The Green Knight is light on action, but the Arthurian legend is boosted by an effective use of magic and captivating dialogue.

Tom McCarthy's skillful direction and Matt Damon's captivating performance make Stillwater a powerful film.

M. Night Shyamalan retains his signature style, but inconsistent writing and narrative issues hamper Old throughout.

Pig has its share of shortcomings, but Nicolas Cage excels in this story of loss, grief, and revenge.

Leigh Janiak's Fear Street trilogy is impressive in scope, but the film series is often dull and lacking in scares.

In A Quiet Place Part II, John Krasinski has accomplished a rare feat in horror: creating a sequel on par with its predecessor.

Director Anders Thomas Jensen has created a distinct work of art in the high-powered Danish film, Riders of Justice.

Them: Covenant is a powerful, important debut for Little Marvin, who skillfully tackles a difficult topic.

Though The Courier occasionally loses steam, Director Dominic Cooke does a commendable job bringing this riveting true story to cinema.

Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell provides an intimate look at the rapper's life both on and off the stage.

Minari does not have the best ending, but Lee Isaac Chung's emotional, impactful film still bears fruit.

Judas and the Black Messiah forcefully addresses its subject matter behind powerful performances and strong direction.

Viggo Mortensen makes a bold entrance in his directorial debut, but Falling is a bit repetitive.

John Lee Hancock wastes some of the potential of his cast, but The Little Things is still a compelling murder-mystery.

Our Friend has a timeline issue, but the film thrives on incredible acting and raw emotion.

Herself is a powerful spotlight piece backed by a breakout performance from Clare Dunne.

Director Paul Greengrass and Tom Hanks complement each other well in Hanks' first Western.

Talented actors and stunning visuals are wasted by fundamental filmmaking flaws.

Darius Marder's impressive directorial debut blends intense drama with unparalleled audience immersion.

Alan Ball’s finesse as a filmmaker is on full display for much of his latest outing.

His House adds a few fresh ingredients to the traditional haunted house recipe.

Netflix's chess-themed The Queen's Gambit is a triumph for everyone involved.

The Last Shift, Andrew Cohn’s fast-food-focused microcosm, is by and large a success.

The Devil All the Time's slow-burn approach is devilishly effective.

The Way Back is first and foremost a heavy drama that puts the protagonist in the spotlight from start to finish.

This is a worthy adaptation of the classic novel of the same name by Jack London.

While the initial premise may differ from the run-of-the-mill revenge flick, it ultimately unfolds in an all too formulaic fashion.

The biggest draw of 1917 is the one-shot technique.

Part of what makes the film so impactful is its direct messaging on the plethora of issues within our justice system.

One of the biggest contributors to the success of the film is the phenomenal performance by Adam Sandler.

Ruffalo does a great job of portraying the toll it takes on his character from both a career and moral standpoint.

Daniel Kaluuya and newcomer Jodie Turner-Smith both deliver knockout performances.

This is arguably Rian Johnson’s best work, both from a directing and writing standpoint.

It’s painfully predictable, but still packs enough of a wallop to keep it entertaining.

Part of what this makes such an easy movie to watch is that the tale is woven in a very accessible and authentic format.

While The Good Liar does get somewhat absurd during the final act, the rest of it is enough to recommend a visit to the theater.

The script is beautifully delivered via two elite actors in Matt Damon and Christian Bale.

The few serious moments that do occur are handled beautifully and the transition from comedy to drama is seamless.

Midway survives on its strong naval and aerial battles.

It’s slower paced, but it’s a slow burn that pays dividends as a more deliberate trudge deeper and deeper into depravity.

It never really ratchets up enough tension, which seems virtually impossible given who and what the movie is about.

This film is as noir as they come. Everything from the music, writing, narration, and scene structure screams it.

The violence, while infrequent, is extremely unsettling in all the right ways.