Movie reviews of George Wolf

Two tired steps back.

A visceral, thoroughly rewarding experience.

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

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

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

Warmed-over ideas well past their prime.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Has smarts, charm and some downright weirdness.

Mooney delivers a surprisingly touching performance...