Pressure Review: Brendan Fraser Anchors a Gripping World War II Drama
Director Anthony Maras returns to the historical drama genre with his second feature, “Pressure”, from Focus Features. Maras, who previously directed the harrowing film “Hotel Mumbai”, co-writes the screenplay with David Haig, adapting Haig’s stage play of the same name. Brendan Fraser, fresh off last year’s “Rental Family”, stars as General Dwight D.
Saccharine Review: Horror’s Most Disturbing Diet Plan Comes With a Deadly Price
In a culture obsessed with Ozempic miracles, filtered perfection, and impossible beauty standards, **Saccharine** bursts onto the scene like a scream hidden beneath a calorie-counting app.
The Mandalorian and Grogu Review: Pedro Pascal Leads a Fun Return to Classic Star Wars Adventure
Pedro Pascal returns to a galaxy far, far away in The Mandalorian and Grogu, a fast-moving Star Wars adventure that trades universe-ending chaos for old-school fun, emotional character moments, and the pulpy sci-fi charm that made audiences fall in love with the franchise in the first place.
Reckless Review — Scott Adkins Delivers Brutal Action and British Swagger
Samuel Goldwyn Films aims for gritty action-comedy with “Reckless”, a chaotic crime thriller from director Elliott Montello that gives martial arts veteran Scott Adkins another showcase as one of today’s most dependable action stars.
Magic Hour Review — A Quietly Devastating Meditation on Love and Loss
One of the great pleasures of being a film critic is stumbling across indie gems that resonate long after the credits roll. “Magic Hour”, the new Greenwich Entertainment drama directed by and starring Katie Aselton, is one of those films. Co-written by Aselton and Mark Duplass and produced under the Duplass Brothers banner, this intimate relationship drama sneaks up on you with emotional honesty and lingers like a memory you cannot quite shake.
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe Review — A Winning Entry for Newcomers and Fans
I’ll be upfront—”Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe” is my first real entry into this corner of the Gundam universe—no deep knowledge of Char’s Rebellion or the legacy surrounding Hathaway Noa. And yet, twelve years after those events, director Shukou Murase and writer Yasuyuki Muto deliver a film that proves you don’t need a full history lesson to get invested.
M.I.A. Review: Miami Heat, Family Blood, and a Queen Pin Story Worth Watching
I’ll be upfront—”Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe” is my first real entry into this corner of the Gundam universe—no deep knowledge of Char’s Rebellion or the legacy surrounding Hathaway Noa. And yet, twelve years after those events, director Shukou Murase and writer Yasuyuki Muto deliver a film that proves you don’t need a full history lesson to get invested.
Mortal Kombat II Review: Fan Service, Fatalities, and Johnny Cage
Director Simon McQuoid returns to Earthrealm with “Mortal Kombat II”, Warner Bros. Pictures’ sequel to the 2021 reboot. Written by Jeremy Slater, the film opens with a young Kitana (Sophia Xu) witnessing her father’s death at the hands of Shao Kahn (Martyn Ford).
One Spoon of Chocolate Review: RZA Directs an Engaging Slow-Burn Revenge Story
Hip-hop icon RZA returns to the action genre with his fourth directorial effort, “One Spoon of Chocolate,” produced by 36 Cinema.
Deep Water Review: Strong Crash, Weak Bite as Renny Harlin’s Shark Thriller Sinks
The film opens with the flight crew of Northeastern Airlines enjoying a night off before their flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai, China. The crew includes Captain Richard (Ben Kingsley) and First Officer Ben (Aaron Eckhart). Richard is clearly the life of the party, grabbing the mic for karaoke and owning the room. At the same time, Ben carries a quieter energy, hinting at personal issues simmering beneath the surface.
Over Your Dead Body Review: Jason Segel, Samara Weaving Shine in IFC’s Dark Comedy Thriller Remake
Jorma Taccone shifts genres for his third directorial effort, “Over Your Dead Body,” from IFC Films. Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney pen the film’s screenplay, a remake of the 2001 Norwegian film “The Trip”.
Desert Warrior Review: A Visually Stunning Epic That Takes Too Long to Ignite
Set in seventh-century Arabia, the story centers on Princess Hind (Aiysha Hart), who resists being handed over as a concubine to the ruthless Emperor Kisra (Ben Kingsley).