Reviews — In Reel Deep

'Frozen II'

Disney by and large dodges sequelitis with the crowd-pleasing follow-up to Frozen.

Reviews, Kids and FamilyAndrew JohnsonJanuary 1, 2020Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, josh gad, Idina Menzel

'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'

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

'The Two Popes'

Jonathan Pryce and Anthony Hopkins are an unstoppable duo in this captivating glimpse into papal politics.

Drama, ReviewsSteve CiminoDecember 5, 2019

'The Irishman'

Four Italians in their 70s making one more mob movie? And it’s 209 minutes long? This could’ve been a nightmare. Instead, it’s a masterpiece.

DramaSteve CiminoNovember 8, 2019

'Parasite'

Bong Joon-ho has dazzled American audiences with sci-fi fare before, but this dark drama about class is undoubtedly his best.

Drama, ReviewsSteve CiminoOctober 23, 2019

Disney's Uncanny Valley

What does The Lion King portend as Disney transforms in to a mega-conglomerate?

Business, Essays and Analysis, FeaturesAndrew JohnsonSeptember 10, 2019

'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'

It wouldn’t be a Quentin Tarantino movie without questions and controversy, but the ambition and the skill behind this film are impossible to deny.

Drama, ReviewsSteve CiminoAugust 7, 2019

'Hobbs & Shaw'

This Fast & Furious spinoff doesn’t need to exist, especially not at 135 minutes long. But if you know what you’re in for, you’ll find enough to like.

Action and Adventure, ReviewsSteve CiminoAugust 1, 2019

'Crawl'

Killer alligators don’t always have to be mutated or super-smart; sometimes they can just be killer alligators. Luckily, Alexandre Aja concurs.

Horror, ReviewsSteve CiminoJuly 25, 2019

'Midsommar'

Ari Aster’s latest is unabashedly long and disturbing; fans of smart, excruciating horror should brace themselves for true love.

Horror, ReviewsSteve CiminoJuly 16, 2019

'Spider-Man: Far From Home'

Though the pure innocent joy of Homecoming may be gone, this Spidey sequel is decent enough. But is that the best Marvel can do?

Action and Adventure, ReviewsSteve CiminoJuly 10, 2019

'Toy Story 4'-Ever

Toy Story 4 cements that Pixar’s tentpole series has no equal in the era of franchise films.

Essays and Analysis, Kids and Family, ReviewsAndrew JohnsonJune 27, 2019

'Godzilla: King of the Monsters'

No one asked for another Godzilla movie, nor a MonsterVerse, but a superb cast and a few fun fights make this blockbuster somewhat bearable.

Action and Adventure, ReviewsSteve CiminoJune 13, 2019

'John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum'

The action is as good as ever; maybe better. But as the John Wick-iverse grows, so does the frustration with an unnecessarily overstuffed plot.

'Avengers: Endgame'

As the rare movie that exists above cinematic law, Endgame is more of a fascinating experiment in fan service than a coherent film. And that’s really all it could ever be.

'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

'Us'

Jordan Peele’s second feature doesn’t have the cohesiveness of his Oscar-winning debut, but Lupita Nyong'o’s masterful performance keeps it afloat.

Horror, ReviewsSteve CiminoMarch 26, 2019Jordan Peele, Lupita Nyong'o, Winston Duke, Tim Heidecker, Elisabeth Moss

'Cold War'

Paweł Pawlikowski may have crafted the most compact and yet powerful drama in recent cinematic history.

Drama, ReviewsSteve CiminoFebruary 6, 2019Paweł Pawlikowski, Tomasz Kot, Joanna Kulig

'Glass'

Whatever deal M. Night Shyamalan made with the devil has long since ended; this movie is truly a mess.

Thriller, ReviewsSteve CiminoFebruary 4, 2019Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, James McAvoy, M. Night Shyamalan, Sarah Paulson

The Best of 2018

As they do every year, Andrew Johnson and Steve Cimino count down their top 10 films of 2018. Find out if awards darlings like Roma and A Star is Born make the cut.