Movie reviews of Hope Madden

Presents an intriguing dilemma, populates its story with thoughtful, almost realistic characters, and refuses to condescend to its audience or its characters. Review

It’s a thin plot requiring the ability to suspend disbelief, but it also announces a very fresh voice in horror. Review

Herzog cannot tell this woman’s wildly unconventional story without framing her in the most conventional way possible. Review

Here all take on a sly, macabre humor that’s both refreshing and unsettling. Review

Perkins is also a master at generating tension, a kind built on unsure footing. Review

The story is far too complicated, and the dazzling array of bizarre ornamentation only further confounds viewers. Review

Expect a loose confection of a plot, as Elaine molds herself into the ideal sex toy, winning and then tiring of her trophies. Review

Like its leads, the film is blandly appealing but seriously in need of something bolder to hold your attention. Review

A tight little rocker. The lyrics are familiar, but the riffs still kick ass. Review

Theroux’s affable persistence and comedic intelligence combine with his empathetic insights to offer enough difference that his look is worth the time. Review

The biggest surprise is the utter absence of surprises. Review

Though the crossing storylines don’t always work, the characters that populate this harsh but lovely environment pique your interest... Review

Offers a lot of easily won wisdom and quick solutions. What the point is, I couldn’t tell you. Review

As an opportunity for Hugh Jackman to put his most iconic character to bed, it’s sometimes amazing. Review

While far from perfect, A United Kingdom gives you reason to applaud, to feel good, and to hope. Review

A potent vision of the damage of disconnection. Review

Brims with ideas and nods to films of the past... Review

This spare and often somber film, punctuated as it is with both joyous outbursts and peril, is a welcome piece of poetry in Oscar’s roster. Review

Without a coherent thread or satisfying payoff. Review

It’s bad, is what I’m saying. And worse yet, it’s dull. Review

If you weren’t so distracted by how glorious this film looks, it might really be as bad as the trailers made it out to be. Review

Expect the loose narrative and slice of life structure, but with Louis-Dreyfus and her infectious chuckle driving the story... Review

Joseph Gordon-Levitt proves himself an insightful observer of his times, a cagey storyteller, and an artist with limitless potential. Review

Ruffalo amd Paltrow benefit as much from Blumberg’s bright dialogue as the film benefits from the duo’s easy onscreen chemistry. Review