overrated and overacted action film that under-delivers on action and over-delivers on a divisive narrative that is neither revolutionary nor worthy of such critical or financial success.