NEW
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War
New on Prime Video: More elaborate than a standard episode of the show… but the villain lacks charisma and the story isn’t much
New in Swedish Theaters: Perhaps, much like the climate movement itself, the film will struggle to reach the masses
New on Netflix: Another well-made, funny and moving look at a person who’s had more than his share of grief
RECENT
Fans of the director will appreciate some of the film’s twisted, absurdly gory and amusing moments, even if it’s not the knock-out we were hoping for
Intimate, but the stories are underwhelming, and a bad fit
The impact would perhaps have been even more powerful had Asif Kapadia broken with his formula for just a little bit
OLDER
Premiered in 1989: Disarming and funny, with a band that remains loyal to the joke
Premiered in 2008: Convincing cast and locations, building up to an exciting finale
Premiered in 2021: A handsome fantasy; worth a look if you’re willing to buy into it
LONGER REVIEWS
Premiered in 1962: Intense and provocative at the time, the film also has a terrifying score by Bernard Herrmann
Premiered in 1924: A major achievement, Greed draws us into the dark souls of these people
Premiered in 1974: Dustin Hoffman gives a tour-de-force performance, strongly assisted by Valerie Perrine