More from Michael Rechtshaffen
‘Sketch’ Review: A Tender Tony Hale Anchors an Audacious, Intensely Colorful Tween Adventure
A 10-year-old girl's grief manifests as violent drawings come to life in writer-director Seth Worley's Spielbergian debut feature, also starring D'Arcy Carden.
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‘The Life of Chuck’ Review: Despite a Dancing Tom Hiddleston, Mike Flanagan’s Stephen King Adaptation Can’t Quite Find Its Footing
Mark Hamill, Karen Gillan and Chiwetel Ejiofor also star in the genre-tripping film about embracing hope in the face of tragedy.
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‘We Live in Time’ Review: Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield Deliver Achingly Resonant Performances in a Poignant Romantic Drama
The two-hander, about a contemporary British couple facing a devastating medical diagnosis, is the latest from 'Brooklyn' director John Crowley.
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‘Moonstruck’: THR’s 1987 Review
On Dec. 18, 1987, MGM unveiled Norman Jewison’s romantic comedy Moonstruck in theaters, where it would go on to gross $80 million. The film nabbed six Oscar nominations at the 60th Academy Awards, winning best actress for Cher’s performance, best supporting actress for Olympia Dukakis’ role and screenplay for John Patrick Shanley’s script. The Hollywood […]
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‘Jumanji’: THR’s 1995 Review
On Dec. 15, 1995, TriStar unveiled the Robin Williams starrer Jumanji in theaters, where it would go on to gross $262 million globally and eventually kickstart a franchise. The Hollywood Reporter’s original review is below: Call it “Game Story.” Based on a 1981 book by children’s author and illustrator Chris Van Allsburg, Jumanji tells the […]
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‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’: THR’s 2000 Review
On Nov. 17, 2000, Universal released the Jim Carrey-starring live-action adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas in theaters, where it would go on to gross $345 million globally. The Hollywood Reporter’s original review is below: While doing a big-screen live action remake of a beloved animated TV chestnut can no […]
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‘Dicks: The Musical’ Review: Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp Court Cult Status With Outrageously Amusing ‘Parent Trap’ Riff
Directed by Larry Charles and also featuring Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally and Megan Thee Stallion, the film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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‘Poolman’ Review: Chris Pine’s Noir-Drenched L.A. Comedy Is a Shrill Misfire
Pine directs and stars in this misguided 'Chinatown' spoof with Annette Bening, Danny DeVito and Jennifer Jason Leigh in thankless supporting roles.
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‘Ezra’ Review: Bobby Cannavale, Rose Byrne and Robert De Niro in a Sensitive Drama About the Challenges of Autism
Also featuring Whoopi Goldberg and newcomer William A. Fitzgerald in the title role, director Tony Goldwyn's film centers on a neurodivergent 11-year-old boy and his family.
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‘Dream Scenario’ Review: A Never-Funnier Nicolas Cage in a Savage Satire of Our Click-Driven World
Playing a meek college professor and family man who keeps popping up in people's nightmares, Cage is joined by Julianne Nicholson and Michael Cera in Kristoffer Borgli's film.
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‘Finestkind’ Review: Not Even Jenna Ortega and Tommy Lee Jones Can Keep Brian Helgeland’s Clichéd Maritime Drama Afloat
Ben Foster and Toby Wallace co-star in a New England-set crime drama written and directed by the Oscar-winning 'L.A. Confidential' screenwriter.
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‘Seven Veils’ Review: Amanda Seyfried Impresses in Atom Egoyan’s Ambitious Take on ‘Salome’
A reworking of the Richard Strauss opera, this 18th feature from the Canadian director ('The Sweet Hereafter') finds him reuniting with his 'Chloe' star.
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