This big-budget mess amounts more to a minor tremor than a full-scale disasterpiece.

This drama perfectly paints a picture that few have any interest in displaying.

The plot and believability melt away to nothing over the course of the film.

Mark Felt’s high-stakes machinations keep the audience engaged, but only from a distance. 

The real elevation exists between the audience and the story’s believability.

Blade Runner 2049 is the quintessential definition of epic.

Blade Runner 2049 offers its own memorable characters, technology, visuals and jaw-dropping sequences.

Revisits a familiar thriller and jolted me often enough to keep me awake and interested.

American Made is a rip-roaring romp of a ride.

American Made mints its own mountain of money with its rich blend of comedy, drama and biography.

Stronger doesn’t quite reach the bar of instilling inspiration.

American Assassin delivers all of the intrigue, action and twists that define the genre.