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REVIEW ROUNDUP: THE FATHER, Starring Anthony Hopkins & Olivia Colman
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 26, 2021

Academy Award winners Olivia Colman and Anthony Hopkins lead the adaptation, which is now out in select theaters and will be available to stream on demand March 26th. 

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of Disney's ALADDIN Live-Action Remake?
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 22, 2019

Disney's newest live-action remake is Aladdin, and ahead of its release this Friday, May 24, critics are sharing their thoughts on the adaptation of Disney's 1992 classic. The film is the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin, the courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine and the Genie who may be the key to their future. Directed by Guy Ritchie, 'Aladdin' is written by John August and Ritchie based on Disney's 'Aladdin.'

Review Roundup: Was DUMBO Able to Lift Critics Off the Ground?
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 27, 2019

In the live-action remake of 'Dumbo,' Circus owner Max Medici (Danny DeVito) enlists former star Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) and his children Milly (Nico Parker) and Joe (Finley Hobbins) to care for a newborn elephant whose oversized ears make him a laughingstock in an already struggling circus. But when they discover that Dumbo can fly, the circus makes an incredible comeback, attracting persuasive entrepreneur V.A. Vandevere (Michael Keaton), who recruits the peculiar pachyderm for his newest, larger-than-life entertainment venture, Dreamland. Dumbo soars to new heights alongside a charming and spectacular aerial artist, Colette Marchant (Eva Green), until Holt learns that beneath its shiny veneer, Dreamland is full of dark secrets.

Review Roundup: Find Out What the Critics Are Saying About M. Night Shyamalan's GLASS
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 10, 2019

M. Night Shyamalan's 2016 film “Split” was revealed to be in the same universe as his 2000 thriller “Unbreakable,” and now Shyamalan has brought the characters together in the third film in the trilogy, “Glass.” What do critics think about, 'Glass,' does it hold up to the previous two films? Let's find out!

Review Roundup: Does AQUAMAN Make a Splash with Critics?
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 26, 2018

'Aquaman' is making a huge splash at the box office, but do critics agree with viewers? Read the reviews below!

Review Roundup: Did the Critics Think MARY POPPINS RETURNS Was 'Practically Perfect in Every Way?'
by Stephi Wild - December 26, 2018

Mary Poppins Returns officially opened in theaters everywhere on December 18! Now that the film is widely available, let's see what the critics are saying!


Review Roundup: The Critics Weigh in On MARY POPPINS RETURNS
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 12, 2018

Mary Poppins Returns opens in theaters everywhere on December 18, and with only a few days left until fans get to see this reimagining of a classic tale, let's see what the critics had to say!

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On DOG DAYS
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2018

From acclaimed production company LD Entertainment (The Zookeeper's Wife, Jackie, and Megan Leavey) and Director Ken Marino comes Dog Days. Dog Days is a hilarious and heartfelt ensemble comedy that follows the lives of multiple dog owners and their beloved fluffy pals around sunny Los Angeles. When these human and canine's paths start to intertwine, their lives begin changing in ways they never expected.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On THE MEG
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2018

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On THE MEG

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In on ANT-MAN AND THE WASP
by Macon Prickett - July 11, 2018

Ant-Man and the Wasp is an American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics characters Scott Lang / Ant-Man and Hope van Dyne / Wasp. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is intended to be the sequel to 2015's Ant-Man, and the twentieth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film is directed by Peyton Reed and written by the writing teams of Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, and Paul Rudd, Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari. It stars Rudd as Lang and Evangeline Lilly as Van Dyne, alongside Michael Peña, Walton Goggins, Bobby Cannavale, Judy Greer, Tip 'T.I.' Harris, David Dastmalchian, Hannah John-Kamen, Abby Ryder Fortson, Randall Park, Michelle Pfeiffer, Laurence Fishburne, and Michael Douglas. In Ant-Man and the Wasp, the titular pair team up to embark on a new mission from Hank Pym.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2018

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2018

SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY is an origin story about Han Solo, starring Alden Ehrenreich in the title role. The film is being produced by Lucasfilm from a screenplay by Lawrence and Jon Kasdan, and will be distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The film will be the second Star Wars anthology film, following the 2016 film Rogue One. A stand-alone installment, set prior to the events of the original 1977 film, it explores the adventures of a young Han Solo and Chewbacca, including meeting Lando Calrissian. Ehrenreich stars alongside Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover, Thandie Newton, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Joonas Suotamo, and Paul Bettany.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On LIFE OF THE PARTY
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2018

New Line Cinema's comedy 'Life of the Party' stars Melissa McCarthy under the direction of Ben Falcone. When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated housewife Deanna (McCarthy) turns regret into re-set by going back to college...landing in the same class and school as her daughter, who's not entirely sold on the idea. Plunging headlong into the campus experience, the increasingly outspoken Deanna-now Dee Rock-embraces freedom, fun and frat boys on her own terms, finding her true self in a senior year no one ever expected.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On OVERBOARD
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2018

Overboard is a fresh take on the iconic romantic comedy. In a splashy new twist, Overboard focuses on 'Leonardo' (Eugenio Derbez), a selfish, spoiled, rich playboy from Mexico's richest family and 'Kate' (Anna Faris), a working-class single mom of three hired to clean Leonardo's luxury yacht. After unjustly firing Kate and refusing to pay her, Leonardo falls overboard when partying too hard and wakes up on the Oregon coast with amnesia. Kate shows up at the hospital and, to get payback, convinces Leonardo he is her husband and puts him to work - for the first time in his life. At first miserable and inept, Leonardo slowly settles in. Eventually, he earns the respect of his new 'family' and co-workers. But, with Leonardo's billionaire family hot on their trail and the possibility of his memory returning at any moment, will their new family last or will Leonardo finally put the clues together and leave them for good?

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2018

An unprecedented cinematic journey ten years in the making and spanning the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Studios' 'Avengers: Infinity War' brings to the screen the ultimate, deadliest showdown of all time. The Avengers and their Super Hero allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On I FEEL PRETTY Starring Amy Schumer
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2018

The new Amy Schumer-led comedy I FEEL PRETTY rolls into movie theaters tomorrow! The film centers around Amy's character who falls victim to a head injury, and in turn gains a new sense of security with unending confidence. The movie also stars Michelle Williams, Aidy Bryant, Emily Ratajkowski, Rory Scovel, Busy Philipps, and Tom Hopper.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On TRUTH OR DARE
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2018

Lucy Hale and Tyler Posey invite you to play Truth or Dare. Wanna play? The film hits theaters this month. Directed by Jeff Wadlow (Kick-Ass 2), the thriller co-stars Violett Beane, Nolan Gerard Funk, Hayden Szeto and Sophia Taylor Ali. The film was produced by Blumhouse's Jason Blum and executive produced by Wadlow.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On RAMPAGE
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2018

On April 13, megastar Dwayne Johnson returned to the big screen in the highly anticipated new film Rampage.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On BLOCKERS
by Tori Hartshorn - April 5, 2018

When three parents stumble upon their daughters' pact to lose their virginity at prom, they launch a covert one-night operation to stop the teens from sealing the deal. Leslie Mann (The Other Woman, This Is 40), Ike Barinholtz (Neighbors, Suicide Squad) and John Cena (Trainwreck, Sisters) star in Blockers, the directorial debut of Kay Cannon (writer of the Pitch Perfect series).

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On Tyler Perry's ACRIMONY Starring Taraji P. Henson
by Tori Hartshorn - March 30, 2018

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On Tyler Perry's ACRIMONY Starring Taraji P. Henson

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On PACIFIC RIM UPRISING
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2018

PACIFIC RIM UPRISING, the upcoming sequel of PACIFIC RIM from Legendary and Universal, stars John Boyega and hits theaters on March 23rd. Directed by Guillermo del Toro, the film is set in the near future with Earth at war with the Kaiju, monsters that emerged from an inter-dimensional portal at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. The original film earned $411 million at the global box office.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On MIDNIGHT SUN
by Tori Hartshorn - March 22, 2018

Midnight Sun is a romantic tearjerker about 17-year-old Katie Price (Bella Thorne), sheltered at home since childhood with a rare genetic condition, a life-threatening sensitivity to sunlight. Having only her father Jack (Rob Riggle) for company, Katie's world opens up after dark when she ventures outside to play her guitar.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On ISLE OF DOGS
by Tori Hartshorn - March 22, 2018

ISLE OF DOGS tells the story of ATARI KOBAYASHI, 12-year-old ward to corrupt Mayor Kobayashi. When, by Executive Decree, all the canine pets of Megasaki City are exiled to a vast garbage-dump called Trash Island, Atari sets off alone in a miniature Junior-Turbo Prop and flies across the river in search of his bodyguard-dog, Spots. There, with the assistance of a pack of newly-found mongrel friends, he begins an epic journey that will decide the fate and future of the entire Prefecture.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On LOVE, SIMON
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2018

Everyone deserves a great love story. But for seventeen-year old Simon Spier it's a little more complicated: he's yet to tell his family or friends he's gay and he doesn't actually know the identity of the anonymous classmate he's fallen for online. Resolving both issues proves hilarious, terrifying and life-changing. Directed by Greg Berlanti (Everwood, The Flash, Riverdale), written by Isaac Aptaker & Elizabeth Berger (This is Us), and based on Becky Albertalli's acclaimed novel, LOVE, SIMON is a funny and heartfelt coming-of-age story about the thrilling ride of finding yourself and falling in love.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh-In On Steven Spielberg's READY PLAYER ONE
by Macon Prickett - March 12, 2018

From filmmaker Steven Spielberg comes the Science fiction action adventure 'Ready Player One,' based on Ernest Cline's bestseller of the same name, which has become a worldwide phenomenon.


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