Young CriticF1: The Movie
Apple’s F1 spectacle features real racers, but the plot is stuck in neutral Despite being one of the most popular sports in the world—and featuring many dramatic real-life stories—Formula 1 has rarely appeared in Hollywo
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Young CriticHow to Train Your Dragon
A dazzling but overly faithful remake that mirrors the original more than it reimagines it Remakes present tough choices for filmmakers: do you remain faithful to the original to please fans, or dare to deviate and put y
Young CriticMaterialists
A sharp, stylish rom-com that dissects modern love—though its heroine falls flat It can be hard for a playwright to transition into filmmaking. Plays are famously staid, physical affairs, relying more on dialogue than vi
Young CriticFrom the World of John Wick: Ballerina
A spin-off that shoots blanks on story Despite having been created as a stand-alone action B-movie, John Wick (2014) has spawned an unlikely franchise, with each sequel outperforming the last at the box office. Though
Young CriticThe Life of Chuck
A tender, time-twisting tribute to the beauty of an ordinary life When you think of the pairing of Stephen King and filmmaker Mike Flanagan, your immediate thought is likely horror. The American author is famous for nove
Young CriticKarate Kid: Legends
A legacy sequel that forgets the legacy The Karate Kid (1984) was a fun ‘80s film—such a success that it understandably spawned a few diluted sequels. But few could have predicted the bloated franchise it would become.