William Tell may not hit a bullseye, but with rousing action, a commanding lead, and an expertly-crafted apple-shot centerpiece, it still finds its mark.
NOW STREAMING ON: The story of the 1972 massacre at the Olympic Games in Munich is told through the eyes of the sports reporters that
This sprawling, authentic-feeling (but entirely fictionalized) epic is one of the best films of 2024, meticulously crafted by director Corbet.
This evocative biopic from director and co-writer James Mangold (Walk the Line) doesn’t reinvent an especially well-worn genre, but its flavorful performances and dedication to the music make it a lot of fun to watch.
Some campy practical creature effects and efficient low-budget filmmaking from director Stephen C. Miller keep Werewolves from being too much of a drag.
Bill Skarsgård, Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, and Willem Dafoe star in this seductively terrifying version of the classic vampire tale, which was filmed in Prague last year.
The Spanish director’s first English-language feature boasts a pair of engaging performances in the lead roles, but only registers as a minor work within his oeuvre.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Russell Crowe star in this baffling adaptation of the Marvel comic book character that wastes no less than five Spider-Man supervillains.
Fast & Furious franchise stars Luke Evans and Sung Kang star in this diverting action film from the Luc Besson factory.
Utilizing minimal exposition and character development, this streamlined monster movie delivers the goods when it comes to the action.
Gorgeously hand-crafted, this rich but approachable spectacle breathes new life into a franchise that has seen diminishing returns.
This low-energy but mildly engaging comedy-drama gets a huge boost from Michael Keaton’s immensely empathetic central performance.
This eye-popping sequel packs plenty of sword and sandal spectacle into its narrative but struggles to tell a consistently compelling story, and lives in the shadow of its Oscar-winning predecessor.
There isn’t much ingenuity or storytelling ambition in this film from the director of Palm Springs, but in there stead a special kind of down and dirty charm.
While initially breezy and appealing, Greedy People turns sour during a climax that feels far too mean-spirited for the lightweight film that preceded it.
A knowing sense of humor and some appealing performances can’t save the inherent cynicism in this would-be holiday blockbuster
This lengthy but entirely riveting film from director Sean Baker is one of the best of 2024, and features a star-making performance from Mikey Madison in the titular role.
This sharp drama operates as both a finely-tuned thriller as well as fascinating look behind the scenes at the Vatican, bolstered by a first-rate cast.
This surprisingly objective take on Trump’s rise through the New York elite boasts captivating performances from Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong.
This Venom movie has some interesting things going on thematically, but fizzles out during an overblown anti-climax destined to please no one.
Director Kendrick uses the story of the killer as a springboard to spotlight the culturally-accepted misogyny that helped create a world where Rodney Alcala could freely operate.
This low-budget UK indie ultimately fails to satisfy as either a traditional action movie or as deeper rumination on Stoic philosophy.
In a sea of formulaic zombie movies, this horror film with Carrie-Anne Moss and Douglas Smith is a gem that breaks the mold and deserves to find an audience.
Demonic possession is a metaphor for grief and guilt in this scary-good sequel, which features some bravura horror filmmaking and a spellbinding performance from Naomi Scott.