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Critics Consensus:
Challenging and rewarding in equal measure, Climax captures
writer-director Gaspar Noé working near his technically brilliant and
visually distinctive peak.
Synopsis:
From director Gaspar Noé (Irreversible; Enter the Void; Love) comes a
hypnotic, hallucinatory, and ultimately hair-raising depiction of a
party... [More]
Directed By: Gaspar Noé
Critics Consensus:
The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot just about lives up to
the wild promise of its title, due in no small part to Sam Elliott's
world-weary work in the title role.
Synopsis: THE MAN WHO KILLED HITLER AND THEN THE BIGFOOT follows the epic adventures of an American legend that no one... [More]
Directed By: Robert D. Krzykowski
Critics Consensus:
Its depiction of real-life horror will strike some as exploitative, but
Hotel Mumbai remains a well-made dramatization of tragic events.
Synopsis: A gripping true story of humanity and heroism, HOTEL MUMBAI vividly recounts the 2008 siege of the famed Taj Hotel... [More]
Directed By: Anthony Maras
Critics Consensus:
The definitive juggalo-infused self-discovery comedy, Family transcends
its overly familiar elements with fresh twists and Taylor Schilling's
appealing performance.
Synopsis: Socially inept Kate is tasked with babysitting her equally awkward niece Maddie for her brother. Things go from bad to... [More]
Directed By: Laura Steinel
Critics Consensus:
Photograph enriches the familiar arc of its love story by refreshingly
refracting its characters' budding bond through a sociocultural prism.
Synopsis:
Two lives intersect in Mumbai and go along together. A struggling
street photographer, pressured to marry by his grandmother, convinces... [More]
Directed By: Ritesh Batra
Critics Consensus:
Packed with action, humor, and visual thrills, Captain Marvel
introduces the MCU's latest hero with an origin story that makes
effective use of the franchise's signature formula.
Synopsis: The story follows Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in... [More]
Critics Consensus:
Never Look Away fills its protracted running time with the absorbing
story of an incredible life -- and its impact on the singular artist who
lived it.
Synopsis: A sweeping romantic historical drama, NEVER LOOK AWAY follows thirty years in the life of a great artist - loosely... [More]
Directed By: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Critics Consensus:
Everybody Knows is somewhat less than the sum of its parts despite the
efforts of an outstanding cast - and a disappointing step back for
writer-director Asghar Farhadi.
Synopsis: The film follows Laura (Cruz) on her travels from Argentina to her small home town in Spain for her sister's... [More]
Directed By: Asghar Farhadi
Critics Consensus:
Smart, timely, and brought to life by a terrific cast, Late Night is a
workplace comedy with a lot of heart -- and just as many laughs.
Synopsis:
Legendary late-night talk show host's world is turned upside down when
she hires her only female staff writer. Originally intended... [More]
Directed By: Nisha Ganatra
Critics Consensus:
A love story set against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in Russian
culture, Leto captures people -- and a generation -- in thrilling flux.
Synopsis:
Avant-garde Russian filmmaker Kirill Serebrennikov (The Student)
returns to the big-screen with a tribute to the early years of
Russian... [More]
Directed By: Kirill Serebrennikov
Critics Consensus:
A grounded superhero story with more on its mind than punching bad
guys, Fast Color leaps over uneven execution with a single Gugu
Mbatha-Raw performance.
Synopsis: Hunted by mysterious forces, a young woman (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) with supernatural abilities must go on the run when her powers... [More]
Directed By: Julia Hart
Critics Consensus:
Imperfect yet intriguing, The Wind offers horror fans an admirably
ambitious story further distinguished by its fresh perspective and
effective scares.
Synopsis:
An unseen evil haunts the homestead in this chilling, folkloric tale of
madness, paranoia, and otherworldly terror. Lizzy (Caitlin Gerard)... [More]
Directed By: Emma Tammi
Critics Consensus:
Well cast and beautifully filmed, Sorry Angel explores a young man's
sexual awakening with wit, empathy, and a satisfying depth.
Synopsis:
Paris, 1993. Jacques (Pierre Deladonchamps) is a semi-renowned writer
and single father in his thirties trying to maintain his sense... [More]
Directed By: Christophe Honoré
Critics Consensus:
A sharp and deceptively layered comedy that's further fueled by the odd
couple chemistry of its leads, this Long Shot largely hits its marks.
Synopsis:
Fred Flarsky (Seth Rogen) is a gifted and free-spirited journalist with
an affinity for trouble. Charlotte Field (Charlize Theron) is... [More]
Directed By: Jonathan Levine
Critics Consensus:
Ruben Brandt, Collector is flawed from a storytelling standpoint, but
the eye-catching animation is more than enough to make this offbeat
thriller well worth watching.
Synopsis:
Ruben Brandt, a famous psychotherapist, is forced to steal 13 paintings
from the world's renowned museums and private collections to... [More]
Directed By: Milorad Krstic
Critics Consensus:
American Woman finds poignant drama in one woman's grueling odyssey,
thanks in no small part to Sienna Miller's outstanding work in the
leading role.
Synopsis: In a blue-collar town in Pennsylvania, a 32-year-old woman's teen daughter goes missing and she is left to raise her... [More]
Directed By: Jake Scott
Critics Consensus:
Dogman offers a grim character study set apart by Marcello Fonte's
performance and director Matteo Garrone's tight grip on the material.
Synopsis: In a seaside village on the outskirts of an Italian city, where the only law seems to be survival of... [More]
Directed By: Matteo Garrone
Critics Consensus:
The Brink won't change many minds about its subject, but it remains a
compelling -- if perhaps difficult to watch -- look at a divisive
ideological lightning rod.
Synopsis: When Steve Bannon left his position as White House chief strategist less than a week after the Charlottesville "Unite the... [More]
Starring: Stephen K. Bannon
Directed By: Alison Klayman
Critics Consensus:
High Life is as visually arresting as it is challenging, confounding,
and ultimately rewarding - which is to say it's everything film fans
expect from director Claire Denis.
Synopsis: Monte (Robert Pattinson) and his baby daughter are the last survivors of a damned and dangerous mission to the outer... [More]
Directed By: Claire Denis
Critics Consensus:
Loro uses the larger-than-life exploits of an infamous public figure to
present a messily compelling snapshot of how power attracts -- and
corrupts.
Synopsis:
Seduction, glamour, corruption, drugs and raucous poolside parties: the
life and times of scandal-plagued Silvio Berlusconi have long-demanded a
screen... [More]
Directed By: Paolo Sorrentino
Critics Consensus:
Knife + Heart wrings giallo-inspired thrills out of a boldly
challenging story that defiantly succeeds on its own stylish merits.
Synopsis:
Paris, Summer 1979. Anne (Vanessa Paradis) produces third-rate gay
porn. After her editor and lover Lois leaves her, she tries... [More]
Directed By: Yann Gonzalez
Critics Consensus:
Held together by a gripping lead performance from Elisabeth Moss, Her
Smell is challenging and admittedly uneven, but ultimately worth the
effort.
Synopsis:
Becky Something (Elisabeth Moss) is a '90s punk rock superstar who once
filled arenas with her grungy all-female trio Something... [More]
Directed By: Alex Ross Perry
Critics Consensus:
While it isn't quite as much fun as its predecessor, The LEGO Movie 2:
The Second Part fits neatly into an animated all-ages franchise with
heart and humor to spare.
Synopsis:
The much-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, global box
office phenomenon that started it all, "The LEGO (R) Movie 2:... [More]
Directed By: Mike Mitchell
Critics Consensus:
Potentially insurmountable for viewers not attuned to the director's
wavelength, The Image Book is typically confounding - and ultimately
rewarding - late-period Godard.
Synopsis: Do you still remember how, long ago, we trained our thoughts? Most often we'd start from a dream.... We wondered... [More]
Starring:
Directed By: Jean-Luc Godard
Critics Consensus:
The Hole in the Ground artfully exploits parental fears with a
well-made horror outing that makes up in sheer effectiveness what it
lacks in originality.
Synopsis: Sarah and her young son Chris move to a new home in the Irish countryside, next to a forest that... [More]
Directed By: Lee Cronin
Critics Consensus:
Diamantino casts a singularly surreal eye on an ambitious array of
subjects, emerging with a cinematic experience as inscrutable as it is
unforgettable.
Synopsis:
Diamantino (Carloto Cotta), the world's premiere soccer star, loses his
special touch and ends his career in disgrace. Searching for... [More]
Critics Consensus:
Rust Creek subverts expectations with a surprisingly layered survival
drama anchored in a rich setting and a gripping lead performance from
Hermione Corfield.
Synopsis:
An ordinary woman must summon extraordinary courage to survive a
nightmare odyssey in this harrowing survival thriller. Sawyer (Hermione
Corfield)... [More]
Directed By: Jen McGowan
Critics Consensus:
Pavarotti pays entertaining tribute to a towering cultural figure with a
documentary whose evident affection for its subject proves contagious.
Synopsis:
From the filmmaking team behind the highly-acclaimed documentary The
Beatles: Eight Days A Week - The Touring Years, PAVAROTTI is... [More]
Starring:
Directed By: Ron Howard
Critics Consensus:
It's going to be a long, long time before a rock biopic manages to
capture the highs and lows of an artist's life like Rocketman.
Synopsis:
ROCKETMAN is an epic musical fantasy about the incredible human story
of Elton John's breakthrough years. The film follows the... [More]
Directed By: Dexter Fletcher
Critics Consensus:
The Kid Who Would Be King recalls classic all-ages adventures -- and
repurposes a timeless legend -- for a thoroughly enjoyable new addition
to the family movie canon.
Synopsis: Old school magic meets the modern world in the epic adventure THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING. Alex (Ashbourne Serkis)... [More]
Directed By: Joe Cornish
Critics Consensus:
Another beautifully animated triumph for Laika, Missing Link is a
visual treat with lots of humor, plenty of heart, and even a little food
for thought.
Synopsis: This April, meet Mr. Link (Galifianakis): 8 feet tall, 630 lbs, and covered in fur, but don't let his appearance... [More]
Directed By: Chris Butler
Critics Consensus:
Arctic proves that a good survival thriller doesn't need much in the
way of dialogue to get by -- especially when Mads Mikkelsen is the one
doing the surviving.
Synopsis: A man stranded in the Arctic after an airplane crash must decide whether to remain in the relative safety of... [More]
Directed By: Joe Penna
Critics Consensus:
Well-acted and sharply written, Non-Fiction finds writer-director
Olivier Assayas working in a comedic vein that channels classic
forebears while remaining utterly fresh.
Synopsis:
Juliette Binoche and Guillame Canet reunite with acclaimed director
Olivier Assayas for this wry, slyly seductive tale of sex, lies,... [More]
Directed By: Olivier Assayas
Critics Consensus:
Meeting Gorbachev plays to filmmaker Werner Herzog's endlessly
inquisitive strengths -- and reveals the fascinating story of a pivotal
political figure.
Synopsis:
Werner Herzog and André Singer's riveting documentary, filled with
unforgettable archive materials and based on three long interviews,
provides incredible... [More]
Starring:
Critics Consensus:
Plus One reinvigorates the rom-com with an entertaining outing elevated
by well-matched leads and a story that embraces and transcends genre
clichés.
Synopsis: Single college friends Ben and Alice band together to survive a summer full of weddings in which everyone around them... [More]
Critics Consensus:
Made by a filmmaker in command of her craft and a star perfectly
matched with the material, The Souvenir is a uniquely impactful coming
of age drama.
Synopsis: A shy film student begins finding her voice as an artist while navigating a turbulent courtship with a charismatic but... [More]
Directed By: Joanna Hogg
Critics Consensus:
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum reloads for another hard-hitting
round of the brilliantly choreographed, over-the-top action that fans of
the franchise demand.
Synopsis:
In this third installment of the adrenaline-fueled action franchise,
super-assassin John Wick (Reeves) returns with a $14 million price
tag... [More]
Directed By: Chad Stahelski
Critics Consensus:
Silly yet deceptively smart, Wild Nights with Emily approaches its
oft-investigated subject from a unique -- and utterly entertaining --
vantage point.
Synopsis:
In the mid-19th century, Emily Dickinson is writing prolifically,
baking gingerbread, and enjoying a passionate, lifelong romantic
relationship with another... [More]
Directed By: Madeleine Olnek
Critics Consensus:
Uplifting, educational, and entertaining, The Biggest Little Farm is an
environmental advocacy documentary with a satisfying side dish of hope
for the future.
Synopsis: A testament to the immense complexity of nature, The Biggest Little Farm follows two dreamers and a dog on an... [More]
Starring:
Directed By: John Chester
Critics Consensus:
An effortlessly entertaining blend of humor and heart, Shazam! is a
superhero movie that never forgets the genre's real power: joyous wish
fulfillment.
Synopsis: We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy... [More]
Directed By: David F. Sandberg
Critics Consensus:
The rare trilogy capper that really works, How to Train Your Dragon:
The Hidden World brings its saga to a visually dazzling and emotionally
affecting conclusion.
Synopsis:
Now chief and ruler of Berk alongside Astrid, Hiccup has created a
gloriously chaotic dragon utopia. When the sudden appearance... [More]
Directed By: Dean DeBlois
Critics Consensus:
Sauvage / Wild takes a clear-eyed look at the life of a sex worker,
fueled by Felix Maritaud's performance and writer-director Camille
Vidal-Naquet's non-judgmental approach.
Synopsis:
SAUVAGE / WILD, Camille Vidal-Naquet's riveting and vibrant erotic
journey of a 22-year-old male prostitute named Leo, features a
stunning... [More]
Directed By: Camille Vidal-Naquet
Critics Consensus:
Free of visual or narrative embellishments, Gloria Bell rests almost
completely on Julianne Moore's performance in the title role -- and
she's gloriously up to the task.
Synopsis: Gloria (Julianne Moore) is a free-spirited divorcée who spends her days at a straight-laced office job and her nights on... [More]
Directed By: Sebastián Lelio
Critics Consensus:
High Flying Bird takes a thoughtful and engrossing look at professional
sports that sees Steven Soderbergh continuing to test the limits of new
filmmaking technology.
Synopsis: In the midst of a pro basketball lockout, sports agent Ray Burke (André Holland) finds himself caught in the face-off... [More]
Directed By: Steven Soderbergh
Critics Consensus:
Giant Little Ones puts a complex and refreshingly nuanced spin on the
traditional coming of age drama, further elevated by the admirable
efforts of a talented cast.
Synopsis:
Franky Winter (Josh Wiggins) and Ballas Kohl (Darren Mann) have been
best friends since childhood. They are high school royalty:... [More]
Directed By:Keith Behrman
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