‘Gladiator II,’ the sequel to the original ‘Gladiator,’ is an intense film about duty and legacy. It boasts both an impressive cast and direction under Ridley Scott. Unfortunately, a few critiques guarantee it will never live up to the greatness of the first movie.
‘Moana 2’ Floats in Lukewarm Water
Moana 2 shines bright in certain areas, like the movie’s animated tropical sunrises. Despite this, much like the waters of Polynesia, other aspects such as the pacing and soundtrack are lukewarm at best. Overall, the movie does not fill the footprint left by the original, but it still maintains the charm and no doubt is time well-spent for families who enjoyed the first film.
‘Wicked’ is Defying Gravity, and Expectations
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, at the direction of director Jon Chu, took audiences to the faraway land of Oz with the debut of ‘Wicked.’
‘Red One’ is a Fun, Merry, and Action-Packed Adventure
The newest holiday movie ‘Red One’ is a jolly and eventful holiday escapade with some big-name actors and impressive creative directions.
‘Small Things Like These’ is a Quiet and Poignant Reflection on One of Ireland’s Little Known Historical Truths
Small Things Like These is a beautiful, touching look into the lives of those who were victimized by these Magdalene laundries. These laundries were typically convents that typically preyed on young, unwed, and vulnerable women who engaged in premarital sex, were sexually abused, or were engaged in prostitution.
‘Heretic’ Shines a Curious Light on Religious Horror
Tying together the discomfort and uncertainty of its themes, Heretic starts skillfully but loses some direction in what was nearly an impeccable addition to the religious horror genre.
‘Anora’ is Emotional Whiplash in the Best Way Possible
‘Anora’ is a modern Cinderella story told through an overwhelming rollercoaster of emotions that will leave you shocked but begging for more.
‘Venom: The Last Dance’ is Shamelessly Itself, For Better and Worse
Venom: The Last Dance, the final installment of Sony’s Venom trilogy, maintains the comedic dynamic of its protagonists while upping the film’s stakes to new universal heights.
“We’re Going Live:” ‘Saturday Night’ is an Honest Look at Comedy Icons
The film follows producer Lorne Micheals (Gabriel LaBelle) and his crew as they prepare to air SNL live for the first time.
‘The Apprentice’ is a Political Thriller With a Message
The Apprentice, a docudrama from director Ali Abbasi, is a cutting, yet often comedic, look into Donald Trump’s rise to notoriety.