Totally Killer Movie Review: A Mildly Enjoyable Slasher Riff on Back to the Future
Despite a predictable story and a shoddy aesthetic, Totally Killer works thanks to the impassioned performances of Kiernan Shipka and Olivia Holt.
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Reptile Review: Benicio del Toro Magnifies the Screen in Riveting Detective Thriller
Despite some storytelling pitfalls, Reptile succeeds thanks to the incredible performances of Benicio del Toro and Justin Timberlake.
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Despite a committed performance from Kaitlyn Dever, No One Will Save You leaves little to be desired from a storytelling perspective.
Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms Movie Review: As Epic as Movies Get in 2023
Wuershan directs effortlessly epic action sequences in Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms, one of the most unreal pictures you’ll see all year.
A Million Miles Away Movie Review: Michael Peña and Rosa Salazar Bring Heart in Compassionate Biopic
Despite narrative and aesthetic shortcomings, A Million Miles Away works thanks to its lead performances and powerful final message.
Sitting in Bars with Cake Movie Review: Yara Shahidi Gives Great Performance in Glacially Paced Mess
Despite a committed performance from Yara Shahidi, Sitting in Bars with Cake fails to stick the landing.
Bottoms Movie Review: The Best Comedy of the Year
Bottoms succeeds thanks to the incredible performances of Rachel Sennott & Ayo Edebiri and the sharpest script of the year.