Movie ReviewsSeen a lot of movies, got a lot of opinions.
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“This Is Not a Test” is “The Breakfast Club” Mixed with Zombies
This Is Not a Test is a gnarly teen survivor flick that knows mental health challenges are just as dangerous as brain-eating zombies.
Their Next Trick: The Horsemen Come Home with “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” Release
Now you See Me: Now You Don’t is available to own on 4K Ultra HD (+ Blu-ray + Digital), Blu-ray (+ Digital), DVD, and 4K Ultra HD SteelBook, Lionsgate gives viewers a chance to peek behind the curtain of the Horsemen.
“How to Make a Killing” is More Proof of Glen Powell’s Charm
How to Make a Killing is a dark comedy that doesn’t shy away from the sadness of the heartbreak that comes when all your dreams come true.
“‘Wuthering Heights’” is at a Low
“Wuthering Heights” is a teenage love affair, shiny and feverish, burning bright, but ultimately imploding upon itself because it’s playing with things it doesn’t yet understand.
“Crime 101” is a Smoggy Throwback Crime Thriller
Make no mistake, though, Crime 101 is a hell of a ride and a throwback to the smog-filled heists of yesteryear LA.
“Cold Storage” is a Little Drafty, but Still Warm
Cold Storage may leave the viewer a little cold, but there are some embers here that may catch fire.
“Daughters of the Domino” is a Super Sleuthworthy Whodunnit
As for what comes next for Daughters of the Domino, the film makes a strong case for a Veronica Mars, Knives Out-type continuation of the sisters’ crime-solving abilities. Even if this is the only case Nina and Laura get to the bottom of, it sure makes for a fun murder mystery.
“Scarlet” is a Gender-Bent Take on “Hamlet” That Misses the Mark
Scarlet is a visual odyssey across a wasteland made in the name of absolution, but it doesn’t delve into the thorniness that comes with forgiveness when revenge was the original intent.
“Whistle” is a Pitch-Perfect Teen Slasher
Whistle isn’t made for horror aficionados who have spent decades loving the genre. It’s for the version of themselves when they were younger. When they were in their friend’s basement for a sleepover and someone pulled out a DVD of a movie that would begin their life-long love affair with horror films.
“Misfits” Finds Friendship and Family in the Ring
Misfits is a shaggy little flick whose heart is far larger than the sleeve it’s worn on.
“A New Love in Tokyo” Finds Beauty of Life in Pain
This is a hangout movie about the absurdities and contradictions of life. How pain can create pleasure, fleeting connection can endure, and love can blossom in the unlikeliest of places.
“2DIE4” Shows All the Glory and Guts of Le Mans
2DIE4 is action, reaction, and the aftermath, presented without any pretension. It’s the dream of one man presented in glorious IMAX.
“Baby Brother” is a Potent Reminder of the Pain from the Ties That Bind
Even if someone like Adam tries with all his might to build a dam that will drown him but save his brother, that trickle can turn into an unruly rush of rapids. Baby Brother offers no answers because it doesn’t have any.
“Stripper Boyz” Will Pelvic Thrust its Way to Your Heart
Stripper Boyz is an incredibly entertaining blend of dry, mumblecore-esque comedy and a surprising amount of heart. Who knew the answer to insecurity was ripping your clothes off on a stage in Las Vegas?
“Send Help” Needs a Little Help of its Own
It’s exceptionally difficult to spin the plate of a topic like abuse while also spinning the plate of Rachel McAdams flying through the air with a spear she sharpened herself to kill a boar. There’s a way to keep those plates going, but it takes a lot more effort than Send Help wanted to give.
“In Cold Light” is a Stark, Gritty, Beautifully Styled Thriller
Stylistically flashy in parts In Cold Light and with a dizzying infrared section, this film is a throwback to not-quite-action movies. The entire world doesn’t hang in the balance, but Ava’s entire livelihood does. That sure seems like enough to fight like hell for.
“The Compatriots” is a Love Story in the Name of Friendship
In his director’s statement, Cohen says that he hopes those who watch The Compatriots will fall in love with Javi and the people he represents. It’s safe to say, mission accomplished.
“28 Years Later: The Bone Temple”…Did Everyone in Hollywood Just Reread “Frankenstein?!”
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple doesn’t expound upon the world of its predecessors and undermines the complex emotions laid out in the franchise’s return.
Does “The Rip” Rip?
Without an escalation of tension, The Rip has no energy to ignite its story of betrayal, so it ends up not as a rip, but as a mere tear.
“If That Mockingbird Don’t Sing” is Unfiltered Teenage Anxiety and Humor
If That Mockingbird Don’t Sing is an introduction to Bones’ directorial voice, one that is sharp and funny, with room to grow.