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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. A House on the Bayou
    Despite its potential, A House on the Bayou has nothing new or interesting to offer, with the final twist further undoing the film's scattered charm.
  2. Home Sweet Home Alone
    Home Sweet Home Alone is an unnecessary sequel that fails to revive the franchise, lacking the fun, charm, and magic of the 1990 Christmas classic.
  3. tick, tick...Boom!
    While Andrew Garfield gives a driven and kinetic performance as Larson, Tick, Tick… Boom! is messy, missing a distinct spark and emotional depth.
  4. 7 Prisoners
    It’s a film that is certainly a must-see, complex and emotionally devastating in its exploration of power and hierarchy.
  5. Encanto
    Though it can't quite break out of the Disney mold, Encanto is greatly aided by a unique story, a delightful cast of characters, and a vital message.
  6. Belfast
    A moving and well-acted film, Belfast explores the decisions families make in the wake of devastation and turmoil; it’s Branagh’s best film in years.
  7. Apex
    Too little attention is granted to Apex’s world-building, and the sci-fi aspect of the film seems more of an afterthought rather than an active factor, making the film a terrible, mediocre letdown.
  8. Lair
    Lair could have been a solid entry in the horror genre had it not been hindered by a muddled narrative and sub-par execution, which only leaves the viewer wishing for something far more substantial than what was given.
  9. Dangerous
    Dangerous is an action movie with a unique premise, but its poor writing, stiff acting, and lack of charm make the 2021 movie borderline unwatchable.
  10. Red Notice
    It has plenty of logic gaps, over-the-top action, and is generally a lot of fun. Red Notice doesn't quite coalesce into something that could become a timeless classic of its own, but it provides plenty of entertainment.
  11. Ida Red
    There needs to be a vision, an ambition to make something good and memorable. Ida Red, unfortunately, seems to fall into the trap of emulating better crime dramas instead of trying to stand out on the merits of its own story.
  12. The Souvenir: Part II
    Raw, powerful, and tonally balanced, The Souvenir Part II brings the fraught tale of a young, grieving artist to a wonderful, empowering finish.
  13. Clifford the Big Red Dog
    Clifford will entertain the youngest viewers, and is destined to be the kind of film preschoolers want to watch again and again, but most audiences will be bored by its stale jokes, two-dimensional characters, and lazy writing.
  14. The Beta Test
    Cummings and McCabe don’t quite balance the purple envelope mystery with the character study of a self-involved man, and the ending takes a sharp left towards confusion, but it is surely something worth watching.
  15. Love Hard
    With dazzling lead performances from Jimmy O. Yang and Nina Dobrev, Love Hard will surely be a Christmas romantic comedy worth revisiting every year.
  16. A Mouthful of Air
    Amanda Seyfried gives a nuanced performance, but A Mouthful of Air fails to go beyond the surface to engage with its themes in a meaningful way.
  17. The Harder They Fall
    The Harder They Fall is a crowd-pleasing and worthy addition to the Western canon that knows how to have a good time with a familiar story.
  18. Finch
    Perfectly balancing tense drama with charming humor, Finch highlights the best and worst of humanity, and a robot-dog friendship worth remembering.
  19. Antlers
    Despite being all over the place, Antlers can be gripping and potently disconcerting, with good character development making up for its pitfalls.
  20. Last Night in Soho
    Last Night in Soho is a stylish and thrilling work from Wright, bolstered by an impressive lead performance from Thomasin McKenzie.
  21. Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin
    Ultimately, Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin is neither a believable nor an entertaining film.
  22. Red Rocket
    Slow and frustrating, with a finale that is unearned, Red Rocket fluctuates between trying to say something and getting lost in its own premise.
  23. Eternals
    While Eternals has most of the benchmarks of a Marvel movie, Zhao's sprawling superhero epic is unlike anything the MCU has produced before.
  24. Son of Monarchs
    Son of Monarchs is an expertly crafted visual experience that weaves disparate themes and images.
  25. After We Fell
    After We Fell is the pulpy, melodramatic and messy continuation of Tessa and Hardin's story that may appeal to diehard fans, but no one else.
  26. The Lost Daughter
    Nuanced, thoughtful, and deeply effective, Gyllenhaal’s movie is assuredly executed, uplifted by a strong, striking performance by Olivia Colman.
  27. Spencer
    Heavy-handed and unnecessarily long, Spencer explores Diana as a prisoner of the royal family in heart-wrenching and beautifully haunting fashion.
  28. The Power of the Dog
    Campion’s film is gorgeously crafted and detailed, emotionally effective, and layered in shades of meaning about masculinity. Mesmerizing in every way, The Power of the Dog is a triumph.
  29. King Richard
    Bolstered by a solid performance by Will Smith, King Richard is a feel-good, charming sports biopic that uplifts but never reaches its full potential.
  30. Dune: Part One
    Ambitious, occasionally thrilling, and visually striking, Dune is mostly set up, building out a heartless world that never truly feels complete.
  31. Halloween Kills
    Shot frenetically with delightful gore sequences, Halloween Kills adds no real path for Myers' saga and crumples beneath its own misdirection.
  32. Madres
    Madres is extremely fragmented and painfully subpar, wasting a chance to tell an intriguing, nuanced story that is still an issue in the present.
  33. Needle in a Timestack
    While Needle in a Timestack aims to be profound, it loses itself within the sci-fi premise rather than exploring the central romance in any detail.
  34. The Last Duel
    A tale of power and misogyny masquerading as honor, the film is engaging and occasionally funny, embracing its themes despite a narrative imbalance.
  35. Lamb
    Lamb is a slow-burn suspenseful horror that eschews the genre's typical gore and jump scares, and instead frightens audiences with a nuanced portrait of grief, punctuated by the unshakable feeling that something is terribly wrong.
  36. Mass
    Mass may not be an enjoyable experience, nor will it likely be remembered as a culturally significant film; yet, one leaves the movie with the overwhelming feeling that it is important viewing.
  37. The Addams Family 2
    The Addams Family 2 is a shallow continuation that spends too much time on unconnected hijinks, resulting in an uneven sequel with much less heart.
  38. Black as Night
    While it has entertaining moments, Black as Night isn't very balanced and the overall lack of levity ultimately makes the film a slog to get through.
  39. There's Someone Inside Your House
    From a horror perspective, the film is lacking, but it more than makes up for it with well developed characters and a killer who preys on secrets.
  40. Titane
    When its focus is on Agatha Rousselle’s Alexia and the lack of control she has over her own body, Titane digs a bit deeper. However, the film’s true weakness is in its inability to explore Alexia as a person, keeping things vague while centering the extreme body horror aspects.
  41. V/H/S/94
    V/H/S/94 is a solid entry that provides the telltale thrills of gritty found-footage horror mired in '90s nostalgia, though it is flawed and uneven.
  42. The Auschwitz Report
    The film, directed by Peter Bebjak from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jozef Pastéka and Tomás Bombík, is urgent, effective, and also deeply painful.
  43. The Guilty
    Without offering anything particularly interesting or nuanced, The Guilty still has enough to keep audiences engaged and on the edge of their seats.
  44. Venom: Let There Be Carnage
    Venom: Let There Be Carnage delivers some more of what works - Eddie and Venom's dynamic - though everything around them remains quite messy.
  45. No Time to Die
    Daniel Craig’s fifth and final outing as Bond is replete with fantastic action sequences and an emotional center despite the final act being shaky.
  46. I'm Your Man
    Heartwarming, elegant, and often profound in its exploration of loneliness and human connection, I’m Your Man is exquisitely charming and smart.
  47. Dear Evan Hansen
    Dear Evan Hansen might be well-meaning, but it completely misses the mark. It’s not the worst movie out this year, but it’s not a musical one might be inclined to rush to the theater to see, either.
  48. 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.
  49. The Eyes of Tammy Faye
    Ultimately, The Eyes of Tammy Faye has to compromise its story with real events, and at least it gives Tammy Faye a celebratory note to end on.
  50. The Wheel
    While the first half of the film struggles, the second half deftly explores the character dynamics in a tender way that makes it well worth the watch.
  51. Everybody's Talking About Jamie
    Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is bright, joyous and hopeful. The script is honest, sweet, and humorous, and comes to life beautifully with a dazzling ensemble cast led by Harwood.
  52. Prisoners of the Ghostland
    Hate it or love it, Prisoners of the Ghostland is as unforgettable as it is expressive and provocative, and isn't that the fundamental purpose of art?
  53. The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
    The Electrical Life of Louis Wain is so utterly charming and buoyant that it makes even the frustrating aspects of the film forgivable.
  54. Lady of the Manor
    It's a pleasant film that showcases its talented cast, and while it may not be groundbreaking or innovative, it at least offers amusement.
  55. 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.
  56. All My Puny Sorrows
    While its performances are lovely and tender, with the execution somewhat messy in its handling of themes, All My Puny Sorrows doesn’t dig past the surface enough to make a strong enough case for itself.
  57. Copshop
    Copshop won't be for everyone, but those looking for some old-fashioned gun-slinging hijinks will get some enjoyment out of it.
  58. The Starling
    What could have been a thoughtful, poignant story about loss ended up being an unfortunate misfire.
  59. Petite Maman
    Petite Maman is the kind of film that lays itself bare without ever being over-the-top, shaping itself into a story that lingers in one’s memory for a while after it’s over.
  60. Malignant
    Drenched in a Suspiria-like red, Malignant has its remarkable horror moments, but ultimately succumbs to a tale that is more style than substance.
  61. Dating & New York
    Unfortunately, Dating & New York can't find anything new to say about the world of casual dating, so its love story never fully gets off the ground.
  62. 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.
  63. The Voyeurs
    In The Voyeurs, writer-director Michael Mohan takes all the lessons of the truly wild erotic thrillers of the 1990s and brings them into the modern age. With a dose of Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window and Brian De Palma’s Body Double, The Voyeurs perfectly captures all there is to love about the genre.
  64. Queenpins
    It wants to celebrate the American Dream and the entrepreneurial spirit — while making a statement about consumerism and corporate greed. In the end, Queenpins doesn't really say anything, which would have been fine if it was at least funny.
  65. We Need to Do Something
    Unpredictability being its lone strength, We Need To Do Something is an uneven survival horror that gets caught up in its own pretentious trappings.
  66. Zone 414
    Offering no individuality of its own, Zone 414 barely manages to stay afloat with its oft-repeated tropes, which come to a listless, foreseeable end.
  67. Vacation Friends
    Vacation Friends finds its humor in the disconcerting scenarios the characters find themselves in, but it never evolves past its empty premise.
  68. Reminiscence
    Overly reliant on tropes that have been done to death, Reminiscence emerges as an inert ghost of the past with no innate value or meaning.
  69. The Colony
    The Colony utterly fails as a thriller, and, much like the environment the main character finds herself in, is mostly a slog.
  70. No Man of God
    Generally, No Man of God takes a more mature and nuanced look at human evil, rejecting the impulse to glorify or romanticize figures like Bundy, but also reminding audiences that moral corruption manifests in many forms.
  71. Together
    Together finds moments of real emotion between its main prickly pair, but it still makes one wish there weren't movies about COVID already.
  72. Worth
    Had its story structure been stronger, Worth could have an Oscar contender. As it is, Worth is an interesting testament to a particularly harrowing period of time — one that, for many, still feels a little too raw.
  73. Kate
    Like many of Netflix's original movies, Kate feels like another release that had potential to be good, but falls well short of the mark.
  74. Cinderella
    Unfortunately, Cinderella lacks the specificity of Ever After and doesn’t commit to the full fantasy of Brandy’s Cinderella, either, nor does it have the charisma of Ella Enchanted.
  75. He's All That
    He's All That is a hollow Gen Z recreation of She's All That, lacking in charm and seemingly engineered as a vehicle to promote its stars' other work.
  76. Candyman
    While introducing a few arcs it doesn’t fully explore, Candyman is replete with haunting imagery, disconcerting horror, and thought-provoking themes.
  77. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
    Bolstered by a star-making performance from Simu Liu, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings gets the MCU's newest hero off to a promising start.
  78. The Night House
    Uplifted by an incredible central performance by Hall, The Night House twists and turns, weaving terrifying visuals and jump-scares with thought-provoking and emotional story beats. The result makes for one of the best horror-thrillers of the year.
  79. Demonic
    More subdued than most Exorcist-inspired flicks, yet with a raw, vibrant edge that places the viewer into the action, Demonic offers more than the conventional possession story — but falls just short of being a thoroughly frightening film.
  80. Ma Belle, My Beauty
    Ma Belle, My Beauty excels in its visual storytelling, which is paired beautifully with a lively acoustic score and talented actors.
  81. Sweet Girl
    Ultimately, Sweet Girl doesn’t necessarily reinvent the wheel or anything, but it tries to have fun with its material nonetheless.
  82. PAW Patrol: The Movie
    Paw Patrol has enough action to keep young fans entertained, but parents will likely be bored by the dragging pace and convoluted plot.
  83. The Kissing Booth 3
    The Kissing Booth 3 is overstuffed and overcomplicated, but provides some shallow summer fun as the final chapter to Netflix's teen rom-com trilogy.
  84. Nine Days
    Thoughtful and hauntingly beautiful in style and treatment, Nine Days emerges as a sublime slice of cinema that sincerely tugs at the heartstrings.
  85. Resort to Love
    Resort to Love doesn’t do anything unexpected or exciting and, despite its overly saccharine silliness, it is entertaining enough to watch in passing.
  86. Fully Realized Humans
    Fully Realized Humans offers an honest look at an expecting couple's anxieties about becoming parents, but its approach is simply not compelling.
  87. Annette
    Annette is extravagant and ambitious, but it’s also frustrating, pompous and emotionally flat.
  88. Free Guy
    Free Guy is the most creative, heartfelt and perhaps best video game movie so far, the film is fresh and original enough that anyone can enjoy it.
  89. The Green Knight
    It’s a movie that will have a lasting impression on the audience as its themes, execution, and sharp, lustrous visuals fully take hold, leaving viewers with a lot to think about.
  90. The Last Mercenary
    The Last Mercenary is Van Damme at his best: his comedic timing is precise (likely because he's acting in his native tongue), and the movie's action set pieces are deeply satisfying.
  91. The Suicide Squad
    It's the kind of filmmaking that rewards returning fans while being accessible to new or casual viewers. As a result, The Suicide Squad is a delicious, deviant and delightful watch for everyone.
  92. Jungle Cruise
    Led by the delightful pairing of Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson, Jungle Cruise knows how to enjoy itself, even if the journey is a bit overstuffed.
  93. Pig
    An intense slow-burn, Pig is a beautiful meditation on the true meaning of loss, replete with vignettes drenched in humor, pathos, and violence.
  94. Space Jam: A New Legacy
    Space Jam: A New Legacy is a fun family movie bolstered by a good heart and strong visuals that make up for a lack in originality.
  95. Die in a Gunfight
    Die in a Gunfight is utterly empty, with poorly developed characters, clunky dialogue, and a disingenuous romance that attempts to be epic in nature.
  96. 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.
  97. Midnight in the Switchgrass
    Although the film's narrative is passable at best, it struggles to maintain any momentum due to uninteresting characters and predictably bad writing.
  98. 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.
  99. Joe Bell
    Although there is much to love in the picture, and the subject matter is a topic that needs to be part of the public discourse, the film's many faults distract from the compelling people and events that Joe Bell is trying to honor.
  100. Old
    While Old is certainly a different kind of thriller, with plenty of elements that work to create a sense of tranquility and desperation in equal measure, it grows wearisome as it evades its deeper themes for the thrill of that final discovery.
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