NEW
New in Global Theaters: Delivers the goods, offering scares, a relentless pace and lots of laughs
Coming Soon to U.S. Theaters: Not always compelling, but sharply crafted
New on Netflix: As clichéd as everything else Tyler Perry does, but OK enough, with a good message about lessons learned between generations
RECENT
Most of all it’s just a lot of fun watching this snowy little town get shot up and blown up as all hell breaks loose
The Wayans brothers desperately want you to perceive their jokes as bold, but it’s too uninspired, predictable and childish
An amiable little drama that feels personal because it is
OLDER
Premiered in 2022: Conventionally made, with expected dramatic highs and lows, but it’s worth a look, with a fine cast
Premiered in 2024: Much of it looks like a low-rent version of The Incredibles (2004)
Premiered in 2018: Often moving and riveting, beautifully shot, but perhaps a tad too polished at times
LONGER REVIEWS
Premiered in 1973: There’s a charm combined with a pinch of darkness that makes it seem more authentic than you might expect
Seth Rogen is first-rate as the thoroughly miserable Joe
Premiered in 1960: Uses its locations in Cyprus and Israel very well, Sal Mineo is memorable and Ernest Gold’s main theme became an instant classic