Shaft (2019)
Shaft has all the problems of its predecessors and more.
The Dead Don’t Die
I get that this zombie satire’s supposed to be funny. But it isn’t. And I get that it’s supposed to have a message. But it doesn’t.
Dark Phoenix
The second big-screen iteration of Jean Gray’s tragic transformation into the Phoenix is a predictably violent, occasionally profane affair.
Late Night
This dramedy’s commitment to its R-rated content will push it out of bounds for many who might otherwise have enjoyed it.
Chasing Happiness
Happiness isn’t found in fame and fortune.
Ma
When Ma ain’t happy, ain’t no one happy. Including those of us in the audience.
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
This metropolis-mulching monster masher makes superhero-movie destruction look almost dainty in comparison.
Rocketman
Even as Rocketman chronicles Elton’s many missteps and shows us his failures, it can’t help but unintentionally celebrate them in a way.
Always Be My Maybe
Even with compelling actors who know how to score a laugh, there’s still plenty of content to work through here.
Booksmart
Booksmart makes some solid points about friendship and acceptance. But it does so by making the most of its R rating.