If an excursion to a local theater is on your docket this week, there are quite a few solid choices. Here’s a rundown of the new movies opening this week.
Category: Movie Reviews
‘She Said’ solid but not spectacular #MeToo exposé
The movie is solid and in instances heartbreaking as the film depicts the story of the brave women who hoped to affect changes in attitudes and actions in the workplace by speaking about what had to be some of the most demoralizing incidents in their lives.
REVIEW: ‘Wakanda Forever’ packs emotional and action-packed punch
How do you make a super-hero movie when the actor who played the title character passed away?
November opens with solid slate of films
With Halloween in the rear-view mirror and Thanksgiving and Christmas not yet on the horizon, it’s a surprisingly interesting week in theaters.
Review: Roberts, Clooney team in middling romantic-comedy ‘Ticket to Paradise’
The film is a pleasant romantic-comedy starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts. It’s the equivalent of comfort food, and there is nothing wrong with that.
Review: ‘Black Adam’ dispenses familiar super-hero fun
The latest Warner Bros. super-hero film might be the most comic-bookish movie to hit the big screen since the 1980 version of ‘Flash Gordon.’
Review: ‘Halloween Ends’ thank goodness
For fans of the previous two films in the trilogy, the final battle offers a decent payoff, but overall, the movie is a flimsy finale
Review: ‘Werewolf By Night’ thrills on Disney +, stars shine in messy ‘Amsterdam’
The new Disney + special his all the right notes with a scary but fun tone that’s a sweet Halloween treat for teens and adults.
Review: Weaver, Kline shine in ‘The Good House;’ Sanderson Sisters return in ‘Hocus Pocus 2’
Sometimes you forget why some actors are stars, and then a movie like “The Good House” reminds you, and that’s just a comforting and joyful feeling.
Review: ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ trips over well-worn sci-fi and horror tropes
Olivia Wilde’s sophomore directorial effort is a gorgeous-looking film with a great deal of style and panache, but its screenplay is a feckless retread of ideas that were more effectively executed by better films.
Mixed bag of movies opens locally this weekend
While there are no blockbusters on tap, here’s a brief preview of five new movies opening today in local theaters.
Review: Disney’s update of ‘Pinocchio’
Disney’s remake is a solid film for families to kick back and enjoy.
Fall movie lull precedes the big films of the holiday season
As summer fades into fall, there is a lull at movie theaters around the country.
Review: ‘The Invitation’ surprises as thrilling but oft-told vampire tale
Cross the tendencies of Jane Austen with those of Bram Stoker, and you have the surprisingly frightening and fun new gothic-horror picture.
Review: Elba almost makes ‘Beast’ bearable
If you have to go to a movie this weekend, Beast is a choice, but there’s probably something better on the various streaming channels available without having to leave your home.
