Young CriticThe Monkey
Osgood Perkins Stumbles with King Adaptation Osgood Perkins comes from horror film royalty, being the son of Psycho (1960) star Anthony Perkins. He began directing in 2015, sticking to the genre that made his family na
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Young CriticBridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
A 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 CriticWicked: Part 1
The musical adaptation is winning, if overstuffed Broadway musicals don’t always translate seamlessly to the big screen. While there have been hits like Chicago (2002), there have also been duds such as Cats (2019) a
Young CriticRed One
The Christmas actioner is irresistibly forgettable “Feels like it was written by AI” will become an increasingly derogatory phrase within the art world, detailing a project beset by lack of originality or daring. How AI
Young CriticA Real Pain
Jesse Eisenberg's sophmore film is an irresistible dramedy Actors can quickly become typecast into specific roles. Jesse Eisenberg, for example, has consistently played a neurotic, socially awkward intellectual since Th
Young CriticEmilia Perez
The musical takes heavy inspiration from Almodovar Jacques Audiard is a director known for his deep empathy, using it to tell stories about disparate and diverse characters—from 19th-century American cowboys in The Siste
Young CriticRumours
The horror-comedy fails in both its genres Political satires have become harder to pull off due to the rise of populism and incompetence that strong democracies have witnessed. This has left only the most extreme satiris
Young CriticVenom: The Last Dance
The final film in the trilogy falls completely flat Super-hero fatigue has been noted by movie studios. As a result, output has significantly been scaled back as Disney’s MCU had just one theatrical release this year ( D
Young CriticAnora
Sean Baker's Palme D'Or winner is another complex character study Sean Baker is reminiscent of the revolutionary directors of the 1970s, filmmakers who reshaped cinema by telling stories from the fringes of American life
Young CriticSaturday Night
The SNL origin story is an immersive if shallow watch Saturday Night Live (1975-) has been a staple of New York and American culture since its inception. The show was created and is still run by Lorne Michaels, who has s
Young CriticMy Old Ass
Megan Park's sophmore debut is an original and endearing comedy Despite many cinephiles complaining about the lack of originality in Hollywood, creative stories are being made; one has to look beyond high budget flicks.
Young CriticDidi
Sean Wang's directorial debut is sweet if slightly scattered Coming-of-age stories are go-to material for first-time directors. It allows them to deliver an authenticity to their journey in becoming artists as well as us
Young CriticDeadpool & Wolverine
The return of the "merc with a mouth" turns the satire onto the MCU With the acquisition of 20th Century Fox by Disney there was excitement and dread by movie fans regarding the possibilities of melding characters and st
Young CriticInside Out 2
The Pixar sequel retains its' predecessor's emotion and humor, if not its depth Pixar built its reputation on continuously outdoing itself with original and unique concepts. However, like much of Hollywood, the studio ev
Young CriticBad Boys Ride or Die
The latest in this franchise continues to float thanks to its duo's charisma The Bad Boys films have become an inexplicable franchise. What was once a charming, if dated buddy cop flick, has just delivered its fourth ent
Young CriticHit Man
Glen Powell and Adria Arjona exude crackling chemistry in Richard Linklater's latest Glen Powell is taking Hollywood by storm. His recent foray into blockbuster territory with roles in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) and Anyone
Young CriticThe Fall Guy
David 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 CriticThe Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Guy 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 CriticGhostbusters: Frozen Empire
The 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 CriticLisa Frankenstein
Zelda 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 CriticArgylle
Matthew 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 CriticMean Girls (2024)
This 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 CriticAmerican Fiction
The publishing satire is a comedic and dramatic triumph The Black experience has often been enclosed in a space of exploitation and trauma that seems to delight white audiences. Be it slave stories, crime, or other ways
Young CriticWonka
The "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" prequel is sweet if hollow Original films are increasingly rare in the studio system, as confidence in new stories wanes in favor of existing IP. As such we are getting a barrage o