“The Bleeding Edge isn’t as laser-focused as [director Kirby] Dick’s most accomplished efforts, yet it’s certainly effective at bringing out the natural anger of its topic.”
Advertisements
2.5 Stars
Souvenir — Review
Isabelle Huppert in a scene from Bavo Defurne’s Souvenir
“It’s a trifle, though not one without limited delights.”
Every Day — Review
Angourie Rice and Owen Teague in a scene from Michael Sucsy’s Every Day
“Considering the limitless possibilities of its logline, Michael Sucsy’s Every Day stays disappointingly close to the safe and expected.”
Thoroughbreds — Review
Olivia Cooke (background) and Anya Taylor-Joy (foreground) in a scene from Cory Finley’s Thoroughbreds
“Is it enough for a movie to be shallow because it’s ostensibly trying to make a point about its environment?”
Ibiza — Review
Left to right: Phoebe Robinson, Gillian Jacobs, and Vanessa Bayer in a scene from Alex Richenbach’s Ibiza
“There’s enough talent and charm to lift off the ground, and provide for a serviceable, if underwritten, final product.”
Isle of Dogs — Review
Come Sunday — Review
Chiwetel Ejiofor in a scene from Joshua Marston’s Come Sunday
“This is a far more complicated and multifaceted story than a uniform biopic treatment allows for.”
Chappaquiddick — Review
Jason Clarke in a scene from John Curran’s Chappaquiddick
“Bracing [early] images are gradually replaced by fuzzier scope-broadening.”
A Wrinkle in Time — Review
Storm Reid and Levi Miller in a scene from Ava DuVernay’s A Wrinkle in Time.
“There’s a constant juxtaposition between fascinating concepts and lackluster execution.”
A Fantastic Woman — Review
Daniela Vega in a scene from Sebastián Lelio’s A Fantastic Woman
