Welcome to the best new movies of 2025! (If you’re looking for the previous big list of 2024’s best movies, it’s now inthis guide, or you can find it using the navigation links below.) We’re adding the latest Certified Fresh films as they come out, so check back every week!
Critics Consensus: A vibrant exploration of family and social mores,On Becoming a Guineau Fowl marks another superb effort from writer-director Rungano Nyoni.
Synopsis: On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral [More]
Critics Consensus: Directed with pristine precision by Park Chan-wook,No Other Choice is a wickedly clever takedown of the corporate rat race that finds a perfect avatar in Lee Byung-Hun's skillfully hapless performance.
Synopsis: When a man is abruptly laid off by the paper company where he has worked tirelessly for many years, he [More]
Critics Consensus: Deftly chronicling a pivotal flashpoint in deaf community activism while skillfully folding inclusivity into its style,Deaf President Now! is a documentary that heartens as much as it informs.
Synopsis: "Deaf President Now!" recounts the eight days of historic protests held at Gallaudet University in 1988 after the school's board [More]
Critics Consensus:Come See Me in the Good Light is an emotionally searing yet gently radiant portrait of Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley's navigation of terminal illness that never loses sight of the warmth, humor, and love that defined their relationship.
Synopsis: "Come See Me in the Good Light" is a poignant and unexpectedly funny love story about poets Andrea Gibson and [More]
Critics Consensus: A thematically rich and visually arresting political thriller,The Secret Agent blends grindhouse stylization with biting social commentary to weave a vividly dangerous yet darkly human tale.
Synopsis: Brazil, 1977. Marcelo, a technology expert in his early 40s, is on the run. Hoping to reunite with his son, [More]
Critics Consensus: As gripping as it is deeply unsettling,The Perfect Neighbor lays bare the systemic failures and the quiet terror embedded in American legal systems with surgical precision.
Synopsis: A seemingly minor neighborhood dispute in Florida escalates into deadly violence. Police bodycam footage and investigative interviews expose the consequences [More]
Critics Consensus: An intimate epic that captures the passage of time with melancholic clarity,Caught by the Tides might be director Jia Zhangke and star Tao Zhao's most profound collaboration yet.
Synopsis: An enduring but fragile love story shared by Qiao Qiao and Guao Bin, set in China, from the early 2000s [More]
Critics Consensus: A searing and intellectually rigorous documentary,Predators examines the motives behind public justice to reveal the disturbing ethical consequences of turning real life trauma into spectacle.
Synopsis: To Catch a Predator was a popular television show designed to hunt down child predators and lure them to a [More]
Critics Consensus: A warm tour through Taipei distinguished by its lived-in cultural specificity and relatable family dynamics,Left-Handed Girl is a winning first solo feature from writer-director Shih-Ching Tsou.
Synopsis: A single mother and her two daughters return to Taipei after several years of living in the countryside to open [More]
Critics Consensus: Filled with heart and layered introspection, Shoshannah Stern's directorial debut traverses the trailblazing career of Marlee Matlin and deftly showcases the ways in which both areNot Alone Anymore.
Synopsis: Marlee Matlin was born into a hearing family, like roughly 95% of Deaf people. Growing up in Illinois, she faced [More]
Critics Consensus: Enlivened by Kathleen Chalfant's superb performance,Familiar Touch is a gentle drama that finds life-affirming grace in the face of mortality.
Synopsis: Ruth (Kathleen Chalfant), a retired cook, prepares breakfast in her sunny and cozy kitchen -- a dish she seems to [More]
Critics Consensus: An eclectic collection of short films that capture both the joy and pain of a people persevering through wartime,From Ground Zero has a cumulative emotional impact that proves unforgettable.
Synopsis: 22 Palestinian filmmakers living through war capture their lives in Gaza following the attacks on October 7, 2023, revealing stories [More]
Critics Consensus:Secret Mall Apartment unspools a wild story full of relatable wish fulfillment and social commentary, making for a highly entertaining treatise on artistic expression.
Synopsis: In 2003, eight Rhode Islanders created a secret apartment inside the busy Providence Place Mall and kept it going for [More]
Critics Consensus: While the jury is still out onMegalopolis' legacy, Mike Figgis' behind-the-scenesMegadoc arrives fully formed as a priceless look into the artistic process.
Synopsis: A raw, fly-on-the-wall documentary about Francis Ford Coppola's decades-long journey in creating his self-financed passion project, Megalopolis. The bold and [More]
Critics Consensus: Powered by Mahmoud Bakri and Aram Sabbagh's raw believability,To a Land Unknown will keep audiences pinned to their seats as they wonder what lengths these characters will go to survive.
Synopsis: Chatila and Reda are saving to pay for fake passports to get out of Athens. But when Reda loses their [More]
Critics Consensus: Balancing sharp social satire with tender adolescent drama,Happyend is a crisp and heartfelt story that quietly captures the enormous emotional stakes of youth on the cusp of adulthood.
Synopsis: Set in a near-future Tokyo where the threat of a catastrophic earthquake pervades daily life, two rabble-rousing best friends are [More]
Critics Consensus: A comprehensive and graceful retrospective of an artist who was gone far too soon,It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley will leave audiences celebrating what was while reflecting on what could have been.
Synopsis: IT'S NEVER OVER: JEFF BUCKLEY, directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Amy Berg (DELIVER US FROM EVIL, JANIS: LITTLE GIRL BLUE, WEST [More]
Critics Consensus: Incorporating real-life elements that are as difficult to witness as they are impossible to forget,The Voice of Hind Rajab is a harrowing docudrama that makes a powerful appeal to humanity.
Synopsis: Volunteers at the Palestine Red Crescent Society stay on the phone with a 6-year-old girl who gets trapped in a [More]
Critics Consensus: Conveying complex emotions through a deceptively simple story and dynamic colors,Little Amélie is an enchanting animated feature that brims with wisdom.
Synopsis: The world is a perplexing, peaceful mystery to Amélie until a miraculous encounter with chocolate ignites her wild sense of [More]
Critics Consensus: Drawing on one family's real-life experiences, the powerfully actedFairyland pays poignant tribute to love and resilience in the face of adversity and tragedy.
Synopsis: Produced by Oscar® winner Sofia Coppola (Writing, Original Screenplay, Lost in Translation, 2003) and based on the acclaimed memoir of [More]
Critics Consensus: Finding moments of joy and levity even under dire circumstances thanks to its endlessly compelling subject, Fatma Hassona, this documentary helps put a deeply human face on a wide scale tragedy.
Synopsis: Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk offers an intimate, first-hand perspective on life under siege in Gaza, captured [More]
Critics Consensus: A ruminative thriller that brings life or death stakes to deeply existential questions,The Things You Kill is a marvelous work by writer-director Alireza Khatami that stimulates the mind as much as it punches the gut.
Synopsis: Haunted by the suspicious death of his ailing mother, Ali, a university professor coerces his enigmatic gardener to execute a [More]
Critics Consensus: Combining a proudly queer coming-of-age story with a wild sense of humor,Lesbian Space Princess is a raucous animated adventure with a big heart to go along with its rebellious spirit.
Synopsis: A space princess is thrust out of her sheltered life and into a galactic quest to save her bounty hunter [More]
Critics Consensus: Patiently paced and drenched in melancholy atmosphere,Viet and Nam is a quietly affecting love story that gently pulls at the heartstrings.
Synopsis: In the depths of the underground coal mines, where danger awaits and darkness prevails, Nam and Việt, both young miners, [More]
Critics Consensus: A rip-roaring fusion of masterful visual storytelling and toe-tapping music, writer-director Ryan Coogler's first original blockbuster reveals the full scope of his singular imagination.
Synopsis: Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Michael B. Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only [More]
Critics Consensus: Carrying off difficult subject matter with a light touch and wry sense of humor,Sorry, Baby triumphantly announces writer-director and star Eva Victor as a formidable talent.
Synopsis: Something bad happened to Agnes. But life goes on... for everyone around her, at least. [More]
Critics Consensus: Perhaps the most bluntly political film by Jafar Panahi yet,It Was Just an Accident is a defiant rebuke of authoritarianism that still delivers the entertainment value of a gripping thriller.
Synopsis: What begins as a minor accident sets in motion a series of escalating consequences. [More]
Critics Consensus: James Sweeney's sophomore outing reveals a twisty, grief-ridden journey of the unexpected -- buoyed by a perfectly sensitive Dylan O'Brien.
Synopsis: In Twinless, two young men meet in a twin support group and form an unlikely friendship. Roman (Dylan O'Brien) and [More]
Critics Consensus: Director François Ozon deftly walks a tonal tightrope withWhen Fall is Coming, a darkly funny thriller given genuine humanity by Hélène Vincent.
Synopsis: Michelle is enjoying a peaceful retirement in a Burgundy village, close to her longtime friend Marie-Claude. When her Parisian daughter [More]
Critics Consensus: Organizing a treasure trove of archival materials with impressive intellectual rigor, director Andres Veiel's documentary methodically dismantles Leni Riefenstahl's self-mythologizing to offer an historically clear-eyed assessment of her legacy.
Synopsis: Filmmaker and Nazi propagandist Leni Riefenstahl is considered one of the most controversial women of the 20th century. Her films [More]
Critics Consensus: Sleek in design and spiked with dry wit,Black Bag is an exemplary espionage caper that lets movie stars like Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender do what they do best -- light up the screen.
Synopsis: BLACK BAG is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she [More]
Critics Consensus: Deftly exploring the uneasy tension between artistic expression and personal connection,Sentimental Value is a bracingly mature work from writer-director Joachim Trier that's marvelously acted across the board.
Synopsis: Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora [More]
Critics Consensus:The Ballad of Wallis Island hums along a sweet melody without lapsing into outright sentimentality, mining a great deal of warmth from its humble premise.
Synopsis: THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island [More]
Critics Consensus: Taking a hammer and chisel to a quintessential fairy tale,The Ugly Stepsister's masterful application of gore and subversion are the stuff that nightmares are made of.
Synopsis: In a twisted take on the classic Cinderella story, 'The Ugly Stepsister' follows Elvira as she battles to compete with [More]
Critics Consensus:Urchin is an emotionally raw debut from Harris Dickinson, whose introspective direction and clear-eyed compassion find a perfect match in Billy Dillane's unflinchingly authentic performance.
Synopsis: On the streets of London, Mike is hustling to get by. Roadside evangelizers won't let him sleep in peace, his [More]
Critics Consensus: Animated with infectious energy and vibrant colors,KPop Demon Hunters is jaunty family entertainment with a terrific soundtrack to boot.
Synopsis: When they aren't selling out stadiums, Kpop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey use their secret identities as badass demon hunters [More]
Critics Consensus: A gorgeous meditation on America, ably shouldered by one of Joel Edgerton's very best performances,Train Dreams takes on mythic proportions while maintaining an intimate emotional delicacy.
Synopsis: Based on the beloved novella by Denis Johnson, Train Dreams is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier (Golden Globe-nominee Joel [More]
Critics Consensus: Giving Benoit Blanc a worthy mystery with its genuinely soulful fixation on faith and a scene-stealing Josh O'Connor performance,Wake Up Dead Man is anotherKnives Out puzzle that comes together splendidly.
Synopsis: Detective Benoit Blanc sifts through a series of suspects when a monsignor turns up dead. [More]
Critics Consensus: Plunking the Predator into a series of inspired matchups with a striking visual palette,Killer of Killers is a lean, mean, and just plain awesome addition to the iconic sci-fi franchise.
Synopsis: The anthology story follows three of the fiercest warriors in human history: a Viking raider guiding her young son on [More]
Critics Consensus: Bridging two nations with a clever and surreal conceit,Universal Language is a culture clash comedy brimming with wisdom.
Synopsis: In a mysterious and surreal interzone somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg, the lives of multiple characters interweave with each other [More]
Critics Consensus: Buoyed by Karan Soni and Jonathan Groff's appealingly sweet performances,A Nice Indian Boy navigates cultural mores and romance with an infectiously kind heart.
Synopsis: Naveen Gavaskar is a self-effacing, soft-spoken doctor with a boisterous mother, seemingly perfect sister and quiet father. The Gavaskars are [More]
Critics Consensus: Earnestly dedicated to the women depicted on screen,East of Wall displays the grit and grind of living life as it comes in the Badlands while never muddying its subjects.
Synopsis: A rebellious South Dakotan rancher makes hard decisions related to her fractured family, financial uncertainty and unresolved grief, all while [More]
Critics Consensus: A nerve-jangling thriller that exposes how reactionary extremism can lead to a road of destruction,Sovereign is ruled by Nick Offerman's unforgettably unhinged performance.
Synopsis: Inspired by real events, SOVEREIGN is a tense and provocative true crime thriller about a father and his teenage son [More]
Critics Consensus: Directed with unflinching verve by Dea Kulumbegashvili,April is a searing depiction of professional integrity and the visceral realities of childbirth.
Synopsis: Nina works in the only small hospital of a provincial town as an OB-GYN. Single and in abstinence from personal [More]
Critics Consensus: Directed with a wry personal touch by Alex Ross Perry,Pavements distinguishes itself as a music doc by not only paying affectionate tribute to its subject but also unpacking the cultural philosophy it personifies.
Synopsis: It's not just a story about a band. It's a story about mankind. [More]
Critics Consensus: A taciturn drama that winds up having a lot to say about community and resilience,Rebuilding reaches great heights with Josh O'Connor's terrific performance serving as its rock-solid foundation.
Synopsis: A gently humanist story of the American West from Max Walker-Silverman (A Love Song), Rebuilding follows Dusty (Josh O'Connor), a [More]
Critics Consensus: Exquisitely well-crafted and laced with mordant humor,Sound of Falling is a haunting generational drama that announces Mascha Schillinski as a world-class directorial talent.
Synopsis: Over the course of a century, as four girls from different time periods experience their youth on a German farm, [More]
Critics Consensus: Elegantly constructed and visually striking,Architecton provides ample eye candy while leaving audiences with plenty to chew on.
Synopsis: From filmmaker Victor Kossakovsky (Gunda, Aquarela) comes an epic, intimate and poetic meditation on architecture and how the design and [More]
Critics Consensus: Functioning equally well as a sociological survey and an intimate character study,Mistress Dispeller is an absorbing documentary filled with fresh insights into the complexities of marriage.
Synopsis: In China, a new industry has emerged devoted to helping couples stay married in the face of infidelity. Wang Zhenxi [More]
Critics Consensus: Stitching together different outcomes of the same premise into an intriguing whole,Sew Torn is an inventive and promising feature debut from writer-director Freddy Macdonald.
Synopsis: Barbara Duggen, 'The Mobile Seamstress', is struggling to keep her fabric shop alive. After a botched sewing appointment sets her [More]
Critics Consensus: Gentle as a hummingbird and full of worldly wisdom,Every Little Thing is a life-affirming documentary about recognizing the worth of even the tiniest creatures.
Synopsis: Author and rehabber Terry Masear wants to save every injured hummingbird in Los Angeles. Terry takes in the most fragile [More]
Critics Consensus: An epic screwball adventure teeming with awe-inspiring action set pieces,One Battle After Another is Paul Thomas Anderson's most entertaining film yet while also one of his most thematically rich.
Synopsis: Bob is a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant [More]
Critics Consensus: Dishing out enough laughter and chemistry to spare through Keke Palmer and SZA,One of Them Days makes the buddy-comedy genre feel like magic once again.
Synopsis: Best friends and roommates Dreux (Keke Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) are about to have One of Them Days. When they [More]
Critics Consensus: Navigating a diabolical story with fleet-footed tonal mastery,Misericorida is another superb foray into the dangers of desire from writer-director Alain Guiraudie.
Synopsis: The teasingly entwined ambiguities of love and death continue to fascinate Alain Guiraudie (Stranger by the Lake), who returns with [More]
Critics Consensus: Devilishly examining the intersection of fame and obsession to thrilling effect, Alex Russell's directorial debut delivers on all fronts.
Synopsis: A screw-turning psychological thriller made for the moment, LURKER is the razor-sharp directorial debut from The Bear and Beef writer-producer [More]
Critics Consensus: Carrying off painful subject matter with a light touch,My Dead Friend Zoe invites audiences to a healing process that comes with both chuckles and tears.
Synopsis: MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE is a dark comedy drama that follows the journey of Merit (Sonequa Martin-Green), a U.S. Army [More]
Critics Consensus: Cleverly layering a thoughtful message onto another crackerjack caper while solidifying Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde as one of the most endearing buddy pairings in ages,Zootopia 2 more than justifies a return trip to the big city.
Synopsis: In Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Zootopia 2," detectives Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason [More]
Critics Consensus: A brutal reminder that the journey can be more important than the destination,Sirât is an unforgettable exercise in tension that wallops its audience like a deafening blast of bass to the face.
Synopsis: A father (Sergi López) and his son arrive at a rave deep in the mountains of southern Morocco. They are [More]
Critics Consensus: A startling example of using any tools at your disposal to make memorable art,Grand Theft Hamlet's experimental approach does justice by the Bard.
Synopsis: In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, two out-of-work actors, Sam and Mark, face a bleak future. Desperate for purpose, [More]
Critics Consensus: Zach Cregger spins an expertly crafted yarn of terrifying mystery and thrilling intrigue inWeapons, a sophomore triumph that solidifies his status as a master of horror.
Synopsis: When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, [More]
Critics Consensus: A fiendishly clever contraption that doesn't rest on the laurels of its twists,Companion thrillingly puts the demented into domestic bliss.
Synopsis: New Line Cinema--the studio that brought you "The Notebook"--and the unhinged creators of "Barbarian" cordially invite you to experience a [More]
Critics Consensus:Paddington in Peru whisks away cinema's politest bear to a fresh setting under new creative stewardship, delivering a most agreeable adventure for the whole family.
Synopsis: When Paddington discovers his beloved aunt has gone missing from the Home for Retired Bears, he and the Brown family [More]
Critics Consensus: Liable to leave audiences in a cold sweat, this fever dream immersion into parental stress connects with thunderous force thanks to Rose Byrne's gutsy star turn and director Mary Bronstein's uncompromising vision.
Synopsis: With her life crashing down around her, Linda (Rose Byrne) attempts to navigate her child's mysterious illness, her absent husband, [More]
Critics Consensus: Writer-director Kiyoshi Kurosawa returns to the theme of technology being a haunting force with disturbing success inCloud, a slow-burn examination of social media that ends with a bang.
Synopsis: A stylish, subversive thriller from suspense-maverick Kiyoshi Kurosawa (Cure, Pulse), concerning Yoshii, an ambitious, yet directionless, young factory worker from [More]
Critics Consensus: Bouncy, bright, and liminal in scope,Boys Go to Jupiter harnesses the absurd to creatively skewer capitalistic intent through a surreal yet sublimely animated environment.
Synopsis: It's the day after Christmas in suburban Florida and Billy 5000 (Jack Corbett) and his friends pass the seemingly endless [More]
Critics Consensus: David Strathairn and Jane Levy are superb inA Little Prayer, a gentle drama that mines rich emotions from commonplace dilemmas and relationships.
Synopsis: A loving father (David Strathairn) grapples with how to protect his daughter-in-law (Jane Levy) when he discovers that his son [More]
Critics Consensus: An affectionate celebration of Sly & the Family Stone that's all the more powerful for recognizing its subject's flaws,SLY LIVES! is a sterling sophomore documentary feature from Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson.
Synopsis: "SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)" examines the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone, the [More]
Critics Consensus: An affectionate and deeply personal exploration of a comedic power couple,Nothing is Lost is a fitting tribute from director Ben Stiller to his parents.
Synopsis: Ben Stiller tells the story of his parents, comedy icons Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, exploring their impact both on [More]
Critics Consensus: Blending together different influences that complement each other like the colors of a rainbow,Arco soars with its clever world-building and lovable characters.
Synopsis: In 2075, a 10-year-old girl, Iris, sees a mysterious boy wearing a rainbow jumpsuit falling from the sky. It's Arco. [More]
Critics Consensus: Accumulating power and tension thanks to Leonardo Van Dijl's coiled direction and Tessa Van den Broeck's guileless performance,Julie Keeps Quiet is a drama about silence that speaks volumes.
Synopsis: As the star player at an elite youth tennis academy, Julie's life revolves around the game she loves. She trains [More]
Critics Consensus: A doting recap of Liza Minnelli's accomplishments that unspools with an appropriately glitzy flair, thisTruly Terrific Absolutely True Story is a worthy encapsulation of the icon's life and career.
Synopsis: This star-studded tribute brings into focus the dazzling, complex period of Liza Minnelli's life starting in the 1970s, just after [More]
Critics Consensus: Narratively cut to the bone and geared up with superb filmmaking craft,Warfare evokes the primal terror of combat with unnerving power.
Synopsis: Written and directed by Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland (Civil War, 28 Days Later), Warfare embeds audiences [More]
Critics Consensus: Adding some surprising emotional layers onto the ghoulish bones ofFinal Destination's mythology,Bloodlines ingeniously executes grisly set pieces with precision and turns impending doom into outrageous fun.
Synopsis: The newest chapter in New Line Cinema's bloody successful franchise takes audiences back to the very beginning of Death's twisted [More]
Critics Consensus: Visually spectacular with a hyperactive sense of humor,Ne Zha II is a sequel that supercharges the original's charms while still being accessible for the uninitiated.
Synopsis: After the heavenly lightning, although Ne Zha and Ao Bing survived by becoming Spirits, they would soon dissipate completely. Taiyi [More]
Critics Consensus: Mining sly humor from its mature portrait of a failing marriage,Is This Thing On? is another terrific relationship study from Bradley Cooper and an ideal platform for Will Arnett's dramatic chops.
Synopsis: As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex (Will Arnett) faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the [More]
Critics Consensus: Putting Ben Foster's talent for playing men on the edge to good dramatic use,Sharp Corner is an unsettling psychological thriller that might make audiences crack from nerves even before its anxious antihero.
Synopsis: Sharp Corner follows Josh (Ben Foster), a troubled man increasingly consumed by the fatal car crashes in front of his [More]
Critics Consensus: Exuberant in both its palette and sound,The Colors Within gets the band together to deliver a kaleidoscopic celebration of human connection.
Synopsis: Totsuko is a high school student with the ability to see the 'colors' of others. Colors of bliss, excitement, and [More]
Critics Consensus: Getting the little details of true crime documentaries right before unleashing some truly unsettling twists,Strange Harvest reaps a bountiful crop of scares from its inventive structure.
Synopsis: Detectives are thrust into a chilling hunt for "Mr. Shiny"--a sadistic serial killer from the past whose return marks the [More]
Critics Consensus: Unearthing fascinating archival materials to provide newfound insight into one of popular culture's most iconic couples,One to One helps audiences get know John and Yoko better than they could previously imagine.
Synopsis: An expansive and revelatory inside look at the 18 months John Lennon and Yoko Ono spent living in Greenwich Village [More]
Critics Consensus: Confined to a limited setting,Peter Hujar's Day proves surprisingly expansive as director Ira Sachs insightfully captures the repartee between Rebecca Hall and Ben Whishaw at the top of their game.
Synopsis: A film adaptation of the book, Peter Hujar's Day, by Linda Rosenkrantz. It invites audiences into a single day in [More]
Critics Consensus: Tackling thorny themes with fierce intelligence and a wonderful performance by Lexi Venter,Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight is a striking feature debut from writer-director Embeth Davidtz.
Synopsis: "Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight" thrusts us into the tumultuous world of 8-year-old Bobo, whose childhood unfolds on [More]
Critics Consensus: An affectionate documentary packed with revealing archival material,Thank You Very Much doesn't decode the legendary Andy Kaufman's mystique but will make audiences feel just a little bit closer to him.
Synopsis: A look at the all-too-short life and career of enigmatic comedy legend Andy Kaufman, including never-before-seen footage and intimate interviews [More]
Critics Consensus: Given an extra sinew of authenticity by the metatextual casting of Alison Brie and Dave Franco at the top of their game,Together is a body horror that's as emotionally sticky as it is memorably gnarly.
Synopsis: Years into their relationship, Tim and Millie (Dave Franco and Alison Brie) find themselves at a crossroads as they move [More]
Critics Consensus:Good Boy is a visually striking, emotionally devastating horror film that eschews genre conventions to deliver a uniquely haunting and conceptually ambitious experience.
Synopsis: Our canine hero, Indy, finds himself on a new adventure with his human owner--and best friend--Todd, leaving city life for [More]
Critics Consensus: Seamlessly recreating one of cinema's most groundbreaking productions,Nouvelle Vague doesn't reinvent the medium the way its subjects did, but it pays tribute to their accomplishment with infectious admiration.
Synopsis: This is the story of Godard making "Breathless", told in the style and spirit in which Godard made "Breathless". [More]
Critics Consensus: Reveling in Tessa Thompson's commanding turn asHedda, Nia DaCosta's smoldering update on Henrik Ibsen's seminal play locates a bracingly contemporary pulse within a classic text.
Synopsis: From writer/director Nia DaCosta comes a provocative, modern reimagining of Henrik Ibsen's classic play. HEDDA (Tessa Thompson) finds herself torn [More]
Critics Consensus: Director Miguel Gomes continues to leverage the possibilities of cinema to explore passion and time in this globetrotting lark, richly realized in striking black-and-white photography.
Synopsis: From Miguel Gomes, the award winning director of Tabu and Arabian Nights, comes a globe-trotting tale of unrequited love. Earning [More]
Critics Consensus: Like any good improv comedy skit,Deep Cover treats an amusing setup with a freewheeling sense of fun while giving each of its performers their time to shine.
Synopsis: DEEP COVER is a fast-paced action comedy starring Bryce Dallas Howard as Kat, an improv comedy teacher beginning to question [More]
Critics Consensus: A gripping and unsettling documentary,Apocalypse in the Tropics offers a sobering reflection on the dangerous erosion of democratic boundaries as religious extremism intertwines with political power.
Synopsis: When does a democracy end, and a theocracy begin? In APOCALYPSE IN THE TROPICS, Petra Costa investigates the increasingly powerful [More]
Critics Consensus:28 Years Later taps into contemporary anxieties with the ferocious urgency of someone infected with Rage Virus, delivering a haunting and visceral thrill ride that defies expectations.
Synopsis: Academy Award®-winning director Danny Boyle and Academy Award®-nominated writer Alex Garland reunite for 28 Years Later, a terrifying new "auteur [More]
Critics Consensus: A domestic nightmare that draws its most profound scares from Sally Hawkins' deranged performance,Bring Her Back is an exemplary chiller that reaffirms directors Danny and Michael Philippou as modern masters of horror.
Synopsis: A brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother. [More]
Critics Consensus: While not the flashiest Richard Linklater film,Blue Moon boasts a wonderful performance by Ethan Hawke as he embodies a man hanging on by a thread while the audience hangs on to every word said.
Synopsis: ...You know how in marriage they say "for better or for worse"? I think, in terms of my life, I [More]
Critics Consensus: Kelly Reichardt crafts a heist film at her own laconic pace withThe Mastermind, a contemplative crime drama that glides along Josh O'Connor's effortless watchability and a sumptuously vintage aesthetic.
Synopsis: Celebrated filmmaker Kelly Reichardt (First Cow, Showing Up) directs an unforgettable Josh O'Connor in THE MASTERMIND, her latest Cannes triumph. [More]
Critics Consensus: By withholding clear heroes or easy villains in its tale of a destructive neighborly feud,Bring Them Down stands out as an exceptionally nuanced exercise in vengeance.
Synopsis: Starring Oscar-nominee Barry Keoghan (Saltburn, The Banshees of Inisherin) and Christopher Abbott (Possessor, Sanctuary), BRING THEM DOWN is a tense [More]
Critics Consensus: Dystopia is a family affair in40 Acres, a thoughtful thriller given extra heft by provocative themes and a terrific Danielle Deadwyler.
Synopsis: After a series of plagues and wars leaves society in ruins, the Freemans are surviving -- even thriving -- on [More]
Critics Consensus: Focusing on the good times as it chronicles John Candy's life and career,I Like Me gathers those who knew and loved the iconic actor for a bittersweet retrospective that feels like a cathartic group hug.
Synopsis: From director Colin Hanks and producer Ryan Reynolds--both lifelong John Candy fans--comes John Candy: I Like Me, an exploration of [More]
Critics Consensus: Consistently unnerving as it cycles through a series of shorts that are more treat than trick,V/H/S Halloween is one of the most purely enjoyable cassettes in the franchise yet.
Synopsis: A collection of Halloween-themed videotapes unleashes a series of twisted, blood-soaked tales, turning trick-or-treat into a struggle for survival. [More]
Critics Consensus: Director Charlie Shackleton rescues victory from the jaws of defeat inZodiac Killer Project, a revelatory rumination on filmmaking and the overindulgences of the true crime genre.
Synopsis: Filmmaker Charlie Shackleton ruminates on his unfinished Zodiac Killer documentary, playfully probing and unraveling true crime's inner workings and deconstructing [More]
Critics Consensus: Minimalist in presentation while getting great mileage out of Rosamund Pike and Matthew Rhys' superb performances,Hallow Road is a nerve-wracking thriller that takes audiences down a haunting path.
Synopsis: Two parents receive a distressing late-night call from their teenage daughter, who has just accidentally hit a pedestrian. They jump [More]
Critics Consensus: Assembling a ragtag band of underdogs with Florence Pugh as their magnetic standout,Thunderbolts* refreshingly returns to the tried-and-true blueprint of the MCU's best adventures.
Synopsis: In "Thunderbolts*," Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes -- Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and [More]
Critics Consensus: Cooper Hoffman and David Johnsson's soulful performances bring a lot of heart to Stephen King's dystopian tale, makingThe Long Walk a life-or-death ordeal for its characters but a riveting ride for audiences.
Synopsis: From the highly anticipated adaptation of master storyteller Stephen King's first-written novel, and Francis Lawrence, the visionary director of The [More]
Critics Consensus: A bittersweet romp about new beginnings with another sparkling turn by Renée Zellweger,Mad About the Boy gracefully closes the book on Bridget Jones' diary.
Synopsis: After jumping back into the dating pool, single mother Bridget Jones finds herself caught between a younger man and her [More]
Critics Consensus: Illuminated by Amanda Seyfried's sterling performance,The Testament of Ann Lee accepts The Shakers' founder on her own terms and reaches its own rhapsodic highs as a result.
Synopsis: From award-winning writer-director Mona Fastvold (The World to Come, The Brutalist) comes the extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee, founder [More]
Critics Consensus: Setting the stage to slay all day, Tina Romero's feature debut is a glowing zombie-fest filled with humor and heart, proving that there's more than enough room in the genre for theseQueens of the Dead.
Synopsis: Drag queens and club kids battle zombies craving brains during their drag show in Brooklyn, putting personal conflicts aside to [More]
Critics Consensus: With Liam Neeson's gravelly gravitas proving to be a perfect fit for Frank Drebin's deadpan buffoonery,The Naked Gun revives the original trilogy's daffy sense of humor like it never went out of style.
Synopsis: Only one man has the particular set of skills... to lead Police Squad and save the world! [More]
Critics Consensus: Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons are at the top of their game inBugonia, a bonkers entertainment that applies director Yorgos Lanthimos' whip-smart method to modern society's madness.
Synopsis: Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent [More]
Critics Consensus: Tim Robinson expands his exquisitely painful cringe comedy style to feature length with seamless results inFriendship, a toxic bromance that'll make audiences laugh and wince in equal measure.
Synopsis: Suburban dad Craig falls hard for his charismatic new neighbor, as Craig's attempts to make an adult male friend threaten [More]
Critics Consensus: Stuffed to the gills with memorable shocks and a thrillingly unhinged heel turn by Jai Courtney,Dangerous Animals will be irresistible chum for horror aficionados.
Synopsis: When Zephyr, a rebellious surfer, is abducted by a shark-obsessed serial killer and held captive on his boat, she must [More]
Critics Consensus: Recreating a real-life disaster with terrifying authenticity,The Lost Bus ratchets up the tension while maintaining a humanist core thanks to Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera's effective performances.
Synopsis: A determined bus driver and a dedicated school teacher battle to save 22 children from a deadly wildfire. [More]
Critics Consensus: Breaking hearts and mending them in one fell swoop,Hamnet speculates on the inspiration behind Shakespeare's masterpiece with palpable emotional force thanks to Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal's astonishing performances.
Synopsis: From Academy Award® winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, HAMNET tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation [More]
Critics Consensus: A sweet-natured dramedy about faking human connection until you make it,Rental Family provides Brendan Fraser an ideal showcase for his sensitive star power while backing him up with a terrific ensemble.
Synopsis: Set in modern-day Tokyo, RENTAL FAMILY follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser) who struggles to find purpose until he lands [More]
Critics Consensus:The Bad Guys 2's crew of reformed rapscallions are still a ton of fun as their latest adventure raises the stakes while maintaining a playful sense of mischief.
Synopsis: Everyone's favorite felons are back, and this time, they've got company. In the new action-packed chapter from DreamWorks Animation's acclaimed [More]
Critics Consensus: A tribute to classic films while being a very good one in itself,Superboys of Malegaon is a charming dramedy that will resonate with anyone who's ever been inspired to pick up a camera.
Synopsis: Superboys of Malegaon is a film based on the life of Nasir Shaikh, an amateur filmmaker from the town of [More]
Critics Consensus: With Nahuel Pérez Biscayart's captivating performance holding the reins,Kill the Jockey is an absorbing and wryly subversive riff on identity.
Synopsis: Once-renowned jockey Remo Manfredi (Nahuel Pérez Biscayart) has run out of track. Perpetually inebriated, hopped up on horse drugs, and [More]
Critics Consensus: Benefitting from rock-solid cast chemistry and clad in appealingly retro 1960s design, this crack atThe Fantastic Four does Marvel's First Family justice.
Synopsis: Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios' "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" introduces Marvel's First [More]
Critics Consensus: Finding the humanity in one of cinema's most iconic monsters, Guillermo Del Toro'sFrankenstein is a lavish epic that gets its most invigorating volts from Jacob Elordi's standout performance.
Synopsis: Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley's classic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings [More]
Critics Consensus: Director Dan Trachtenberg continues to take thePredator franchise in exciting new directions withBadlands, a rollicking adventure that transforms one of cinema's most iconic brutes into a hero worth rooting for.
Synopsis: "Predator: Badlands," which stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, is set in the future on a remote planet, where a [More]
Critics Consensus: A disarmingly sweet tonal gearshift for director Derek Cianfrance,Roofman is shaggy as a narrative but expertly tailored to Channing Tatum's strengths as an eminently likable leading man.
Synopsis: Based on an unbelievable true story, Roofman follows Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum), an Army veteran and struggling father who turns [More]
Critics Consensus: Like the original,The Toxic Avenger isn't for everyone -- but viewers seeking an extremely gory, extremely silly good time won't be disappointed.
Synopsis: When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze, is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he's transformed into a new kind of [More]
Critics Consensus: Harkening back to other classic animated adventures,In Your Dreams adds imaginative flourishes to a familiar framework and delivers big-hearted family entertainment.
Synopsis: In Your Dreams is a comedy adventure about Stevie and her brother Elliot who journey into the absurd landscape of [More]
Critics Consensus: A gritty thriller grounded in powerful emotional stakes,She Rides Shotgun is harrowing but enlivened by Taron Egerton and Ana Sophia Heger's superb performances.
Synopsis: In the gritty, explosive action-thriller She Rides Shotgun, Taron Egerton stars as newly released ex-con Nate. Marked for death by [More]
Critics Consensus: Restoring much ofLooney Tunes' quintessential charm with a daffy dose of high energy and inventive gags,The Day the Earth Blew Up goes to show that these iconic characters remain evergreen fun.
Synopsis: That's not all folks! Porky Pig and Daffy Duck, one of the greatest comedic duos in history, are making [More]
Critics Consensus: An amusingly perceptive comedy about the push and pull of friendship,Sacramento glows with charm even when its characters drive each other mad.
Synopsis: Following the death of his father, energetic and free-spirited Rickey (Michael Angarano) convinces long-time friend Glenn (Michael Cera) to go [More]
Critics Consensus: Extracting a maximum amount of creepy mood from a simple setup while reaching surprising poignancy as a mother-daughter story,The Surrender is a victorious feature debut from writer-director Julia Max.
Synopsis: A fraught mother-daughter relationship is put to a terrifying test when the family patriarch dies and the grieving mother hires [More]
Critics Consensus: A stylish character study and unsettling exploration of celebrity in the digital age,Wild Diamond marks a memorable feature debut for writer-director Agathe Riedinger.
Synopsis: Liane, 19 years old, daring and fiery, lives with her mother and little sister under the dusty sun of Fréjus [More]
Critics Consensus: A freewheeling throwback,Caught Stealing splendidly showcases Austin Butler's movie star charisma while marking a surprisingly lighthearted gearshift for director Darren Aronofsky.
Synopsis: Hank Thompson (Austin Butler) was a high-school baseball phenom who can't play anymore, but everything else is going okay. He's [More]
Critics Consensus: Spike Lee and Denzel Washington remix a classic with vibrantly contemporary results inHighest 2 Lowest, a swaggering thriller that lovingly showcases New York City.
Synopsis: When a titan music mogul (Denzel Washington), widely known as having the "best ears in the business", is targeted with [More]
Critics Consensus: Leavening its parable of grief with some adorable human-canine bonding,The Friend is a winsome dramedy that'll resonate with pet owners and just about anyone who's experienced loss.
Synopsis: In The Friend, writer and teacher Iris (Naomi Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after [More]
Critics Consensus: This tension-filled coming out story marks a welcome debut for director Carmen Emmi, whosePlainclothes showcases the perils of love and the effects of isolation.
Synopsis: At his mother's New Year’s Eve party Lucas, a young police officer, loses a letter no one was ever meant [More]
Critics Consensus: A stimulating sci-fi that invests its high concept into ideas rather than special effects,The Assessment puts a trio of superb performances under a microscope and invites the audience to join in the scrutiny.
Synopsis: THE ASSESSMENT follows Mia (Elizabeth Olsen) and Aaryan (Himesh Patel), a successful couple who hope to become parents in a [More]
Critics Consensus:Orwell: 2 + 2 = 5 is a dense, urgent, and unapologetically blunt documentary that offers a chillingly relevant examination of totalitarianism's enduring appeal and the societal conditions that enable it.
Synopsis: From Academy Award®-nominated and BAFTA-winning director, Raoul Peck (I Am Not Your Negro), Orwell is the definitive feature-length documentary on [More]
Critics Consensus: Pulling off the heroic feat of fleshing out a dynamic new world while putting its champion's big, beating heart front and center, thisSuperman flies high as a Man of Tomorrow grounded in the here and now.
Synopsis: When Superman gets drawn into conflicts at home and abroad, his actions are questioned, giving tech billionaire Lex Luthor the [More]
Critics Consensus: A Hitchcockian thriller that cleverly utilizes modern technology for its twists and turns,Drop delivers on its pulpy premise while providing a welcome showcase for leading lady Meghann Fahy.
Synopsis: Emmy nominee Meghann Fahy, breakout star of White Lotus and The Perfect Couple, plays Violet, a widowed mother on her [More]
Critics Consensus: Catapulted by its theme of building self-esteem, Pixar's latest cosmic wonderElio boasts a fanciful world of original creations to dazzling effect.
Synopsis: For centuries, people have called out to the universe looking for answers--in Disney and Pixar's all-new feature film "Elio," the [More]
Critics Consensus: Unwavering in its psychological trappings,Bone Lake is a supercharged game of survival that yields a thrilling rabbit-hole of intrigue and fun.
Synopsis: A couple's romantic vacation at a secluded lakeside estate is upended when they are forced to share the mansion with [More]
Critics Consensus:Folktales may skim the surface of its subjects' growing pains, but is most resonant in its heartwarmingly pleasant, canine-abundant exterior.
Synopsis: In Oscar®-nominated filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady's life-affirming documentary, teenagers converge at a traditional folk high school in Arctic [More]
Critics Consensus: Driven by Brad Pitt's laidback magnetism and sporting a souped-up engine courtesy of Joseph Kosinski's kinetic direction,F1 The Movie brings vintage cool across the finish line.
Synopsis: Dubbed "the greatest that never was," Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was FORMULA 1's most promising phenom of the 1990s until [More]
Critics Consensus: A brainy thriller that harkens back to the gritty verisimilitude of classic conspiracy cinema,Relay might have one reversal too many but finishes the race with aplomb.
Synopsis: In RELAY, Riz Ahmed plays a world class "fixer" who specializes in brokering lucrative payoffs between corrupt corporations and the [More]
Critics Consensus: A modern, literate and sweet riff on finding the kind of happiness that can't be found in a book,Jane Austen Wrecked My Life will make your day.
Synopsis: Agathe, hopelessly clumsy yet charming and full of contradictions, finds herself in desperate singlehood. Her dream is to experience love [More]
Critics Consensus: Realizing Dav Pilkey's canine creation with a frenzied energy that never lets up,Dog Man will delight kids while throwing their parents a bone.
Synopsis: When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but [More]
Critics Consensus: Like a homey dish prepared for family,Nonnas just wants to provide heaping helpings of comfort — and does so with enough charm that audiences may want seconds.
Synopsis: After the loss of his mother, a man risks everything to honor her by opening an Italian restaurant with a [More]
Critics Consensus:Father Mother Sister Brother is a subtly haunting, wryly funny, and visually poised triptych that transforms the banal awkwardness of family life into a bittersweet meditation on the bonds that persist.
Synopsis: FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER is a feature film, though carefully constructed in the form of a triptych. The three stories [More]
Critics Consensus: Getting an adrenaline shot from Jack Quaid and Amber Midthunder's considerable charm while finding increasingly demented ways to utilize its concept,Novocaine is the opposite of a pain to watch.
Synopsis: When the girl of his dreams (Amber Midthunder) is kidnapped, everyman Nate (Jack Quaid) turns his inability to feel pain [More]
Critics Consensus: Hypnotic and stylish if a little too indulgent in its pacing,Gazer is an intriguing mood piece featuring a terrific performance by Ariella Mastroianni.
Synopsis: Afflicted with a rare and fatal condition that affects her ability to perceive time and causes sudden blackouts, single mother [More]
Critics Consensus: Gargantuan in action, runtime, and scope,The Final Reckoning is a sentimental sendoff for Ethan Hunt that accomplishes its mission with a characteristic flair for the impossible.
Synopsis: Our lives are the sum of our choices. Tom Cruise is Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. [More]
Critics Consensus: Its dramatic form may get a little wobbly during certain reps, but Jonathan Majors' incredibly committed performance makesMagazine Dreams well worth a watch.
Synopsis: Killian Maddox is consumed by his dream of becoming a world famous bodybuilder and one day gracing the cover of [More]
Critics Consensus: Gorgeous as frost and just as brittle,The Ice Tower occasionally wobbles as a narrative but largely excels as an atmospheric meditation on the creative process.
Synopsis: Jeanne, a 15-year-old orphan, witnesses the shoot for a film adaptation of the fairy tale The Snow Queen, and she [More]
Critics Consensus: Showing a sweeter side of director Mike Flanagan's deeply-felt emotional register,The Life of Chuck is a buoyant and often wonderful adaptation of one of Stephen King's more cosmically optimistic tales.
Synopsis: From childhood to adulthood, Charles "Chuck" Krantz experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained [More]
Critics Consensus: Ratcheting up the tension to a riveting degree,Last Breath tells a remarkable true story with the utmost efficiency and a dependably terrific performance from Woody Harrelson.
Synopsis: A heart-pounding film that follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crewmate trapped hundreds [More]
Critics Consensus: George Clooney riffs on his star persona with disarming vulnerability while Adam Sandler impressively expands his dramatic range inJay Kelly, a Hollywood satire that's gentler than one might expect from director Noah Baumbach.
Synopsis: JAY KELLY, the new film from Academy Award nominee Noah Baumbach, follows famous movie actor Jay Kelly (George Clooney) and [More]
Critics Consensus: A bittersweet rom-com that occasionally waffles as much as its characters in how mature it wants to be,The Threesome balances out into a sweetly shaggy film with standout performances from Zoey Deutch and Ruby Cruz.
Synopsis: One fateful night, the stars appear to align for Connor (Jonah Hauer-King), a kind and unassuming young man, as his [More]
Critics Consensus:Mickey 17 finds Bong Joon Ho returning to his forte of daffy sci-fi with a withering social critique at its core, proving along the way that you can never have too many Robert Pattisons.
Synopsis: Mickey 17, known as an "expendable," goes on a dangerous journey to colonize an ice planet. [More]
Critics Consensus: A mature deconstruction of the conventional rom-com,Materialists provides its trio of swoon-worthy stars some of their meatiest material yet while reaffirming Celine Song as a modern master of relationship dramas.
Synopsis: A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex. [More]
Critics Consensus: A mixture of gory slasher and sweet rom-com that ingeniously nails both formulas,Heart Eyes serves up a bloody valentine that'll make the heart skip a beat.
Synopsis: For the past several years, the "Heart Eyes Killer" has wreaked havoc on Valentine's Day by stalking and murdering romantic [More]
Critics Consensus: A promising directorial feature debut by Aziz Ansari,Good Fortune's socially-minded humor is given wings by Keanu Reeves' heavenly comedic timing.
Synopsis: In GOOD FORTUNE, a well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel (Keanu Reeves) meddles in the lives of a struggling [More]
Critics Consensus: A sobering drama that throws everything along with the kitchen sink at its doggedly determined hero,Steve's pileup of crises can strain credulity but Cillian Murphy's superb performance keeps it grounded in reality.
Synopsis: Set in the mid-90s, Steve is a reimagining of Max Porter's Sunday Times bestseller Shy. The film follows a pivotal [More]
Critics Consensus: Depicting the Dreyfus affair with steadfast efficiency and a standout performance by Jean Dujardin,An Officer and a Spy is one of director Roman Polanski's sturdiest efforts in years.
Synopsis: On January 5, 1895, Captain Alfred Dreyfus, a young Jewish soldier, is degraded for spying for Germany and is sentenced [More]
Critics Consensus: A caper made with all the intricacy of a Rube Goldberg machine,The Phoenician Scheme doesn't deviate from Wes Anderson's increasingly ornate style but delivers the formula with mannered delicacy.
Synopsis: The story of a family and a family business. [More]
Critics Consensus: Cruelly clever with some unforgettably gory set pieces,The Monkey reaffirms director Osgood Perkins' horror bona fides while revealing he also has a surprising -- albeit sick -- sense of humor.
Synopsis: When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tears their family apart. Twenty-five years later, [More]
Critics Consensus: Crafted with loving fidelity to the animated classic by original co-director Dean DeBlois,How to Train Your Dragon doesn't best the first iteration but still reaches enchanting heights of its own.
Synopsis: On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The [More]
Critics Consensus: While frumpy action-hero Hutch Mansell tries to enjoy a nice vacation, Bob Odenkirk works overtime to makeNobody 2 a diverting sequel that measures up admirably to the original.
Synopsis: Workaholic assassin Hutch Mansell takes his family on a much-needed vacation to the small tourist town of Plummerville. However, he [More]
Critics Consensus: Cozy as an undemanding beach reach and just as slight, this starry murder mystery leverages its terrific troupe of actors to nostalgic effect.
Synopsis: Based on Richard Osman's international bestselling novel of the same name, The Thursday Murder Club follows four irrepressible retirees -- [More]
Critics Consensus:The Penguin Lessons is appealing even if it curiously elides some disturbing geopolitical history, and is elevated by a winning performance from Steve Coogan with a little help from a lovable pint-sized companion.
Synopsis: Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. [More]
Critics Consensus: Weaving a visually sumptuous web of musical intrigue,Kiss of the Spider Woman showcases beauty in tragedy through wondrous performances by Jennifer Lopez, Tonatiuh Elizarraraz and Diego Luna.
Synopsis: Dreamgirls and Beauty and the Beast director Bill Condon returns to the movie musical in this dazzling Technicolor-hued fantasy. Valentín [More]
Critics Consensus: Josh Hartnett's go-for-broke performance givesFight of Flight wings, sustaining this daffy action-comedy at an entertaining cruising altitude that refreshingly doesn't wear out its welcome.
Synopsis: Exiled American agent Lucas Reyes (Josh Hartnett) is given one last chance to redeem himself -- the assignment is to [More]
Critics Consensus:The New Boy bites off more than it can comfortably chew, but this heady exploration of faith and cultural tensions has an ethereal allure.
Synopsis: From acclaimed filmmaker Warwick Thornton, The New Boy takes place in 1940s Australia at a remote monastery with a mission [More]
Critics Consensus: One of director Atom Egoyan's most successful efforts in years and a multidimensional showcase for Amanda Seyfried,Seven Veils dives from the rafters to make an uneven but ultimately insightful landing.
Synopsis: After years away, theater director Jeanine (Academy Award® nominee Amanda Seyfried) re-enters the opera world to stage her former mentor's [More]
Critics Consensus: A Gallic farce that wildly veers between tones with a feminist undercurrent throughout,The Balconettes marks a promising creative progression for director-and-star Noémie Merlant.
Synopsis: As a heat wave brings a Marseille neighborhood to the boil, three roommates gleefully meddle in the lives of their [More]
Critics Consensus: Equipping a steely Ana de Armas with creatively brutal action choreography and a pleasingly kooky origin story,Ballerina pirouettes gracefully onto the Wickverse's centerstage.
Synopsis: Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, the film follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas) [More]
Critics Consensus: Playing out a nightmare scenario with nerve-wracking plausibility, Kathryn Bigelow's masterfully-constructedA House of Dynamite is an urgent thriller that's as distressing as it is riveting.
Synopsis: From Academy Award® winning director Kathryn Bigelow. When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race [More]
Critics Consensus: Improving on the original by leaning into Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal's buddy comedy chemistry,The Accountant 2 can safely be filed under a good time at the movies.
Synopsis: Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) has a talent for solving complex problems. When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a [More]
Critics Consensus: Bold, funny, and overall entertaining,Freaky Tales is a vibrantly well-acted period piece that makes up in style what it lacks in narrative substance.
Synopsis: An NBA star, a corrupt cop, a female rap duo, teenage punks, neo-Nazis and a debt collector embark on a [More]
Critics Consensus: A marvel of state-of-the-art puppetry and visual effects,The Legend of Ochi elevates its predictable story with enchanting presentation.
Synopsis: In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a shy farm girl named Yuri is raised to fear an [More]
Critics Consensus: Director Andrew Dominik paintsBono: Stories of Surrender with a deft touch, while leaving the heavy lifting of baring all to the man himself.
Synopsis: "Bono: Stories of Surrender" is a vivid reimagining of Bono's critically acclaimed one-man stage show, "Stories of Surrender: An Evening [More]
Critics Consensus:Clown in a Cornfield doesn't reinvent the corn-maze, but its clever insights, subversion of expectations, and solid foundation help slash its way to the top.
Synopsis: Quinn and her father have just moved to the quiet town of Kettle Springs hoping for a fresh start. Instead, [More]
Critics Consensus: Continuing writer-director Jesse Armstrong's sterling streak of skewering the rich and powerful,Mountainhead counterbalances its repellant characters with terrific acting and dialogue.
Synopsis: A group of billionaire friends get together against the backdrop of a rolling international crisis. [More]
Critics Consensus: A frenzied depiction of a common but oft-ignored experience,Die My Love might be too stylistically mannered to fully connect but gifts Jennifer Lawrence with one of her most vivid roles yet.
Synopsis: A portrait of a woman engulfed by love and madness. [More]
Critics Consensus:Freakier Friday doesn't reinvent the original's story so much as it swaps the formula around for a frothy good time, with Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan easily slipping back into roles that fit them like mixed-and-matched gloves.
Synopsis: Tess and Anna discover that lightning may indeed strike twice as they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two [More]
Critics Consensus: Emily Bett Rickards is terrific in this straightforward sports biopic, which puts on a good show even if it only glancingly grapples with the surface of its true story.
Synopsis: An extraordinary, true-life tale that follows Mildred Burke, the legendary professional wrestler and single mom who defied incredible odds to [More]
Critics Consensus: Taking the consequences of its predecessor seriously,Black Phone 2 is a chilling sequel that mines memorable scares and thought-provoking themes from the scars that linger.
Synopsis: Four years ago, 13-year-old Finn killed his abductor and escaped, becoming the sole survivor of The Grabber. But true evil [More]
Critics Consensus: Elevated by the sparky chemistry between Brett Goldstein and Imogen Poots,All of You's sci-fi hook and tearjerker trajectory aren't always a perfect match but do yield a romance to remember.
Synopsis: Best friends since college, Simon (Emmy Award winner Brett Goldstein) and Laura (Imogen Poots) drift apart when she takes a [More]
Critics Consensus: Dwayne Johnson goes the distance with his transformative turn as Mark Kerr inThe Smashing Machine, a gritty biopic that sidesteps cliché even at the expense of narrative satisfaction while still landing the dramatic body blows that count.
Synopsis: The true story of mixed martial arts and UFC fighter Mark Kerr, whose obsession with greatness made him a legend [More]