Unhinged
This story of road rage run amok unleashes 90 minutes of senseless, vivid violence.
Words on Bathroom Walls
This movie can frank, crass and difficult. But for those who engage with it, Words on Bathroom Walls has something to say.
The Silencing
This pic has well-acted moments and a dark polish, but it’s bloody, profane, boozy and grim.
Project Power
Brutal violence, profanity and drug use ultimately undermine this pseudo-superhero project’s empowerment aspirations.
Sputnik
Once the blood starts to fly, this Russian horror film drowns in its own vat of hemoglobin.
The High Note
Despite its feel-good messages about friendship and perseverance, The High Note still hits some low notes, too.
The Wretched
The central premise here is so ghastly that we should be revolted, not entertained.
How to Build a Girl
This film has moments of insight, wit and even beauty. But that goodness can be overwhelmed with all the badness in play.
An American Pickle
An American Pickle is a little like a pickle itself: A little sour and a little sweet.
Waiting for the Barbarians
The book may well have been a masterful allegory, but the film rendition is far less so.