Review: ‘Mickey 17’ is a big budget sci-fi with the heart of a B-movie
‘Mickey 17’ is the bizarre tale of a man who joins a space mission only to repeatedly die, and be resurrected over and over again.
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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Review: ‘Last Breath’ dives in and doesn’t come up for air
‘Last Breath’ is the fast-paced depiction of one diver’s harrowing ordeal on the sea floor when he’s cut-off from his crew.
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Review: ‘Paddington in Peru’ surprisingly takes the bear out of his element
‘Paddington in Peru’ returns the loveable bear to his native rainforest on a quest to save his aunt that will unknowingly benefit him as well.
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Review: ‘Heart Eyes’ be stills horror fans’ black hearts
‘Heart Eyes’ is a meta slasher comedy in which a serial killer wages a war on love by murderously interrupting Valentine’s dates.
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Review: ‘Companion’ is a refreshing genre cocktail
‘Companion’ shows humans are capable of horrible acts and AI is just a reflection of their inhumanity.
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Review: ‘Presence’ shares a familiar story through a distinct lens
‘Presence’ is a recognizable family drama shown through the unique perspective of an observant spirit.
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Review: ‘Hard Truths’ is unkind but not heartless
‘Hard Truths’ follows a woman incapable of pleasant or even neutral interactions with anyone, including her family.
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Review: ‘Wolf Man’ shreds the story with its sharp claws
‘Wolf Man’ is an effectual monster movie, which regrettably disadvantages its attempts at a cohesive narrative.
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Review: ‘The Room Next Door’ holds back too much
‘The Room Next Door’ is a reserved account of a terminally ill woman’s final days before she opts to end her life.
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Review: ‘Nosferatu’ exquisitely delivers its vision of darkness
‘Nosferatu’ is an impressive adaptation that uses dramatic cinematography to generate an intensely striking Gothic horror picture.
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Review: ‘A Complete Unknown’ features one rising star portraying another
‘A Complete Unknown’ follows Bob Dylan’s early career as the teen arrived in New York and eventually rose to folk stardom.
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Review: ‘Better Man’ wears a mask of honesty
‘Better Man’ is a biopic about chart-topping pop singer Robbie Williams, which features the unusual twist of depicting its star as an ape.
