Movie reviews of George Wolf

Builds an earnest base through faithfully re-creating an era while reinforcing that era’s continued relevance to the present. Review

An effortlessly compelling portrait, a bittersweet ode to a maverick who searched in vain for a way to unite her two worlds... Review

Thankfully, Gilroy’s instincts are better than that, leaving Roman J. Israel, Esq. with his integrity still intact, just a little dented. Review

The peeks we do get into Dickens’s life are worthy, the period setting effectively detailed, and the whimsy entirely likable. Review

Rich, indelible characters and a bold filmmaker whose vision and instincts have never been more on point. Review

Impressive archival footage paired with biographical timelines reveal Serpico’s personal journey while providing glimpses... Review

Two tired steps back. Review

A visceral, thoroughly rewarding experience. Review

Seems content to aim no higher than the guilty pleasure aisle. Review

Much like the family it spotlights, too often settles for safety over emotional connection. Review

The obvious gags rarely rise above the level of women talking dirty and little kids dropping F-bombs. Review

Warmed-over ideas well past their prime. Review

There is, something that’s often deliciously dark, twisted and satisfying. Review

It’s a nice story. Helping thy neighbor is a lovely message. Why does it have to be delivered this way? Review

Often powerfully gripping and thrilling to watch, Only the Brave is a fitting salute to real people that deserve one. Review

Keeps its head above some gaps in logic to remain interesting. Review

Boasts excellent performances and a refreshing, if a bit idealized worldview. Review

Serves up some majestic scenery and a nifty crash sequence, but settles for Sparks meets Castaway. Review

A film that certainly could have dug for a deeper message, but delivers plenty of fun while it romps in the shallow end. Review

Wins by serving up both a crowd-pleasing spectacle and the human drama than ultimately made it so much more. Review

Weinstein tenderly probes faith, family, and the sacrifices necessary to hold on to what’s most important to you. Review

Settles for a well-assembled summary of gut-wrenching events. Review

Still succeeds in its mission: elevating the status of a talent that has long deserved elevating. Review

These boys are still good fun, and so is The Trip to Spain. Review