The Lone Ranger
“There are some decent set pieces, but overall, even the film’s action sequences are pretty mundane.”
Dirty Wars
“Fascinating in its presentation of facts and chilling footage. Forces people to take notice.”
White House Down
“Sputters out of the gate. We’ve seen it all before…and it was more fun the first time around.”
The Kings of Summer
“An above-average coming-of-age story about love and the fight for independence.”
The East
“While it only scratches the surface of its eco-agenda, it manages to draw some blood when it matters.”
The Bling Ring
“Aims for uncomplicated themes and sidesteps anything with real meaning.”
Much Ado About Nothing
“The actors own their roles, so it always feels like the relationship scenarios ring true.”
This is the End
“The laughs are relatively steady throughout the film, though there is a lull towards the middle and end.”
Love is All You Need
“Convincing performances make up for the cliché and predictable moments in the script.”
The Internship
“For a film that boasts bankable comedic talent, it really struggles to find consistent laughs.”
The Purge
“Masks itself as a complex morality tale that can trigger debate, but director DeMonaco couldn’t care less.”
Stories We Tell
“Director Polley is a master at absorbing information and piecing it into a captivating tale.”