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Mia Goth points a gun in MaXXXine.

MaXXXine review: a bold, absorbing horror adventure

There has never been a movie like A24's MaXXXine, and there likely never will be again. The new, Mia Goth-led film is now playing in theaters.
Eddie Murphy holds his hands up in front of a police officer in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F review: a blast of summer fun

Netflix's Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F is a refreshingly carefree summer blockbuster and a testament to Eddie Murphy's enduring star power.
Kevin Costner stares with cowboy flintiness in a still from Horizon: An American Saga—Chapter 1

Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 review: Costner’s Western is an epic bore

The first installment of Kevin Costner's multipart Western epic Horizon: An American Saga plays like the tedious pilot of a miniseries you wouldn't finish.
A man holds a flashlight as a woman stands next to him.

A Quiet Place: Day One review: a shockingly tense and moving sci-fi prequel

A Quiet Place: Day One is a tense, surprisingly moving sci-fi thriller. The film is now playing in theaters.
Austin Butler drives alongside a motorcycle gang in The Bikeriders.

The Bikeriders review: a breezy, effortlessly cool motorcycle movie

Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, and Tom Hardy lead The Bikeriders, Jeff Nichols' confident and supremely cool new motorcycle movie.
Rhaenyra Targaryen stands alone in House of the Dragon season 2.

House of the Dragon season 2 review: an explosive, uneven follow-up

HBO's House of the Dragon returns this weekend with a season that is more violent, brutal, and frustrating than its first.
Dakota Fanning stands in front of a mirror in The Watchers.

The Watchers review: a tedious disappointment

The Watchers is a disappointing folk horror thriller that never lives up to its potential. The film is now playing in theaters.
A man and a woman stand in a gun range in Hit Man.

Hit Man review: At last, the star vehicle Glen Powell deserves

Anyone but You and Top Gun: Maverick star Glen Powell reunites with Richard Linklater for Hit Man, an eccentric comedy on Netflix that proves he's a star.
Martin Lawrence talks to Will Smith in Bad Boys: Ride or Die.

Bad Boys: Ride or Die review: a fun summer action movie

Bad Boys: Ride or Die is a fun, if forgettable, addition to one of Hollywood's most reliable action franchises. It's now playing in theaters.
Multiple Jedi wield their ignited lightsabers together in The Acolyte.

The Acolyte review: a refreshing change of pace

The Acolyte feels like a breath of fresh air for the Star Wars universe. The Disney+ series premieres today.
Johnny swings an axe in In a Violent Nature.

In a Violent Nature review: an old-fashioned gorefest, updated

In a Violent Nature is an admirably ambitious update of the slasher movie genre. It's now playing in theaters.
Furiosa aims her rifle in "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga."

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga review: a thrilling new trip down Fury Road

George Miller takes Mad Max out of Mad Max, but there are thrills aplenty in his astonishing spinoff prequel Furiosa.
A woman pilots a robot in Atlas.

Atlas review: an absurd Netflix sci-fi movie that works as a guilty pleasure

The new Netflix sci-fi movie Atlas isn't original or really that good, but it's an enjoyable watch thanks to lead star Jennifer Lopez and an anything-goes plot.
Two masked killers stand near a truck in The Strangers: Chapter 1.

The Strangers: Chapter 1 review: a dull horror retread

The Strangers: Chapter 1 is a disappointingly by-the-numbers follow-up to its iconic 2008 predecessor. The film is now playing in theaters.
The Doctor and Ruby Sunday stand in the TARDIS together in Doctor Who.

Doctor Who review: a promising era, but a rocky start

Doctor Who kicks off its promising new era with a pair of surprisingly forgettable episodes. The sci-fi series returns Friday, May 10 at 7 p.m. ET on Disney+.
Noa stares ahead solemnly in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes review: a great, thoughtful sci-fi sequel

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a worthy addition to one of Hollywood's best franchises. The film is now playing in theaters.
Ryan Gosling wears sunglasses in "The Fall Guy."

The Fall Guy review: a near-perfect summer blockbuster

The Fall Guy will remind you why you fell in love with movies in the first place. The Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt-led film is now playing in theaters.
A man stands in an elevator in Boy Kills World.

Boy Kills World review: You deserve better than this

Boy Kills World wants to be your next favorite cult action movie, but it instead makes you want to watch the films it so shamelessly rips off.
Zendaya looks at Josh O'Connor in Challengers.

Challengers review: one of the most entertaining movies of 2024 so far

Challengers is a thrilling sports drama and a fascinating romance. The new, Zendaya-led film is now playing in theaters.
Two men investigate a grave in Dead Boy Detectives.

Dead Boy Detectives review: a Sandman spinoff that stands on its own

Longing for the monster-of-the-week days of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Supernatural? Then Dead Boy Detectives, Netflix's new fantasy show, is just the ticket.
Henry Cavill wears suspenders in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare review: a breezy action romp

Guy Ritchie's The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is a slight, but immensely fun WWII thriller. The Henry Cavill-led movie is now playing in theaters.
Melissa Barrera points a gun and Dan Stevens holds a wooden stake in Abigail.

Abigail review: a wacky thrill ride that has plenty of bite

Abigail is a gloriously gory vampire horror movie. The new Melissa Barrera and Dan Stevens-led film is now playing in theaters.
Hoa Xuande and Robert Downey Jr. sit at a dinner table together in The Sympathizer.

The Sympathizer review: a masterful spy thriller

HBO and Park Chan-wook's The Sympathizer is a startlingly great miniseries that you won't ever want to look away from.
Cailee Spaeny and Kirsten Dunst crouch next to a car in Civil War.

Civil War review: an unforgettable action epic

Alex Garland's Civil War is a jolting and terrifying dystopian action movie set in a near-future America. It's now playing in theaters.
Dev Patel stands in an elevator in Monkey Man.

Monkey Man review: an intense, surreal revenge action movie

Dev Patel's Monkey Man is an unwieldy, feverish revenge action movie. It's now playing in theaters.
A woman is probed by a machine in The Beast.

The Beast review: a gonzo sci-fi movie with a touch of David Lynch

David Lynch meets Cloud Atlas meets Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind in the ambitious sci-fi whatsit The Beast, starring Dune 2 actress Léa Seydoux.
A man looks away from 2 cops in Ripley.

Ripley review: Netflix’s terrifically tense thriller

Originally developed for Showtime, Ripley, Netflix's beautifully shot adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley, features a brilliant performance by Andrew Scott.
Godzilla and Kong race into battle in a still from Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire review: a very flimsy monster mash

In Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Godzilla joins forces with King Kong for a Hollywood monster movie without a fraction of the power of Godzilla Minus One.
David Dastmalchian and Laura Gordon speak to a possessed Ingrid Torelli on the set of a talk show in a still from "Late Night with the Devil."

Late Night with the Devil review: a fun talk-show Exorcist

David Dastmalchian plays a talk show host summoning evil on live TV in the entertaining but rarely scary found-footage horror movie, Late Night with the Devil.
Sydney Sweeney holds a candle in Immaculate.

Immaculate review: a gripping, lean Catholic horror movie

Sydney Sweeney's scream queen turn anchors Immaculate, director Michael Mohan's succinct new slice of religious horror. The film is now playing in theaters.
Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon stand by a broken basement wall in Ghostbusters: Afterlife.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire review: a fun and goofy sci-fi sequel

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a goofy sci-fi blockbuster that will both entertain you and leave you wanting more from it. The film is now playing in theaters.
Jake Gyllenhaal stands in a parking lot in Road House.

Road House review: an unhinged, stupid, and fun remake of an ’80s action classic

Jake Gyllenhaal shines in a Road House remake that is a sloppy but fun time. The Doug Liman-directed film premieres Thursday, March 21 on Amazon Prime Video.
The X-Men prepare for battle in "X-Men '97."

X-Men ’97 review: a nostalgic reminder that superheroes can still be fun

X-Men '97 is a surprisingly great retro blast of Saturday morning cartoon fun. The Disney+ show will remind you why you fell in love with the X-Men and Marvel.
A blood-splattered Kristen Stewart sits against a door in Love Lies Bleeding.

Love Lies Bleeding review: The gnarliest crime story of the year

Love Lies Bleeding is a crime thriller that wants you to believe in the full, horrifying power of love. The Kristen Stewart-led film is now playing in theaters.