NEW
AVERAGE
New on Netflix: Well made, but far from an emotional knock-out
New on Apple TV Plus: Several cheerfully silly scenes are played so straight you can’t help but laugh
ABOVE AVERAGE
Full Series on Apple TV Plus: Exhausting at times, especially near the end, but impossible to take your eyes off, even when you find the story hard to believe
RECENT
Much of it is unavoidably funny at times, but the pain is always there
Amanda Seyfried is outstanding in the lead
Far too many scenes come across as artificially staged, poses rather than moments that are genuinely gripping
OLDER
Premiered in 2024: A gripping, human study of dreams and loneliness, complete with a hilarious Flashdance talk
Premiered in 1975: Funny and painful, with a pitch-perfect cast
Premiered in 2024: Quietly moving, with good performances
LONGER REVIEWS
ABOVE AVERAGE
Originally shown in 2022-2026: A sharp, fast and action-filled account of everything that could go wrong on opening night
New in Global Theaters: Dark and brooding like so many other films by this director, but capable of stirring emotions and delivering great thrills at the same time
Premiered in 1943: Its short running time is an example of filmmakers knowing exactly what to do in very little time