James Cameron’s epic sequel might be an even bigger game changer for the industry than the original, but narrative flaws are more apparent
After divisive reaction to the 2016 reboot, this straight-faced sequel to the 1980s movies overloads on the nostalgia to detrimental effect.
All-female, much-derided remake is neither flop nor flawless, with a fun cast failing to bust routine script
Chappie is the latest piece of thoughtful science fiction filmmaking from District 9 director Neill Blomkamp
Ridley Scott’s Exodus: Gods and Kings is a misguided take on the Old Testament that succeeds in de-mythologizing the biblical story of Moses
The Cold Light of Day is never overtly awful, and might even be an acceptable late-night cable diversion, but it’s utterly routine and unmemorable
Abduction is a slick, polished effort from a usually reliable director, featuring an intriguing premise and a talented cast
There are a lot of endearing qualities in Paul, a spoofy alien comedy that parodies ComiCon culture and pop sci-fi
Avatar is a technical revolution in filmmaking, as director James Cameron has mastered motion-capture animation
Beautifully drawn, imaginatively composed, I like a whole lot of The Tale of Despereaux but left wanting a whole lot more
WALL·E, directed by Andrew Stanton, is a captivating animated film that manages to tell its story (mostly) without dialogue
Pete Travis’ Vantage Point is a so-so thriller with an intriguing premise
Snow Cake is something like Garden State meets I Am Sam, starring Sigourney Weaver and Alan Rickman