Rachel LaBonte

It's the kind of eccentric true story that seems tailor-made for a movie, and McAvoy brings it to life with plenty of high-spirited energy.

The Christophers trusts its two leads and their characters to guide the audience to its desired conclusion, and watching it unfurl is a rewarding experience.

With an aching heart, lush visuals, and magnetic acting, Hamnet is undoubtedly one of the best movies of the year and will continue to resonate with audiences for years to come.

Even with its flaws, it’s largely an entertaining film with plenty of humor and a story that truly must be seen to be believed.

Ansari has brought his familiar comedic charm to a solid, original story, and the end result is an all-around good time.

As a character study, Blue Moon is imperfect, but its smart framing of a pivotal moment in Hart's life elevates it.

This movie is as close to a perfect ending as the franchise could get.

With such incredible performers as Colman and Cumberbatch at the center of it all, though, it's easy to have a blast. You'll want them to break up just as much as you want them to make up, and that is the most impressive thing of all.

I would love to spend more time with this ensemble. While the story deviations can prove a bit frustrating, the movie is its own thing, and I suspect it'll be a crowd-pleaser.

The jokes fly and mostly land, though that's largely thanks to the skill of the cast.

She Rides Shotgun packs a punch — or, to use one of Nate's lessons for Polly, hits you like a baseball bat to the back of the head. The subplot with the local gang may be forgettable, but the father-daughter relationship will stick with you for a long time.

Gordon and Lerman are both in great form, going a long way in carrying the somewhat problematic premise.

Sorry, Baby is the kind of movie that will linger and stick with you. It is far more than a story about trauma; it's also about friendship and growing up, concepts that will feel deeply relatable to anyone.

Pixar's latest big screen adventure, Elio, is a big-hearted tale about friendship, family, and connection, and it will both delight and wreck you.

Between the humor and Quaid's performance, there's so much fun to be had here that it's easy to just sit back and enjoy the ride.

The whole Armand cast is stellar, perfectly conveying the characters' shifting allegiances and uncertain moral stances.

This is a franchise that has treated its supporters with respect while opening its arms to newcomers. Because of that, the weaker elements of the film feel unimportant in the wake of a genuinely entertaining time that will no doubt thrill audiences of all ages.

Assisted by franchise veteran Lebo M., Miranda brings his addictive melodies and spry lyricism to the movie and creates a soundtrack that can hold its own against the original.

Scrap is ultimately an unflinching and sensitive portrait of a woman faced with the terrifying uncertainty of rebuilding her life. Though some of the harsher realities of being homeless aren't explored in much depth, and the ending is a touch too neat, Kerr crafts a compelling journey for us to go on, one that should linger after it's over.

Save for the tiniest of things, Wicked is a worthy screen adaptation of the musical, guaranteed to make viewers feel like they could defy gravity too.

The animators bring this world to life with expert skill.

It's a testament to the care that went into this movie, the hard work of the cast and crew, and the power of the story itself that I left the theater both moved and inspired. This is a movie that will likely stick with me for some time, and I'm glad; I think it's not one that should be forgotten.

Twisters is the kind of blockbuster the summer movie season was made for, and it proves sequels don't need to be beholden to what came before.

This is the kind of movie I'd like to see more of, the kind that wears its heart on its sleeve and takes us on a ride. A meandering ride, sure, but even a long trip can have its perks.

Luckily, Johnson and Penn's compelling dynamic keeps us hanging on, right up until the moment they part. That final beat could've been shorter to make more of an impact, but that doesn't lessen the satisfaction of the journey overall.

Despite the clunkier elements, though, IF pushes through with its warmth and optimistic tone, paving the way for some truly effective moments.

Though following a familiar formula that's running the risk of wearing thin, Kung Fu Panda 4 still finds heart in the reliable Dreamworks franchise.

Marmalade is one wild ride, as long as you're willing to stick with it.