A melancholy tale which breathes new life into the character, but stumbles under the weight of bad choices during the final thirty minutes.
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Variations of things we’ve seen in other scary movies, but brought together in a way that feels fresh and inspired.
A humorous, emotional, expertly crafted film that perfectly captures the feeling of being 14 years old.
An informative and well-made documentary that examines covert military operations and their effects.
A great throwback to 80s action flicks, with plenty of explosions, shootouts, and wisecracks.
Colorful, creative, and hilarious, it’s a worthy addition to the Pixar catalog and an enjoyable expansion of the universe.
It bears little resemblance to the source material, but still manages to be an entertaining zombie flick.
Probably the most ridiculous movie of the year, but also a front-runner for the funniest.
Refreshingly original and consistently hilarious, it’s the best coming-of-age film in more than a decade.
Boring, uninspired, and completely sub-par in every way. Everyone involved should be ashamed of themselves.
Shockingly, relentlessly brutal and genuinely scary, this is quite possibly the best horror remake yet.
A dark, unsettling, creepy-as-hell thriller from a genre master.
Funny and enjoyable if you don’t mind knowing exactly how it will all play out.
An enjoyable new tale that invokes the same sense of wonder and mysticism as the original.
Despite a mediocre selection of extras, the audio and video quality are more than enough to justify adding this one to your collection.
The action and visuals are more than enough to keep young children entertained, but adults will likely struggle to remain interested in this one.
Plenty of gunfire, explosions, and one-liners, but the experience is diminished by a weak script and laughable CG during the climax.
A fun little film and a great-looking disc, slightly marred by the disappointing collection of supplements.
A pulpy melodrama that favors one-liners over character development, spectacle over substance. Enjoyable, but forgettable.
Jessica Chastain gives a riveting performance next to a stellar supporting cast in this portrait of a woman refusing to stand down in the face of adversity.
An enjoyable experience marred by weak editing and a bloated, unnecessary runtime.
A decent, if forgettable, little flick that aims for slasher film nostalgia, but probably won’t appeal to modern horror fans.
An interesting experiment with some genuine thrills and chills, but the overall experience comes across as a bit uneven.
An atypical crime saga that serves as a biting social commentary on the failed American dream.
Anthony Hopkins convincingly embodies the Master of Suspense in this light-hearted, enjoyable love story.
An engaging, captivating political thriller set against the backdrop of the 16th President’s final months in office.
With a transfer that screams perfection and a host of supplemental materials, this Blu-Ray release is well worth the investment for fans of the web-slinging superhero.
A mundane, fatally flawed tale of ecological horror by an Oscar-winning director trying his hand at the found-footage genre.
A hair-raising, pulse-pounding horror film that will keep the audience’s pulse racing throughout.
Affleck’s third directorial effort is a suspenseful, white-knuckle political thriller that may be the best film of the year.
A charming, humorous look at life in middle-America, set against the backdrop of an annual butter-sculpting competition.
A comically heartbreaking and hilariously tragic story of love and friendship, with a terrific ensemble cast.
A boring, unnecessary sequel that lacks nearly everything that made the first film so enjoyable.
A hidden gem of a film, with stunning visuals and impressive special effects.