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On average, this publication grades 2.9 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
Score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 584 out of 1735
  3. Negative: 74 out of 1735
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  1. Lamb
    Lamb is a wonderfully strange film about parenthood.
  2. Fighting with My Family
    Fighting With My Family delivers on comedy, action, and a sweet message of acceptance and strength at its core. It might be a bit too wrestling-heavy for some, but the strong cast, interesting real life story, and a magnetic lead mean this black sheep sports story is a feel-good flick with chops that might finally put WWE Studios on the map.
  3. 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.
  4. Smile
    Smile is a disorienting, anxiety-inducing nightmare that leaves you questioning everything you see. The scares feel over-abundant at first, with feints and fake-outs almost laughably frequent, but they eventually create a creeping paranoia that nothing is quite as it seems.
  5. Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
    Borat Subsequent Moviefilm may not contain all of the shock and awe of the original, since exposing racists has sadly sort of become commonplace, but it still contains an avalanche of awkward, anxiety-cranking moments that'll have you laughing while watching through your fingers like you would a horror movie.
  6. Tiger Stripes
    The result is a visually rich film that finds moments of entertaining inspiration but suffers from a frustrating lack of focus.
  7. Thunderbolts*
    Thunderbolts* is the most solid the sacred timeline has felt in a little while, providing an adventure befitting its overlooked title characters. While it very capably dabbles in a darker tone – touching on the mental health of heroes and villains alike – the filmmakers struggle to balance that dabbling with a snappy, comedic energy. While the movie as a whole left me feeling like it was a downer on the balance, it’s at least the good kind of downer, filled with characters I’m looking forward to seeing again.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Early Man
    Early Man lacks the warmth and wit of Aardman's best clay creations.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    In a Violent Nature
    In a Violent Nature is a clever slasher experiment that underdelivers in the story department but more than makes up for it with some clever kills that will be sure to linger long after the credits roll.
  10. 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.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Alice in Wonderland
    Though it may not add up to more than the sum of its parts, animation fans have come to appreciate Alice in Wonderland over the years for the care and effort put into it, despite its flaws.
  12. The Water Man
    Despite the powerful child performance at its center, David Oyelowo’s The Water Man struggles to focus on more than one narrative or visual idea at a time.
  13. The Night House
    While it may not always pay off the tension it builds, the film’s story — about a woman seeking closure after her husband’s suicide — makes the lingering unknowability of romance feel just as unsettling as any supernatural force.
  14. American Animals
    Although featuring some good acting, and certainly ambitious in its critique of the characters, American Animals is too sleepy to strike a chord.
    • 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.
  16. Leave the World Behind
    Leave the World Behind has a worthwhile cast, but its paranoid thrills quickly fizzle out en route to a baffling final scene.
  17. Hustle
    Hustle may be a conventional sports drama, but it still offers Adam Sandler another dramatic role to shine in.
  18. Pieces
    Pieces is a work of manic inspiration whose weirdest and wildest moments are strangely as integral as the ones bound indelibly to its utterly conventional plot. It's silly, it's absurd, it makes no sense, and whole scenes come and go without a link to anything else in the film, but it may be some of the most fun you'll have being scared at the movies.
  19. The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie
    The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie is a looney good time, and a grand return to the big screen for the classic characters.
  20. 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.
  21. Police Story 2 (1988)
    Usually the fight sequences are great but the movie itself is poor.
  22. Avengers: Infinity War
    Using the strength of its powerful and interesting villain to set the stakes higher than ever, Avengers: Infinity War successfully brings together the past 10 years of Marvel movies into a largely effective cocktail of super-heroic dramatics.
  23. F1: The Movie
    It's a faithful devotee to the sports-movie formula that’s kept from greatness by a few too many unnecessary components and a finish line that maybe should’ve been closer than two and a half hours away. But in spite of that, it’s still a hell of a ride.
  24. An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power
    While not as powerful as its predecessor, An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power is a compelling documentary.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Americanization of Emily
    The Americanization of Emily is worth a look for its fine performances and dynamite writing.
  26. Sometimes I Think About Dying
    Anchored by a rich and resonant performance from Daisy Ridley, Sometimes I Think About Dying deftly explores the debilitating effects of social anxiety and chronic loneliness, and the transformative power of human connection.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Missing Link
    Anchored by first-rate storytelling, Missing Link is another jewel in the crown for Laika that leaves you satisfied and still ready for more.
  28. Enola Holmes
    Enola Holmes, starring Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill, is a toothless Fleabag with Sherlock coating.
  29. My Friend Dahmer
    Unsettlingly intimate, and nearly bursting with dread, My Friend Dahmer is an intriguing biopic about the early life of one of America’s most notorious serial killers, with an extraordinary and breakout per-formance by Ross Lynch at its center.
  30. A Quiet Place: Day One
    The opposite of the soulless franchise extension it could've been, A Quiet Place: Day One delivers a prequel that elevates the series to new heights.
  31. Crime 101
    Crime 101 has everything a heist thriller ought to have… but not much else.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    No Time to Die
    The direction is kinetic and frequently beautiful, especially through the fantastic opening act, and the supporting cast is largely great, but this is Craig’s film through and through
  33. Ne Zha 2
    Ne Zha 2 starts out tedious and juvenile, but after its first hour it pivots to enormous and spectacular fist-pumping action and tear-jerking intimacy.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    French Connection II
    Director Frankenheimer does his best to keep the film moving, and he succeeds admirably in the final act, but the 90 minutes of dreck that precede the finale are of little interest, perhaps even tainting one's enjoyment of the first film, which is something no sequel should ever do.
  35. Just Mercy
    Powerful performances and solid direction elevate the conventional but impassioned fact-based drama Just Mercy.
  36. Fear Street Part Three: 1666
    Fear Street Part 3: 1666 becomes that final puzzle piece that clicks into place, making the big picture clear. On its own, it's spooky fun, reveling in shadows, suspicion, and twisted reveals. In the broader context, it’s a climax that’s sensationally bold, thrilling, and joltingly entertaining… and perhaps not just an end, but also a new beginning.
  37. Superman
    Superman is a wonderfully entertaining, heartfelt cinematic reset for the Man of Steel, and a great new start for the DC universe on the big screen.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Never Say Never Again
    Never Say Never Again never reaches the escapist thrills of vintage Connery and Moore; it cares too much about getting sued than it does about giving the actor a vehicle worth coming back to.
  39. Spy x Family Code: White
    Spy X Family: CODE White captures the series’ appeal in microcosm, its stylish action, heartfelt found-family dynamic, and incredibly silly comedy all working in entertaining harmony.
  40. Crimes of the Future
    More distancing than disgusting, Crimes of the Future strings together great body horror ideas but does little with them.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
    The real heart and soul of the picture is Cage’s on-screen bromance with Pedro Pascal’s Javi. Their chemistry carries the movie into far more memorable territory, and more than makes up for a few of the film’s less-interesting elements.
  42. Black Widow
    While it has action and humor aplenty, Marvel's Black Widow still isn't quite the stellar solo film the fallen Avenger deserves.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dick Tracy
    Dick Tracy succeeded in translating a classic comic almost perfectly to the screen. Some people may be turned off with Madonna being in the film, but if you can look past that, you'd find one of the best comic-to-film adaptations ever.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Problemista
    Problemista is a deeply considered, fantastical tromp through a wonderland of the mundane.
  45. Ick
    As a horror-comedy, Ick commits the sin of not being remotely haunting enough to make for a decent horror movie or anywhere near funny enough to be a good comedy.
  46. V/H/S/Halloween
    V/H/S/Halloween is an enjoyable assortment of vicious holiday horror shorts that might take a step backward after last year’s fantastic V/H/S/Beyond, but it’s hardly a throwaway sequel.
  47. Concrete Cowboy
    Despite the efforts of Idris Elba and the cast, Concrete Cowboy never explores its characters or premise in much depth.
  48. Avatar: The Way of Water
    Avatar: The Way of Water is a clear improvement on its predecessor and, though its story isn’t breaking new ground, its jaw-dropping visuals make this an irresistible return to Pandora.
  49. Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Infinity Castle
    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle offers plenty of action and some emotional flashbacks, but it suffers from an overuse of flashbacks that undermine the story's pacing.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Framing John DeLorean
    Framing John DeLorean deftly tells the bigger-than-life tale of one man’s bold quest to build a timeless sports car.
  51. Halloween
    While no entry in the franchise has surpassed the original film, this Halloween sequel is truly a cut above the rest and a great piece of horror entertainment even for those unfamiliar with the series.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Little Stranger
    The Little Stranger may be a bit too slow burn at times and isn't for all tastes, but it's well-acted and engrossing.
  53. Fear Street Part One: 1994
    Fear Street Part 1: 1994 is a film rich with character, world-building, Easter eggs, and scares. Horror fans will be grinning over a visual allusion, then be pulled to the edge of their seat by this slaughter-packed adventure, then catch themselves screaming at a harrowingly portrayed murder.
  54. The Last Duel
    The Last Duel’s staggering trial by combat allows for some brilliant performances, brutal fights, and impactful social commentary.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
    Like all the best and most beloved family films, there's plenty in this film for adults to appreciate as well as kids.
  56. 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.
  57. PG: Psycho Goreman
    PG: Psycho Goreman is campy, ridiculous, and low-budget, and it absolutely owns it.
  58. Fresh
    Fresh delivers a full-course meal with dazzling cinematography, disturbing imagery, and one of the best horror performances of the past few years. Sebastian Stan joins the pantheon of horror psychopaths as this delightfully gory movie explores the world of modern dating.
  59. Annette
    Like its doomed romantic pair — Marion Cotillard’s radiant stage actress and Adam Driver’s macabre comedian — Annette pours dreams, perversions, and self-fulfilling misery into its titular puppet-child, a beautiful creation that sings heavenly tunes in the darkest of moments.
  60. The King of Staten Island
    The King of Staten Island lumbers from one thread to another, seemingly uncertain over what it's about.
  61. The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf
    The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf isn’t a bad film, but it fundamentally lacks an identity of its own.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle
    It’s a delightful watch for long-time fans that doubles as an entertaining sampler for those curious about this beloved series.
  63. Sovereign
    Despite a strong performance from Nick Offerman, Sovereign is a film that’s inescapably slight and with little to say with its painfully relevant story of modern extremism.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Caged Heat
    Caged Heat is a nudity-filled sleaze-fest, that much is certain, but it's also a haunting little trip with plenty of memorable thrills.
  65. Long Shot
    Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen transform Long Shot's familiar rom-com story into a memorable and funny movie.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Freaky
    Freaky is a bloody good time. It’s smart, sharp and funny with some tasty kills and headline casting that is to die for.
  67. The Legend of Ochi
    Isaiah Saxon’s adventure fairytale ends up unique and beautiful, much like the adorable animatronic foundling of its title.
  68. Upgrade
    Upgrade is an intense sci-fi action thriller with big ideas, incredible action and a remarkable lead performance.
  69. Adult Swim Yule Log
    Casper Kelly psychotically spoofs the strangest of strange horror titles that turn anything into a murderous entity while unraveling deadly severe social commentaries. It’s abstract art, theater camp, found footage foolishness, hunt-and-stalk depravity — Adult Swim Yule Log is a whole lot of things but, even with a full 90 minutes, few angles feel fully fleshed out.
  70. The Surfer
    Lorcan Finnegan’s smart survival thriller The Surfer sets a brutal, sun-soaked stage for star Nicolas Cage to do what he does best: go completely nuts.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Liz and the Blue Bird
    Liz and the Blue Bird, while seemingly straightforward and simple, is one of the most structurally complex films about the necessity of communication for healthy relationships. It displays human insecurity and vulnerability in beautifully honest ways.
  72. The Life of Chuck
    You can admire the ambition of The Life of Chuck while still wondering if such a lightly philosophical story needed to make the leap to the screen – or if turning all of its prose into Nick Offerman voice-over was the best move. It’s less an adaptation, ultimately, than a glorified book on tape from a talented King superfan.
  73. 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.
  74. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
    While its action is reliably thrilling and a few of its most exciting sequences are sure to hold up through the years, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning tries to deal with no less than the end of every living thing on the planet – and suffers because of it. The somber tone and melodramatic dialogue miss the mark of what’s made this franchise so much fun for 30 years, but the door is left open for more impossible missions and the hope that this self-serious reckoning isn’t actually final.
  75. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
    Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is at its most effective when paying tribute to its fallen king, and strong performances from the returning cast keep it afloat through its occasionally choppy plot.
  76. Meanwhile on Earth
    A modest French sci-fi fable whose messages about letting go aren’t half as moving as the images surrounding them.
  77. Run
    Deftly filmed and edited, Run is undoubtedly effective on the small screen, but few other films this year have built and held tension this expertly, so as to be immediately worthy of a room full of people reacting in unison.
    • IGN
      • Posted Nov 18, 2020
  78. Smile 2
    Smile 2 doesn’t quite match its sadistically effective predecessor in the scare department, because once you’ve seen one phantom doppelganger grinning like the Cheshire Cat, you’ve seen them all. But the movie works as a nasty portrait of the downside of music-biz fame, and it builds to an ending deserving of every crooked smile it earns.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Time Machine
    The Time Machine is an old-fashioned adventure that tries to remain as true to the original text as it could (the ending of the book isn't the same here, along with various other additions and changes) with an excellent score, great special effects, and a story that keeps you watching thanks to the excellent narration throughout the film.
  80. A Simple Favor
    A Simple Favor is a sharply dressed comedy-thriller, and the screenplay is even sharper. Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively dominate the screen in two of their best and funniest roles, and director Paul Feig is in rare form, using spry humor to make this subversive and creepy thriller more unusual and unpredictable.
  81. Blink Twice
    Blink Twice confirms that director Zoë Kravitz has an artful eye and ear: Her debut feature is full of creative compositions, heightened sound design, and clever editing. However, where she excels in creating atmosphere and mood, she falls very short as a screenwriter.
  82. Speak No Evil
    The American remake of Speak No Evil mostly recaptures the squirmy dread of its shocking Danish inspiration… until it doesn’t.
  83. Wonder
    Featuring several stunning performances by its stars, with Jacob Tremblay shining brightest of them all, Wonder ends up being a much better and wiser film than its trailers or premise let on.
  84. Werewolves Within
    Werewolves Within easily separates itself from the pack by delivering a quirky monster mystery filled with gentle laughs and massive maulings. Not every joke lands, and not every character fits, but overall it's an entertaining alternative to the season's more ghoulish and grim offerings.
  85. Missing
    Missing owes its best moments to learning from 2018’s Searching, but is a bit of a downgrade in terms of Screenlife usage.
  86. The Imaginary
    The Imaginary fails to capitalisze on some great ideas and wonderful animation. While it will shine as one of the best-looking films of the year with its ambitious 2D animation, that gloss can only do so much for a story that abandons its most interesting elements for a tried and tired rendition of an animated fairytale.
  87. Last Hurrah for Chivalry
    Even if it doesn't quite stand with the 36th Chambers and King Boxers, Last Hurrah for Chivalry is a very good movie, both because it features a great many well-executed fight scenes and explores the early days of Woo's cinematic style.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Devotion
    Devotion’s a respectful introduction to heroes the world should know and celebrate. Between J.D. Dillard’s thoughtful direction, the shocking clarity of Erik Messerschmidt’s cinematography, a rousing soundscape, and the tight editing, it’s a riveting drama ready to give even the best aerial war story a run for its money.
  89. The Rule of Jenny Pen
    Although this psychological thriller can be uncomfortable to watch at times, the performances – combined with the disturbing puppet imagery – bring a lot of life and imagination to a story about a petty dictator and an unlikely rebel.
  90. Creed II
    Creed II, however, can’t seem to let the past go, abandoning the exciting new path blazed by Coogler in favor of evoking what’s come before, with undeniably diminished results.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mulan
    Disney’s live-action Mulan is a confident blend of old and new, hiding a familiar heart under action-packed armor.
  92. Sasquatch Sunset
    A bizarre tale about a family of sasquatch is an emotional masterpiece of experimental cinema and fart jokes.
  93. Bumblebee
    The Transformers franchise gets a much needed tuneup in Bumblebee.
  94. Wheelman
    Wheelman has a few great action sequences and one interesting idea, but is let down by a mediocre screenplay.
  95. Causeway
    An otherwise plain film about an unlikely friendship between a returned soldier and a mechanic, Causeway is worth watching for Jennifer Lawrence’s best performance in years.
  96. Cyrano
    As a musical, only a few songs really stand out, which is always problematic. There’s also a staginess to the whole endeavor that feels awkward and ham-handed when transposed onto the big screen. But director Joe Wright does get excellent performances from his whole cast, and creates a lush and beautiful period piece playground for the characters to exist within.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shaft
    If you are tired of watching the flatfoots who play by the rules and go home to the faithful wife, just kick back and watch my man Shaft in action. He'll remind you what an alpha male detective was all about, I ain't jivin' you, Bumpy.
  98. Game Night
    It takes real intelligence to make the best dumb jokes. Game Night has plenty of both, combining skilled filmmaking and ridiculous gags in equal measure, and letting the seriousness and silliness play off of each other for maximum effect.
  99. Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die
    At its best, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die is a laugh-filled yet incredibly dark and poignant fever dream that pleads for a safer AI tomorrow. Verbinski's command over utter chaos is nothing short of marvelous, even if the pacing slows while jumping between storylines that eventually all fit together.
  100. Wonka
    Wonka is a celebration of music makers and the dreamers of dreams, a big, old-fashioned movie musical that uses Roald Dahl’s world just judiciously enough to avoid any serious hits to the author or Gene Wilder’s legacy. Timothée Chalamet’s portrayal of Willy Wonka is most successful in its earnestness, and Chalamet brings the character to life with a gleeful abandon that makes him easy to root for, along with an energetic supporting cast who end up carrying the banner of Wonka’s weirdness more than Wonka himself. Charming and well-staged musical numbers give the movie enough of an identity of its own to make it worthy of a taste – just remember to burp and fart if you start floating toward the ceiling at any time during your screening.
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