Movie Reviews6.5/10
‘Ali’: Will Smith Carries a Biopic Too Big for Its Own Belt
Will Smith plays Cassius Clay/Muhammad Ali in Michael Mann's sprawling biopic, a worthy but flawed look at his rise and fall.
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Category: Movie Reviews
Every film we have scored, from 1980s horror to what is in cinemas now.
Movie Reviews4.3/10
Hummingbird Review: Statham’s Revenge Thriller Is Messy, Repetitive and Hard to Love
A homeless man's vengeance burns across London streets in this taut, troubled thriller.
Movie Reviews7.1/10
Three Decades On, A Perfect World’s Costner-Eastwood Chase Still Earns Its Reputation
A convict, a cop, and a hostage make for one of Eastwood's best crime dramas, though the chase drags before its honest, powerful ending.
Movie Reviews6.8/10
Fighting with My Family Review: Florence Pugh Carries a Wrestling Tale Anchored by Sincerity
A tale of a British wrestler maid named Paige, who fights a little differently to win her place amid the wrestling world.
Movie Reviews7.5/10
‘Infernal Affairs’ Review: Two Moles, One Lie, Decades of Betrayal
A slow-burn tale of two men living opposite sides of the same lie, each a mole within the other's heart.
Movie Reviews7.9/10
‘Beasts of No Nation’: Abraham Attah’s Unforgettable Portrayal of a Child Soldier
A grim tale of a boy made captive and killer amid civil war, a harrowing picture of war's ruin upon youth.
Movie Reviews6.8/10
Frozen Fever Review: Elsa’s Cold Ruins Anna’s Birthday Party — Mostly
A brief chronicle of a frost-bound birthday hunt wherein a snow queen's malady nearly ruins her own festivity.
Movie Reviews9.7/10
The Maltese Falcon Review: Bogart Carries a Tight, Mean Picture That Deserves Its Reputation
A review of John Huston's 1941 crime thriller The Maltese Falcon, starring Humphrey Bogart and Sydney Greenstreet.
Movie Reviews4.5/10
Mona Lisa Smile Turns 23: Julia Roberts Anchors a Thin Script About Women Finding Their Voices
A review of Mona Lisa Smile, starring Julia Roberts, a tale of a teacher's earnest attempts to awaken her students' minds.
Movie Reviews3.6/10
Ten Years On, Criminal Remains a Brilliant Idea That Never Quite Got Remembered
A man inherits another's memories and becomes a fugitive, yet the tale's execution never quite matches its promising premise.
Movie Reviews6.3/10
The Rip Review: A Solid Crime-Thriller That Drags in the Middle
A raid, a secret tip, and a stash house that reveals far more than money. A tale of trust and betrayal in Miami.
Movie Reviews5.6/10
Silent Hill: Revelation 3D Review: A Muddled Identity Switch That Never Arrives
A review of Silent Hill: Revelation 3D, a horror film that fails to bridge the gap between game and movie.