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‘Air’ Movie Review: Ben Affleck’s Formulaic Sports Film Shoots and Scores

While Ben Affleck’s ‘Air’ may be approached in an incredibly paint-by-numbers structure, its high spirits will make you leave the theater happy.

Comedy, Movie ReviewMaxance VincentApril 10, 2023Air, Ben Affleck, Movie Review, Comedy, Prime VideoComment

'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' Review: The Plumber and His Princess Hit the Big Screen

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ is a great film to catch in theatres, if you’re a kid or a kid at heart – fun for the whole family, even if it does remain a little uninspired. The animation is top-notch, with fun character designs and dazzling landscapes, and the score and accompanying soundtrack just add to this adventure.

SXSW EXCLUSIVE: 'Bottoms' Review: A Refreshing Freshman in the High School Class [SXSW 2023]

Premiering at SXSW 2023, ‘Bottoms’ is a film that is equal parts violent, funny, surreal, meta, and weird which makes for a definite highlight of the festival. Continue for our full SPOILER-FREE review.

SXSW EXCLUSIVE: 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' Review [SXSW 2023]

As if on the wings of a chubby dragon, the legendary tabletop RPG inspired action-adventure comedy ‘Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ premiered as the opening film of SXSW and FilmSpeak has you covered. Continue for our Spoiler-Free Review.

'Scream VI' Review: A Brutal, Playful Good Time

Ghostface makes his highly anticipated return to the silver screen with Scream VI, a sequel that not only delivers the chills and thrills fans have come to expect, but proves this franchise doesn’t need its legacy characters to thrive.

Horror, ComedyTom ChatalbashMarch 10, 2023scream, scream 6, ghostfaceComment

'Cocaine Bear' Review : This Bear Doesn't Have Much Bite

Cocaine Bear is perhaps the biggest disappoint of 2023 thus far, taking a true story ripe with cinematic potential and failing to deliver the irreverent, blood-soaked goods audiences are clamouring for. Though it provides entertainment value here and there, this is a drug-fuelled bear that feels declawed.

Comedy, Movie ReviewTom ChatalbashFebruary 26, 2023cocaine bear, Elizabeth Banks, Cocaine Bear Review, Movie Review of Cocaine BearComment

‘When You Finish Saving the World’ Review: Jesse Eisenberg’s Feature Directorial Debut is Muddled

While When You Finish Saving the World has interesting ideas and good performances, the film can’t help but feel smug especially with how director Jesse Eisenberg casts Finn Wolfhard as a younger version of himself.

Comedy, Movie ReviewMaxance VincentFebruary 4, 2023When You Finish Saving the World, Jesse Eisenberg, A24, Movie Review, ComedyComment

'The Guardians Of The Galaxy Holiday Special' Review: A Warm Slice Of Festive Spirit… In Space

In Marvel Studios’ latest Special Presentation, the Guardians of the Galaxy return for a breezy adventure that sees Drax and Mantis journey to Earth in an attempt to learn more about Christmas. James Gunn has proven that even without the most exciting story, this group are among the best superhero characters on screen today.

‘Weird: The Al Yankovic Story’ Review: Daniel Radcliffe Shines In Impeccable Parody

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story boasts an incredible lead performance from Daniel Radcliffe, as the movie takes parody to extreme heights. Unfortunately, it’s getting a Roku Channel-exclusive release. But if you can watch it with a large group of friends, please do it. You’re going to have the time of your life.

Comedy, Biopic, Movie ReviewMaxance VincentNovember 2, 2022Weird, Weird Movie Review, Weird the Al Yankovic Story, Daniel Radcliffe, Al YankovicComment

'Rosaline' Review: This Spirited Shakespeare Re-Imagining Gives A New Meaning to 'Star-Crossed'

Rosaline, anchored by another star performance from Kaitlyn Dever, provides a cute, brisk, and spirited romantic comedy that makes the most of its fun premise and confines, and is sure to please Shakespeare fans and anyone looking for a laugh and a good time.

'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' Review: A Layered Mystery of Gonzo Proportions [TIFF 2022]

Writer-Director Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig return with another stellar murder mystery with Glass Onion. Like its predecessor, this film boasts many of the same successful feats which lead to Knives Out becoming a franchise - An all-star cast firing on all cylinders, sharp direction, plot twists galore, and a whole lot of fun.

‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ Review: Only Martin McDonagh Can Make a Madcap Modern Fable Seem So True [TIFF 2022]

Martin McDonagh has crafted a modern day allegory in Banshees of Inisherin - a cinematic yarn that the small town elder tells kids as they ride their bikes through the midtown square. It serves as a lesson about love and loss, and more importantly, the reality of what those mean to those of us who wear our hearts on our sleeve.

'Biosphere' Review: An Ambitious Tale Of Two Best Friends [TIFF 2022]

Whether you want to laugh or you want to see a sincere story about gender, sexuality, a little bit of magic, and male friendship, actor Marc Duplass’ creation, Biosphere, will help you find a way.

'Triangle of Sadness' Review: A Reminder to Eat the Rich and Laugh While You Do It [TIFF 2022]

Sometimes Triangle of Sadness can be messy, but that seems to almost be the point. It’s a film that shows we’re all human beings - competitive, selfish, and gross, but more entertainingly, it is director Ruben Östlund at his craziest, his most explicit, his most in-your-face, and audiences are going to love it.

‘Me Time’ Review: Kevin Hart and Mark Wahlberg Nearly Save Netflix’s Latest Almost-Movie

While Mark Wahlberg and Kevin Hart infuse some much-needed comedic levity in Me Time, its uninspired and unfunny plot makes the case that most Netflix movies aren’t meant to be actively watched.

Comedy, Movie Review, NetflixMaxance VincentAugust 27, 2022Me Time, John Hamburg, Netflix, Movie Review, ComedyComment

‘Day Shift’ Review: Jamie Foxx and Snoop Dogg Kick Major Vamp Ass

J.J. Perry’s Day Shift may not be anything new or original, but it ends up being a memorable balls-to-the-walls vampire-action film that’s best experienced with a group of people (or in a midnight screening.

Movie Review, Netflix, ComedyMaxance VincentAugust 12, 2022Day Shift, JJ Perry, Netflix, Comedy, Movie ReviewComment

‘Cha Cha Real Smooth’ Review: Life-Affirming and Just Plain Funny

Cooper Raiff’s Cha Cha Real Smooth is that good, even if it isn’t perfect. A couple of predictable beats prevent it from soaring the way it should, but with fantastic performances from its leads, and the film’s sharp script, it can be counted as one of the best comedies this year.

Comedy, Movie ReviewMaxance VincentJune 21, 2022Cha Cha Real Smooth, Movie Review, Cooper Raiff, Apple TV+, ComedyComment

'The Bubble' Review: Apatow's Pandemic Comedy Barely Outshines The Very Films It Mocks

Featuring an all star cast, and one of the biggest names in comedy, Judd Apatow’s new comedy The Bubble attempts to poke fun at the heartless state of Hollywood blockbusters yet tragically falls victim to the very tropes he’s mocking.

'The Lost City' Review: A Goofy Adventure-Comedy That Falls Just Above Mediocrity [SXSW 2022]

The Lost City has blockbuster comedy written all over it; a simple to follow adventure story, the stars are all names that will draw a crowd, and the setting is scenic and pleasing to the eye. On paper, it should work. In practice, it feels soulless and robotic.

'Spin Me Round' Review: A Great Cast In A Lukewarm Quirk-Fest [SXSW 2022]

One of the bigger draws at this years’ SXSW, Spin Me Round features Alison Brie leading an all-star comedic cast in a part mystery, part rom-com,, part Italian misadventure. However, by the time the aptly titled Spin me Round stops spinning, audiences aren’t quite sure what movie they just watched.