This is a powerfully intense erotic drama that exposes its central character’s exploitation of both the wealth gap and the age gap to devastating effect. Here’s hoping Chastain’s collaboration with Franco continues because they are doing exceptional work together.

This is an accomplished debut for writer-director Bresser, a superbly acted and beautifully shot mystery thriller with a strong sense of place and some satisfyingly Lynchian undertones.

This is an entertaining and emotionally engaging mix of music and song that will play well to both die-hard fans and newcomers alike, with Bono proving charming company throughout the film’s 87 minute running time.

Yes, it’s ridiculous. No, it doesn’t make perfect sense. But, damn, if it isn’t a hoot and a half to watch.

With warmth and sincerity, “I Wish You All the Best” becomes a reminder that kindness matters and that sometimes, the compassion of others can truly save a life.

In Your Dreams doesn’t reinvent the animated adventure, nor does it need to. It’s a whimsical, sometimes chaotic journey that effortlessly balances humor, imagination, and heartfelt emotion.

This is a powerful, well-made, urgently topical thriller that should put writer-director John Swab firmly on the map.

It’s a portrait that isn’t the most effective, but has enough pieces worthy of appreciation.

A pair of excellent performances from Rosamund Pike and Matthew Rhys, led by clever direction from Babak Anvari, make this a tense, captivating thriller, even while set in only one location.

Director Maria Friedman has brought her landmark Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's most notorious flop to the screen that, in several key ways, actually improves on her heralded staging. The much-awarded performances of Radcliffe, Groff and Mendez shine even brighter on the big screen.

Regardless of Eliassi’s commendable efforts to enact real change, she’s a limited messenger in the pursuit of coexistence.

Chastain, Wasikowska, and Hiddleston do their best, but the writing of “Crimson Peak“ comes off far more slight than Del Toro’s previous work. It lives in the shadow of similar films, but with a far more unrelieved energy. Del Toro and Robbins eventually find a groove, but by the time that occurs, it’s far too late.

Honoring its protagonist’s struggle by embracing every bit of the difficulty of that struggle, while keeping a deliberate (if not exactly slow) pace, keeps the film grounded in a darkness that Fonzi ensures is always present. While that might seem overwhelming, it gives the film a sense of realism that lifts it above most legal dramas.

Dylan O’Brien delivers a career-best performance, and James Sweeney shows both a deft hand and great talent behind the camera as director.

If this film is anything, it’s a profoundly curious look at why we often shy away from what we feel are weaknesses. It also brushes up against this same penchant for uneasiness in the face of death with a lot of heart and honesty.

Falconer deftly captures the pain and worry present in such a conundrum. But through her beautiful ode to Green Lake, she reminds her audience and characters that it will be okay.

Lurker is an eerie and chilling thriller that keeps its viewer stuck in an endless feedback loop of disconcerting behavior that’s only becoming more common.

Hailey Gates shows a lot of exciting promise behind the camera.

The score is used in a thrilling way that pushes the narrative and thematic elements of the film forward.

The film’s relentless narrative is expertly performed by a cast of newcomer talent who empathetically portray its heavy subject matter with deliberate psychological intensity.

The Tale of Silyan becomes not just a portrait of one man’s endurance but a testament to human resilience everywhere. Blending myth and realism with exquisite sensitivity, Kotevska crafts a work of rare poetic power, a film that observes, listens, and ultimately illuminates the quiet, stubborn beauty of life itself.

A solid outing for the series with plenty of satisfying thrills, all of which is sold by the terrific pairing of Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi.

While it can be subjected to tedium, the engaging aura and captivating performances do more than enough to assemble a heartfelt analysis of love, bereavement, and finding one’s inner truth.

With its childlike perspective, it explores themes of hope, empathy, and the consequences of progress, set against a visually stunning backdrop rendered in vibrant colors and imaginative design.

Separating Kokuho from most stories of artists striving for greatness is Sang-il’s commitment to capturing kabuki’s physicality. The filmmaker reminds us that greatness often comes from intense dedication as much as from the people around you. It is the art form itself, not just Kikuo’s internal desire, that makes his story worthwhile.

It’s a film that’s emotional, exhilarating, and essential.

While well-made, The Currents lacks the spark of originality that could make it truly outstanding

The subdued, naturalistic, and sometimes playful approach to the subject is a welcome departure from more conventional family dramas about separation.