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It’s not one of the horror greats that many people make it out to be, but Saw is crafty and ambitious enough to warrant a horror buff’s time.
Death Note has plenty of faults, but watched with the brain firmly in the “off” position, it becomes easy to enjoy – especially as it manages to feel more cartoonish than the anime it’s based on.
Good Time is a fast-paced, oscillation of raw emotion and manic suspense that plays directly to Pattinson’s continually emerging thespian strengths.
Despite a talented cast and crew, The Glass Castle ultimately fails as an adaptation of the famous memoir due to some questionable decisions.
Once Upon A Time In Venice is clearly a film made by cinephiles, but the scattered subplots and underdeveloped characters combine for an overall misfire.
Plotless, joyless and cash-grabbing, The Emoji Movie deserves the brunt of our wrath because it showcases everything wrong with Hollywood.
Pilgrimage is rife with metaphors connecting the Dark Ages with contemporary issues, making us wonder if we’ve advanced as much as we think.
A Boy Called Po lacks a realistic exploration of autism, falling into common tropes surrounding the depiction of autism in Hollywood films.
As a coming-of-age tale, Liza, Liza, Skies Are Grey is inoffensive, as a reminiscence of the Cold War years, it’s inert, as a whole it’s completely inconsequential.
In Megan Freels Johnston’s The Ice Cream Truck, sweet treats and sugary snacks are traded for bloodshed and suburban violence.
More Than a Word discusses and explores the Washington football team’s controversial name, casting new light on a longstanding issue.
Chronically Metropolitan is a quirky romantic indie about life in New York City; though not perfect, it’s reasonably enjoyable.
With effective sound design and plenty of earned scares, Annabelle: Creation is another successful entry in the continuing Conjuring saga.
The Incredible Jessica James has an infectious charm to it, bolstered by Williams’ strong lead performance and a positive central message.
Ying & Yang is empowering and heartbreaking, giving a window into the messed up mind of a man deciding his own fate.