Movie reviews of George Wolf

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, Action, Suspense

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

2017, Drama, Comedy, History

Wins by serving up both a crowd-pleasing spectacle and the human drama than ultimately made it so much more.

2017, Drama

Weinstein tenderly probes faith, family, and the sacrifices necessary to hold on to what’s most important to you.

2017, Drama

Settles for a well-assembled summary of gut-wrenching events.

2017, Documentary

Still succeeds in its mission: elevating the status of a talent that has long deserved elevating.

2017, Drama, Comedy

These boys are still good fun, and so is The Trip to Spain.

2017, Comedy

Goon was an underdog winner. Last of the Enforcers earns the penalty box.

2017, Drama

What Patti Cake$ lacks in originality is made up in creative spirit, because like Patti, Jasper is a talent dreaming big.

2017, Drama, Comedy

Finds a delicate balance in its travels, one that understands the allure of a volatile facade.

2017, Documentary

As deeply as it cuts on a blunt, visceral level, Whose Streets? also benefits from a powerfully subtle context.

2017, Drama, Action, Comedy, Crime

Has smarts, charm and some downright weirdness.

2017, Drama, Comedy

Mooney delivers a surprisingly touching performance...