Movie reviews of George Wolf

2018, Drama

The pace may seem achingly slow at times, the message a tad too manufactured at others, but Pfeiffer is always there to keep your attention from wandering.

2018, Comedy

Yes, the points come on a bit strong time and again, but the cast (especially Mann) keeps it lively and relatable.

2018, Drama

Hardly wanders beyond the Going in Style end of the pool.

2018, Drama

It’s contrived and obvious at nearly every turn...

2018, Adventure, Fantasy, Action, Science fiction

The actors pose more than they move, and even the cheapest of attempts at emotional manipulation seem too much for this film to handle.

2017, Comedy, History

It all flows so fast and furiously funny, it’s easy to forget how hard it is to pull off such effective satire.

2018, Drama, Suspense

The payoff the film needs to resonate as more than a well-produced history lesson never materializes, and it leaves shrugging its shoulders at the elusive nature of peace.

2018, Drama, Comedy, Love

T becomes a sweet, entertaining teen romance, and it just might make some audience members feel a little less alone.

2018, Action, Suspense, Crime

Won’t tax you your brain, but it doesn’t want to. It just wants you to have fun.

2018, Drama, Action, Comedy

Runs in many directions without ending up anywhere worthwhile, and you’re left wondering just what the point was anyway.

2018, Drama, Action, Suspense, Crime

Roth seems to think he’s revamped the franchise as some sort of satire, but he’s wildly off the mark.

2018, Suspense

Drawing heavily from a neo-noir party planner, Midnighters is a capably entertaining diversion, not quite a can’t-miss event.

2018, Drama, Action, Science fiction, Mystery

The work of a top-tier genre filmmaker, and a challenging journey offering many rewards for those with no appetite for spoon feedings.

2017, Drama

Worth seeing? Absolutely, and Kruger’s performance will likely linger even when the film’s voice does not.

2018, Adventure, Drama, Action

There’s a story here, full of wonder, cruelty, betrayal, intrigue and redemption. Samson leaves so much unexplored, just wanting the credit for telling it.

2018, Fantasy, Horror, Suspense, Mystery

Is built only from standard “boo!s” and lazy red herrings.

2018, Adventure, Fantasy, Action, Suspense, Science fiction, Mystery

It feels like there is a taut and tense action thriller buried somewhere beneath the two hour and twenty minute bloat.

2018, Action, Suspense, Crime

There is well-plotted tension, some inventive turns among gaps in logic and an Ocean’s/Logan Lucky inspired wrap-up that will bring a chuckle.

2018, Drama, History, War

It’s always watchable but also muddled, and too often chooses broad strokes over finer, more memorable points.

2017, Documentary

A fascinating, fly-on-the-wall account of 2016 that arrives already feeling like a freshly opened time capsule from some faraway yesteryear...

2017, Documentary

A remarkable story of curiosity, commitment and the passion to learn.

2017, Drama

Embraces the surreal nature of this tale but never mocks or condescends, even in its most comical moments.

2017, Drama, History, Suspense, Crime

Both a fascinating historical drama and a telling reminder of what we value...

2017, Drama, Comedy, Science fiction

The new world it envisions is engaging, with sharp comedy, unexpected turns and the keen observational structure to make it all impactful.