Movie reviews of David McGinnis

The truth is that the ingredients are all here which makes it all the more frustrating to watch it sputter in one unbalanced scene after another... Review

A great show — even an exceptional one... Review

Spielberg’s latest is both a historical crowd-pleaser and a galvanizing call to action. Review

It may not stand the test of time, but hey, no one thought The Room would, either. Review

Will live on in the hearts of not just a long-underserved audience, but for anyone who sees it. Review

A miraculous directorial debut from Greta Gerwig, full of rich emotion, specificity, and award-earning performances. Review

A few performances do break through... Review

There’s a casual grace to these characters... Review

There are moments, rare but present, that hint at the weirdness and emotional weight the film could have carried. Review

Christopher Nolan’s first historical film contains his usual tricks, but with grand ambition and immaculate detail. Review

A triumph for everyone involved... Review

Rollicking stunt car extravaganza. Review

A predictable plot, but an honest one... Review

It’s a breezy watch, thanks to Johnson’s natural charisma and Swanberg’s no-frills direction. Review

Too inconsistently funny as satire, and too simpleminded to make an effective political statement. Review

Worth a watch if you like structural experiments... Review

Sloppy writing hamstrings an all-star cast... Review

A work of both profound seriousness and studied curiosity. Review

Might have a colorful story to tell, but I only remember the shades, not the detail. Review

Just knows what makes Batman, Batman, and adds a healthy dollop of nostalgic silliness. Review

Your kids will enjoy it, but you’ll walk away wondering what might have been. Review