Young CriticThe newest adaptation is bold to follow up the classic, but largely succeeds. Daisy Edgar-Jones and George MacKay share an effortless chemistry in Georgia Oakley's grittier take on Jane Austen, even if the sisterly bond
Young CriticThe DC horror film is original in its body horror. Mike Flanagan and James Watkins turn Batman's shapeshifting villain into a gruesome, practical-effects showcase with inventive scares, even if there isn't much depth ben
Young CriticThe "lost film" is a winning comedy with meta commentary to boot. Shelved by Warner Bros. as a tax write-off and rescued by an independent buyer, Coyote vs. Acme turns out to be sharp, funny and unexpectedly profound.
Young CriticZach Cregger's take is a compact and enjoyable survivalist horror. Austin Abrams carries a lean, atmospheric zombie thriller that finally cracks the video game adaptation curse, even if the humor occasionally breaks the
Young CriticA solid Spidey entry, buried under continuity. Tom Holland remains the definitive screen Spider-Man, but thirty-eight films deep, the MCU's obligations increasingly crowd out the story actually being told.
Young CriticA Hollywood love letter that actually earns its bananas. Pierre Coffin sends the Minions to 1920s Hollywood and delivers the best entry in the franchise since the first Despicable Me.
Young CriticA worthy toy, buried under too many boxes. Jessie finally gets her due as the emotional core of Toy Story 5, even if Pixar can't quite let go of Woody and Buzz long enough to let her story breathe.
Young CriticA prodigious debut that trusts its mystery more than its message. Kane Parsons turns his YouTube horror into a gripping, claustrophobic debut feature that announces a major new filmmaking talent.
Young CriticNia DaCosta Brings Moral Weight and Visual Restraint to the Zombie Franchise Many unplanned trilogies fizzle out by their third entry, as the unexpected success of a first film forces sequels into existence, often result
Young CriticScott Derrickson's follow-up is a convincing evolution from the first film Horror appears to be the last remaining genre where filmmakers deliver surprising new ideas. This is due to the small budgets, which allow more c
Young CriticDan Trachtenberg's latest Predator entry is another solidly entertaining character piece It’s a curious yet unsurprising trend, when a franchise has burnt out, studios are willing to give the material to filmmakers with
Young CriticYorgos Lanthimos' latest is a deconstruction of conspiracy theorists Yorgos Lanthimos has developed an idiosyncratic style, in the same way that Wes Anderson or Kelly Reichardt has. You can identify a Lanthimos film with
Young CriticA Chilling Mystery and Shaky Reveal Signal a Director on the Rise Zach Cregger has burst onto the horror scene in a way that few filmmakers do – once a decade at most. He’s echoing the career impact that M. Night Shyamal
Young CriticA thoughtful sequel with heart, hindered by frantic editing Every franchise with even the faintest hint of sequel potential is being squeezed for every last cent. This has needlessly revived properties like The Blair Wi
Young CriticA 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 CriticA 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 CriticSibling Bonds and Lingering Spirits Anchor the Philippous’ Sophomore Horror Since the 1970s, horror has become fertile ground for some of today’s most acclaimed directors to get their start. Few may remember that the lik
Young CriticMarvel finds its footing with a darker, character-driven team-up. It has been 13 films and six years since Avengers: Endgame (2019) capped off an unlikely decade of interwoven blockbusters that defined a cinematic era.
Young CriticA Gripping War Story That Forgets Some of Its Victims There have been anti-bellicose films since the early days of cinema. You can trace a throughline from All Quiet on the Western Front (1930), to Paths of Glory (19
Young CriticA Spy Thriller Where Secrets Cut Deeper Than Betrayal Steven Soderbergh continues his prolific filmmaking schedule, delivering his second film of the year—and we’re only three months in. These two films are also vastly d
Young CriticJack Quaid Charms in a Clever but Overextended Action Comedy Jack Quaid is slyly becoming a movie star—at least, as much as movie stars can emerge nowadays. The son of Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan, the American actor has un
Young CriticA Witty, Heartfelt Comeback That Balances Romance, Grief, and Charm Bridget Jones has become one of the most beloved female movie characters of all time, consistently topping polls over other iconic characters such as Er
Young CriticA Heartfelt Adventure That Doesn’t Quite Match Its Predecessor but Still Charms with Marmalade-Sweet Warmth The Paddington films have brought a delightful and earnest warmth with each entry, showcasing originality in t
Young CriticSteven Soderbergh's haunted house spin brings an original perspective Steven Soderbergh hasn’t been able to stay away from filmmaking, despite multiple “retirements” from the industry. Since returning with his heist film