The Grandmaster

“Wang goes to the well a few too many times and the style loses a bit of its flair as the film goes on.”

The World’s End

“Lacks razor-sharp genre lampooning, but it’s still the funniest film of the year so far.”

You’re Next

“Elevates the standard slasher movie into something more than just a series of cheap thrills.”

The Spectacular Now

“A well-made film featuring fine performances that leaves the viewer wanting more.”

Blue Jasmine

“It’s Cate Blanchett’s total commitment to the role that gives the film its gravitas.”

Lee Daniels’ The Butler

“Emotionally effective and intensified strongly by issues of the era, the film benefits from its talent in front of the camera.”

Kick-Ass 2

“Feels more comfortable [than the original] positioning itself as a straight-up comic book adventure.”

Elysium

“Director Neil Blomkamp bundles all the political themes up and slams viewers over the head.”

Planes

“You can guess where it’s going and how it’ll get there, but the ride has its moments.”

Blackfish

“Well-packaged, exceedingly informative…a stirring indictment of the practices, ethics of SeaWorld.”

Lovelace

“Some inspired casting decisions were made giving it just enough stamina to see it through.”