4.5
The Curse of La Llorona REVIEW – Clumsily Handles Mexican Folklore
The Curse of La Llorona whitewashes iconic Mexican folklore and replaces it with tense scares but nothing of substance.
5.5
Pet Sematary (2019) REVIEW – Falls Short of Its Potential
Pet Sematary has solid scares and performances, but never manages to reach greatness the way other recent Stephen King adaptations have.
8
Shazam! REVIEW – Packs a Big Punch and a Bigger Heart
Shazam! is a pure, fun delight that has a lot of laughs, a lot of action, and a family-centric story that’s unapologetically sweet, and all the better for it.
3
Captive State REVIEW – The Opposite Of Captivating
Captive State offers some unique and thoughtful concepts but lacks any sense of character or story to back it all up.
8
Captain Marvel REVIEW – Flies Higher, Further, & Faster
Captain Marvel manages to juggle being several different kinds of films at once and is nothing short of a triumph.
8
How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World REVIEW – An Emotional Conclusion
The Hidden World isn’t a perfect movie, but it is a perfect end to a wonderful story.
7
Happy Death Day 2U (2019) REVIEW – Even More Fun The Second Time
The sequel that nobody really wanted is some timey wimey fun.
6
Alita: Battle Angel (2019) REVIEW – Battling With Itself
While its spectacle is great, Alita: Battle Angel tries to cram four books into one movie and it really shows.
8
Cold Pursuit (2019) REVIEW – A Thrilling, Darkly Funny Story of Revenge
Cold Pursuit is the best possible send-off for Liam Neeson as an action movie star.
9
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019) REVIEW – Just As Hilarious As The First
The Lego Movie 2 lives up to its predecessor in almost every way.
6
Glass (2019) REVIEW – A Divisive Deconstruction of Superheroes
Glass is a mixed bag of good and bad that is sure to split audiences down the middle.
7
The Upside (2019) REVIEW – The Downsides Are Hard To Ignore
The Upside features two great performances at its core but is let down by some huge issues.
