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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. Nightwatch: Demons Are Forever
    With unnerving tension, this slow-burning horror gradually unveils its alarming context.
  2. The Strangers: Chapter 1
    The Strangers: Chapter 1 ends with a cliffhanger that paves the way for Chapter 2 , and that, I feel, is where this new trilogy will really get the chance to take off.
  3. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
    Though some may long for a meatier, more dialogue-heavy script, most viewers will appreciate the sumptuous meal offered by Miller's impressive visual storytelling and Taylor-Joy's powerful screen presence.
  4. IF
    Despite the clunkier elements, though, IF pushes through with its warmth and optimistic tone, paving the way for some truly effective moments.
  5. Mother of the Bride
    Mother of the Bride's success rests on the filmmakers' abilities to not oversell anything and trust that the collective charisma of the assembled cast will do what it needs to do — and it does, though a flimsy script and one major miscast can be distracting.
  6. Evil Does Not Exist
    It eludes classification, refusing to commit to being one thing and instead asking us to question our relationship with the world around us.
  7. The Last Stop in Yuma County
    The fascinating characters that populate the film and the masterful buildup of tension that unexpectedly erupts midway through the story more than compensate for any shortcomings.
  8. Tarot
    When it comes to horror, sometimes originality isn't necessary; what's key are the scares, and how everything unfolds. Unfortunately, Tarot falls flat in the former category, and the latter isn't particularly engaging.
  9. Mind Body Spirit
    As an actor, Bartholomew has a lot riding on her performance, and for the most part, she nails it. Her physicality stands out above all else, as she expertly telegraphs internal changes and anguish to the audience through her body language.
  10. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
    Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a rousing action-adventure in the ruins of the human world – traces of the past remain but this is Noa's story.
  11. Prom Dates
    It's entertaining, and there are a few chuckles to be had. One can appreciate the referential and situational humor as they are timely and apt for the characters. Lester and Gentry are a winning combo.
  12. The Idea of You
    Where the film lacks realism and sense, it is made up entirely by Hathaway and Galitzine’s sensational chemistry.
  13. Jeanne du Barry
    Jeanne du Barry is a beautiful story, but lacks emphasis or innovation, which is essential in a period drama's success.
  14. Turtles All the Way Down
    Underneath its weaker spots, Turtles All the Way Down is bolstered by genuine heart and an excellent central performance from Isabela Merced (Madame Web, Instant Family).
  15. Sasquatch Sunset
    For those willing to dig deep, there is a lot to be gained from Sasquatch Sunset about what it means to be alive, our connection to nature, and the enduring power of family and resilience.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Spy x Family Code: White
    Fortunately, the wait was absolutely worth it as CODE: White joins some of Spy x Family's best missions as one of the franchise's best outings.
  17. Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Two
    Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Two is a disappointing entry, failing to truly and comprehensively build a bridge between the first film and the third film.
  18. Infested
    If Infested suffers from anything, it's that Vaniček makes its characters and themes too real, and the monsters can't keep up.
  19. The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed
    Throughout the film, Arnow takes us on a quiet odyssey that captures the search for real intimacy, as Ann struggles to act on her desires in all parts of her life.
  20. Cash Out
    With lots of tongue-in-cheek humor, first-time director Ives has delivered a movie that knows it’s a little bit ridiculous but just runs with it.
  21. Boy Kills World
    Skarsgård and Benjamin make for an odd pair that work well together at every turn. The vision of Mohr is clear and realized, and the resulting work of art will excite audiences around the world.
  22. In a Violent Nature
    Writer and director Chris Nash's In A Violent Nature may be the first slasher in a long time to truly deconstruct the genre in a way that feels surprising, even if the results of its experiment are mixed.
  23. Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part One
    While The CW’s Arrowverse brought Crisis to life in its own way, the animated version takes things to the next level in an adaptation that is at once sorrowful and thrilling.
  24. Downtown Owl
    The characters have a myriad of flaws and plights that would have made them compelling, but the film fails to explore them beyond the surface.
  25. Rebel Moon Part 2: The Scargiver
    The issues from the first installment are still there — and, in some ways, they only get worse.
    • 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.
  27. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
    Though not Guy Ritchie's best film, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare has enough slick style and exhilarating action to be a helluva fun ride.
    • 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.
  29. Challengers
    It's dramatic storytelling with blockbuster-levels of energy, a triumph for Guadagnino, and a new all-time great sports movie where the games off the court are just as hot as they are on it.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The People's Joker
    It's hilarious, heartbreaking, distinctive, significant, and just what Hollywood needs after countless DC and Marvel projects.
  31. Strictly Confidential
    While Hurley’s skill as a filmmaker was in question for the majority of the movie’s runtime, there are around 10 minutes near the end that hint that, with some work, he could hone his skills further.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Abigail
    The film balances scares and laughs with pitch-perfect timing, creating one of the smartest, most inventive vampire movies in decades.
  33. In Flames
    A roaring achievement for the first-time feature director, In Flames is an intensely vivid tale of survival. Khan’s humanistic approach towards understanding marginalized women is hauntingly beautiful.
  34. LaRoy, Texas
    There's an aloofness to the violence that gets more morbidly funny as the film goes on, but LaRoy, Texas does not trust its darker sensibilities and the last 15 minutes drift back into a conventional lane and away from the bizarre and fiendish tone that was unexpectedly working up until that point.
  35. The Absence of Eden
    A decent feature debut, The Absence of Eden is a film that means well. Restrictions in the script hinder the film emotionally, which often show up in the actors' performances as well.
  36. 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.
  37. The Long Game
    The Long Game doesn’t push itself far enough, but ultimately, it successfully and truthfully tells the story it set out to tell and has fun along the way.
  38. Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
    While the remake offers a fun, nostalgic moment for fans of this forgotten 1990s kids’ movie, it struggles to enhance or elevate the brilliant charm that made its predecessor so memorable.
  39. The Beast
    Bonello posits that, even in fear, feeling is more important than forgetting, and every little death is a door to another future.
  40. Música
    From its compelling topic choice, a star-making lead role, stellar ensemble cast, and crafty execution, Música is a must-see.
  41. Scoop
    Despite some of the struggles with the moral depictions of the figures, the actors behind Scoop's characters are all mesmerizing in their different roles.
  42. The First Omen
    The First Omen contains the scary elements from the classics and creative upgrades, resulting in a hit for the horror genre and The Omen franchise.
  43. Bob Trevino Likes It
    Laymon expertly crafts a narrative that feels as universal as it is unique. This film embraces a hopeful path, expressing with absolute sincerity that believing in the humanity of others is essential to healing.
  44. Asphalt City
    Asphalt City might falter at times, but seeing Cross try to adapt to all the things happening to him makes for an interesting watch.
  45. DogMan
    Caleb Landry Jones, who plays the hopeful hero, is brilliant, but the rest of the cast dulls his performance and turns something with promise hollow.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Beautiful Game
    While The Beautiful Game can often feel like a commercial for an admittedly noble cause, the script and performances deliver a relatable human story of dashed dreams and second chances that reminds us why such charities are vital.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Wicked Little Letters
    As each diatribe utilizes ever-more inventive cursing, the movie increasingly feels like a missed opportunity.
  48. La Chimera
    The movie is so interested in archeology (the credits dedicate it "to all archeologists, custodians of every end") that it becomes an analogue for the viewing experience. Rohrwacher asks us to interpret La Chimera the way archaeologists interpret fragments of the past.
  49. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
    While there is plenty of fun to be had with the monsters and the buildup towards the final showdown, The New Empire’s story feels forced.
  50. Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2
    Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 shows a better grip on its overall tone and character development than its predecessor.
  51. Desert Road
    There are a lot of things that could have gone wrong, but Triplett directs with confidence, bringing style, intrigue, and character depth to a story that will keep you engaged and holding your breath in suspense for what comes next.
  52. Shirley
    It's thanks to this cast that Shirley remains a rousing and emotional tribute to an important figure in American history.
  53. 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.
  54. Civil War
    Civil War confronts viewers with the brutality of war and the necessity of objective journalism, but the moments of quiet humanity are its strength.
  55. We Were Dangerous
    The film doesn’t always rise to the occasion, and there is some lost potential and a general lack of urgency, but We Were Dangerous’ heart is in the right place, bolstered by a great cast and a strong overall message.
  56. Late Night with the Devil
    Late Night with the Devil is tremendously fun.
  57. Magpie
    Magpie turns certain tropes into narrative weapons, and it works at every turn, culminating in a finale that will leave you wanting more even as it gives us a tension-fueled conclusion.
  58. Azrael
    The lack of specificity around the situation and the underbaked character development reduces Azrael to being nothing more than a horror with an interesting premise.
  59. Sleeping Dogs
    While a few of the actors give decent performances, it is not enough to overcome the stilted writing.
  60. William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill
    Few stones are left unturned in the callbacks to different parts of his career, and those unfamiliar with Shatner's lower-profile roles will get a kick out of seeing him outside his most iconic roles.
  61. Y2K
    The first half is wildly fun, especially as it puts characters in the uncomfortable position of being at a party that goes awry shortly after the countdown. But what starts off as a quirky teen comedy with hints of sci-fi catastrophe turns into a messy romp that loses its intrigue.
  62. Ghostlight
    Ghostlight bridges the gap between art and reality, blending a poignant narrative that aims to better understand a loved one and the expression of grief.
  63. The Uninvited
    The dialogue-driven movie is genuinely funny and heartfelt, rarely, if ever, losing its momentum from start to finish. Conners is a confident director, bringing together a story that is personal while touching upon issues women face as they age with grace and care.
  64. 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.
  65. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
    Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire has a lot of potential and a chilling new villain, but too many characters and a slower plot leads to dimmed thrills.
  66. The Animal Kingdom
    Though the story treads familiar territory and doesn't present a remarkable discovery about human nature, that doesn't leave us any less affected by the journey.
  67. Monkey Man
    The film certainly delivers on the action set pieces, but it also scales back to lay the groundwork for the story so that the payoff is well worth it. Monkey Man isn’t some basic action thriller; it’s an underdog story about the power of the people.
  68. Snack Shack
    The movie starts off quickly and provides an in-your-face introduction to the film's intended direction. However, the momentum quickly fizzles out, and the plot begins to meander towards the finish line, taking several unnecessary detours along the way.
  69. Uproar
    A story of family expectations, self-realization, and political altercations, Uproar packs an emotional punch while remaining consistently funny.
  70. Frida
    Frida expertly captures the essence of how her life and art intertwined throughout the years.
  71. The Fall Guy
    The Fall Guy feels like it comes from an era of films where it was alright to be openly silly, embracing action, romance, and nonsense all in one fell swoop without ever missing a step.
  72. Irish Wish
    Lohan's latest Netflix movie is an inoffensive rom-com with ample amounts of cheesiness and heart.
  73. Arthur the King
    Mark Wahlberg leads a good ensemble cast while sweetly interacting with Arthur the dog, and it’s cute and heartwarming, with the film doing exactly what it aims for.
  74. You'll Never Find Me
    You’ll Never Find Me is an excellent, audacious entry to the horror genre. It’s disconcerting and thrilling, with an emotional center and something to say. Allen and Bell confidently craft an effective story that will stay with you long after it’s over.
  75. 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.
  76. Silver Haze
    Even if some of the finer points of the plot don’t make sense and the pacing starts and stops, the best way to enjoy Silver Haze is not to think about it, but to feel it.
  77. American Dreamer
    While more could have been done to develop Dinklage and MacLaine's characters, or explore the outcome which comes in the film's sudden and succinct conclusion, American Dreamer does a tremendous job of exploring one man's American dream, the lengths he must go to achieve it, and what is waiting for him once he reaches that goal.
  78. Night Shift
    Night Shift blows by characters and sequences on its way to the twist; the movie could have used a little longer runtime.
  79. Cabrini
    At its core, Cabrini is a feminist story whose bloated 140-minute runtime slightly overstays its welcome, but also packs an emotional punch for those willing to accept its message.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Accidental Texan
    Accidental Texan forces us to sympathize with the characters rather than letting compassion form naturally. The result is a failed attempt to weave successful pathos throughout the movie.
  81. Damsel
    Damsel is a lifeless experience. The filmmakers have assembled all the constituent parts of an interesting fantasy adventure film — genre-bending premise, a starry cast, locations with character, and some creative creature design — but the connective tissue is paper-thin.
  82. Ricky Stanicky
    Stanicky is a character to cheer for, and Cena's energy in the role makes Ricky Stanicky an entertaining watch with some surprising depth to it.
  83. Kung Fu Panda 4
    Though following a familiar formula that's running the risk of wearing thin, Kung Fu Panda 4 still finds heart in the reliable Dreamworks franchise.
    • 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.
  85. History of Evil
    While there are a few jumpscares during the family's stay in the farmhouse, the film is more geared towards evoking a feeling of uneasiness than truly frightening us.
  86. Golden Years
    In the end, the movie successfully relays the importance of actualizing oneself, but wraps its narrative up too neatly, bypassing the messier reality of profound reinvention after decades of normalized routines have clouded one’s passions.
  87. Mea Culpa
    It’s a difficult film to take seriously, as it buries its potential in absurd drama, dialogue, and sequencing.
  88. Code 8: Part II
    While Code 8: Part II manages to outdo the original movie in its sci-fi elements, that is not the only improvement that can be seen in the sequel.
  89. Problemista
    Problemista invokes the simplicity of myth without ever letting its characters become simplistic.
  90. Spaceman
    The most glaring issue with Spaceman is that the leap from page to screen leaves quite a bit of the story behind and saddles its lead actor with much of the heavy lifting.
  91. Asleep in My Palm
    Asleep in My Palm succeeds when it finds the human connection in its message, but gives too much time to moralizing conversations and not enough to character arcs.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Amelia's Children
    Unfortunately, Amelia's Children seems content to coast on the most generic possible avenues the genre can provide, with little to no variation.
  93. First Time Female Director
    Its endless, unfunny humor is tiresome and obnoxious, the commentary is short-lived, and jokes related to Sam’s unpreparedness are repetitive.
  94. Red Right Hand
    While Bloom and MacDowell anchor the film with their strong performances, leading an ensemble cast that is foundational to this rugged Western, the score by Mondo Boys and cinematography by Johnny Derango do a lot to embed the themes and concepts into the atmosphere of the film.
  95. Drugstore June
    The bottom line: even with some inconsistencies, Drugstore June is funny. It creatively approaches a deceptively ambitious setup and doesn't overstay its welcome.
  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. Dune: Part Two
    Dune: Part Two is an awe-inspiring, visually stunning sci-fi spectacle and a devastating collision of myth and destiny on a galactic scale.
  98. American Star
    Everything in American Star hinges on McShane's intuitive performance that rejects the obvious and embraces ambiguity.
  99. Bleeding Love
    Bleeding Love remains under-written and over-directed, unable to fully justify the time it asks for. If you're wanting to see Ewan McGregor do some quality acting, there are plenty of more rewarding options.
  100. The Monk and the Gun
    The Monk and the Gun is a true crowd-pleaser, a poignant message wrapped up in a humorous and vibrant tale.
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