movie reviews

Nicole Kidman scorches in shocking intern sex drama 'Babygirl'

But rarely is that workplace taboo as scintillating as it is in “Babygirl,” a captivating psychological drama starring Nicole Kidman that had its North American premiere Tuesday at the Toronto...

‘Saturday Night’ review: A madcap backstage ode to Lorne Michaels’ legendary show

In the new movie “Saturday Night,” a madcap comedy about the 90-minute dash leading up to the 1975 debut episode of “SNL," the show’s famously enigmatic creator is lionized. 

‘Conclave’ review: Scandalous pope thriller starring Ralph Fiennes has shocking twists

The juicy film from director Edward Berger is a scandal-stuffed mystery that depicts Catholic cardinals as power-hungry politicos who put their own self-interest ahead of their billion-strong flock.

'Nightbitch' review: Amy Adams transforms into a dog in so-so dramedy

Director Marielle Heller’s enjoyable film is not the cringe-fest you walk in expecting it to be, even if the premise will be a hairy leap for some movie-goers. 

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ jolts box office with $110M opening weekend

After 36 years of waiting, the juice is finally loose again in “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” this time racking up $110 million in its premiere weekend.

Orlando Bloom’s boxing movie ‘The Cut’ is interminable and painful for all involved

Bidding adieu to Middle Earth and the high seas, Orlando Bloom plays a troubled Irish boxer — in fact, he’s called The Boxer — who’s asked to return to the...

'Unstoppable' review: Jennifer Lopez stars in a fantastic, inspiring sports movie

“Unstoppable" is the true story of champion wrestler Anthony Robles, starring a seriously talented young actor named Jharrel Jerome.

Pamela Anderson's red-hot second act continues with 'Last Showgirl'

The "Baywatch" star is heartbreaking in the lovely indie directed by Gia Coppola and co-starring Oscar-winner Jamie Lee Curtis, Billie Lourd and Dave Bautista.

'The Apprentice' review: A decent Trump biopic that's for nobody

What sensible people, whose LinkedIn accounts don’t say “movie critic” anyway, would go see a film about Donald Trump right now?

Demi Moore's nudity-packed horror film is the craziest thing I've ever seen

One question repeatedly popped into my mind during “The Substance,” an outrageous and beyond bizarre horror movie that had its North American premiere Thursday night: What’s wrong with these people?!

Michael Keaton turns back time in pointless 'Beetlejuice' sequel

Tim Burton's belabored movie, which is much more serious than its predecessor and takes nearly an hour to take off, feels like it lasts a Day-O.

‘Blink Twice’ review: A captivating, freaky private island thriller

Zoë Kravitz makes a killer directing debut with this ripped-from-the-headlines thriller with glimmers of “Get Out” and “The White Lotus.”

‘Alien: Romulus’ scares up $41.5 million to top box office charts

“Alien: Romulus,” the latest installment in the 45-year-old franchise, opened in first place at the North American box office.

'Alien' sequel makes out-of-this-world debut, takes box office crown from Ryan Reynolds' superhero flick

The seventh film in the "Alien" franchise had an out-of-this-world debut at the box office on Friday, paving the way for a projected $40 million weekend.

‘Alien: Romulus’ review: Franchise's best sequel in years

Álvarez’s gripping film, which is set in between the first two movies, goes back to the franchise’s basics — isolation, paranoia, survival and tactile creatures.

‘Borderlands’ review: Cate Blanchett video game disaster is the worst movie of the year

If I was the two-time Oscar winner, I’d hire a crack team to work around the clock to scrub all mention of it from the internet. The film is that embarrassing.

'It Ends With Us' review: Blake Lively dark romance drama forces you to cry

Is this movie a recipe for greatness? No. Did I tear up multiple times? Absolutely.

'Trap' review: A ridiculous movie, even for M. Night Shyamalan

One thing I’ll say about “Trap” — it's got a spot-on title.

Fantastic buddy comedy 'Deadpool & Wolverine' gives MCU new hope

While Marvel retaking its cinematic crown will be a challenge, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is a giant, promising step forward for the franchise.

‘Twisters’ review: Surprisingly good reboot is a bona fide summer blockbuster

It's strange to call a film depicting the enormous devastation wrought by tornadoes a pleasant surprise. But, like the weather phenomena these rebellious scientists chase, this summer smash whooshed in...