2017
Here Alone is a survival story in a zombie apocalypse, but its story struggles to survive against the great zombie films that precede it.
Entertaining without being too campy or ironic, Power Rangers gives its target audience what they’re looking for – sentiment and nostalgia.
The Boss Baby offers occasional laughs and is clearly politically-driven, yet it is ultimately fleeting, forgettable entertainment.
Free Fire may be far from the best movie of the year, but you are guaranteed to have one of your most fun times at the movies when checking out Wheatley’s latest.
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Danae Grandison’s [Re]Defined is a 10-minute short film that dives into the nitty gritty of adolescent life, leaving few doors unopened.
An independently-funded film that is a delightful homage to ’90s romantic comedies, Non-Transferable is a hopeful sign of cinema to come.
Life certainly nails its big moments, but it’s frustrating that what could have been a memorable classic handicapped itself with hapless characters.
Bokeh is a stripped down take on a dystopian apocalypse- and like the best sci-fi, offers a bleak commentary on modern society.
Dig Two Graves is a visually stunning low budget Gothic thriller, which is effectively surreal and compelling.
Personal Shopper is the rare film that is unclassifiable in terms of genre, refusing to neatly fit in to the preconceptions of a horror film, as well as lacking a distinctive explanatory reading.
While not as perfect as the original, Beauty & the Beast is an elegant and magnificent display that true love for a film never dies.
Despite controversy due to its depiction of Christian beliefs, The Shack is a success, delving into complicated issues in a creative way.
Before I Fall is a young adult adaptation that manages to stand apart from the rest, presenting a lavishly told thriller about high schoolers.
The Last Word is an easy, funny watch, with great performances from MacLaine and Seyfried, but on the whole, isn’t very substantial.
Instantly captivating and undeniably intriguing, Get Out may be the “diamond in the rough” film of the year.