Jurassic World Rebirth is ultimately one of the better entries in the modern Jurassic World series of films, but that bar is so low we could stub our toes on it, so it's not saying much.
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28 Years Later has some weird structure and pacing choices, but the worldbuilding, story, and moral and ethical questions it asks its audience really counteract those problems.
F1: The Movie is a technical marvel, but the decision to lean into the all too familiar tropes of the genre is going to be hit or miss with people, depending on what they are expecting.
How to Train Your Dragon will probably be the new case study for doing a live-action remake correctly.
Ballerina can't quite match the impossible standards of the films it shares a cinematic universe with and has a rocky first act, but once things get going, it really finds its footing.
Several creative decisions made early on make a lot of elements of Lilo & Stitch unsteady, and by the time the third act rolls around, it collapses the same way Lilo's house does.
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning is the worst kind of ending to a franchise in that it isn't an ending at all, but still tries to position itself as one.
Another Simple Favor wants to be just as captivating as the first film, but it feels like the younger sister who is desperately trying to emulate the effortless grace of her older sister.
Thunderbolts* starts off weak and is only held together by the sheer talent of its cast, but the third act is where the movie truly shines.
Drop isn't a perfect film, but it's an interesting concept executed well, and its flaws aren't dealbreakers.
The Amateur completely fails to come together, and any parts that do fit only elevate the film to barely passing.
Snow White is one of the better Disney live-action remakes, but that bar is getting so low you could stub your toe on it.
Every piece of Black Bag, from the cast to the set production design to the music, fits together like a perfect little puzzle.
Novocaine doesn't reinvent a single wheel, but it's very honest about what it is, which means you know whether or not you'll be into it.
The Gorge is a strange film that somehow gets worse when the inciting incident happens, and the rest of the plot unfolds.
Captain America: Brave New World is a frustrating film to watch, even if it isn't entirely inept, with so many good ideas that are executed poorly.
Babygirl doesn't entirely work, but it's so refreshing to see female sexuality explored through a woman's lens that you can overlook the flaws.
Nosferatu is one of those movies where you can simply say it is a masterpiece and walk away without needing to elaborate further.
A Complete Unknown is far from the worst thing you'll see this Christmas season, and many people will probably like it simply because of the various performances.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is something fans have been dreaming of, and that joy should be celebrated regardless of how mediocre the film is to the layman.
Mufasa: The Lion King is yet another Disney film that isn't good enough to merit any praise but also not bad enough to be interesting.
Moana 2 was always going to have a hard time, but the clunky transition increases the odds against a film already struggling against a powerful rip current.
Gladiator II starts off very slow, but once things get going in the second half of the film, it improves dramatically, but it can't compare to the gravitas of its predecessor.
Wicked fails to justify its extremely long runtime, which severely impacts the structure and pacing, knocking it into mediocrity.
Joker: Folie à Deux is a disaster and yet another failure from Warner Bros. and DC as they continue failing to adapt some of the most popular characters of all time.
The Wild Robot proves what this medium can do when the right people are given the right material and the freedom to create art, not content.
Transformers One is another homerun for Paramount Pictures adapting toy commercials into fantastic movies, and proof that 2024 is going to be a powerhouse year for animation.
The Killer's Game had some serious potential, but it's a waste of a good idea, a good cast, and ultimately, a waste of everyone's time.
Deadpool & Wolverine is proof that Marvel has still lost the forest for the trees in terms of lore. Usually, they are getting lost in lore for things to come, but this film is lost in the lore of the past.
Twisters is a tornado movie that doesn't seem to have faith that the tornados are awe-inspiring but also frightening enough on their own.