Movie reviews of George Wolf

Always watchable, and engaging enough to keep you invested. But Lisbeth became memorable by being uniquely compelling, not merely satisfactory. Review

The Grinch is nearly as empty as Cindy Lou’s living room on Christmas morn. Review

Factual liberties are taken, timelines are sometimes carelessly misrepresented, and there’s a totally needless gag from Mike Myers, but whenever Bohemian Rhapsody is most unsteady, Queen’s music is there for a bailout. Review

Through first-hand insight and two towering performances, it finds a thread of hope in the ashes of a family’s nightmare. Review

It cements a vision of Suspiria that’s as ambitious and it is uncompromising, one that explores different definitions of horror while ultimately delivering more outright shocks and shivers than Argento ever attempted. Review

An often funny, sometimes startling and endlessly human film, Mid90s is a blast from the past that points to a bright filmmaking future for Jonah Hill. Review

But in contrasting glorious human achievement with acceptable sacrifice, Free Solo becomes nearly unforgettable. Review

In trusting that YA audience with some bitter pills, The Hate U Give becomes a required dose for the rest of us. Review

Has style, a winning cast, and winking nods to horror classics such as IT and Frankenstein. Review

Can’t completely deliver on its promise, it offers a gorgeous blast of color, sound and plot twists that are pretty fun to watch unravel. Review

The few moments where the film’s uncertainty breeds heavy-handedness can’t diminish her exciting potential as a writer and director. Review

The story is light and whimsical, but thanks to the veteran actors and the slyly understated direction, it’s got a frisky heart that won’t quit. Review

This film has talent everywhere, but it also has stirring things to say about love and sacrifice, about art and commerce, ambition and fame. Review

Settles into a pleasantly entertaining mix of messages, music, and Looney Tunes-worthy pratfalls. Review

With music such a big part of the film, Hawke’s decision to present it in its live, raw glory reaps big dividends. Review

Outside of one needless stunt at the Michigan governor’s mansion, Moore’s at his most forthright and committed. Review

Not what the trailer makes you think it is – which turns out to be the perfect setup for a film with plenty of head fakes that lead to a mischievous good time. Review

High on body count but low on substance, Peppermint tastes like a strange blend of committed and lazy. Review

Kingsley and Isaac make subject matter this unpleasant a joy to watch unfold, elevating Operation Finale with a moving contrast of soul. Review

A mystery with as much to say about parenting as posting, and a remarkably in-the-moment statement. Review

The parts are all here and competently assembled, but the punch of the bigger themes Noer and Guzikowski are aiming for never land flush. Review

The film has moments of promise that are quickly snuffed out by exposition that’s neither needed, wanted or interesting. Review

A goofy, enjoyable time-waster. Review

Settles awkwardly between a child’s fable and wistful remembrances from grandparents. Review