Young CriticAyer continues a merciless cinematic descent with an uninteresting gang film David Ayer has been fascinated with urban crime and law enforcement ever since his screenplay Training Day (2001) became a critical and financi
Young CriticNetflix's newest action flick disappoints with ubiquitous inconsistencies Netflix has proven in the last couple of years to be a heavy investor in original content, some of this has paid off with films that would otherwi
Young CriticNolan's latest continues his complex exploration of time Director Christopher Nolan has been a staunch defender of the original cinematic experience; of sitting down in a dark theater surrounded by strangers to experienc
Young CriticThe infamous film stuck in development hell finally is released Many times, films are stuck in development hell for a variety of reasons, be it reshoots or rewrites, a studio’s lack of confidence in a financial hit, or c
Young CriticA cliché-riddle set-up is nulled by a gripping final battle War movies are a hard endeavor to pull off. One can easily fall into a certain one-sidedness in the telling of the narrative, or risk glorifying violence, or ev
Young CriticDave Franco's directorial debut shows sprouts of potential, but withers individually James Franco has proven to be a renaissance-man, who both writes his own poetry and short stories, to directing his films, and on the s
Young CriticAn unconvincing comedy that wastes the opportunities of its premise Seth Rogen has been riding high in the comedy wave, as he has dominated the box office and comedic genre in film for nearly two decades. However, with t
Young CriticA nostalgic and refreshing sci-fi film The sci-fi genre has quickly devolved in recent decades into one filled with explosions and action, and few and far in between are there films that use such a genre to question cert
Young CriticA symbolic journey of the tolls of dementia Australia has been producing a slew of adept horror directors in recent years. Jennifer Kent burst onto the scene with her fabulous The Babadook (2014), and later with her harr
Young CriticA new and emotionally involving take on the time-loop concept The time-loop concept in film is one that has been exploited in many different genres, from the original blockbuster comedy Groundhog Day (1993), it was recen
Young CriticA thrilling war film that leans into authenticity, if at the cost of characterization Tom Hanks has become fascinated over his career on the historical periods of human excellence, and specifically American excellence in
Young CriticA unique and competently explored concept The concept of immortality is one that human beings have been exploring and pondering since our first consciousness. It has been infused in religion, science, and, of course, the
Young CriticA messy and cliché-ridden film mocks the two sides it's attempting to bring together The 2016 election was such a seismic shock to much of the American populace, that it was never in doubt that it would be milked for fil
Young CriticTangled and indecisive direction waters down this true story After the fall of the Berlin Wall, it seemed that all Communist governments would fall; that was mostly the case around the world except for a few notable exce
Young CriticThe Eurovision song contest is a huge event in Europe, giving it the size and spectacle of a big sporting event. However, outside of the Old Continent the competition is barely known. An attempt to bridge the American ig
Young CriticIn an era of extreme racial tensions, the voices of black artists are more needed than ever. Therefore, it was a godsend to have a new Spike Lee film debut on Netflix. The veteran American filmmaker had “returned to form
Young CriticPete Davidson has been a celebrity on the rise, both for his biting stand-up comedy as well as for his dating life. However, the Saturday Night Live (1975-) cast member has also become known for a troubling upbringing, m
Young CriticThere has been an uptick in films exploring the Asian-American immigrant experience. The more mainstream of these flicks tend to gloss over the more complex aspects in exchange for mass entertainment ( Crazy Rich Asians
Young CriticThe action movie genre used to be the biggest draw in cinemas, however, with the rise of the superhero subgenre the more classic shoot-em-ups have been slowly fading in the background, finding a home in straight-to-video
Young CriticDisney has had a largely successful track-record when creating satisfying blockbusters. Whether from beloved existing material, or a pairing with original filmmakers, there are rare misses with this roadmap. The highest
Young CriticThe Big Sick (2017) turned out to be one of the breakout comedies of the last couple of years. The film was able to bring about the star-making performances from Zoe Kazan and Kumail Nanjiani, as well as showcasing a new
Young CriticYou’d think that after seeing so many studio films, one would be accustomed to the pathetic pandering that can sometimes be produced. However, I am still angered when a studio film is so blatantly crafted as a product, w
Young CriticAl Capone is one of the most well-known real-world villains of history. The Chicago gangster has been the subject of endless novels, shows, and films. However, most iterations focus on him at his ascension on zenith of h
Young CriticIt seems that every once in a while there is a debate about whether art can provoke violence. As with all these conversations, there are fears and predictions that mass violence and shootings will occur at theaters (this