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 CriticThis new fable is winning in its look at healthy relationships. Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård lead a funny, tactile and surprisingly wise tale about love as sharing rather than possessing, with a scene-stealing P
Young CriticA provocation that mistakes erotic excess for emotional depth Despite being one of the most iconic love stories ever written, Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights has never had a definitive screen adaptation, with many filmm
Young CriticA Transcendental Take on Shakespeare Shakespeare has been a well of material for artists and filmmakers, not just through adapting his works, but his life as well. Shakespeare in Love (1998) was fun theatre-kid fanfict
Young CriticA visually staggering saga running out of fire James Cameron has now devoted close to two decades to his Avatar films, which have revolutionized blockbuster cinema: the first Avatar (2009) through its groundbreaking
Young CriticKogonada’s romance fantasy has charm and color, but no heart beneath the sheen Love is the most covered subject in the arts—be it in songs, books, painting, or dance. This most intense of human emotions is one that artis
Young CriticThis divorce remake is sadly hampered by misplaced slapstick Films about divorces aren’t as populous as their ubiquity in modern western society would demand. There have been scant good dramas that have delved into the f
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 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 CriticThe erotic film is too timid in its plotting and creativity to grasp attention The erotic romance had its moment in the 1980s and 90s, with 9 ½ Weeks (1986), Fatal Attraction (1987), and Basic Instinct (1992). It phased
Young CriticLuca Guadagnino's second film of the year has Daniel Craig deliver his best work Luca Guadagnino has become fascinated with romances of confused lovers. It’s been a common thread from A Bigger Splash (2015) through Call
Young CriticThe romance's unconventional structure is a bold if risky bet Romance films have become cliches having staid and predictable structures. However, filmmakers have been trying to re-energize the genre, approaching it from
Young CriticGlen 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 CriticDavid 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 CriticLuca Guadagnino's latest is another winning tangled romance Luca Guadagnino’s films range from the murder thriller A Bigger Splash (2015), the throwback 1970s summer fling Call Me By Your Name (2017), and the cannibal ho
Young CriticInternet star Rudy Mancuso's directing debut is stunningly original For those of us who grew up with the short-form video app Vine, the name of Rudy Mancuso will be familiar. Like many of the other popular creators on th
Young CriticRose Glass's second film is a straightforward, satisfying thriller When films try to embody a period of the past, there are usually visual, musical, or political references that are made to constantly remind viewers. Emb
Young CriticZelda 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 CriticAndrew Haigh's searing take on loneliness is profoundly vulnerable The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated many people’s solitude and loneliness, not only due to quarantining measure, but also by forcing many to pause and take
Young CriticAlmodovar's second English-language short is a bold foray into a new genre The natural path for many cinematic artists is shorts to TV to film, albeit the path has somewhat changed in the last decade to shorts to film to
Young CriticJennifer Lawrence's romantic comedy is creepy and bland Romantic comedies are having an irregular time at the box office. 2022 had surprising box office hits like The Lost City (2022) and Ticket to Paradise (2022), but a
Young CriticPark Chan-wook’s latest is a carefully curated detective drama with a lackluster romance Irrational relationships have been a focus and fascination of many filmmakers through history; how can, against all logic, emotions
Young CriticThe star-duo bring life and charm to the otherwise bland rom-com Theatrically released romantic comedies seem to be making something of a comeback. The beginning of the year saw the Jennifer Lopez-Owen Wilson Marry Me (2