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For 976 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 59% higher than the average critic
  • 2% same as the average critic
  • 39% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.5 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Movie review score: 64
Highest review score: 100 Guardians of the Galaxy
Lowest review score: 20 The Bye Bye Man
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 504 out of 976
  2. Mixed: 408 out of 976
  3. Negative: 64 out of 976
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  1. In a Valley of Violence
    In A Valley Of Violence is built on intense shootouts, vicious criminals, crooked lawmen and everything that makes Westerns exciting, but its entertainment value comes from a tonal brew of all the right tonally-combative spices.
  2. American Pastoral
    American Pastoral doesn't quite nail its tone, but it's a compelling enough adaptation with a few truly inspired moments.
  3. Little Sister
    Little Sister is a spunky family drama that does "indie" right.
  4. Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
    Tom Cruise is as muscly and bland as heroes come, restrained by the burden of two dead-weight companion pawns. Jack Reacher is a man who thrives on working alone, and this dull tale of backstabbing militant leeches proves that fact tenfold.
  5. Keeping Up with the Joneses
    Keeping Up With The Jonses plays everything so disappointingly safe.
  6. Ouija: Origin of Evil
    Ouija: Origin Of Evil would have been better than Ouija with even a quarter of the screams evoked, which makes the tremendous jump in quality quite refreshing despite derivative storytelling.
  7. The Childhood of a Leader
    Despite its occasional oversteps and misfires, The Childhood of a Leader is a fascinating film, as moving and irresistible as it is terrifying.
  8. Max Steel
    Max Steel may promise a change of pace from all the Marvel and DC adaptations, but it’s subpar to both those shared universes on every level, telling an origin story that brings little new to the table and a cast that deserves far better.
  9. Ordinary World
    Although Ordinary World hits a number of familiar story beats, a real heart appears to be beating behind the material, allowing Armstrong and his castmates to maximize the emotional impact it has.
  10. Things to Come
    Intellectually vibrant and emotionally complex, Things To Come is a luminous film drawn along by Huppert’s central performance and Hansen-Løve’s delicate script.
  11. The Lost City of Z
    Despite gorgeous cinematography and a strong cast, The Lost City of Z is a shallow and overly romantic film that falls into the trap of hero worship.
  12. Raw
    It’s a wonderfully bizarre movie set in a world that at first glance might be our own, yet quickly slides off the rails into gonzo territory.
  13. The Accountant
    The Accountant is so many baffling things, most (but not all) of which can not be described in a positive manner.
  14. Tower
    Propulsive, beautiful and tense as hell, Tower is superior documentary filmmaking.
  15. Kevin Hart: What Now?
    Despite a tacked-on framing device that mostly falls flat, Kevin Hart: What Now? proves to be a laugh riot thanks to the comedian's high-energy delivery and the broad spectrum of relatable topics he integrates into his set.
  16. Jack Goes Home
    Jack Goes Home is a swirling storm of emotional ravaging that’s eventually personified by action, but it never comes together as wicked, cohesive storytelling. Give this one a watch, but just know the risks going in.
  17. Blue Jay
    Sarah Paulson and Mark Duplass shine in Blue Jay, a charming nostalgia trip tackling heady themes in a manner that is both lovingly awkward and brutally real.
  18. Desierto
    Desierto is one of those movies that's nasty without reason, and never really finds its stride by way of tone or message.
  19. The Siege of Jadotville
    Though it doesn't break any new ground, The Siege of Jadotville is a well-crafted piece of filmmaking that investigates the often-contentious relationship between politics and war.
  20. Christine
    Christine is a fine piece of cinema, not only boasting one of the best performances of the year to date, but also tackling a difficult subject with ample empathy and intelligence.
  21. 20th Century Women
    20th Century Women relegates a set of extraordinary female characters to supporting players in a standard coming-of-age narrative. It's entertaining, but also disappointing.
  22. The Alchemist Cookbook
    Its methods may be unconventional, but Joel Potrykus never loses grip of the slippery strangeness.
  23. Under the Shadow
    Under The Shadow marries haunted horrors with period-piece importance for a deliciously dark ghost story.
  24. Julieta
    Julieta is a timeless and mature examination of femininity and guilt that marks a return to form for director Pedro Almodóvar.
  25. Phantasm: Ravager
    Phantasm: Ravager gets by on the power of nostalgia and franchise completion, but is a bit rough around the edges even when compared to other Phantasm films.
  26. Passage to Mars
    Jeauffre's blending of terrestrial and extraterrestrial imagery is hypnotizing and spectacular, but this story of survival feels too bloodless to appeal to the average viewer.
  27. Certain Women
    Certain Women more than justifies itself as a serious argument for the beauty of the small and intimate drama and the importance of female-driven filmmaking.
  28. The Birth of a Nation
    The Birth Of A Nation is not without inherent power, but Parker struggles to evoke anything besides surface tellings of textbook atrocities.
  29. The Girl on the Train
    It might be a tad light when matched against the wittiest mysteries, but for all intents and purposes, The Girl On The Train is a tightly-wound Hitchcockian ride wrought with tension. Elements of voyeurism, self-loathing and murderous intent mix together in a volatile cocktail stirred gently by director Tate Taylor, who doesn’t dilute a single ingredient.
  30. 13th
    A searing and pivotal documentary about the prison-industrial complex, Ava DuVernay's The 13th is a truly frightening film that galvanizes its viewers to action.
  31. Denial
    Beneath this movie’s conventions are some interesting gender politics that perhaps could have been made more apparent, but to its credit, are pleasantly subtle.
  32. White Girl
    Ostensibly a tragic tale of out-of-control youth, White Girl collapses under its lofty ambitions, boiling down to little more than a retread of other, better films.
  33. Southside with You
    The measured performances make Southside With You feel sincere and rooted in human emotion rather than a wink-winky account of an important day in American history.
  34. Masterminds
    If you’re laughing at all throughout Masterminds, it’s probably because of Jason Sudeikis.
  35. American Honey
    The characters are despicable and insufferable, but worse yet, interchangeable and not particularly interesting.
  36. Flock of Dudes
    Flock Of Dudes is light on both bro-bonding shenanigans and worldly drama, despite boasting such an enviable cast of comedians.
  37. The Greasy Strangler
    The Greasy Strangler is a perverted fever dream that will please few audiences, but those who enjoy it are in for one f*#ked up treat.
  38. ClownTown
    Even those who are deathly afraid of clowns will have trouble finding enjoyable bouts of horror in this survival thriller.
  39. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
    With Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Tim Burton focuses all his energy on a dusty, far-too-droll buildup that's far from worth whatever short-lived excitement his finale brings.
  40. I.T.
    Many have done worse with similar setups, which isn't exactly a glowing recommendation - but hey, if you love Pierce Brosnan enough, you should be fine with I.T.
  41. My Blind Brother
    While not a home run, this comedy/drama might still be worth a look for fans of any of its charismatic stars (especially Slate and Kazan) and for those looking for a comedy that at least attempts to infuse darker elements in with its awkward laughs.
  42. Neruda
    An exuberant visual poem reflecting the life and politics of the Chilean poet, Neruda is much more than a simple biopic.
  43. 31
    There’s not a single character worth caring about, and even less artistic licence to appreciate. This is a dirty, depraved love-letter to horror that’s written in a bunch of different colored crayons to mask such simple words with distracting colors.
  44. The Eyes of My Mother
    There’s a brooding tonal growth that Pesce is able to establish, as he unravels a film that becomes more horrific with each passing second.
  45. Chronic
    Roth’s solid performance and Franco’s confident direction dovetail neatly into a film that knows what it wants to communicate and how to achieve it.
  46. The Promise
    Stagnant, contrived, and oh so boring, The Promise is nothing but a perfectly good waste of Christian Bale and Oscar Isaac’s towering abilities.
  47. Level Up
    There’s some fun to be had as this reality-show-gone-mad dashes about London’s streets, but never with enough character to be something unfamiliar.
  48. Queen of Katwe
    Queen Of Katwe is pretty typical Disney magic, but dynamic performances add a little more oomph to Phiona Mutesi's amazing true story.
  49. The Magnificent Seven
    The film is mindless entertainment by way of scoundrels, dynamite and honor – not quite magnificent, but “The Watchable Seven” just doesn’t have the same ring to it.
  50. Miss Stevens
    The film is sumptuously layered with a number of intersecting themes – the restrictions placed upon us by ourselves, and by society; the complexities of communicating with others; the nature of identity; the contrast of the social roles played by men and women; the vast difference between physical and emotional intimacy; the ebb and flow of the human experience.
  51. Storks
    Storks is momentarily funny when it’s not boorishly and exhaustively begging for your attention.
  52. Mountains May Depart
    Zhao Tao’s awe-inspiring performance and the pure audacity of director Jia Zhangke make Mountains May Depart the auteur’s best effort to date.
  53. Moonlight
    Moonlight captures the limitations of masculine conventions in an incredibly sympathetic, deeply felt way.
  54. Toni Erdmann
    With a perfect balance of heart and humor, Toni Erdmann transcends its clichéd premise, becoming one of the most tragic comedies of the decade so far.
  55. Two Lovers and a Bear
    Two Lovers and a Bear finds a blend of magic realism, romance and isolation that produces a tremendously moving result.
  56. Bleed for This
    This is a boxing drama that scrappily battles for its recognition, determined to win you over at any cost.
  57. Deepwater Horizon
    Deepwater Horizon is effective, efficient and furiously paced.
  58. Paterson
    Paterson, led by Adam Driver's skillfully restrained performance, is a brazing social commentary culminating in a harsh, yet beautiful truth.
  59. The Assignment
    Rodriguez’s transformation is hackneyed and ham-fisted, Hill’s action lacks excitement, unnecessary comic-book panel swipes add “character” – there’s nothing noteworthy about this hunt for retribution.
  60. Bridget Jones's Baby
    Bridget Jones’s Baby effortlessly reminds audiences why this character and her world were so compelling in the original film.
  61. Jackie
    Jackie is Natalie Portman's show, and she never wastes an opportunity to dazzle as JFK's glamorous grieving widow.
  62. Chuck
    The Bleeder is a surface-value, party-first boxing dramedy that pulls its punches and goes too far into "charismatic sleazeball" territories.
  63. Cardboard Boxer
    Cardboard Boxer isn’t meant to be subtle or subversive. That’s fine. It doesn’t need to be. But it does need to feel sincere or at least genuine, and that’s only occasionally the case with Lee’s underwhelming debut.
  64. Amanda Knox
    For sheer craftsmanship and watchability alone, Amanda Knox is a must-see offering on Netflix; for its exposure of the workings of justice systems and media culture, it’s an essential piece of work worth sharing and discussing.
  65. The Dressmaker
    Despite Winslet's stunning cowgirl fashionista, The Dressmaker is a whole lot of weirdness packed into a story that stumbles around like an emotionally-inept drunk.
  66. The Handmaiden
    A unique cherry blossom of a period piece finds its roots intertwined with an erotically-charged crime, set to shock and entrance viewers unaware of the free-spirited madness to follow. A cultural appropriation of submission, the male gaze and gender dominance, stretched until storytelling fabrics just begin to tear.
  67. Una
    Benedict Andrews Una is a meticulous beast, led by fearless performances from Ben Mendelsohn and Rooney Mara. Its unprecedented approach to the controversial subject matter at its core works splendidly, effectively churning viewers in their seats for the entire duration of the film.
  68. Lowlife
    Lowlife is a dirt-nasty nonlinear debut for Ryan Prows, sewn together from vengeful, spite-driven tales of urban survival.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Deadly Friend
    The movie also deserves a watch because of the incoherent style. It’s like getting to see two films for one. If you’re in the mood to see a lighthearted movie about childhood and becoming an adult, it’s got you covered. And if you want a gory slasher film with plenty of dark humor, it has you covered there as well.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    National Lampoon's Vacation
    National Lampoon's Vacation is a comedic cross-country adventure like no other, thanks to Chevy Chase and the rest of the Griswold family. It's not the best Vacation movie by any stretch, but it's a wild ride from start to finish.
  71. Bloody Birthday
    In essence, Bloody Birthday is the old horror film, The Bad Seed, multiplied by three on the crazy scale, but far less chilling.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    From Here to Eternity
    Despite sliding into melodrama a bit too often, From Here to Eternity remains a decent film due to the strong performances of its Oscar-nominated cast.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Strangers on a Train
    Alfred Hitchcock's Strangers on a Train is an expertly made thriller with fluid camera work, dark humor and enough cliff-hanging build up to keep you biting your nails until there's nothing left. Easily one of Hitch's most underrated films.
  74. Curse of Chucky
    Curse Of Chucky is a vicious return to form for one of horror's most legendary icons, terrorizing victims in the purest, darkest form of criminal insanity.
  75. Cult of Chucky
    Cult Of Chucky roots itself in nostalgia long enough to shock us all by flipping the Child's Play franchise on its head in an invigorated, inspiring, and oh-so-deadly way.
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