Movie reviews of George Wolf

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

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

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

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

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

Displays enough of a commitment to character-based comedy for a ruckus worth exploring. Review

Well-acted throughout and often striking to look at, Wonder Wheel ends up as an aimless kid at the amusement park... Review

You’ll need tissues handy for the touching final moments, but Last Flag Flying makes the tears, and the trip, worthwhile. Review

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