Everything Everywhere All at Once (***) – Goes a long way for family drama
The end result is somewhere between Wes Anderson and David Lynch, which can be good or bad depending on one’s point of view.
Morbius (**1/2): Save vitriol for the short running time
If you don’t see this film, that’s fine. The hints in the trailer are probably enough. If one does see the Morbius, they likely won’t love it, but they also will not hate it. It’s there to give you a rundown of what this living vampire can do, and for not much more.
Ti West’s X (***1/2) is best if you can ignore the makeup
We know something is coming, and we are pretty sure what is coming.
The Lost City (****) is worth finding
If you have any appreciation for the journey or even just the incredible skill of Bullock, give The Lost City your time.
Shudder’s The Room (***1/2) is better than it should be
This is not necessarily something that would succeed on the big screen. It is definitely something worth watching after dark on a weekend.
Another Look: Almost Famous Bootleg Cut (****) feels real but still too perfect
In Almost Famous, we have all problems wrapped up in a nice little bow with not much more than smiles to remember. There should have at least been some sort of venerial disease as a result of all that messing around.
Pixar’s Turning Red (****1/2) is adorably coming of age
Shi definitely has a gift for portraying the difficulty of navigating from one generation to another with love being the ballast for the family.
Netflix’ The Adam Project (***1/2) Superhero Landing
The Adam Project is a good diversion if you are home looking for something to explode on screen just a little and warm your heart a little more.
The Batman (*****) Soars above the depths…
There is something very special about this film.
The Colony (**) for Paxton completists only
If you need a fix of Paxton and Fishburne on cruise control, you could do worse. Just not much worse.
Hulu’s No Exit (**) shows its cards too early
Hard to believe the film will be remembered for anything more than Liu’s obvious talent.
Another Look at Falling from Grace (***1/2) Mellencamp’s first film
As it stands the film feels like a particularly brutal television movie with a few good lines and way too many characters speechifying.
House of Gucci (*****) – Don’t you want me?
House of Gucci is a powerful and concise film. It gives us the clear vision of what happens when a family inherits a vision that they don’t fully understand or even deserve.
The Cursed (***1/2) is serious
Reilly gives back all the ground she has gained as Beth in Yellowstone, but that is fine. One can’t verbally abuse a cursed beast that is taking the village apart.
In Between (*1/2) is not far enough
They have a debate on the authenticity of Titanic, because of course they would.
The King’s Man (****) is not without sacrifice
Some might think the story silly for the fact that they often bring swords to gunfights. In the end, both are well-played.
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