Reviews — In Reel Deep

'All Is Bright'

It won't be a Christmas classic, but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be.

Comedy, Drama, ReviewsAndrew JohnsonOctober 30, 2013amy landecker, paul giamatti, paul rudd, sally hawkins

'The Conjuring'

The Exorcist is often imitated, but rarely matched, as this film reminds us.

Horror, ReviewsAndrew JohnsonOctober 30, 2013lili taylor, patrick wilson, ron livingston, vera farmiga

'12 Years a Slave' and the Top 10 Movies List

Every once in awhile, it's worth remembering how subjective (and silly) critiquing art can be.

Essays and Analysis, Features, ListsAndrew JohnsonOctober 29, 2013steve mcqueen

Review: '12 Years a Slave'

Steve McQueen's masterpiece depicts the horrors of racism without ever flinching.

Drama, ReviewsSteve CiminoOctober 24, 201312 Years a Slave, brad pitt, chiwetel ejiofor, michael fassbender, steve mcqueen

Review: 'Captain Phillips'

Just when you think you're out, Tom Hanks pulls you back in.

Drama, ReviewsSteve CiminoOctober 21, 2013Captain Phillips, Paul Greengrass, tom hanks

'The Hangover Part III'

As with many other comedy franchises, the end of the line isn't pretty for The Hangover.

Comedy, ReviewsAndrew JohnsonOctober 15, 2013bradley cooper, ed helms, heather graham, john goodman, ken jeong, zach galifianakis

'The Great Gatsby'

Baz Luhrmann's bold adaptation can't get its arms around an American classic.

Drama, ReviewsAndrew JohnsonOctober 15, 2013carey mulligan, jason clarke, joel edgerton, leonardo dicaprio, tobey maguire

'Blue Caprice'

A strong, disturbing start ultimately fizzles in Blue Caprice.

'The Gatekeepers'

An Oscar-nominated documentary sums up the futility of counter-terrorism.

Documentary, ReviewsAndrew JohnsonOctober 13, 2013dror moreh

'The Purge'

Horror fans should appreciate a slasher flick that makes them think.

'The Bling Ring'

Sofia Coppola's latest can't quite get past the very paradox of its existence.

'Gravity'

'Tis a gift to be simple in director Alfonso Cuaron's first feature film since 2006.

'Drinking Buddies'

Have a few good craft brews in hand when you watch this one.

Comedy, Reviews, RomanceAndrew JohnsonOctober 7, 2013anna kendrick, jake johnson, joe swanberg, olivia wilde, ron livingston

'Ain't Them Bodies Saints'

Enjoy the Texas heat with Rooney Mara, Casey Affleck and Ben Foster.

Drama, Reviews, Romance, WesternsAndrew JohnsonOctober 2, 2013ben foster, casey affleck, david lowery, keith carradine, rooney mara

'The Spectacular Now'

"Spectacular" might be laying it on a little thick for this indie teen romance.

Review: 'In a World'

Lake Bell's debut feature shines a comedic light on the inherent silliness of the voice-over industry.

Comedy, ReviewsSteve CiminoSeptember 7, 2013in a world, lake bell

'Mud'

Jeff Nichols cements his status as one of the most promising directors around.

'Oblivion'

The sci-fi inspirations are clear and compelling, but Oblivion could have offered a bit more.

'The World's End'

It's not the best entry in the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy, but it's still worth your time.

Comedy, Science FictionAndrew JohnsonAugust 29, 2013eddie marsan, edgar wright, martin freeman, Nick Frost, paddy considine, simon pegg

The Rational Argument Against Batfleck

If you're going to be mad about Ben Affleck being the next Batman, it has to come from the right place.

Business, Casting News, Essays and Analysis, FeaturesAndrew JohnsonAugust 25, 2013ben affleck, zack snyder