‘Soul’ Review

9.5 | AMAZING 'Soul' is a thought-provoking, visually stunning, and emotionally powerful story that is an instant classic and the best Pixar has done in a long time. 'Soul' deal with Joe, a middle-aged music teacher who has not had the life he expected. When he comes close to having a big opportunity, he unexpectedly …

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‘Enola Holmes’ Review

★★★½ Millie Bobby Brown shines in this charming and engaging detective story from the director of ‘Fleabag.’ When her mother goes missing, Enola Holmes must go on an adventure using her wits while outsmarting her brothers Sherlock and Mycroft. Millie Bobby Brown burst into the scene less than five years ago in one of the …

‘The Kissing Booth 2’ Movie Review

★½ Even with a committed performance by Joey King, ‘The Kissing Booth 2’ can’t overcome its lazy, messy script and overall pointlessness. With boyfriend Noah (Jacob Elordi) off to Harvard, Elle must venture back to high school for her senior year with a long-distance relationship. It’s almost hilarious to see how fast Netflix churns out …

‘1917’ Review

★★★★½ Stunning, breathtaking and exhilarating, Sam Mendes' 1917 instantly becomes a classic in its genre. In 1917, two young soldiers are given the task to deliver a message that could save over a thousand soldiers from an ambush. Mendes has never shied away from sensitive topics. I have always admired his knack for portraying suburban …

‘Knives Out’ Review

★★★★½ Rian Johnson's 'Knives Out' is a suspense and energy-filled journey that is thrilling, clever, and deeply profound. After the apparent suicide of a wealthy family's patriarch, detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) must piece together the puzzle to prove that it is, in fact, a murder.After a rocky reception to his big blockbuster break with …

‘The Irishman’ Review

The Irishman lives up to Scorsese’s best and delivers even more, with an epic, emotional and riveting tale that rivals his best work.

‘Ford v Ferrari’ Review

★★★★½ Ford v Ferrari is both an emotionally fulfilling and thrilling film from start to finish, largely thanks to both Bale and Damon’s charismatic performances and James Mangold’s classic directing.  The film finds Damon’s Carroll Shelby and Bale’s Ken Miles struggling to put together a Ford racing car that can compete against Enzo Ferrari’s before …

‘Hustlers’ Review

★★★★ Clever and enjoyable throughout, Hustlers mostly rises to the occasion thanks to a pair of amazing performances by Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu and focused direction by Lorene Scafaria. A group of struggling strippers band together to commit crimes against their Wall Street employees. With her third film, director Lorene Scafaria finds her sweet …

‘Joker’ Review

★★★★½ Chilling, riveting and shocking, ‘Joker’ reinvents the classic villain’s story with a nuanced and complex message and a stunning performance by Joaquin Phoenix.  Arthur Fleck, a man seemingly forgotten by society and rejected by most who know him, faces tough decisions as his mental health and outer world come crashing down.  After much controversy, …

‘Marriage Story’ Review I TIFF 2019

★★★★★ Noah Baumbach delivers a masterpiece with a stunning, gut-wrenching and hilarious tale of love, heartbreak and letting go.  The film follows Nicole and Charlie, two successful people in show business, who get embroiled in a nasty divorce that threatens their family’s well-being.  Marriage Story is perfect. I might even go as far as to …