Ghostbusters
"Ghostbusters"' awfulness has nothing to do with the gender of its cast but everything to do with how unfunny and flat out boring it is." [...]
Wide Releases
The Neon Demon
"'The Neon Demon' is a stunning, revolting, and utterly enthralling work of art—one that demands your attention." [...]
Free State of Jones
"Director Gary Ross takes an exciting story about a man standing up against tyranny and squeezes in so many lessons... about equality that the whole film loses its way." [...]
The Shallows
"At its very best 'The Shallows' is a pulse-raising ride that feels appropriate for the summer movie season. However, where it ultimately falls short is in its disappointing attempts to elevate past cheap thrills." [...]
Independence Day: Resurgence
"It’s not just that the movie is beyond stupid, it’s that it embraces and furthers the desensitization of modern audiences by exacting complete, immeasurable destruction while showing zero reaction to it." [...]
Finding Dory
"Within 'Finding' Dory there’s a movie that’s sweet, funny, endearing but also too disappointing for comfort." [...]
The Conjuring 2
"... even when Wan tries to save some of the magic with genuinely thoughtful, creative scenes, the terror has already gone." [...]
Alice Through the Looking Glass
"... whilst watching it’s just about enough to keep you moderately interested, but as soon as the credits role, the air of pointlessness lingers." [...]
The Nice Guys
"For those suffering slight superhero/action blockbuster fatigue at this point in the year, ['The Nice Guys'] will provide the perfect refreshing antidote." [...]