Young CriticA sequel with no creative motive or purpose to exist Eddie Murphy seems to be coming out of his semi-retirement from acting. With him we regain one of the best comedic talents in cinema, but he’s also showing his capabil
Young CriticThe newest Disney princess seems to be on creative autopilot Due to COVID-19 the manner in which films are released is changing in ways that could be seismic in the future. No one is sure if things will return back to no
Young CriticA harrowing true story, whose journalistic loyalty taxes character work Guantanamo Bay is one of the most horrific human rights violations that is openly known about and yet continually in operation. The offsite detentio
Young CriticTate Taylor continues down a path of disappointing projects Tate Taylor is a director whose trajectory has curiously gone in an inverted way. He started off with splashy prestige Hollywood fare such as The Help (2011), o
Young CriticA cringey and embarrassing reboot of the classic cartoon It seems like the Warner Brothers family division has given up coming up with original ideas. They seem to be following a formula of taking old IP and modernizing
Young CriticA delicate and moving view of immigration in America American immigrant stories on screen have largely been relegated to showcasing the horrid conditions at Ellis Island in the early 20th century. This is historically im
Young CriticA very disoriented performance is somewhat anchored by a spectacular lead performance It is hard to have a good eye for discovering talent; usually a director might strike lucky with a first time actor once or twice in t
Young CriticAn intriguing set-up devolved into an uninteresting thriller The anti-hero became a popular protagonist mold in TV. Many credit The Sopranos (1999-2007) with starting such a trend, this led to similar characters in such
Young CriticChloe Zhao's latest delivers a poetic and immersive look at modern nomads The Western genre has found it hard to adapt to modern times. It seems that any movie classified in that genre has to be set in the 19th century i
Young CriticA charismatic and powerful film, which struggles to understand its protagonist The Black Panther movement, and in general any black empowerment movement that wasn’t led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has been seen as viol
Young CriticThe Bridesmaids screenwriters return with an original but narratively stale comedy Bridesmaids (2011) was a groundbreaking and pioneering film. It was revolutionary in how it portrayed and liberated female characters in
Young CriticThe final film in the trilogy closes out predictably with a flash of character introspection The To All the Boys trilogy has proven to be a surprising hit adaptation from the popular books. The first film proved to be a
Young CriticThis two-handers limp narrative is salvaged by intriguing dialogue and strong performances Having showcased a unique voice with his films Another Happy Day (2011) and Assassination Nation (2018), Sam Levinson looked to b
Young CriticSimon Stone's direction and strong performances elevate this biopic It seems to be a great moment for biopics about forgotten archeologists. Ammonite (2020) helped bring to light the great findings of Mary Anning in the
Young CriticA notable effort to subvert expectations is lost in a half-baked plot Police procedurals and detective stories have taken on a new light given the mainstream conversation regarding the systemic abuse of power in police f
Young CriticAn exceptional play adaptation from first-time director Regina King While the #oscarssowhite campaign might not have done much to diversify the Oscars themselves, they have brought to the fore a necessity for more black
Young CriticA tone-deaf and insensitive studio films set during the COVID-19 pandemic No doubt there will be a plethora of films and art commenting on the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects of lockdown. Already there have been some r
Young CriticA showcase of excellent performance and one particularly affecting scene Motherhood is a subject that has been explored in film in an exhaustive number of ways, from horror in Rosemary’s Baby (1968), to comedy in Juno (2
Young CriticA bold and expertly executed exploration of sexual assault and predator culture Previously taboo or tough subjects such as race, homosexuality, and the female experience were hardly explored in film, or done so in timid
Young CriticPaul Greengrass' latest is a solid western, if a bit too restrained Paul Greengrass has been fascinated with terrorism. From his days working as a war-journalist to his turn as a film director, there was always an explor
Young CriticThe adaptation from August Wilson's play delivers two of the year's best performances August Wilson is one of the greatest American playwrights of the past century; and yet he’s still not as highly regarded as the likes
Young CriticGeorge Clooney's latest directorial outing proves to be a third-straight disappointment George Clooney had a promising start as a director with Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002), Good Night, and Good Luck (2005), an
Young CriticPete Docter does it again with a fascinating exploration of the meaning of life Peter Docter has brought us some of the most original and creative stories in film in the last two decades. Working at Pixar he helped write
Young CriticA satisfying sequel that builds on the original and seeks to expand its message Christmas movies have always attempted to bring a message about the importance of human, emotional, and familial things rather than the mate