Recent Reviews

Inside Moves (1980)
John Savage and David Morse in a buddy movie that skirts the line between sentimentality and melodrama
See It

Run All Night (2015)
More output from the Liam Neeson action assembly line, with a chilling supporting turn by Ed Harris
Skip It

Gladiator II (2024)
Laughable CGI undercuts the impact, but Denzel Washington saves Gladiator II (though not Rome)
See It

Gladiator (2000)
Russel Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix make this tale of betrayal and revenge a memorable spectacle
See It

Jules (2023)
This quirky tale of three elders helping an endearing alien has something to say about life’s regrets and growing older
See It

Little Black Book (2004)
Brittany Murphy and Holly Hunter may be the stars, but it's Julianne Nicholson who breaks your heart
Skip It

The Mother (2023)
Jennifer Lopez brings the intensity, but the plot is outrageously overblown at every turn
Skip It

Brothers (2024)
If you can believe Peter Dinklage and Josh Brolin are twins, maybe you’ll believe this movie is funny
Skip It

Wolfs (2024)
Lone wolves George Clooney and Brad Pitt in a comedic romp smart enough not to become a mushy buddy movie
See It

Canary Black (2024)
Kate Beckinsale gives it her all, but she can’t save this predictable spy thriller whose twist you spot right away

Predestination (2014)
Have a look at this Ethan Hawke, Sarah Snook brain-bender. If you can figure it out, let me know
See It

Spy Game (2001)
Robert Redford keeps you – and his colleagues – guessing as he races to save protégé Brad Pitt