Twisters Review
Glen Powell’s shit-eating grin comes with its own gravitational pull as he anchors a “re-quel” to 1996’s “Twister” that’s best looked at as a 90’s-esque VFX-fest with plenty to love and laugh at.
Glen Powell’s shit-eating grin comes with its own gravitational pull as he anchors a “re-quel” to 1996’s “Twister” that’s best looked at as a 90’s-esque VFX-fest with plenty to love and laugh at.
This prequel to the surprise hit franchise isn’t without its thrilling and tense moments, but its predecessors loom large.
Greek auteur Yorgos Lanthimos’s latest offering brings together the formidable talents of Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Willem Defoe, and Hong Chau for a perverse and zany anthology that’s a three-hour trip down derangement lane.
Pixar’s follow up to its 2015 hit is a refreshing return to form with a strong voice ensemble and a story that works on multiple levels.
Director George Miller tries to make lightning strike twice with the sluggish prequel film.
John Krasinski is back in the director’s chair for this charming family movie that also features a welcome quieter turn from actor Ryan Reynolds.
The new film from Ilana Glazer and Pamela Aldon may make you laugh in agreement or reflection, but purely as a comedy film it strains to meet some of the most basic marks.
Zendaya turns in a career-best performance in this scintillating drama about tennis, sex, and power that doesn’t care who wins, loses, or gets hurt.
Writer-director Alex Garland’s new film aims for controversy but feels too empty to warrant it.
Actor Dev Patel’s directorial debut displays some true artistry in its down-and-dirty fight scenes but struggles to find an effective blend of story and action.
| ★★★★★ | Perfection |
| ★★★★☆ | Outstanding |
| ★★★☆★☆ | Excellent |
| ★★★☆☆ | Very good |
| ★★☆★☆☆ | Good |
| ★★☆☆☆ | OK |
| ★☆★☆☆☆ | Pretty Bad |
| ★☆☆☆☆ | Poor |
| ☆★☆☆☆☆ | Blech! |
| No Stars | Fail! |