Young CriticThe long-awaited sequel delivers a proper homage and evolution to the first film Given that studios are digging deeper into their IP libraries in order to make new films (instead of say… come up with original ideas), it’
Young CriticThe newest entry in the Crawley saga is a delightful reunion if narratively stale Julian Fellowes seems keen to stay in his comfort-zone of upstairs-downstairs dramas. After his great success with Gosford Park (2001) and
Young CriticAlex Garland’s third feature brings his unique style and vision to an analysis of the patriarchy One thing is for sure, whenever Alex Garland decides to make a film, you can be sure it’s to be unlike anything else in the
Young CriticThe universe-hopping sequel is entertaining if distracted in setting up other films Superhero fatigue, predicted to have settled in long ago is far from upon us. Superhero films seem to be the only thing keeping theaters
Young CriticCelina Sciamma’s latest is another emotionally powerful film Despite having made films for more than a decade, it seems that Celine Sciamma is only being discovered now, after her breakout with Portait of a Lady on Fire
Young CriticThe Nicolas Cage meta film is a fun if generic comedy Nicolas Cage has delivered some of the most unique and inimitable performances of the last few decades, for better or worse. The actor’s style, defined by himself as
Young CriticThis refreshingly original film is a fascinating if slightly overwhelming watch In a twist of fate, the box office these past few weeks has been peopled with such films as The Northman (2022), The Unbearable Weight of Ma
Young CriticRobert Egger’s latest is another unique and immersive feature Robert Eggers is quickly becoming one of the most unique and fascinating new directors to follow. His films are placed in settings that are little explored in
Young CriticRoger Michell’s last film is a fun if shallow true story Jim Broadbent has grown comfortable in a very specific type of role in his later career, that of quirky old man. It’s with slight variation on this trope that the
Young CriticThe latest in the wizarding franchise corrects some mistakes, but still feels like unnecessary filler The world of Harry Potter has proven to be incredibly lucrative for all involved, perhaps too much so. Inevitably, as
Young CriticThis sequel is a rushed affair that wisely leans on the strengths of the original Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) was one of the last films to enjoy a regular box office run before the COVID-19 shut-downs brought the cinematic
Young CriticMichael Bay’s newest offers nothing new Michael Bay seems to have gone back to his roots of making California-centric crime films. This is a welcome respite from the slog of Transformers films, yet one wonders if Bay’s c
Young CriticThe newest Sony Marvel film is a messy slog Despite having some of the more interesting Marvel characters (Spider-Man and its surrounding villains), Sony Studios has been incapable of milking them with the success that D
Young CriticSandra Bullock and Channing Tatum charm this film into an enjoyable flick Star-driven films seem like a thing of the past. Hollywood is driven solely by IP, yet there are flickering signs of the old ways of Hollywood her
Young CriticEva Husson’s forbidden romance loses itself in stylistic choices Forbidden romances can be one of the most affecting ways to latch onto viewers emotionally. This concept has been around since Shakespeare and has become i
Young CriticJoachim Trier’s newest takes on the existentialism of young generations Today’s youngest generations live in one of the most high-pressured environments ever. The onslaught of the internet and social media has launched o
Young CriticJoe Wright’s musical adaptation is an overall winning take on the classic romance Some stories can prove to be so timeless that one can never grow tired of seeing endless adaptations of it. This is certainly the case wit
Young CriticMatt Reeves’ take on the caped crusader is a refreshingly engaging one The mark of a good storyteller is the ability to find something new in a worn-out trope. Storytelling is not so much qualified in what you are tellin
Young CriticThe long-awaited video-game adaptation is generically enjoyable The video game production company Naughty Dog has prided itself in delivering some of the highest quality games in recent years, both in terms of gameplay a
Young CriticKenneth Branagh's latest Agatha Christie novel is once again unbalanced Kenneth Branagh is an admirable director in how easily he is able to flit between blockbusters ( Thor (2011)), mid-budget films ( Murder on the Orie
Young CriticRoland Emmerich’s latest fails to deliver even on action Roland Emmerich has been specializing in the type of “disaster movies” that took multiplexes by the storm (pun intended) in the 90s and early 2000s. However, as th
Young CriticThe newest Scream follows too-similar tropes Wes Craven is one of the few filmmakers who can say they have been monumental in constructing a genre. Horror can’t be understood without the original ideas of A Nightmare on
Young CriticSimon Kinberg’s all-female spy thriller is hopelessly generic Women are seeing an increased representation in film genres that were previously barred to them. Although the action genre has been slower on the uptake, ther
Young CriticPedro Almodovar’s latest is his boldest to date Pedro Almodóvar’s first batch of films during the Spanish cultural movement of “La Movida” sought to be a-historical after the brutal dictatorship of Francisco Franco. His