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For 2,002 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 46% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 48% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 4 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Movie review score: 61
Highest review score: 100 Turning Red
Lowest review score: 10 The Strangers: Chapter 3
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 875 out of 2002
  2. Mixed: 967 out of 2002
  3. Negative: 160 out of 2002
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  1. Late Bloomers
    Late Bloomers offers a nice take on the coming-of-age story that is endearing and gives its characters the attention they deserve.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Blood for Dust
    Blood for Dust is meant to evoke Fargo vibes, but it fails to live up to the 1996 Academy Award-winning movie and will likely be forgotten by most.
  3. American Sweatshop
    What the film does exceedingly well is make us see the inherent irony of moderating online violence to the exclusion of the real-life violence in front of our faces.
  4. Get Away
    Get Away does a lot with the resources it possesses and isn't hindered by them, delivering a strong story with fun performances. It has a strong future as a cult comedy horror movie.
  5. The Accountant 2
    Its charms grew on me so fast that I couldn't help but love almost everything about it, logic be damned.
  6. Spin Me Round
    As it stands, however, Spin Me Round is all over the place and even its best moments can’t be saved due to a muddled storyline and lack of character development.
  7. F9: The Fast Saga
    F9 returns to the heights of Lin's best Fast & Furious franchise films, combining big heart and bigger action while deepening its themes of family.
  8. Flamin' Hot
    Flamin’ Hot is not only entertaining, but feels like a warm hug. It’s sentimental enough, but doesn’t overstay its welcome. Longoria has ultimately crafted a sweet, funny, and bright movie that will surely have viewers looking up Montañez on Google after the film ends.
  9. Boston Strangler
    The Boston Strangler case may not have come to the fairest conclusion, but the efforts of these brave women will hopefully continue to light a fire under those who will catch their own Boston Strangler. If that was Ruskin’s goal with this film, then he was successful.
  10. Freaky Tales
    Freaky Tales may not be a perfect film, but it will definitely leave a strong impression on you long after the credits roll.
  11. Apex
    With thin character work and a familiar story surrounding it, the movie ultimately proves more disposable than enjoyable.
  12. Eternity
    Eternity isn’t a bad rom-com; it’s charming and wildly entertaining for the most part, but by skirting a conventional narrative to be more creative, the story loses some of its effectiveness in the process.
  13. An American Pickle
    An American Pickle is a fun, fleeting buddy comedy that spreads its humorous premise a bit too thin, minimizing the story's impact.
  14. The Spine of Night
    As the film marches to its conclusion, one will have some appreciation for the rotoscoping animation, the score, and the voice work from some of the actors. However, the murky narrative structure and the lack of a central protagonist only works against all the gory goodwill the film possessed.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Freaked
    Freaked definitely isn't for everyone, and in my opinion it certainly shouldn't be rated PG-13 (who made THAT stupid decision???) but as a "beer and buddies" movie you'll find it funny and, well... weird.
  16. The Midnight Sky
    The Midnight Sky is a well-made and ambitious piece of sci-fi filmmaking, but it lacks the proper emotional punch it needed to truly connect.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Jingle Bell Heist
    At its heart, it is Holt and Swindells’ performances that give the story its warmth and soul — qualities essential to any Christmas movie.
  18. Mother Mary
    While Lowery's film is ripe for interpretation, and will no doubt be better received by those who enjoy that style of filmmaking, those wanting actual answers will find frustratingly little satisfaction. Mother Mary is, at heart, more about vibes and style than anything else.
  19. Work It
    Netflix's Work It is bogged down by its trite and wholly unoriginal underdog story, but its charismatic young leads help the movie limp to the end.
  20. Christy
    Rather than being a well-rounded look at Martin's life, Christy offers a shallow, unbalanced perspective. It's light on its feet in some parts and heavy-handed in others, and though Sweeney gives a strong performance, I can't help but feel like she deserved a better showcase for her talents.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Wicked Little Letters
    As each diatribe utilizes ever-more inventive cursing, the movie increasingly feels like a missed opportunity.
  22. The High Note
    The High Note is an enjoyable, if not particularly inventive, rom-com that's more infatuated with the music industry than developing its romance.
  23. Eden
    The true story aspect will leave audiences wanting to dig deeper into the two disparate accounts, but even if they don’t, Howard’s Eden is a compulsory watch that does enough to satisfy.
  24. Moana 2
    The animation is still strong and the character beats are affecting, but the villain and his motivations stand in the film's way of true greatness.
  25. The Kill Room
    Despite the lack of kinetic energy and well-developed characters, the movie offers a rather humorous take on the art world and its criminal underbelly with characters that are enjoyable to watch.
  26. Our Son
    Evans and Porter deliver heartbreaking performances with the right amount of intensity, leaving a lasting impact.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Borderline
    The cast of characters ping-ponging around Sofia's mansion and the surrounding neighborhood feel fresh and funny, the movie consistently delivers both thrills and laughs, and there is an absolutely delectable piano scene that I won't soon forget.
  28. The One and Only Ivan
    The One and Only Ivan has a good heart at the center of this mediocre animal tale, which never quite delivers on the requisite Disney magic.
  29. Young Werther
    The chemistry between Booth and Pill is a large part of what makes Young Werther work.
  30. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
    Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny doesn't quite match the highs that came before it, but with Ford's assured performance at its center, it's still an entertaining and nostalgic ride.
  31. Wicked: For Good
    Wicked: For Good does stumble at various points. The much-touted new songs by returning songwriter Stephen Schwartz are superfluous, and there's a laughably regrettable decision near the end involving Jeff Goldblum that only avoids disaster by being very brief. But all the same magic that powered the first film is still at work in this one.
  32. 7500
    Despite the clever setup for this (almost) single-setting B-movie, some half-baked plotting and unfortunate stereotyping keep 7500 grounded.
  33. There There
    There is a modest feeling to There There, and the emotional impact of its actual content might display the limits of this extreme methodology, but its (smartly brisk) runtime is hardly too steep a price to see a small movie explore such big questions with such clarity.
  34. Heads of State
    Without Cena and Elba’s committed and charming performances, as well as great supporting turns from Considine and Carla Gugino as Vice President Elizabeth Kirk, Heads of State wouldn’t be worth discussing
  35. The Book of Clarence
    The sincerity with which The Book of Clarence approaches its story, combined with its sheer boldness, will cement Samuel as a filmmaker who soars to unimaginable heights.
  36. The Gorge
    While The Gorge is (ironically) fairly shallow, it offers some strikingly designed genre thrills and is powered by two charismatic stars.
  37. The Incomer
    The Incomer is a sweet and charming adult fairy tale whose primary characteristic, a twee and cheeky sense of humor, is both its appeal and its achilles' heel.
  38. The Second Act
    A highly restrained examination of multiple topics, The Second Act is a film about everything and nothing all at once. Perhaps in line with Dupieux’s style, the surreal, dark humor and commentary produce a messy end product that overstays its welcome.
  39. Ezra
    Ezra is heartwarming and funny, but it just never quite manages to reach the level of profound insight that its story seems to strive for.
  40. Last Letter from Your Lover
    The Last Letter From Your Lover is a charming look at two love stories, and while it's hardly anything new, the film holds plenty of warmth.
  41. Dreamland
    Dreamland is a fairly straightforward crime saga that doesn't reinvent the wheel, but is still enjoyable thanks to Robbie and its production values.
  42. Birds of Paradise
    Froseth and Silvers keep both of their complicated characters and the bond that lies between them grounded, mixing well with the sensual tone Smith has created. Those looking for a sexy, intriguing drama might be happy to call up Birds of Paradise for some nighttime viewing.
  43. Small Engine Repair
    While Small Engine Repair’s message is clear, it doesn’t completely take off and is fragmented in its pacing, with a twisted turn that doesn't land.
  44. India Sweets and Spices
    India Sweets and Spices has a lot of overall great ideas and themes, even if it doesn’t always rise up to the potential of its setup and story.
  45. Dicks: The Musical
    Dicks: The Musical is simply doing too much, and not enough of it is good to justify its runtime. It’s neither clever nor funny, save for the couple of jokes that actually land, and it’s too smarmy for its own good.
  46. Antlers
    Despite being all over the place, Antlers can be gripping and potently disconcerting, with good character development making up for its pitfalls.
  47. Road House
    The script is mind-numbingly silly and, at times, doesn't try to elevate the remake meaningfully; it's really about engaging with the wild action and nothing else.
  48. Run This Town
    Thankfully, both Platt and Massoud shine in their respective roles. They take the characters that Tollman wrote and make them layered, complex, and enthralling to the viewer.
  49. Encounter
    While the drama gets the wind knocked out of its sails after introducing other characters, Encounter gets in plenty of emotional, nuanced scenes between Malik and his sons that become the beating heart of this often unsettling, uneven, yet strangely mesmerizing film.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Pedro Páramo
    Prieto also does manage to craft some beautiful images in the flashback sequences. While he doesn't harness his cinematography experience often enough to push the story forward visually, it is impossible to deny the power of certain images.
  51. The Broken Hearts Gallery
    The Broken Hearts Gallery is overflowing with charm and personality, making it exactly the kind of fun, feel-good romantic comedy needed right now.
  52. Army of the Dead
    Army of the Dead is by no means a must-watch zombie or heist movie, and folks uninterested in this film would be fine to skip it.
  53. Archenemy
    The movie's superhero-laden backbone is meant to support a deeper message. Adam Egypt Mortimer's Archenemy is a painful reminder of how society fails people, and bleeds colorful nuance and thematic messaging in every frame.
  54. Arcadian
    Arcadian may falter in its story details, building some character tension that is never fully fleshed out, but it succeeds in creating a gripping, tense experience that is elevated by its disturbing creatures.
  55. Extraction 2
    Extraction 2 is weighed down by Rake’s hang-ups over his choices, but the drama of the familial unit Rake is out to rescue is enough. Hargrave's vision is clear.
  56. Shirley
    It's thanks to this cast that Shirley remains a rousing and emotional tribute to an important figure in American history.
  57. Anniversary
    The chamber drama of a rich family in collapse is only successful as much as the context within which it exists, and, because that context is as slippery as it is, Anniversary just feels toothless.
  58. Thor: Love and Thunder
    Thor: Love and Thunder is a return to form for the MCU: delivering a great solo story that is emotional, exciting, and downright funny as hell.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Blackout
    Larry Fessenden's Blackout is a frustrating bouillabaisse of two completely different movies that happen to be playing at the same time.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Ordinary Angels
    The film refuses to linger in these quieter, well-acted Ritchson scenes, often in favor of a scene with Sharon. Swank is not necessarily bad in the role, but the film works too hard, and to minimal avail, to manipulate us into sympathy for her overbearing personality.
  61. Tornado
    The film does a serviceable job of creating a revenge story, but leaves some meat on the bone in terms of narrative and visuals. Scenes come to a standstill and make a very short movie drag in places it shouldn’t. That being said, the final showdown makes it all worth it.
  62. Finch
    Perfectly balancing tense drama with charming humor, Finch highlights the best and worst of humanity, and a robot-dog friendship worth remembering.
  63. How It Ends
    How It Ends is a quirky and grounded indie feature about facing one's issues head-on when the world is about to be destroyed by an asteroid.
  64. Seriously Red
    The performance factor alone is fantastic and engaging. Boylan’s own performance is convincing and occasionally even emotional, but her acting talents unfortunately can’t overcome the issues that stem from the writing.
  65. The Perfect Find
    Though The Perfect Find struggles with the romance aspects, its commentary on finding love late in life is a pure delight.
  66. Somebody I Used to Know
    Somebody I Used to Know is a refreshing take on routine rom-com tropes that, while suffering from a slow start, makes for a rewarding journey.
  67. The Quiet Ones
    The Quiet Ones isn't action-packed enough to be pure fun or interrogative enough to be thought-provoking.
  68. Hell of a Summer
    Though the actors have little to work with, they're a game ensemble, potentially making them the only redeeming quality of Hell of a Summer​​​​​​.
  69. Sting
    Though its characters and story could've benefited from a deeper, more original development, Roache-Turner ultimately knows what audiences are coming to see and delivers that in droves, offering horrific deaths, a tense atmosphere and stylish direction to entertaining effect.
  70. Wrath of Man
    The film balances multiple storylines with intense action sequences and, despite pacing issues, packs a major punch that will keep audiences riveted.
  71. Jules
    It's a lighthearted, empathetic film that multiple generations of family can see together and all find something worth taking with them.
  72. 13: The Musical
    With nothing of substance to chew on, the only thing a (committed) viewer can do is strap in for the 90-minute runtime and wait to hear a tune they like - and hope that, once it's over, they emerge earworm-free.
  73. Havoc
    While it's a shame the movie around the cast doesn't quite match their efforts, it at least gives them just enough to keep Havoc from being a complete waste.
  74. Immaculate
    The standouts are certainly more on the technical side, with Elisha Christian’s cinematography, Will Bates’ score, and Mohan’s close-ups. Then, there’s Sweeney, who, without a shadow of a doubt, convinced me of her acting skills thanks to what she was able to accomplish through her emotional and physical performance.
  75. Wedding Season
    Wedding Season may appear to be another Hallmark-esque romantic comedy from Netflix, but it is actually a delightful endeavor that will warm the hearts of its viewers.
  76. Little Death
    Little Death is two vignettes — one more compelling than the other – that only loosely come together.
  77. Sweethearts
    Despite subverting expectations and being edgy in its approach, the lack of energy and fearlessness keeps this story from reaching its full potential. Weiss's directorial debut is not a dud, but charm can only get you so far.
  78. Extraction
    Despite the spectacular stunt work, Extraction is a garden-variety action-thriller dragged down by its regressive white savior elements.
  79. Christmas with the Campbells
    Christmas with the Campbells tries to take some big swings toward shaking up the conventional holiday movie mold, but it ultimately ends up being more of the same, just with some sticky moments. The earnestness of its cast, especially Snow, makes up for some of the other elements that are lacking.
  80. Mufasa: The Lion King
    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.
  81. Minions: The Rise of Gru
    While Minions: The Rise of Gru still can't entirely justify itself, it does provide a far more heartfelt and fun outing than its predecessor.
  82. Infinite Storm
    Enhanced by an all-in performance from Watts and impressive behind-the-camera work, Infinite Storm is a ride that's both engrossing and emotional.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Invisible Woman
    This may not be scary, but the effects are great, and the comedy really lands, too.
  84. It's What's Inside
    As ambitious or complicated as the script may get, the film is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, entertaining the idea of horror tropes but structuring the story with clever twists and thrills that defy the genre.
  85. Alpha
    Some may find this despairing and baffling, but Ducournau finds a strange layer of hope and love beneath all the dust and grime.
  86. Monster
    It's underdeveloped and underwhelming, with clunky pacing and choppy scene transitions. What could've been a thoughtful, engrossing story unfortunately fails in every way imaginable.
  87. Migration
    The biggest drawback of Migration is that it doesn't play to its strengths as often as it should.
  88. Nonnas
    Featuring everything from handmade pasta to beautifully rolled cannolis and even the unique delicacy of capuzzelle, I could practically smell the kitchen through the screen, and it certainly kept me hooked on hanging out with the movie's charming cast.
  89. After Blue (Dirty Paradise)
    To enjoy After Blue, one should be open to an experience that overtakes the senses. Despite the long runtime, it offers a wholly unique experience.
  90. Sonic the Hedgehog 3
    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.
  91. Bad Behaviour
    Despite a committed and great performance from Jennifer Connelly, the themes of co-dependency and toxicity within mother/daughter relationships were simply not executed well. It goes without saying, but this is one of the biggest disappointments in recent memory.
  92. Nightbitch
    It's one of Adams' best performances in a career full of them, messy and feral and unwiedly, just like Nightbitch itself.
  93. Deadpool & Wolverine
    Ultimately, Deadpool & Wolverine is a movie made to be a crowd-pleaser, and it succeeds in that respect. It puts the Marvel multiverse to work, using the concept in smart, economical ways to include references that run the gamut. It may not work for everyone, but after a few multiverse disappointments, Deadpool & Wolverine far exceeded my expectations.
  94. Hocus Pocus 2
    The story is simply a rehash of the first film, and even the jokes begin to fall flat well before the halfway point. Hocus Pocus 2 is enjoyable, but it doesn't quite live up to the lightning-in-a-bottle moment that was the 1993 film.
  95. DC League of Super-Pets
    Johnson and Hart have proved a formidable movie duo in the past, but without their usual on-screen charm, it's tough to get invested in the stories of Krypto and Ace. Even with their star-power and a slew of talented performers making up the supporting cast, DC League of Super-Pets doesn't offer much.
  96. Drive-Away Dolls
    It’s certainly not Ethan Coen's strongest film, though it is saved by an especially fantastic performance by Geraldine Viswanathan and a fun story.
  97. French Exit
    Despite the film's underwhelming and bizarre story developments, French Exit will remain memorable for Pfeiffer's performance alone.
  98. Animale
    Pieces of exposition and backstory are dropped sparingly throughout Animale. While this is a strength, the movie could've done with a little more exploration of Nejma's past and relationship with her mother.
  99. We Strangers
    Wrapped together by an entertaining story and a compelling lead, the movie is smart, interesting, and honest about its core subjects.
  100. Forbidden Fruits
    That's what makes Forbidden Fruits feel both timely and timeless. We rarely leave the inside of the mall, giving the film a claustrophobic feel. The girls use cell phones – it'd be strange if they didn't – but any recognizable social media are absent. It feels like a distinctly modern take on female friendship, but one that owes a great deal to the films that have come before it. And it's lost the sort of optimism that those films often came with.
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