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This film has some affecting, memorable moments in its second half. But overall it has too many ideas on manhood, politics, racism, internet deceptions, land use, and COVID shoved into its two hour and 28 minute run time.

Maybe I just need to loosen up and try to have a good time with films like this. I did have fun in some parts of this film, but it was too trying for me to get past so much of a hurried mess.

I felt totally connected with this film. It acts like a cultural vessel on the reverence for the past while also figuring out how to communicate and solve problems for the future.

The length of two hours and 35 minutes is too much for this film, because I started wondering, "How long is this?" well before the ending arrived.

I did not enjoy this film, I'm sorry to say. The technical elements are dazzling, but the story ends up being a hugely lackluster disappointment.

"Materialists" ends up being just okay. It's a shame all its ideas couldn't come together more successfully.

"The Phoenician Scheme" is the closest to an action-adventure film Wes Anderson has ever made with grenades, assassins, and a climactic fist fight.

It totally transported me and will be an unforgettable experience for all who watch it. Do you believe in the power of resurrection? This film might change your mind.

What makes "Friendship" such a delight is that it actually has something to say. It isn't about shocking gross outs or adult men screaming.

In what I think is an effort to avoid sounding preachy or bombastic, this documentary is not focused much on social justice or making an anti-establishment call to arms pushing against the greedy forces of corporate America.

"Grand Theft Hamlet" is a delightfully off-beat reminder that creativity is necessary for everyone and so is togetherness.

A number of film critics are calling "Sinners" the best film of 2025 and a visionary triumph. I wouldn't go that far. "Sinners" is the director/screenwriter's love letter to familial grief and the history of blues music.

"Drop" ends up being a juvenile, absurd experience I could not take seriously. Comedy can have its place in a thoughtful thriller, but it has to be written smoothly enough and naturally enough.

When browsing your streaming services at home, I promise you can skip this one.

It isn't every day a film is set in a nursing home and manages to be as riveting as this, so remember this title if you want some believable shocks and spooks.

If you want to feel good about the future and the transformative power of world travel, watch this film. Maybe we could all benefit from adventure by stepping out of our comfort zones.

I walked away from "Mickey 17" thinking it was just okay. The irreverent, coarse vibe is successfully funny in some moments, but it tries too hard in other moments, making some of the actors' line readings feel forced or boring.

All the main characters are so well-dressed and so casually confident in this film, I felt seduced almost immediately.

Overall, I was happy with the Oscars ceremony. It reminded me of the many reasons why I love movies.

What makes "Flow" so pleasantly different is not just its plain naturalism and quiet storytelling style but also its digital look

Featuring an unprepared staff who throw together live news coverage without the luxury of smartphones or the internet this film reminds viewers of the importance of information in its most accurate and respectful forms possible.

I know I don't say this a lot, but please put this film on your watch list. It will stay with you long after its hopeful conclusion.

When the closing credits were playing, and my friend and I were chatting about this film in the murky theater, she said, "I think I'm dumber after watching that."

You know that feeling of lightness and joy you get after watching a film or TV episode that helps you feel better? That's exactly what happened with me after watching this.