disclosure day
Action/Adventure, Mystery/Suspense, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller
Disclosure Day

‘Disclosure Day’ is at times entertaining, but spiritual spaciness and a lack of intrigue sap this summer blockbuster of its …

jinsei
Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Jinsei

Director Ryuya Suzuki’s ‘Jinsei’ is unexpected, poignant and flat-out strange. It’s also besotted with problems that get more intense as …

mortal kombat ii
Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Mortal Kombat II (2026)

‘Mortal Kombat II’ is a faithful adaptation of its video game source material—which means lots of blood-soaked butchery.

masters of the universe
Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Masters of the Universe

‘Masters of the Universe’ was more fun than we expected. But the problems grow in tandem with those positives.

Animation, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act

The threat of abstracting is real in ‘The Amazing Digital Circus.’ Parents will note that some of the content here …

Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Iron Lung

In ‘Iron Lung,’ a guy pilots a tiny submarine through an ocean of blood. And that, my friends, should be …

backrooms
Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller
Backrooms

Everything that makes ‘Backrooms’ terrifying could come in a PG-13 package. Alas, it doesn’t.

Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ feels like an old Ray Harryhausen creature feature. ‘Course, all those beasties come with teeth, and …

i love boosters
Comedy, Crime, Drama, Satire, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
I Love Boosters

‘I Love Boosters’ doesn’t lack creativity. But this crime/comedy/fantasy surrealist satire falls short in decency and coherence.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, War
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe

‘The Sorcery of Nymph Circe’ is an adult tale that only those familiar with the depths of Gundam lore will …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Legend of Hei 2

The Legend of Hei 2 is cute with good messages, but it’s also thematically heavy with tons of Chinese spirituality …

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller
Project Hail Mary

Project Hail Mary dazzles with its visuals and message on bravery alike, but some content issues may cause chaos on …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Labyrinth (2026)

‘Labyrinth’ can feel like one, narratively speaking. But it ultimately leads to some good points. And it may help us …

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

The first ‘Star Wars’ film to ever hit theaters is a classic, no question. But even the classics deserve caution, …

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

‘The Empire Strikes Back’ deserves its stellar reputation, but it’s a darker film than its predecessor—and it comes with a …