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.
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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.
A charmingly endearing and genuine look at adolescence, full of warmth, humor, and authenticity.
A smartly-written, action-packed time travel caper carried by strong performances from its principal cast.
One of the most successful films of all time finally receives a home video release worthy of its legacy, with a stunning transfer and a massive collection of supplements.
A darkly comic and undeniably disturbing experience, anchored by a career-high performance from McConaughey.
Witty dialogue and elaborate chase sequences are more than enough to distract from the film’s shortcomings.
Much like the film itself, this Blu-Ray release exceeds expectations at every turn, and raises the bar for what to expect from home video releases.
An effective but flawed ghost story, light on scares but with plenty of haunting atmosphere.
Failed attempts at social and political commentary detract from an otherwise hilarious film from comedy’s kings of stupidity.
Jeremy Renner gives a charismatic performance in this spinoff that lacks the excitement and thrills of its predecessors.
A thrilling, exhilarating remake that turns out to be one of the year’s biggest surprises.
A thrilling, epic conclusion to the saga, featuring the franchise’s best performances and a startlingly emotional final act.
Seth MacFarlane’s first live action film has flashes of brilliance, but not enough to light up the entire experience.
Plenty of enjoyable moments that don’t quite manage to assemble themselves into a cohesive package.
A poignant, darkly comedic, and tragically bittersweet tale of unlikely friendship in the face of certain doom.
A popcorn flick that aspires to be something more, offering plenty of campy fun but not much else.
An absurd parody of post-apocalyptic films centered around a ludicrous premise, with plenty of laughs for those that understand the joke.
A film about chasing dreams and finding love, packed with some of the most iconic and memorable songs of the 1980s.
A quirky, original comedy with a unique premise, full of charm and earnestness.
A film about a research team’s search for answers that provides very few answers of its own, making for a hollow and unfulfilling experience.