Movie Reviews5.9/10
Battle of the Five Armies Review: Bilbo and Thorin Carry a Spectacle That Runs Away With Itself
A tale of five armies ends in spectacle, not story. Martin Freeman and Richard Armitage save a film gone mad.
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Every film we have scored, from 1980s horror to what is in cinemas now.
Movie Reviews5/10
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End Review — The Sailing Is Grand, But the Plot Drifts
A review of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, a spectacle-heavy finale that sacrifices story for scale.
Movie Reviews6.2/10
V for Vendetta Review: Hugo Weaving Carries a Masked Spectacle That Buries Its Message Under Explosions
A masked vigilante leads a revolution against fascist Britain, a loud, stylish tale of anarchy and rebellion.
Movie Reviews6.5/10
Beauty and the Beast Review: Solid Remake, Shallow Villain
A live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast with a fine lead actress, yet a villain and a pace that fall short.
Movie Reviews6.6/10
‘Phantom Menace’ Review: Podracing and Lightsabers Carry a Saga That Drags Between Them
A tale of a queen and a phantom menace, wherein spectacle and politics give way to childish adventure and fleeting grandeur.
Movie Reviews7.2/10
Tim Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: A Strange and Beautiful Film
A tale of a golden ticket, a grim boy's dream, and a strange factory where wonders dwell amid terror.
Movie Reviews8.8/10
Twelve Years On, Wes Anderson’s Dollhouse Comedy Still Holds Up
A tale of a grand hotel, a stolen portrait, and a chase through snow and border crossings.
Movie Reviews6.4/10
Thirty-Two Years On, Léon Still Kills Quietly and Says Little
A tale of a contract killer and a child who finds solace in each other's ruin, a grim and stirring film.
Movie Reviews5.5/10
Man of Steel Strips Superman of His Costume but Never Finds New Answers
A loud, earnest reboot of the Man of Steel, earnest yet forgettable, wherein spectacle overwhelms the character at its heart.
Movie Reviews9.6/10
Gravity Review: Bullock Floats Through Space Without a Safety Net
A solitary woman drifts above the earth, a lone survivor amid ruin, in this tale of terror and endurance.