Project Hail Mary review: You’ll laugh, cry then laugh some more
‘Project Hail Mary’ chronicles the overlapping missions of a human and alien who decide to work together to save their respective planets.
On Screen
Smart reviews for the visually obsessed. On Screen features film reviews and festival coverage, spotlighting cinematic craft, storytelling and standout performances.
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Undertone review: An unnerving feat in audible terror
‘Undertone’ skillfully uses sound to create an unsettling narrative about a podcast that explores the sinister side of nursery rhymes.
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Reminders of Him review: It takes the spontaneity out of new love
‘Reminders of Him’ follows the formula for romance to a tee as a woman seeking redemption finds love instead.
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Youngblood review: A new focus makes a winning remake
‘Youngblood’ follows a young amateur hockey player whose undisciplined play could keep him from ever going pro.
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The Bride review: It lives in chaos
‘The Bride’ is a frenetic tale of female empowerment from the perspective of a woman who demands agency in her second life.
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Hoppers review: These animals have personality
‘Hoppers’ is a dream come true for an animal activist who finally gets her wish to live amongst the wildlife she vows to protect.
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Scream 7 review: An homage that forgets to tell its own story well
‘Scream 7’ is the latest franchise sequel, returning to its roots on both sides of the camera with mixed results.
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How to Make a Killing review: Charisma overcomes its crimes
‘How to Make a Killing’ is the charming story of a man who murders his estranged relatives to reclaim his legacy.
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Crime 101 review: An attractive, slow-moving drama
‘Crime 101’ begins and ends with a diamond heist, interweaving unrelated characters from different walks of life.
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Wuthering Heights review: Gloomy classic gets a sexy makeover
‘Wuthering Heights’ is a distinctly sensual interpretation of the novel that excavates a love story from all its cruelty.
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Whistle review: Great ideas in recycled packaging
‘Whistle’ features a series of creative kills, inventive executioners and a regrettably recognizable story.
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Shelter review: Who else you gonna call when a girl’s in trouble?
‘Shelter’ opens an angry can of worms when a recluse jeopardizes his hard-earned anonymity to save a girl’s life.
