Movie Review

‘Argo,’ ‘Here Comes the Boom’ Reviewed

Tim Grierson also reviews “Seven Psychopaths,” “Sinister,” “Smashed,” and “Middle of Nowhere.”

Child Soldiers, Brainwashed with Blood in ‘War Witch’

Delving into the African war machine that turns innocent children into murdering soldiers is not an easy topic to digest, despite expert direction and a pair of steely young actors.

‘Bunheads’ Recap: Episode 6, ‘Movie Truck’

In this week's episode, Michelle has a birthday. And in true post-feminist fashion, we never learn which one.

'Taken 2,' 'Frankenweenie' Reviewed

Tim Grierson also reviews "The Paperboy," "Wuthering Heights," "V/H/S," and "The House I Live In."

Killing Bono

No, this nifty little Irish flick is a smart, wickedly funny account of a wannabe rock star caught in the shadow of the success of his schoolmate's new band, U2.

‘The Place Beyond the Pines’ Proves to Be Filled With Deadwood

Torturous father-son relationships involving Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper drag on for two-and-a-half hours of overly emphatic filmmaking and forced storytelling.

Film 'Allegiance' Doesn't Inspire It

Filmed in the washed-out palette of an infomercial, this movie about an attempt to go AWOL in the National Guard is a depressing glimpse of great actors grappling with subpar material.

The Dual Comedic Identities of Melissa McCarthy Play Into ‘Identity Thief’

Improbably, this buddy/road comedy wants McCarthy to have it both ways as a raunchy comic genius and as a sentimental softy. Even more improbably, she succeeds.

'Django Unchained' Leaves No Blood Unsplattered

Despite some overly familiar Tarantino trademarks, this bloody Civil War tale boasts strong performances and an unapologetic examination of America’s racist past.

‘Yossi’: A Drowning Man’s Well of Loneliness

Director Eytan Fox and actor Ohad Knoller do stunning work in a must-see love story of profound emotional insight.