“Review Round-Up” Archives
Review Round-Up: Rian Johnson’s Knives Out
Johnson’s latest is a twisty murder whodunit in the vein of Agatha Christie.
Review Round-Up: David F. Sandberg’s Shazam!
The latest DC films continues to lighten the mood, blending goofy fun with the usual superheroics.
Review Round-Up: Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck’s Captain Marvel
So far, most critics are singing the praises of Marvel’s first female-led superhero movie.
Review Round-Up: Joe Cornish’s The Kid Who Would Be King
It looks like Joe Cornish has created a delightful, and surprisingly relevant, update of the Arthurian legends.
Review Round-Up: Brad Bird’s Incredibles 2
While perhaps not as original as its predecessor, Incredibles 2 is a worthy followup.
Review Round-Up: Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther
Critics laud the movie’s Afrofuturistic aesthetic, strong female characters, and complex villain (among other things).
Review Round-Up: Rian Johnson’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi
The overall consensus? Writer/director Rian Johnson has made a Star Wars movie for the ages.
Review Round-Up: Edgar Wright’s Baby Driver
Critics say Baby Driver is filled with the sort of vibe and energy we’ve come to love and expect from Edgar Wright.
Review Round-Up: James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2
The second outing for Marvel’s outer space misfits sounds like it’ll be just as much fun as the first.
Review Round-Up: Isao Takahata’s The Tale of Princess Kaguya
Studio Ghibli’s other master releases his first film in 14 years, a retelling of a classic Japanese fairy tale.
Review Round-Up: Shane Carruth’s Upstream Color
So far, the reviews coming out of Sundance have been exactly what I expecting/hoping.