Crescent City, directed by RJ Collins and written by Rich Ronat, is a crime thriller that promises to weave a tale of suspense, intrigue, and psychological torment. Unfortunately, what it delivers instead is a muddled narrative, underdeveloped characters, and a ...
Alien: Romulus, directed by Fede Álvarez, is a thrilling new chapter in the Alien franchise, deftly balancing the elements of science fiction, action, and horror that have defined this iconic series. Serving as a standalone interquel between Alien (1979) and ...
The Union, directed by Julian Farino and penned by Joe Barton and David Guggenheim, aims to blend the thrill of espionage with the light-heartedness of comedy. Unfortunately, it largely misses the mark, leaving audiences with a disjointed and ultimately unsatisfying ...
Jackpot!, directed by Paul Feig and written by Rob Yescombe, promised to be a rollercoaster of laughter and thrills with its unique premise and an ensemble cast featuring Awkwafina, John Cena, and Simu Liu. However, what could have been a ...
Campton Manor is a film that promises to deliver a chilling ghost story but instead ends up being a tedious and uninspired attempt at horror. Directed by Cat Hostick and penned by Stephen Wallis, the movie presents a narrative filled ...
The Instigators attempts to blend the high stakes of a heist thriller with the humor of a buddy comedy. But, despite its star-studded cast and the direction of Doug Liman, it ultimately fails to deliver a satisfying experience. The film ...
It Ends with Us, directed by Justin Baldoni and adapted from Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, had the potential to be a powerful exploration of love, trauma, and resilience. However, despite its promising source material and a star-studded cast, the film ...
The Mouse Trap, directed by Jamie Bailey and written by Simon Phillips, is a horror reimagining of Walt Disney’s 1928 animated short film, Steamboat Willie. It was released following the public domain status of Mickey’s Steamboat Willie version on January ...
In her feature directorial debut, Annie Baker dives into the nuanced and sometimes tumultuous waters of a mother-daughter relationship in the coming-of-age drama Janet Planet. Starring Julianne Nicholson, Zoe Ziegler, Elias Koteas, Will Patton, and Sophie Okonedo, the film sets ...
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, the television series adapted by Poppy Cogan from Holly Jackson’s bestselling novel, and directed by Dolly Wells, is a captivating foray into the teen detective genre that is sure to leave viewers both entertained ...
M. Night Shyamalan‘s latest venture, Trap, attempts to blend the conventional serial killer narrative with his signature psychological thrills. With a stellar cast featuring Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan, Hayley Mills, and Alison Pill, the film promises a roller-coaster ...
Batman: Caped Crusader offers a fresh, noir-inspired reimagining of the Batman mythos. The series delves into the early crime-fighting career of a young Bruce Wayne in a grim, corrupt Gotham City. Drawing inspiration from Batman stories of the 1940s and ...