Movie reviews of George Wolf

2017, Drama, Suspense, Crime, Mystery

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.

2017, Adventure, Fantasy, Action, Comedy

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

2017, Drama

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

2017, Drama, Comedy

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

2017, Drama

Builds an earnest base through faithfully re-creating an era while reinforcing that era’s continued relevance to the present.

2018, Documentary

An effortlessly compelling portrait, a bittersweet ode to a maverick who searched in vain for a way to unite her two worlds...

2017, Drama, Suspense, Crime

Thankfully, Gilroy’s instincts are better than that, leaving Roman J. Israel, Esq. with his integrity still intact, just a little dented.

2017, Drama, History

The peeks we do get into Dickens’s life are worthy, the period setting effectively detailed, and the whimsy entirely likable.

2017, Drama, Comedy, Crime

Rich, indelible characters and a bold filmmaker whose vision and instincts have never been more on point.

2017, Documentary

Impressive archival footage paired with biographical timelines reveal Serpico’s personal journey while providing glimpses...

2017, Adventure, Fantasy, Action, Science fiction

Two tired steps back.

2017, Drama

A visceral, thoroughly rewarding experience.

2015, Comedy

Seems content to aim no higher than the guilty pleasure aisle.

2017, Drama, History

Much like the family it spotlights, too often settles for safety over emotional connection.

2017, Comedy

The obvious gags rarely rise above the level of women talking dirty and little kids dropping F-bombs.

2017, Horror, Suspense, Crime, Mystery

Warmed-over ideas well past their prime.

2017, Drama, Suspense, Crime, Mystery

There is, something that’s often deliciously dark, twisted and satisfying.

2017, Drama

It’s a nice story. Helping thy neighbor is a lovely message. Why does it have to be delivered this way?

2017, Drama

Often powerfully gripping and thrilling to watch, Only the Brave is a fitting salute to real people that deserve one.

2017, Drama, Action, Suspense

Keeps its head above some gaps in logic to remain interesting.

2017, Drama, Love

Boasts excellent performances and a refreshing, if a bit idealized worldview.

2017, Adventure, Drama, Love

Serves up some majestic scenery and a nifty crash sequence, but settles for Sparks meets Castaway.

2017, Drama, Action, Comedy, History, Crime

A film that certainly could have dug for a deeper message, but delivers plenty of fun while it romps in the shallow end.