NEW
New in Global Theaters: Pacing isn’t perfect, but it’s a gripping drama about (more than one kind of) survival
New on Netflix: Josephine Bornebusch throws in everything but the kitchen sink, but it’s not funny or clever enough
New on Netflix: Both the original and Spike Lee’s remake the year before show how this story can be told in a much more stylish, dynamic way
RECENT
The stylish look of this film almost makes you forget that it follows the template of pretty much every other horror sequel
The style is familiar to fans of Edgar Wright, but it’s an overlong, labored thriller
There’s a few decent ingredients, but other than that it’s strictly by the numbers.
OLDER
Premiered in 2015: Fun, with a good cast and fear of loneliness as a relatable theme
Premiered in 2015: It’s a little hard to swallow it all when the clichés are so persistent in terms of story, relationships and that impossibly polished Provence cinematography
Premiered in 1972: No tension, but a little bit of slapstick
LONGER REVIEWS
New in Swedish Theaters: Alex Schulman makes it ring true, even as he ratchets up tension in the film’s second half
New in Global Theaters: Watching this film is like being thrown from one sentiment or crazy idea to another
ABOVE AVERAGE
Premiered in 2022: A funny experience, an examination of competitive and angst-ridden Manhattanites, and a rich portrait of the concept of marriage