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On average, this publication grades 2.7 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Movie review score: 68
Highest review score: 100 The Dark Knight
Lowest review score: 19 Leatherface
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  1. Nobody 2
    As is expected from a sequel to a surprise action-comedy hit, Bob Odenkirk’s second round of ass-kicking gets a bit more goofy than the first film, in the process losing some of the charm of the original’s more grounded look at an assassin now living as a suburbanite. But Odenkirk’s commitment to the role and director Timo Tjahjanto’s flourishes make this an entertaining sequel that proves that there is a lot of joy to still be found in watching a legendary comedian turn into a one-man army when he’s pushed too far.
  2. Good Boy
    You’ll believe a dog can star in a horror movie with Good Boy, which makes the most of its high-concept approach of centering a haunted house story not on a man but on man’s best friend.
  3. The Naked Gun
    With more jokes than you can possibly catch in a single viewing, The Naked Gun proudly brings cinematic groaners and outrageous sight gags into the 2020s.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Running Man
    It’s a very well put-together film, and more so than not, it’s full of charming performances, clever little details and some less-outlandish-than-I’d-like social commentary. Even though Edgar Wright’s stamp isn’t clearly on every sequence like some of his previous work, The Running Man sprints where it needs to, giving Glen Powell his first chance to be a full-fledged action hero.
  5. The Smashing Machine
    If the film doesn’t add up to the sum of its parts, it’s important to note that most of those parts are still pretty great.
  6. Jay Kelly
    A story of a generational actor who realizes the price of the fame monster far too late in life, Jay Kelly is a smart, funny, and emotional ride that deftly interrogates what it means to be a human and an artist in equal measure – and the unfair sacrifices required to be great.
  7. Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere
    Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere is small in scope and lacks stakes-heavy drama as far as showbiz biopics go, but as a character study of an artist trying to find his true self before the world of celebrity engulfs them, Scott Cooper’s film and Jeremy Allen White’s awards-worthy performance do The Boss justice.
  8. The Devil Wears Prada 2
    The Devil Wear Prada 2 plays the hits. It’s a glossy, charming, and razor-sharp follow-up to the beloved 2006 original.
  9. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
    Wake Up Dead Man is a solid third entry for Benoit Blanc, finally delivering the classic-style mystery the series has sorely needed.
  10. Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc
    Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc has some issues and it sacrifices some of the first season's experimental approach, but it compensates with a compelling romance and one of the best soundtracks of the year.
  11. Cold Storage
    It’s not a home run, but it’s an enjoyably goofy and gory time.
  12. Nuremberg
    Nuremberg doesn’t quite stand up with the best films centered on World War II, but it does a respectable job dramatizing the aftermath of the conflict. The film is anchored by a strong cast, led by another great turn by Russell Crowe, and a consistent thematic throughline, but the first act’s use of ill-timed humor doesn’t do the film any favors.
  13. Christy
    Sydney Sweeney blazes trails and pulls no punches in a choppy biopic that falters at the finish.
  14. The Rip
    The Rip may stumble at times due to an uneven script and forgettable action scenes, but its interesting premise, talented cast – lead by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck – and twist ending make for a mostly enjoyable experience.
  15. Normal
    Bob Odenkirk’s presence helps create a sense of gravitas even when the film is straightforward, adding soulful dimensions to a fairly simple character in whose hands guns and explosives are as much tools of violence as they are instruments of a righteousness long lost to moral compromise.
  16. Primate
    If you buy a ticket for one killer chimpanzee movie this year, Primate delivers the goofy goods. It has fun set pieces, a great-looking animatronic costumed killer chimp, and applause-worthy gore for those of us who like when our horror gets messy.
  17. Greenland 2: Migration
    Migration is a preposterous yet grounded thriller thanks to good performances and centered on a desperate, hopeful plight. Honestly, watch the first movie: It's fun, but you actually don't have to have seen it to enjoy Migration.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Silent Night, Deadly Night
    Silent Night, Deadly Night is rare reboot that manages to be naughty and nice.
  19. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
    Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man offers a no-frills wartime backdrop for Cillian Murphy to make a stirring return as Tommy Shelby, with Barry Keoghan standing toe-to-toe with his Irish compadre in a moving match-up. Serving up some dry humor with a few boisterous action set pieces and a thumping contemporary score to boot, director Tom Harper and writer Steven Knight don't color outside the box, which should please fans of the series.
  20. Lee Cronin's The Mummy
    As ugly as it is amusing, Lee Cronin’s The Mummy takes the kind of tonal swings you rarely see from a Hollywood studio.
  21. Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe
    Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe delivers an emotionally satisfying movie… as long as you do the required homework for it.
  22. Maze Runner: The Death Cure
    It’s a shame that The Maze Runner movies are going out on their flattest note, but The Death Cure isn't completely off-key. Wes Ball has directed every entry in the franchise and he’s evolved into a very skilled action filmmaker. Complex set-pieces with an incredible number of moving parts are depicted clearly, excitingly, and with visual panache.
  23. Gemini Man
    Uneven but ambitious, Ang Lee's return to the action genre isn't as good as it should be but Will Smith, Benedict Wong, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead make this weird flick an entertaining watch even with an uninspired script.
  24. Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot
    Joaquin Phoenix gives an admirable performance as an interesting artist, whose life story otherwise gets the short shrift by this conventional drama with a frustratingly narrow focus.
  25. Outlaw King
    When the film works, it can be very engaging but it is simply too inconsistent.
  26. Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
    Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets showcases plenty of cool creatures and ideas for sci-fi fans to savor, but if only the movie's central characters and their relationship were as exciting and interesting as all that impressive eye candy.
  27. Officer Downe
    Officer Downe has nearly every element it needs to be an over-the-top, gross-out, truly funny, deeply weird, comic book adaptation, and some driving music to boot. These disparate elements, however, never jell into a single whole.
  28. American Assassin
    American Assassin has some of the more terrifying, brutal, and visceral action sequences to be seen on the big screen so far this year. But the film can’t ever quite manage to maintain the same momentum or intensity as its opening act, thanks to a lackluster climax and sudden left-turn into full blown absurdity.
  29. Extinction
    Netflix's Extinction has its moments but is marred by a familiar premise, an uneven pace and a weak lead performance.
  30. Ad Astra
    Ad Astra is grand but, rather frustratingly, it's not great. James Gray’s film is a most impressive technical achievement, and the first half is exciting and flirts with profundity. The second half, however, slows to a maddeningly sluggish pace, and the film ultimate leaves you worn out and disengaged.
  31. Lizzie
    Ultimately, an artsy crime film like this depends on the power of its central performances and how compelling the story’s main point is. Sevigny and Stewart make a good team, keeping you invested in proceedings even when the narrative bogs down.
  32. The House with a Clock in Its Walls
    An exciting and scary final act makes up for a middling kid horror fantasy that is marked by a slow start and an inappropriately comedic tone.
  33. The Curse of La Llorona
    The Curse of La Llorona offers some decently suspenseful set-pieces and has a family you care about at its center, but it's also a very familiar and formulaic Annabelle-adjacent entry in the Conjuring franchise.
  34. Lady and the Tramp
    If you can compartmentalize the film’s well-intentioned but problematic modernized elements and just focus on the cute dogs then you will likely find Disney+’s remake of Lady and the Tramp a lightweight and engaging distraction to watch at home.
  35. Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
    It’s intellectually intriguing and well-acted, but the inconsistent visual effects undermine the necessary suspension of disbelief when it comes to mixing live-action humans with talking CG animals in such a serious and somber adaptation of the Kipling classic. Still, it’s a thoughtful and dramatic interpretation, which sets it apart from most incarnations of The Jungle Book.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    A Wrinkle in Time
    A Wrinkle in Time is ambitious, hopeful, and imaginative, but it’s also messy, overwrought, and oddly paced.
  37. Noelle
    Noelle is often lifted up and out of a full rut by Anna Kendrick's energetic and gallantly goofy turn as the North Pole's most deserving and capable Kringle. Without her, Noelle is average fare, rehashing a lot of timeworn cliches from other, more clever, festive films.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Tokyo Ghoul
    Tokyo Ghoul’s live-action movie gets the basics of the series right but is ultimately a shallow version of its source material.
  39. Peppermint
    Whether you find it exciting or troubling might vary from person to person, but either way Jennifer Garner delivers a standout performance that demands recognition, and will hopefully lead to better action movie roles for the actor in the future.
  40. Aladdin
    While Smith does fine work, how reliant this Genie is on Smith’s personality does make you wonder if an actor pushing farther out of their comfort zone would have gotten us closer to the boundless creativity that made Robin Williams’ performance so memorable.
  41. Murder Mystery
    Sandler and Aniston's chemistry elevates a breezy, bumpy overseas caper.
  42. Motherless Brooklyn
    The period setting is sumptuous, and Edward Norton brings true humanity to the role of Lionel Essrog.
  43. Geostorm
    Geostorm is as dumb as you think, but more fun than you might expect.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Pacific Rim: Uprising
    Pacific Rim Uprising is a loyal, if unremarkable, successor to the giddy original.
  45. The Equalizer 2
    The Equalizer 2's conventional storytelling is certainly weak, and the violence is particularly brutal, but Denzel Washington and Antoine Fuqua have created a unique Punisher-with-heart vigilante character that is a pleasant thrill to watch and a modest delight to revisit.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Early Man
    Early Man lacks the warmth and wit of Aardman's best clay creations.
  47. The Predator
    The Predator is, in many ways, a throwback to what made the 1987 original so beloved: it includes many of the same elements, such as the rowdy camaraderie amongst absurdly macho protagonists, a debauched wit, and a primal battle between man and beast. It’s a shame when everything splinters apart in the haphazard and shoddy-looking last half-hour.
  48. Chuck
    Chuck doesn’t contribute anything new to the boxing drama that filmgoers haven’t already seen a hundred times before, but with a strong lead performance from Liev Schreiber and a dependable supporting cast, Chuck manages to bring the story of its protagonist to life with heart and respect.
  49. The Hitman's Bodyguard
    The film knows what it is, and lives in its ridiculous skin with an infectious, gleeful attitude. Unfortunately, The Hitman’s Bodyguard also doesn’t know when to say goodbye, and as a result, overstays it’s welcome.
  50. Detroit
    Kathryn Bigelow's new docudrama Detroit emphasizes immediacy and brutality over historical context.
  51. mother!
    What is less certain is whether the breadcrumbs that are available to the viewer the first time through mother! will be satisfying enough for them to do more than run a quick Google search to provide some answers.
  52. Widows
    Widows is so severe and reserved a picture that it never quite works as a thriller, but it’s so mired in conventional thriller storytelling that it never completely works as a serious drama either. But there’s no denying the power of that cast and the particular vision of McQueen, who turns Widows into something truly distinctive… if not necessarily effective.
  53. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
    An uneven and festive offering brimming with glitter and gaudiness that excels when it embraces its strangeness and the brilliance of the production design.
  54. Manhunt
    The chases and gunfights in Manhunt are impressive and brisk, containing just as much panache as you remember from John Woo films of 20 years ago. The plot, however, is even more old-fashioned, effectively undercutting any drama with a silly cheesiness that may not always work.
  55. Slender Man
    If the story behind this chilling internet creation could have matched the quality of those aforementioned strong points, Sony would have a real horror gem on their hands.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Fullmetal Alchemist
    While there are flaws galore in this live-action movie version, you get a sense that the director has a real love for the original source material. The color schemes and costumes have exactly the right hues and texture, and the ambiance is engaging overall.
  57. On the Basis of Sex
    Despite the movie showcasing her brilliance and tenacity, at times it's sanitized and schmaltzy, which takes away from the overall impact of the story.
  58. Midway
    I walked out wondering how a mini-series might have better served this historic moment and the men who made it. Still, with all its gaps and flaws, Midway is a serviceable ode to servicemen this Veteran's Day weekend.
  59. Escape Room
    If you've ever watched a Saw movie and wished there was no gore and a few more puzzles to solve then you'll likely enjoy this tropey but fun flick.
  60. The Secret Life of Pets 2
    he Secret Life of Pets 2 is a fast-paced string of mostly mediocre jokes that younger audiences will enjoy, but aside from a few centerpieces, there's not much here to capture the attention if you're older than the intended audience.
  61. Polar
    Mads Mikkelsen and Vanessa Hudgens’ on-screen chemistry bring some much-needed heart to Polar’s bloodsoaked story.
  62. Reign of the Supermen
    Reign of the Supermen is a squarely "middle of the pack" addition to DC's ever-growing lineup of animated movies.
  63. Last Christmas
    Emilia Clarke charms in this clichéd, kooky Christmas rom-com.
  64. Rapid Response
    If you haven't read the manga or watched the anime then Tokyo Ghoul S might be an exercise in frustration, though if you love horror, action, ambitious effects work and might enjoy a glam knock-off Hannibal Lecter then it's definitely worth trying out.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    So I Married an Axe Murderer
    At the end of the day, the movie works. It's funny, it's charming, it's sweet – all elements that make it a more accessible comedy than Meyers' later work, which is generally aimed to a more specific audience. It's certainly worth rewatching and holds up well to retrospect, and while it might not be the laugh-a-minute spoof that was the original Austin Powers, it's an amusing – and at times hilarious – look back at the beginning of one comedian's superstar career.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Terror Train
    Terror Train doesn't really hold up, but it does offer a fun dose of low-brow slasher mayhem.
  67. Suspiria
    Luca Guadagnino’s Suspiria is an interesting intellectual exercise, too ambitious to be ignored yet too overbearing to be enjoyed. Despite moments of genuine terror the film is less interesting in being scary than it is in humanizing what scares us, but once we know more about the witches in Suspiria, the less intriguing they are.
  68. Insidious: The Last Key
    Insidious: The Last Key may be somewhat engaging but it’s also sloppy and doesn’t amount to much.
  69. The Grinch
    Dr. Seuss' The Grinch is a fun and fast holiday movie, updating the classic story for the audience that made the Minions a billion-dollar industry. However, the straightforward moral of the 30-page children’s book and one of Dr. Seuss’ most memorable characters get a little handcuffed by this update.
  70. Dark Phoenix
    Dark Phoenix is ultimately yet another fumbled take on the classic saga from the Marvel Comics, albeit one without the side plots of The Last Stand. Add to it a jarringly uneven latter half and some underdeveloped cosmic villains, and Dark Phoenix is fortunate to have not fully ended the X-Men’s current big screen run on a completely down note.
  71. I Am Heath Ledger
    I Am Heath Ledger feels like a glancing take on the actor. It takes us through his professional life, and some of his personal one, but it never provides a full picture of him.
  72. 1922
    A decently made but unsurprising thriller.
  73. Under the Silver Lake
    Under the Silver Lake never finds a reason for being as weird as it is, making for a confusing and frustrating experience despite its hypnotic visuals and great score.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    Night School
    Night School is a familiar comedy with heart that (barely) makes the grade.
  75. Child's Play
    Child's Play is a passable but plain remake that's saved by a blisteringly bonkers third act.
  76. Beyond Skyline
    You'll certainly find better alien mayhem films than Beyond Skyline, but some creative special effects, interesting fights, and fun, alien brain-sucking will keep you moderately – but solidly – entertained.
  77. SuperFly
    Superfly features an appealing lead, and captures small tastes of amazing, striking cool, but is also bogged down by plot and characters that reduce an otherwise slick flick into something that is more capable than amazing.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Inkheart
    Inkheart is one of those "family" movies that ins't necessarily for the entire family. While this is a decent audio and visual presentation, it's probably more suited to a younger audience (the inclusion of a full-screen version is a dead giveaway). Give it a rent if you're curious, but this title simply isn't substantial enough to recommend owning it.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Mortal Kombat
    The Mortal Kombat games are all about having fun, and so is the movie, whether it's "good" cinema or not.
    • 40 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Lethal Weapon 3
    Lethal Weapon 3 picks up where Lethal Weapon 2 left off, with the same gags and tough-guy dialogue but things are starting to wear a bit thin.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Hunter Killer
    Despite the good stuff, though, Hunter Killer doesn’t ever really justify its existence. Conceived in 2011, viewing it through any other lens than today’s political climate is impossible.
  82. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
    Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales manages to be less bloated, dreary, and meandering than the last three entries have been, but it still suffers from many of the same wearisome, dredged-up villains and ho-hum action and comedy that have bedeviled the franchise since its second installment.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Slumber Party Massacre
    It's not high art, that much is certain, but the original Slumber Party Massacre is a fun, gory good ride riddled with scares, flesh and humor.
  84. Clifford the Big Red Dog
    Clifford the Big Red Dog is a sweet if shallow kids offering that sometimes soars higher than expected.
  85. The Croods: A New Age
    The Croods: A New Age is a mightily medium follow-up to the 2013 original. The voice cast is great and the jokes are the perfect type of clever, where both kids and adults can get a good laugh. The story and emotional stakes are a touch thinner this time but that's to be expected, for the most part, from this type of animated sequel.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Mad Max
    The chase scenes are top notch. Unfortunately, the movie has a lot of slow parts as well. Another bizarre aspect of Mad Max is that the voices were re-dubbed. Director George Miller, decided that the American public wouldn't be able to understand the Australian accents. It's not as bad as it sounds, but it's definitely a noticeable annoyance.
  87. Rough Night
    Rough Night is a movie that, perhaps, is a lot like one of these parties – it manages to be remembered not as the best time ever, but fondly.
  88. Ferdinand
    With a funny set of side characters and a lovably kindhearted lead, Ferdinand finds a way to promote being kind to others without becoming an afterschool special. Granted, it doesn’t ever go out of its way to be very unique or surprising, but for what it sets out to do, Ferdinand is altogether successful. Even if that means it doesn’t end up being much more that.
  89. Despicable Me 3
    Thanks to the charming nature of the characters and their genuine good heartedness, Despicable Me 3 manages to be an entertaining enough film to feel like a decent continuation of the previous two chapters.
  90. Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
    Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank curiously exists as a Mel Brooks movie remake, though that's also its most redeeming feature.
  91. The Little Hours
    The Little Hours is an enjoyable comedy that wears a little too thin by the time it’s over.
  92. The Yellow Birds
    While there's a lot to love in The Yellow Birds, this war film is ultimately a missed opportunity.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Long Riders
    History fans will probably love the film for its authenticity. Everyone else on the other hand might have a hard time sitting through it. It is extremely interesting if not wholly entertaining.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Angry Birds Movie 2
    The whole is less than the sum of its parts, but those parts just about make the grade.
  95. The Boss Baby: Family Business
    The Boss Baby: Family Business delivers middle-road mirth, full of action and quasi-clever jokes, and featuring the fun voice additions of James Marsden, Jeff Goldblum, and Amy Sedaris.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Killing Ground
    Killing Ground is a well-made movie that, at times, is just too plain ugly. It may be mild compared to other “torture porn,” but it still won’t sit very well with everyone who watches it.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Footloose
    The movie is predictable and formulaic and all of those things, but it's great in spite of itself.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Diamonds Are Forever
    The action scenes here are just lame, and given the choice between good action and lame story (as we had in You Only Live Twice) and good story and lame action, I'll take the action every time.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Planes, Trains & Automobiles
    The story itself is timeless and almost always funny. Of the many road trip comedies out there, Planes, Trains and Automobiles ranks among the very best.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Two Evil Eyes
    Two Evil Eyes is a flawed project. Romero's segment doesn't pull its own weight. While it is creepy in spots, the majority of the story is overlong and ho-hum in the execution. On the other hand, Argento's entry is strong work that clearly demonstrates a love for Poe's writing. It's not your typical Argento, but many of the standard elements that make the director's work so beautiful and compelling are present here.
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