Science Fiction — Reviews

All of the Star Wars movies are fine, this one included. The saga has concluded; rejoice, we are free.

Action and Adventure, Science Fiction, ReviewsSteve CiminoDecember 23, 2019

'High Life'

Plot and dialogue don’t appear to be Claire Denis’s bread and butter, but striking scenes and a fully committed Juliette Binoche make this sci-fi film fairly memorable.

Science Fiction, Drama, ReviewsSteve CiminoApril 17, 2019Robert Pattinson, Juliette Binoche, Claire Denis, André Benjamin

'Ready Player One'

Pleasurable in the moment, but overwhelming in sum, Steven Spielberg's latest film should be approached with caution.

Action and Adventure, Science Fiction, ReviewsAndrew JohnsonMarch 25, 2018Tye Sheridan, Mark Rylance, Simon Pegg, Olivia Cooke, Steven Spielberg, Ben Mendelsohn, simon pegg, T.J. Miller, Lena Waithe

'Annihilation'

An all-female cast and some truly terrifying monsters make Alex Garland's latest sci-fi film worth seeing.

Science Fiction, ReviewsSteve CiminoMarch 1, 2018Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, Alex Garland

'The Shape of Water'

Only Guillermo del Toro could make a romance with a Fish Monster Creature work.

Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance, DramaAndrew JohnsonJanuary 8, 2018Richard Jenkins, Guillermo del Toro, Michael Stuhlbarg, Michael Shannon, Sally Hawkins

'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'

It's not perfect, but The Last Jedi sure does have its moments.

Action and Adventure, Fantasy, Science FictionAndrew JohnsonDecember 20, 2017Rian Johnson, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Laura Derni, Benicio Del Toro, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Andy Serkis

'Blade Runner 2049'

Blade Runner 2049 builds upon its predecessor like few sequels ever have.

Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery and ThrillersAndrew JohnsonOctober 12, 2017Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Denis Villeneuve, Ridley Scott, Ana de Armas, Jared Leto, Robin Wright

'Wonder Woman'

Yes, the comic book movie can still feel fresh in the year 2017.

Action and Adventure, Fantasy, Science FictionAndrew JohnsonJuly 17, 2017Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Patty Jenkins

'Alien: Covenant'

The latest entry in the Alien franchise is a busy mess that amplifies the needlessly complicated Prometheus origin story.

Reviews, Science FictionSteve CiminoMay 20, 2017Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Danny McBride, Demian Bichir, Ridley Scott, James Franco, Billy Crudup

'Arrival'

Arrival is the adults-only science fiction film for the year, but why is 2016's entry leaving us feeling so unfulfilled?

Drama, Reviews, Science FictionAndrew JohnsonNovember 18, 2016amy adams, Denis Villeneuve, forest whitaker, Jeremy Renner, Michael Stuhlbarg

'Independence Day: Resurgence'

The first Independence Day set the tone for two decades of blockbusters to come. Its sequel, crushed under the hype and so poorly made, can barely maintain coherency.