Elysium

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

Lovelace

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

I’m So Excited

“As silly and broad as director Pedro Almodóvar’s picture is, it could’ve been a lot worse.”

Fruitvale Station

“A stunning and emotionally rich film that paints a compelling picture of a young man who lost his life.”

Turbo

“It’s a likeable narrative that does have spurts of high-octane entertainment value.”

Only God Forgives

“Refn has made a movie for himself and doesn’t seem to care if anyone else buys into the experience.”

Despicable Me 2

“The Minions are given tons more to do in the sequel and don’t disappoint.”

Dirty Wars

“Fascinating in its presentation of facts and chilling footage. Forces people to take notice.”

The East

“While it only scratches the surface of its eco-agenda, it manages to draw some blood when it matters.”

Much Ado About Nothing

“The actors own their roles, so it always feels like the relationship scenarios ring true.”

Love is All You Need

“Convincing performances make up for the cliché and predictable moments in the script.”

The Purge

“Masks itself as a complex morality tale that can trigger debate, but director DeMonaco couldn’t care less.”