Bullseye!
A crime comedy whose broad and unfunny antics are a crime against comedy.
Avatar
Lush and beautifully realized alien landscapes play backdrop to a story with all the complexity and nuance of Ferngully, at more than twice the run time.
Pride and Prejudice
Strong performances and snappy dialogue do a lot to make you forget how unfaithful it is as a true adaptation.
Juliet, Naked
A Nick Hornsby novel adaptation that approaches its subject matter of “wasted years” with wit and charm, but lacks some of the polish of his other adaptations.
The Boys in the Boat
A paint by numbers, fairly mediocre sports movie that largely wastes its exhilarating true story.
Blinded by the Light
A warmhearted crowd pleaser with a few minor flaws.
Mission Impossible: Fallout
The best action film I’ve seen in ages.
Kong: Skull Island
In short, a bombastic, over-the-top, slightly stupid, franchise creature feature.
Mr. Mom
About one step in quality higher than a made for TV movie.
Basic Instinct
This famous erotic thriller is much better than it gets credit for.
Hologram for a King
A meandering, unfocused, absurdist movie with a few interesting ideas wasted on an uncompelling execution.
Overnight Delivery
This road trip romance misses the mark, off ramp, and exit.