Movie reviews of Hope Madden

Spielberg’s passion and polish come together here as an expertly crafted rallying cry. He’s preaching to the choir, but he preaches so well. Review

Everything runs out of steam at some point. Here’s hoping this franchise has run out of doors to open. Review

A solid, finely acted tribute to an man whose bold artistry made him a cultural icon. Review

Sorkin is everywhere, which is not necessarily a bad thing if you like sharp performances about smart people doing fascinating things. Review

As genuinely if superficially enjoyable as The Greatest Showman is, there is something unseemly in embracing so tidy a view. Review

There are passably enjoyable moments. The rest of it is mainly insufferable: catty, meandering and needless. Review

It lacks the gut-punch or cinematic mastery of Nolan’s film, but it does boast one hell of a performance. Review

It looks good, bears a social conscience and remains more or less true to the simple “be who you are” core... Review

A beautiful ode to outsiders, love and doing what you must. Review

Strikes a sweet balance between embarrassment and affection that the film maintains throughout... Review

Offers an unsettling vision of self-discovery that’s simultaneously familiar and unique. Review

A gripping film that lacks substance, a well-told reiteration on the same theme. Review

It’s a movie that refuses to stay with you. The final image is provocative, but even that won’t help you remember I Remember You. Review

Coco is no Toy Story, but it’s a lovely film. Review

An alarmingly natural, more alarmingly believable portrait of a psychopath. Review

Well-meaning, but wildly dishonest. Review

Gerwig offers genuine insight rather than nostalgia or, worse yet, lessons to be learned. Review

A satisfying tale with more power than just magic. Review

Little more than an id explosion in service of workplace fantasy. Review

It’s an Agatha Christie story. At its best, campy, stagey fun. At its worst, stale. Review

A gorgeous movie. Review

Halley keeps the ugliness of the world away with her own whimsy, and Vinaite’s onscreen chemistry with Prince is authentic and full of tenderness. Review

The result is a gorgeous, bloody mess that treads familiar ground but never wears out its welcome. Review

It’s a shame Woody and LBJ couldn’t have taken their excellent collaboration to a better production. Review