First Reformed

Jeffrey Rex Bertelsen of I'm Jeffrey Rex

2018-10-01

A stunning masterpiece about an overwhelming crisis of faith with a conclusion that quite literally includes a true Hail Mary-moment in all its unfathomable glory. Read more

Alex Brannan of CineFiles Movie Reviews

2018-06-10

Undoubtedly a film whose intensity and psychological weight are palpable, unshakable entities. Read more

Filipe Freitas of Always Good Movies

2019-01-30

Brooding in tone and sincerely acted, First Reformed succeeds on the strength of its complex theme, not only examining the hardships of faith but also alerting for the gradual decay of our planet. Read more

Eric Hillis of The Movie Waffler

2018-02-14

The contemporary audience for Schrader's work may be a fraction of that of his '70s prime, but his words still affect us, perhaps now more than ever. As long as he keeps penning sermons, we'll keep listening. Read more

Garry Arnot of Cinema Perspective

2018-07-17

A thought-provoking, engaging film that will challenge and shock cinema-goers, and Ethan Hawke brilliantly immerses us into Toller’s increasingly disturbed psyche. Read more

Rachel Willis of Maddwolf

2018-06-07

Schrader’s film is a masterful character study that asks thoughtful questions about how our choices will be viewed in the eyes of God. Read more

Don Shanahan of Every Movie Has a Lesson

2018-05-23

The escalating tension is phenomenal, guiding heavy lessons and postures, all led by quite possibly the best performance to date from Ethan Hawke. Read more

The Massie Twins of Gone With The Twins

2018-12-16

It’s original, confounding, and profound, though it culminates in an ending capable of exasperating half of its viewers, while giving the other half a glimmer of hope. Read more

Joanna Orland of Loose Lips

2018-06-04

The film descends into madness with Ethan Hawke’s performance at its core. Read more

Gert Verbeek of Gert Verbeek

2018-07-26

First Reformed verloopt als een trage fade to black. Read more