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For 7,962 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 54% higher than the average critic
  • 2% same as the average critic
  • 44% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.9 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Movie review score: 64
Highest review score: 100 Autumn Tale
Lowest review score: 0 Argylle
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5,240 out of 7962
  2. Mixed: 1,555 out of 7962
  3. Negative: 1,167 out of 7962
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  1. A Nice Indian Boy
    What makes “A Nice Indian Boy” shine are the performances and the sharp writing by Eric Randall.
  2. Drop
    The absurd plot twists in “Drop,” might be tolerable if the film weren’t so distastefully tethered to domestic violence.
  3. The Amateur
    The climax of The Amateur is one of the least satisfying meetings of hero and villain I’ve seen in a while.
  4. The Ballad of Wallis Island
    This is a movie about a relationship that deserves to be nurtured and cherished. The most wonderful feature of “The Ballad of Wallis Island” is that it’s not the relationship you’re expecting.
  5. Bob Trevino Likes It
    Through Ferreira’s skillful navigation of her character’s growth, and Leguizamo’s preternatural ability to show kindness in earnest, the film worked its way around my defenses and hit me square in the tear ducts more than once.
  6. A Working Man
    As much fun as A Working Man can be, I kept thinking there’s a better movie peeking out through the cracks of this rather OK one.
  7. The Penguin Lessons
    The Penguin Lessons severely falters when it deals with the dangers of military occupation. It’s hard to watch a serious subplot involving people being “disappeared” by the government juxtaposed with scenes of cutesy penguin mayhem and classroom hijinks.
  8. Snow White
    This movie is bad in all sorts of ways, none of which has to do with the fact that Disney cast a Latina actor as Snow White. In fact, that actor, Rachel Zegler, is the film’s saving grace.
  9. The Alto Knights
    When we’re not being fed warmed-over narration and editing tricks that remind us of the Scorsese-directed examples, we’re trapped with a visibly disinterested De Niro. He barely gives one performance, let alone two.
  10. On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
    This is one of the year’s best films, a heartbreaking stunner that’s not easily shaken.
  11. Eephus
    Lund has crafted a good-natured hangout movie that tells the story of one final game at Soldiers Field, a New Hampshire-set diamond slated for demolition the following day.
  12. The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie
    This Looney Tunes mega-fan went in fearing the worst, and came out happy that I took that left turn at Albuquerque.
  13. Novocaine
    Novocaine is a numbing experience that’s best seen on cable at 3 a.m., preferably after you’ve numbed yourself with the vice of your choice.
  14. Black Bag
    Soderbergh stages these games of one-upmanship as tight, dialogue-heavy scenes of discomfort and suspense.
  15. Mickey 17
    While the visuals are often stunning, and the first hour has a loose, raunchy charm, “Mickey 17″ wears out its welcome long before its overlong, nearly t2½-hour runtime ends.
  16. Last Breath
    I doubt anyone will be too bothered by the lack of character depth. The audience for “Last Breath” is there for the dangerous dive developments.
  17. The Monkey
    Putting the film’s thesis statement in the mouth of its maternal figure feels intentional; so does the laissez-faire tone. As a result, we laugh so that we may not cry.
  18. Captain America: Brave New World
    While Lumbly brings a refreshing amount of Black anger and cynicism to his performance, Mackie is stuck in a kumbaya mode designed to not offend white viewers. It may be a brave new world, but it’s the same old story.
  19. Paddington In Peru
    Colman and Banderas have a great time hamming it up, and their fun is quite infectious. Walters is also at her spiky best. They help make this a worthwhile afternoon at the cinema.
  20. Love Hurts
    Love Hurts is an absolute mess, but its hero almost saves the day.
  21. I'm Still Here
    Director Walter Salles returns to the political filmmaking he employed in the 2004 Che Guevara film, “The Motorcycle Diaries.” Like that film, this one follows a protagonist who becomes an activist after being jarred by political events.
  22. Dog Man
    The big surprise is that none of these talented voice actors bring anything new or interesting to their one-dimensional roles.
  23. All We Imagine as Light
    This is a very patient movie, filled with equally patient performances, lyrical camerawork and some stunning images of its characters residing within the frame.
  24. One Of Them Days
    At almost two hours, “One of Them Days” does lag a bit. But even when it gets sluggish, there’s still a sisterly moment to enjoy or a laugh to be had.
  25. Diane Warren: Relentless
    Each one of these performers uses the same adjective to describe the songwriter: “relentless.” Many more interviewees will testify that Warren earned the bracelet she wears — the one that says “relentless as [BLEEP].”
  26. The Brutalist
    The Brutalist reminded me of Paul Thomas Anderson’s “There Will Be Blood.” With both films, I found the first half spectacular, while the second half left me dissatisfied and scratching my head.
  27. September 5
    Throughout the film, we know as much as ABC does and nothing more. Filled with scenes of process, it’s as suspenseful as any thriller.
  28. The Room Next Door
    This dramatic two-hander partners one of the cinema’s greatest talkers with one of its best listeners, Julianne Moore.
  29. Hard Truths
    Hard Truths is a definitive work in Leigh’s canon.
  30. The Last Showgirl
    The movie is big and ostentatious when its delicate, sad story needed to be more quietly told. Anderson definitely understands this idea; despite playing a chaotic and unlikable character, she’s the most stable element here.
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