#film-reviews

#film-reviews

Adapting that gimmick into a live-action movie requires a delicate balancing act of taking the whole thing extremely seriously while also embracing the absurdity of it all. Critics are split on whether Mortal Kombat II succeeds at this thankless task. Some are calling it a decently fun time watching weirdos beat the crap out of each other. Meanwhile, at least one review accused it of being a sequel that "combines direct-to-video schlock with blockbuster boredom."

The mockumentary follows a version of the creator as she prepares to embark upon a world tour in connection with the 2024 hit album. As well as Charli, the film stars Rosanna Arquette, Jamie Demetriou, Hailey Benton Gates, Isaac Powell, Rachel Sennott, Rish Shah, and Alexander Skarsgård. Aidan Zamiri, who directed Charli's music videos for "360" and "Guess", returns as director in the film slated for release in UK cinemas on 20 February.

85-year-old James L. Brooks has such an enviable track record as a TV creator (The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Taxi, The Simpsons), and movie writer/director (Terms of Endearment, Broadcast News, As Good as It Gets), that it's hard not to hope for the best when he makes his first feature film in 15 years. Alas, this treacly, tone-deaf dramedy centered on the travails of its titular idealist will be nobody's idea of a good time.

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 just kicked off its opening weekend in theaters, but fans of the franchise can already preorder the sequel on 4K Blu-ray at Amazon, Walmart, and Gruv. The Limited Edition Steelbook is up for preorder for $38 at Amazon and Gruv (and $44.25 at Walmart). If you're interested in adding this to your collection at launch, you may want to secure a preorder. The original Steelbook Edition sold out prior to launch, and a second Steelbook Edition did the same.

Even with an intriguing premise, "War of the Worlds" ultimately disappoints on every level, lacking coherence and any semblance of engaging storytelling.

"[James Gunn] may love this source material, but he approaches it with a mixture of sincerity and irreverence that makes his new movie feel like a window being thrown open to a sunny day after years of oppressively dour DC action. He doesn't politicize Superman, exactly. He just returns the character to his roots as the creation of two Jewish American men whose families fled the pogroms and who gave their extraterrestrial defender of the planet a background as a refugee himself." -Alison Willmore

'This year's lineup seemed slanted a little more heavily toward documentaries than in the past, and a number of them were also celebrity-driven with a particular emphasis on music-related projects.'

This Father's Day weekend, the movies offer diverse choices, from emotionally charged dramas like The Life of Chuck to light-hearted romance with Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal.

Ryan Coogler cemented his position in filmmaking with a stunning musical-horror hybrid that critiques cultural appropriation, becoming the most financially successful original blockbuster in 15 years.

Trachtenberg's skill in crafting thrilling narratives is evident in 'Predator: Killer of Killers,' which introduces a compelling new storyline that reshapes expectations for the franchise.

There are wonderful moments of humanity and hope; I don't usually respond to hug moments in drama: and yet the (soon to be classic) scene here in which a woman has to hug her grandson's friend in the absence of the grandson himself is overwhelming.

Ryan Coogler's horror film launches on VOD, alongside Nicolas Cage's psychological thriller 'The Surfer' and Steven Soderbergh's haunted house story 'Presence'.

Amy: The 19th season of the British game show Taskmaster, wherein a group of comedians are made to do impossible tasks by host Greg Davies.

Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' remake is set to become the biggest Memorial Day weekend opener ever, grossing $55 million on its first day.

Watching a new Wes Anderson film is like reaching for a trusty closet standby. You know what you're getting into, but it continues to delight.