Vacation Friends 2 (2023) Review
John Cena tries to make this unexpected sequel work, but its safe to say the Vacation Friends won't be travelling for a third time.
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REVIEWS
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- Aug 9
- 2 min
Oppenheimer (2023) Review
Oppenheimer is as explosive as the bomb its based on, managing to be captivating and raw in spite of its unjustified three-hour runtime.
- Jul 27
- 2 min
Asteroid City (2023) Review
Asteroid City rockets towards greatness, only to plummet back down to earth after leaving cohesiveness behind.
- Jul 19
- 2 min
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) Review
Mission: Impossible returns with a perfect balance of intriguing espionage and absurd stunts in what may be Ethan Hunt's greatest mission
- Jul 5
- 3 min
The Flash (2023) Review
The Flash is too fast for its own good, not taking its time to soak in the spectacle of what could've been a heartfelt self-reflection story
- Jul 1
- 2 min
Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023) Review
Still is another triumph in the ever-enduring career of MJF, rising above all adversities to be one of the decade's best documentaries.
- Jun 26
- 2 min
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) Review
Across the Spider-Verse ups the spectacle, empathy and Spider-People from before, but greatness simply isn't as good as perfection.
- Jun 21
- 3 min
Blackberry (2023) Review
Blackberry shifts the status quo of biopics by being equally emotional and hilarious in a move that results in one of 2023's best movies.
- Jun 17
- 3 min
Fool's Paradise (2023) Review
Charlie Day's directorial debut is a refreshing throwback to the silent era of comedy, only to be ruined by deafening Hollywood satire.
- Jun 14
- 3 min
Fast X (2023) Review
Fast X attempts and fails to return to its story-driven roots by ditching non-stop action that made the franchise a household name.
- Jun 2
- 2 min
Love Again (2023) Review
Held together by Celine Dion, Love Again is a predictable rom-com that will make critics sneer and audiences cheer in equal passion.
- May 25
- 2 min
The Mother (2023) Review
The Mother is a showcase for Jennifer Lopez's best acting performance at the expense of an engaging, comprehensive story.
- May 17
- 3 min
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) Review
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 is a tear-jerking space opera that sends the Guardians out on an emotional high in the best Marvel movie in years.
- May 10
- 3 min
Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves (2023) Review
Dungeons & Dragons is like the perfect version of itself: every player is integral to the experience and add personality to a standard story
- May 7
- 3 min
Peter Pan and Wendy (2023) Review
Peter Pan and Wendy is as mundane as you can get, lacking any magic and only saved by Jude Law's show-stealing performance as Captain Hook.
- Apr 27
- 2 min
Ghosted (2023) Review
Ghosted is an embarrassment, containing next to no redeeming qualities despite starring two of Hollywood's best working today.
- Apr 20
- 3 min
Tetris (2023) Review
Tetris builds itself up as a cold war thriller, serving as a nostalgic-history lesson, despite not every piece falling into place.
- Apr 12
- 3 min
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) Review
The Super Mario Bros. Movie, much like the video games, is easy to pick up and enjoy for veterans and newcomers alike.
- Apr 10
- 2 min
Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) Review
Shazam! Fury of the Gods may lack the heart of its predecessor, but makes up for it by reminding us of what superhero films should be: fun.
- Apr 4
- 3 min
The Whale (2023) Review
The Whale is overstuffed in all the worst ways to create a heartbreaking tale of self-immolation that hits home in all the right ways.
MOVIE RATINGS
Vacation Friends 2
Rating: 3.5/10
Oppenheimer
Rating: 8/10
Asteroid City
Rating: 5/10
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
Rating: 7.5/10
The Flash
Rating: 6/10
Still
Rating: 8/10
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Rating: 8/10
Blackberry
Rating: 8/10
Fool's Paradise
Rating: 3.5/10
Fast X
Rating: 4/10
Love Again
Rating: 5/10
The Mother
Rating: 5/10
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Rating: 8.5/10
Dungeon & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves
Rating: 7/10
Peter Pan and Wendy
Rating: 4/10
Ghosted
Rating: 3/10
Tetris
Rating: 6.5/10
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Rating: 7/10
Shazam: Fury of the Gods
Rating: 6/10
The Whale
Rating: 8.5/10
Cocaine Bear
Rating: 5/10
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Rating: 4.5/10
The Last Tourist
Rating: 6/10
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rating: 6.5/10
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Rating: 7/10
TV RATINGS
Heels (Season 2)
Rating: 7.5/10
Dark Side of the Ring - Season 4
Rating: 6/10
The Righteous Gemstones - Season 3
Rating: 8.5/10
It's Always Sunny - Season 16
Rating: 8/10
McGregor Forever
Rating: 5/10
Love & Death
Rating: 6.5/10
Jury Duty
Rating: 8/10
South Park (Season 26)
Rating: 6.5/10
Beef (Season 1)
Rating: 8/10
Your Honor (Season 2)
Rating: 7/10
The Last of Us (Season 1)
Rating: 9.5/10
Tulsa King (Season 1)
Rating: 7/10