Not Okay review: a social media satire that pulls its punches
'Not Okay' is a vapid film about the superficial world of a narcissistic, wannabe influencer. It begins streaming Friday, July 29 on Hulu.
Surface review: an unrewarding psychological thriller
Surface is an unrewarding and painfully slow new thriller starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Oliver Jackson-Cohen. It premieres Friday, July 29 on Apple TV+.
Resurrection review: a gripping and unpredictable thriller
Rebecca Hall gives one of the best performances of the year so far in Andrew Semans' dark and unnerving new psychological thriller, Resurrection.
Nope review: Jordan Peele’s intelligent sci-fi horror delivers
Jordan Peele's third film, Nope, continues his trend of delivering thought-provoking horror, this time in a cinematic feature filled with great performances.
Where the Crawdads Sing review: a bland murder mystery
Olivia Newman's Where the Crawdads Sing is a well-acted but ultimately bland film adaptation of Delia Owens' best-selling novel.
Persuasion review: a messy adaptation of a timeless story
Dakota Johnson's performance as a lovelorn Anne Elliot anchors Netflix's messy new adaptation of Jane Austen's 'Persuasion.' It begins streaming July 15.
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris review: a sweet film with too much sugar
In the slight period comedy Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, the charming cast can't overcome the stale plot and disappointing third act.
The Gray Man review: Ryan Gosling battles Chris Evans in a rote action movie
Ryan Gosling takes on Chris Evans in The Gray Man, a depressingly algorithmic Netflix action movie from the Russo brothers.
Resident Evil review: Netflix series aims high, falls short
Netflix series Resident Evil takes big risks with its adaptation of the game franchise, but ultimately doesn't deliver the series fans are probably hoping for.
Both Sides of the Blade review: Juliette Binoche shines in cutting domestic drama
The brilliant French filmmaker Claire Denis returns with the disorienting love triangle Both Sides of the Blade, starring Juliette Binoche and Vincent Lindon.
The Sea Beast review: Netflix channels Disney in fun monster tale
Thrilling, funny, and deeper than its premise suggests, The Sea Beast is a Netflix animated movie that feels positively Disney in all the best ways.
Black Bird review: An outstanding cast lifts Apple TV+’s dark series
Black Bird, an adaptation of James Keene's tale of befriending a serial killer, packs plenty of award-friendly performances into a compact, efficient drama.
Moonhaven review: A promising sci-fi mystery
Moonhaven is an imperfect but promising new sci-fi mystery series. Its six-episode first season begins streaming Thursday, July 7 on AMC+.
Thor: Love and Thunder review: Marvel’s latest is no Ragnarok
Taika Waititi returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the jokey Thor: Love and Thunder, which is worth seeing primarily for Christian Bale's menacing Gorr.
Minions: The Rise of Gru review: Fast and funny, but fading
Minions: The Rise of Gru delivers plenty of fun moments, but its colorful, crazy world is beginning to feel a bit too familiar.
The Forgiven review: A familiar journey worth making
Ralph Fiennes and Jessica Chastain lead an incredible ensemble of actors in The Forgiven, an observant but slight new social satire.
The Princess review: Hulu’s fairytale fight film packs a punch
Hulu's genre-mashing action film The Princess is a fun, hard-hitting fairytale adventure that subverts expectations and delivers plenty of surprises.
Only Murders in the Building season 2 review: A welcome return
Only Murders in the Building season 2 is a charming and hilarious, if less tightly plotted, follow-up to the Hulu hit's debut season.
Apples review: Accidental COVID allegory is Lanthimos Lite
The Greek comedy-drama Apples is an accidental COVID movie with shades of Yorgos Lanthimos that is ultimately unsatisfying.
The Black Phone review: A spooky, surface-level thriller
Scott Derrickson's The Black Phone is an intense yet ultimately superficial thriller.
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On review: Tiny story, big heart
Hilarious and charming, Marcel the Shell With Shoes On is a coming-of-age story about a tiny shell that's cinematic chicken soup for your soul.
Flux Gourmet review: A surreal comedy that’s a test of taste
Director Peter Strickland's Flux Gourmet is an intentionally provocative, sensual, and surreal film about a trio of quirky performance artists.
Elvis review: Baz Luhrmann’s ridiculous, sublime biopic
Moulin Rouge director Baz Luhrmann throws his whole mad heart into the alternately ridiculous and sublime biopic Elvis.
The Umbrella Academy season 3 review: A beautiful apocalypse
The Umbrella Academy keeps getting weirder with each season, but season 3 is a reminder that it keeps getting better, too.
My Fake Boyfriend review: A too-guilty pleasure of a rom-com
My Fake Boyfriend, streaming now on Prime Video, is a slight but ultimately fun LGBT romantic comedy with engaging lead performances.
Lightyear review: Taking fun to infinity and beyond
Disney and Pixar's Lightyear does an impressive job of transforming Toy Story's Buzz Lightyear from a toy into a bona fide sci-fi action hero.
Good Luck to You, Leo Grande review: A pleasant but lackluster two-hander
'Good Luck to You, Leo Grande' is a pleasant but slight two-hander about the power of pleasure. The Emma Thompson-led film premieres June 17 on Hulu.
Cha Cha Real Smooth review: A lovestruck, kindhearted gem
Cooper Raiff's Cha Cha Real Smooth is a charming and unabashedly romantic new drama.. The Dakota Johnson-led film premieres June 17 on Apple TV+.
Spiderhead review: Chris Hemsworth shines in slick thriller
The Netflix thriller Spiderhead doesn't aspire to be an Oscar darling, but it is an entertaining psycho-drama with excellent performances from its cast.
Dark Winds review: A pulpy detective thriller with a stellar cast
'Dark Winds' is a fun, pulpy detective thriller anchored by an incredible Zahn McClarnon performance. It premieres on AMC and AMC+ on Sunday, June 12.
Lost Illusions review: A sexy and entertaining costume drama
A young writer tries to make it in the rough world of 19th century Paris in the superb French film Lost Illusions, one of 2022's best movies.
Jurassic World Dominion review: Dinosaur doldrums
Jurassic World Dominion gets the whole team back together, but in doing so, it sidelines the franchise's greatest asset: Its amazing, terrifying dinosaurs.
Mad God review: A gory, gorgeous nightmare
Stop-motion and visual effects master Phil Tippett's film Mad God is a project 30 years in the making, and the nightmare it delivers is worth the wait.
Ms. Marvel season 1 review: A super start for MCU’s new hero
Disney's Ms. Marvel series gets off to a great start with its introduction of Kamala Khan to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.