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A science-fiction spy thriller about an operative attempting to stop a global disaster by unraveling the mysteries of time inversion, Tenet is packed with inventive ideas and impressive visual effects, but spends so much time showing off the brilliance of its concept that its emotional investment takes a back seat. After watching The Odyssey last…
A time-travel comedy about an ordinary man trying to prevent a disastrous future, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die is funny, unpredictable, and refreshingly creative, revealing its story through cleverly interwoven past and present timelines. One of the most entertaining thematic choices for a movie is time travel. No one knows exactly what it should…
A survival comedy about two people forced to exist together on an isolated island after a devastating plane crash, Send Help delivers plenty of bloody laughs through its gleefully absurd premise, even if the cat-and-mouse dynamic starts to repeat itself. When this movie was first released on Hulu a few months ago, I had planned…
A crime thriller about a former police officer whose job cleaning crime scenes draws him into a murder investigation, Cleaner opens with an intriguing premise and strong sense of mystery, but becomes increasingly convoluted and flat as it unfolds. One of the things I find exciting about movies is that there always seem to be…
An epic adventure chronicling Odysseus’s years-long voyage across seas filled with monsters, gods, and impossible choices, The Odyssey is an ambitious and beautifully crafted film, though its emphasis on individual episodes sometimes prevents the emotional momentum from fully taking hold. When my son was in elementary school, he took Latin for 6 years. In addition…
A psychological thriller about a woman who loses her memories every time she falls asleep and must piece together the truth about her life each day, Before I Go to Sleep is an intriguing and suspenseful film that uses its unusual premise to keep you guessing until the end. When I watched the movie 50…
A fantasy adventure about an imprisoned princess battling her way through an army of enemies to save her family and kingdom, The Princess delivers plenty of energetic action and impressive choreography, though the story takes much longer to find its footing. I woke up today and started thinking about the movie Damsel. I’m not sure…
A superhero adventure about Supergirl helping a young alien hunt down the man responsible for her family’s murder, Supergirl is a perfectly enjoyable watch, offering creative science-fiction ideas and some exciting action, even if its cookie-cutter story and thin character development keep it from becoming something memorable. When the Superman movie started being discussed in…
A historical drama imagining Robin Hood’s final days, inspired by historical accounts, The Death Of Robin Hood is visually striking and heavily violent, but never becomes more than interesting. I have always had a soft spot for the Robin Hood story. Much like Camelot, the mythology is fascinating, and I’ve always wished that there was…
A coming-of-age drama about a group of teenagers navigating class conflict and identity, The Outsiders is a gritty, engaging film with a strong young cast of future stars and a story that grows more compelling as it unfolds. When The Outsiders opened on Broadway in 2024, I didn’t know the story. I had never read…
A heartfelt medieval fantasy about a disillusioned knight who forms an unlikely bond with the last remaining dragon, Dragonheart is an old-fashioned adventure elevated by its fairy-tale sincerity and uplifting score, even if it is a little uneven. I am a huge fan of the movie Labyrinth. I love it dearly, and it will always…
A disaster film about a climatologist trying to reach his son as catastrophic weather events reshape the world, The Day After Tomorrow is an uneven film with strong performances, memorable visuals, and an emotional core that helps ground its stranger moments. I have never been particularly drawn to disaster movies. I’ve watched and enjoyed many…
