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A man in civilian clothes holds a handgun in a two-handed grip, aiming intently in a parking lot, with a police vehicle and fast food restaurant in the background.

‘Sovereign’ Is a Fire Alarm for America’s Most Dangerous Family Values

A bloody, brainy debut about two fathers on opposite sides of the law, 'Sovereign' pits paranoia against authority in modern-day America.
By Rex Reed
Two characters crouch in tall jungle grass, looking ahead with intense focus—one wearing glasses, the other with a ponytail and backpack—suggesting they are hiding or tracking something in a dense, tropical setting.

‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ Is a Roaring, Recycled Spectacle With Nothing New to Say

Thirty-two years after Jurassic Park, Hollywood’s favorite dinosaurs return for another round of nonsense—this time with flying raptors, heart disease subplots and a baby dino with the temperament of E.T.
By Rex Reed

The 10th Anniversary of ‘Fury Road’ and the Road We’re On

A decade after its release, the futuristic dystopia of 'Mad Max: Fury Road' offers parallels to our current moment and points a way forward.
By Noah Berlatsky

‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ Review: Guy Ritchie Bends History With Thrilling Results

By Emily Zemler

Director Alex Garland on ‘Civil War’: “Of Course It’s a Political Film”

By Stephen Garrett

‘Monkey Man’ Review: A Revenge Thriller Packed With Punches, Politics, Fury and Joy

By Oliver Jones

‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ Review: Tag-Team Monster Wrestling

By Dylan Roth

The 25th Anniversary of ‘The Matrix’: Liberation and Co-optation

By Noah Berlatsky

‘Road House’ Review: Jake Gyllenhaal In A Bloodthirsty Meh

By Dylan Roth

‘Madame Web’ Review: What A Tangled Mess They’ve Weaved

By Emily Zemler

‘Argylle’ Review: Ridiculous Fun Battles With Plot Hiccups

By Emily Zemler

‘Godzilla Minus One’ Review: A Mountain-Sized Monster Restored to Cinematic Glory

By Oliver Jones

Joaquin Phoenix Borders on Catatonic in ‘Napoleon’

By Rex Reed

‘Rumble Through the Dark’ Is Two Hours of Savagery With Nothing New to Say

By Rex Reed

‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’ Review: Is There Any Appetite Left?

By Emily Zemler

‘The Marvels’ Review: Thankfully No Superhero Fatigue Here

By Emily Zemler

‘The Equalizer 3’ Review: Denzel Washington’s Vengeance Machine Shows Signs of Age

By Oliver Jones

‘Retribution’ Review: Liam Neeson’s Family Is In Danger Yet Again

By Rex Reed

‘Heart of Stone’ Review: A Derivative Spy Movie That Still Delivers

By Laura Babiak

‘Meg 2: The Trench’ Review: Big Dumb Shark Movie Without A Lot Of Bite

By Laura Babiak

‘Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One’ Review: Tom Cruise Vs. Gravity

By Dylan Roth

‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ Review: Still At Least A Little Magical

By Oliver Jones

‘The Flash’ Review: Not Bad As Comedy, Not Good As Superhero Epic

By Dylan Roth

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Review: A Smorgasbord of Eye Candy, But Style Over Substance

By Oliver Jones
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