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Rating
Title/Year
Author
1
3/4
Welcome to Marwen (2018)
An inventive use of cinematic effects and animation to bring a true story to life.
Posted Dec 20, 2018
2
2/4
Second Act (2018)
Lopez still has her magic touch, but this semiromantic comedy doesn't do her justice.
Posted Dec 20, 2018
3
3/4
Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable (2018)
Irony wins and Ellen rules. Fury has had nothing to do with DeGeneres' triumph or enduring appeal.
Posted Dec 18, 2018
4
3/4
Aquaman (2018)
A spirited pulp-adventure that should make doubters take this fishy hero seriously.
Posted Dec 17, 2018
5
2.5/4
Bumblebee (2018)
A not-bad origin story about one of the more more agreeable Transformers.
Posted Dec 17, 2018
6
1/4
Vice (2018)
Not really a biopic but a two-hour hate-fest that stoops lower than necessary and rarely scores a laugh.
Posted Dec 17, 2018
7
3.5/4
"Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" occasionally feels overly antic, but that's because it's brimming with imagination and energy.
Posted Dec 13, 2018
8
3/4
Mortal Engines (2018)
An elaborate adventure-epic with a fresh new cast and an appealing steampunk style.
Posted Dec 13, 2018
9
3/4
The Mule (2018)
10
3/4
Vox Lux (2018)
An artful evisceration of the entertainment industry, with Portman's unhinged diva hitting a high note.
Posted Dec 6, 2018
11
3/4
Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
12
4/4
Roma (2018)
A rare kind of masterpiece from director Alfonso Cuarón.
Posted Nov 28, 2018
13
3.5/4
Green Book (2018)
A heartfelt ode to the bond between two real-life men.
Posted Nov 21, 2018
14
Robin Hood (2018)
Yes, by God, it's - corporate retail Robin Hood!
Posted Nov 20, 2018
15
3/4
Creed II (2018)
"Creed II" may not be the freshest entry in the franchise, but it's a solid sports drama that makes the most of its soulful young star, Michael B. Jordan.
Posted Nov 16, 2018
16
3.5/4
The Last Race (2018)
An unorthodox but often mesmerizing portrait of a gritty local institution.
Posted Nov 15, 2018
17
2.5/4
A dark but entertaining second chapter in J.K. Rowling's five-film series.
Posted Nov 15, 2018
18
3/4
A Private War (2018)
An intelligent and sophisticated biopic with a tour-de-force performance from Pike.
Posted Nov 14, 2018
19
3/4
Overlord (2018)
Overlord has a bit of a video-game feel at times, though that just adds to the overall sense of pulpy, gory fun.
Posted Nov 8, 2018
20
3/4
Boy Erased (2018)
A sensitive and beautifully acted adaptation of Garrard Conley's memoir.
Posted Nov 8, 2018
21
3/4
The Front Runner (2018)
Jackman excels as a deeply flawed hero in this drama about a bygone political era.
Posted Nov 6, 2018
22
1/4
Nobody's Fool (2018)
Once again, Perry puts a good cast into a muddy story that lacks a clear premise, plot or theme.
Posted Nov 3, 2018
23
1/4
A fruitcake of a movie, nutty and stale.
Posted Nov 2, 2018
24
3.5/4
Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018)
25
2/4
Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
26
3.5/4
Superb, but not for the casual viewer.
Posted Oct 30, 2018
27
2/4
Hunter Killer (2018)
Generic big-screen genre-fiction. Cliched but watchable.
Posted Oct 25, 2018
28
3.5/4
Mid90s (2018)
A terrific coming-of-age film from first-time director Jonah Hill. Sharp-eyed, tender and wise.
Posted Oct 25, 2018
29
1.5/4
Indivisible (2018)
Middling production values, a sluggish script and low-energy performances make "Indivisible" a less-than-riveting experience.
Posted Oct 25, 2018
30
2.5/4
Halloween (2018)
A solid addition to the deathless horror franchise.
Posted Oct 24, 2018
31
2/4
My Dinner with Hervé (2018)
Dinklage turns in a fine performance, but his passion project is otherwise a standard-issue biopic.
Posted Oct 18, 2018
32
2.5/4
Bad Times at the El Royale (2018)
Vivid and entertaining, yet never truly engrossing.
Posted Oct 11, 2018
33
3/4
First Man (2018)
34
0.5/4
Venom (2018)
"Venom" could become Marvel's version of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" or "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians" -- a camp classic worth mocking again and again.
Posted Oct 5, 2018
35
3/4
The Hate U Give (2018)
A teen-movie milestone that tackles the uncomfortable issue of racism in an engaging and relatable way.
Posted Oct 4, 2018
36
3/4
A Star Is Born (2018)
First-time director Cooper and co-star Gaga make beautiful music together in this glossy update of a Hollywood classic.
Posted Oct 3, 2018
37
2.5/4
Bad Reputation (2018)
A short and sweet doc on the renegade female rock icon, with a treasure-trove of old footage and interviews.
Posted Sep 27, 2018
38
3/4
The Old Man & the Gun (2018)
A gentle comedy-drama with wry humor and a sunset-colored wistful streak.
Posted Sep 27, 2018
39
2.5/4
Smallfoot (2018)
A think-for-yourself message makes this somewhat contrived kids' movie worth watching.
Posted Sep 27, 2018
40
2.5/4
Night School (2018)
The Haddish-Hart chemistry isn't totally combustible, but this good-natured back-to-school comedy has its moments.
Posted Sep 27, 2018
41
2/4
Fahrenheit 11/9 (2018)
A short review of Moore's film could consist of three words: We knew that.
Posted Sep 20, 2018
42
2/4
Despite its special effects and two proven stars, "The House With a Clock in Its Walls" never manages to create the magic we keep hoping will materialize.
Posted Sep 20, 2018
43
Life Itself (2018)
Fogelman's "Life Itself" seems to include almost every single thought and feeling he has ever had.
Posted Sep 20, 2018
44
4/4
Science Fair (2018)
An irresistible documentary that brims with youthful spirit and high ideals.
Posted Sep 20, 2018
45
3/4
White Boy Rick (2018)
A compelling if sometimes muddled true-life crime drama.
Posted Sep 13, 2018
46
1.5/4
Peppermint (2018)
With its bloody but bland violence, "Peppermint" fails to deliver.
Posted Sep 6, 2018
47
Kin (2018)
Random ideas, vague characters, stolen plot-points -- this thing barely qualifies as a movie.
Posted Aug 30, 2018
48
2.5/4
Operation Finale (2018)
A compelling if somewhat low-key historical thriller, elevated by fine performances from Kingsley and Isaac.
Posted Aug 30, 2018
49
The Tale (2018)
Jenny's reluctance to stare down the horror gives "The Tale" an ineluctable psychological power.
Posted Aug 23, 2018
50
1/4
The Happytime Murders (2018)