Young CriticThe prequel to Fury Road delivers on action and backstory Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) was a milestone in action filmmaking, using stunts and practical explosions in daring and impetuous ways, setting the bar for all future
Young CriticJohn Krasinski's family-friendly fare plays it too safe John Krasinski was allowed to direct pretty much whatever he wanted after delivering two surprise hits with A Quiet Place (2018) and A Quiet Place: Part Two (2020).
Young CriticThe latest in this solid franchise is another worthy, transporting entry The recent Planet of the Apes films have been among the more contemplative blockbuster franchises in recent memory. What began as pure popcorn en
Young CriticDavid Leitch's tribute to stunt work is really a winning rom-com David Leitch and Chad Stahelski reenergized the appreciation of stunt work as they themselves transitioned from being stunt men to film directors. Stahelsk
Young CriticLuca Guadagnino's latest is another winning tangled romance Luca Guadagnino’s films range from the murder thriller A Bigger Splash (2015), the throwback 1970s summer fling Call Me By Your Name (2017), and the cannibal ho
Young CriticGuy Ritchie's latest is a competently made if unmemorable comedy action flick Guy Ritchie has hit a prolific stage of his directing career, delivering seven directorial projects in the last five years alone (this countin
Young CriticAlex Garland's take on violent polarization is a chillingly effective watch The concept civil wars breaking out in Western democracies is becoming less a fantastical concept than a probable nightmare. Coups have already
Young CriticInternet star Rudy Mancuso's directing debut is stunningly original For those of us who grew up with the short-form video app Vine, the name of Rudy Mancuso will be familiar. Like many of the other popular creators on th
Young CriticDev Patel's directorial debut is a promising yet patchy actioner Dev Patel has mainly used slim physique as that of an underestimated hero in dramatic films such as Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and Lion (2016) or comedies
Young CriticThe latest in the "Monsterverse" continues its creative decline One need only read the following title to realize the creative doldrums that Hollywood has beached at: Godzilla x Kong: A New Empire (2024). Godzilla x Ko
Young CriticThe latest in the franchise is a forced and bland sequel The problem with Hollywood’s current sequel system is that if a good film makes enough money, there is an immediate pressure to produce another entry, even if ther
Young CriticRose Glass's second film is a straightforward, satisfying thriller When films try to embody a period of the past, there are usually visual, musical, or political references that are made to constantly remind viewers. Emb
Young CriticYoung Critic's Predictions for the Academy Awards Best Picture: Will Win: Oppenheimer Should Win: Oppenheimer Could Win: Anatomy of a Fall Best Director: Will Win: Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer) Should Win: Christo
Young CriticWim Wenders' ode to living the moment is a beautifully restrained poem Wim Wenders is a director in constant fear of falling into complacency, from his beginnings in German New Wave cinema, to his shift to documentary fi
Young CriticDennis Villeneuve's retains cinematic scale and expands the thematic layering Creating a cinematic spectacle on the scale of Ben-Hur (1959) or The Lord of the Rings in today’s film landscape is becoming increasingly
Young CriticThe latest Spider-Man spin-off is unwatchable Super-hero fatigue is really starting to settle in. After the culmination of Avengers: Endgame (2019) there have been only a few bright spots financially and critically for t
Young CriticZelda Williams and Diablo Cody deliver a nostalgic dark comedy Despite being a beloved screenwriter for film fans of the last 20 years, Diablo Cody has only penned 6 feature films. Her distinct and bold style has followe
Young CriticMatthew Vaughn's latest is a qualified mess Matthew Vaugh is one of the more bold and visually assured directors working within the studio system. Coming up as a filmmaker with Guy Ritchie in the early 2000s, he’s spun o
Young CriticMiyazaki's latest, and possibly last, is another original and transporting instant-classic Hayao Miyazaki is not only one of the greatest animated filmmakers of all time, he’s one of the greatest filmmakers period. The J
Young CriticAva DuVernay's "impossible" adaptation of the academic text is profoundly moving Adapting an academic dissertation on the origin and roots of racism into a dramatic film can feel like quite the impossible task. Yet Ava D
Young CriticJonathan Glazer's latest finds a fascinating new perspective on an oft-explored topic Holocaust and WWII movies have righteously been overdone in cinema; making sure the horrors and lessons of those dark periods of histo
Young CriticAndrew Haigh's searing take on loneliness is profoundly vulnerable The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated many people’s solitude and loneliness, not only due to quarantining measure, but also by forcing many to pause and take
Young CriticThis musical adaptation of the 2000s classic is surprisingly winning It’s easy to be cynical seeing all the remakes, sequels, and reboots that flood the film market. However, amongst the craze of forgettable IP-milking,
Young CriticMichael Mann's return to directing is sadly attached to a hopeless script Michael Mann is a director whose thrillers defined the 1990s and 2000s, from the likes of The Last of the Mohicans (1992) and Heat (1995) to Colla