Malignant
The cast is good and may have been even better with a stronger script. Annabelle Wallis is no stranger to the horror film genre, and she is pretty convincing here.
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Allison Rose is a Senior Correspondent and Critic for FlickDirect, bringing years of experience in film coverage and broadcast media. A Hofstra University communications graduate, she previously held an FCC broadcast license and now shares her movie expertise weekly on KRMS News/Talk 97.5 FM, with additional appearances on television and at industry events. Recognized as a Tomatometer-Approved Critic, Allison is an active member of SEFCA, the Florida Film Critics Circle, and the Online Film Critics Society.
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Limited Edition-Steelbook
Bringing two comedic geniuses, Martin and Candy, together on the big screen was a brilliant idea with obviously positive results.
Paramount Presents: Ragtime
There are so many terrific elements that make up Ragtime, it is difficult to figure out what to focus on first.
Encanto
The fluid lines of the animation flow like a winding river offering calmness even in scenes where chaos reigns.
House of Gucci
[House of Gucci] isn’t the worst film of the year, but it certainly isn’t the best either squandering the potential afforded it by the talented director and cast.
Hawkeye
Steinfeld is a wonderful actress who has a knack of portraying intelligent, sarcastic, and athletic females and Kate Bishop doesn't stray far from that mold.
Paramount Presents: Vanilla Sky 20th Anniversary Limited-Edition
Vanilla Sky starts off somewhat strong, but by the third act it dissolves into a sci-fi mess utilizing advanced technology to offer a twist that the viewer doesn’t see coming.
King Richard
Besides Smith, the movie is stacked with talent beginning with the young actresses portraying Venus and Serena.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Reitman (both father and son) pay homage to a breakout hit from the past and honor the original cast beautifully.
Underworld Collection
Sony Picture has put all five films together in one, limited edition set and released them, some for the first time, in 4K