Joker Review
You know how you can respect something even if you don’t like it? Yeah, “Joker” is like that.
You know how you can respect something even if you don’t like it? Yeah, “Joker” is like that.
This biopic of the beloved but doomed singer hits all the familiar notes but that doesn’t detract from the film’s emotional impact.
An uncharacteristically reserved Nick Cage performance may be the most intriguing part of this crime drama that digs into the cocaine trade but still ends up feeling shallow.
Upon retirement, a man doesn’t receive a gold watch. Instead, he gets an AI device to live a fantasy life. Pleasant, but only scratches the surface.
This flashy look at the world of NYC strip clubs yields a surprising mix of magnitude and depth, thanks to nuanced direction by Lorene Scafaria and a commanding performance from Jennifer Lopez.
A young man driving a medical transport van is caught in a hurricane of amusing action in this comedic film that’s not quite a farce.
Mike Gan’s debut feature sizzles, led by a standout performance by Tilda Cobham-Hervey. Could end up a cult classic.
In this partially-baked drama, most of the ingredients are in place but the recipe is more appealing than the finished product.
This imperfect but capable horror comedy is a nice surprise in the waning days of the summer movie season.
There’s a great movie about John DeLorean somewhere in the future. The future isn’t here yet.
| ★★★★★ | Perfection |
| ★★★★☆ | Outstanding |
| ★★★☆★☆ | Excellent |
| ★★★☆☆ | Very good |
| ★★☆★☆☆ | Good |
| ★★☆☆☆ | OK |
| ★☆★☆☆☆ | Pretty Bad |
| ★☆☆☆☆ | Poor |
| ☆★☆☆☆☆ | Blech! |
| No Stars | Fail! |