Movie reviews of Hope Madden

The biggest surprise is the utter absence of surprises. Review

Though the crossing storylines don’t always work, the characters that populate this harsh but lovely environment pique your interest... Review

Offers a lot of easily won wisdom and quick solutions. What the point is, I couldn’t tell you. Review

As an opportunity for Hugh Jackman to put his most iconic character to bed, it’s sometimes amazing. Review

While far from perfect, A United Kingdom gives you reason to applaud, to feel good, and to hope. Review

A potent vision of the damage of disconnection. Review

Brims with ideas and nods to films of the past... Review

This spare and often somber film, punctuated as it is with both joyous outbursts and peril, is a welcome piece of poetry in Oscar’s roster. Review

Without a coherent thread or satisfying payoff. Review

It’s bad, is what I’m saying. And worse yet, it’s dull. Review

If you weren’t so distracted by how glorious this film looks, it might really be as bad as the trailers made it out to be. Review

Expect the loose narrative and slice of life structure, but with Louis-Dreyfus and her infectious chuckle driving the story... Review

Joseph Gordon-Levitt proves himself an insightful observer of his times, a cagey storyteller, and an artist with limitless potential. Review

Ruffalo amd Paltrow benefit as much from Blumberg’s bright dialogue as the film benefits from the duo’s easy onscreen chemistry. Review

Green’s unconventional approach allows Hirsch and Rudd ample room to breathe, and to develop unique and fascinating characters. Review

His film may be merely better than average, his leads are truly spectacular. Review

Subverts tensions before they can generate real terror. Review

The Wolverine does boast some cool action sequences but maybe he can rediscover his sense of humor. Review

Every shot a brutally gorgeous image. Review

McCarthy’s riotous performance honestly outshines everything about a film that’s content to coast on the novelty of female casting. Review

The retread doesn’t capture. Review

Offers a sweet, charming summer distraction. It just doesn’t do much more. Review

Tension and dread counterbalance thrill effectively... Review

Wildly predictable plotting leads to a handful of moderately funny gags... Review