12 Angry Men
One of the best legal dramas, ever.
Frankenstein
This horror classic does not hold up.
The Bodyguard
Great songs, solid premise, disappointing everything else.
Taking of the Pelham One Two Three
A decent crime thriller that isn’t likely to blow any modern viewer away but is still a reasonably compelling few hours of entertainment
Bumblebee
As a movie, it’s pretty fun. Compared to its franchise peers, it’s practically a work of art.
Red Dawn
An inventive idea squandered by a muddied execution and poor acting.
Election
A dark, character-driven, political comedy that is short on worthwhile characters.
The General
Physical comedy aplenty compensates for this silent era film’s weaker story, goofy effects, and general lack of polish relative to modern filmmaking.
Dear Dictator
A tragic waste of Michael Caine’s talent.
The Bad News Bears
This movie movie about misfit kids on a sports team launched a thousand imitators, most of which are more fun.
Traffic
This film pairs complex narrative structure with stylistically pronounced visuals to create one of the best movies about the drug war out there.
Fighting with My Family
An unironic plunge into professional wrestling that, while offering a unique perspective on its topic, is ultimately only an OK movie.