Young CriticThe Apprentice
The Donald Trump origin story works as an effective tragedy Despite Donald Trump’s ubiquitous presence in media and culture since his first presidential run in 2016, he has rarely been depicted in dramatic film or televi
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The Pharrell Williams Lego documentary is enjoyable if biased Music biopics employ such a rote and tired structure that it was parodied as far back as This is Spinal Tap (1984) and Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007).
Young CriticA Different Man
Adam Schimberg's film is an intriguing deconstruction of beauty standards Despite advancements in how society treats people who look different, physical attractiveness remains a valuable currency. This theme was central
Young CriticThe Wild Robot
Chris Sanders' return to the genre brings an endearing film Despite animation being one of the most creatively fertile genres in recent decades—offering originality amid the superhero and sequel glut—it has increasingly
Young CriticJoker: Folie a Deux
The follow-up is uninspired and stiff Despite publicly claiming that no sequel would be made, it was hard for director Todd Phillips and performer Joaquin Phoenix to escape studio demands after Joker (2019) made over $1
Young CriticMegalopolis
Francis Ford Coppola's latest is big on ambition, but short on substance Francis Ford Coppola is arguably one of the best directors in history. He’s a filmmaker with an unbridled ambition, and whose uncompromising nature
Young CriticSaturday Night
The SNL origin story is an immersive if shallow watch Saturday Night Live (1975-) has been a staple of New York and American culture since its inception. The show was created and is still run by Lorne Michaels, who has s
Young CriticTransformers One
The animated film is a surprisingly enjoyable one The Transformers franchise has constantly delivered unwatchable slogs. Diminishing box office returns, lack of story ideas, and the exit of Michael Bay as the franchise d
Young CriticThe Substance
The layered body horror film delivers Demi Moore's best performance Hollywood has been commenting on how women are discarded as they age as far back as All About Eve (1950). The issue has been discussed for over 70 yea
Young CriticSpeak No Evil (2024)
This remake misses much of the original's daring, but retains its unsettling build up It seemed that Parasite (2019) had shamed Hollywood into not remaking popular foreign language films and rather pushing for the origin
Young CriticThe Front Room
Clashing tones and performances sink this duo's directing debut Siblings can frequently make great filmmaking partners, from the Wachowskis to the Duffer brothers, and of course the Coens. Max and Sam Eggers are a new du
Young CriticBeetlejuice Beetlejuice
The sequel brings back familiar faces, but struggles to justify their reunion Tim Burton was lost in the studio system in the last decade, delivering duds such as the Dumbo (2019) remake, Dark Shadows (2012) and his Alic
Young CriticMy Old Ass
Megan Park's sophmore debut is an original and endearing comedy Despite many cinephiles complaining about the lack of originality in Hollywood, creative stories are being made; one has to look beyond high budget flicks.
Young CriticBlink Twice
Zoe Kravitz's debut is an effective social horror entry The jump from acting to directing is a ubiquitous one, as performers seek to become the multi-hyphenates that the filmmaking industry lauds. However, the transition
Young CriticDidi
Sean Wang's directorial debut is sweet if slightly scattered Coming-of-age stories are go-to material for first-time directors. It allows them to deliver an authenticity to their journey in becoming artists as well as us
Young CriticAlien: Romulus
Fede Alvarez's entry in the franchise is an entertaining if unmemorable flick Despite approaching its 45th anniversary as a franchise, Alien has avoided the decline that has plagued series like Terminator and Star W
Young CriticDeadpool & Wolverine
The return of the "merc with a mouth" turns the satire onto the MCU With the acquisition of 20th Century Fox by Disney there was excitement and dread by movie fans regarding the possibilities of melding characters and st
Young CriticA Quiet Place: Day One
The horror prequel struggles to justify its narrative A Quiet Place (2018) was a true experience in cinemas, using a simple concept, of lack of sound in a horror environment. Viewers were unwittingly roped-in to particip
Young CriticInside Out 2
The Pixar sequel retains its' predecessor's emotion and humor, if not its depth Pixar built its reputation on continuously outdoing itself with original and unique concepts. However, like much of Hollywood, the studio ev
Young CriticBad Boys Ride or Die
The latest in this franchise continues to float thanks to its duo's charisma The Bad Boys films have become an inexplicable franchise. What was once a charming, if dated buddy cop flick, has just delivered its fourth ent
Young CriticHit Man
Glen Powell and Adria Arjona exude crackling chemistry in Richard Linklater's latest Glen Powell is taking Hollywood by storm. His recent foray into blockbuster territory with roles in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) and Anyone
Young CriticThe Watchers
Ishana Night Shyamalan's directing debut is pale imitation of her father's style Hollywood nepotism goes as far back as the creation of the industry, as family dynasties of actors going back centuries were adopted into m
Young CriticI Saw the TV Glow
Jane Schoenbrun's latest is a unique yet dense surrealist film A24 has curated a style and following comparable to cult filmmakers rather than a movie studio. It’s bet on auteur-driven projects has paid off with unique f
Young CriticBack to Black
The Amy Winehouse problematically santizes the dark elements of her life The music biopic is a genre that has not running out of steam despite oversaturating the market decades ago. Consumers’ obsession with fame and wan