Movie reviews of George Wolf

2016, Fantasy, Drama, Action, Comedy, Science fiction

Vigalondo is committed to the end, delivering a strange but satisfying in-the-moment fable.

2016, Documentary

Undercuts the brilliance of its pictures with overly simplistic, often manipulative storytelling.

2017, Documentary

As enthralling as the historical footage may be, it’s an equal treat to hear the behind-the-scenes story from the men themselves...

2017, Drama, Comedy, Crime

A caper full of obvious writing, cheap slapstick and dressed up sitcom filler.

2016, Drama, History, Love

Has a grace and maturity in it’s arc, understated but emotionally satisfying.

2017, Drama, Action, Suspense, Science fiction

Ironically, with a moral so consumed by the preservation of humanity, Ghost in the Shell doesn’t give you much to think about.

2017, Adventure, Action, Science fiction

For an origin story, we get stitched-together remnants of better movies and warmed over teen angst.

2016, Documentary

Becomes both a sober reminder that the fight continues, and an uplifting ode to fight on.

2017, Fantasy, Love

Devotees of the original will have their nostalgia rewarded...

2017, Adventure, Fantasy, Action

It’s plenty big, and the CGI is often exhilarating, but smaller moments of nuance find a way in.

2017, Fantasy, Drama

A strangely joyless endeavor, landing more as a chore than a calling.

2017, Horror, Suspense, Mystery

An audacious first feature for Jordan Peele, a film that never stops entertaining as it consistently pays off the bets it is unafraid to make.

2017, Comedy

Offers violence, plenty of sex-fueled gags and the obligatory foul-mouthed grade-schooler.

2017, Documentary

Through Peck and Jackson, an unforgettable voice from the past becomes an indispensable storyteller for today.

2013, Comedy

There are four funny lines in the film.

2013, Drama, Action

Exciting, enlightening, heartfelt and humorous, Rush flat out delivers, on all pumped-up cylinders.

2013, Drama, Suspense, Crime

A breathtaking ride that rewards the effort it demands...

2013, Comedy, Love

There’s no sharp wit, satire or subtlety here, just sitcom humor and fluffy romance dressed up in period costumes.

2012, Documentary

Calls to mind past cruelty, an Orwellian present and an uncertain future, emerging as essential, soul-shaking viewing.

2013, Action, Comedy, Science fiction

Provides plenty of fun, mixing tongue in check nods to the sci-fi genre with frenetic action...

2013, Drama, Comedy

She makes a shallow, obnoxious character so completely human you can’t bring yourself to hate her.

2013, Music, Documentary

A thoroughly enjoyable take on the power of music, and much like a Springsteen show, offers a lengthy encore.

2013, Comedy, Love

Carey may have been trying too hard the first time.

2013, Drama, Action, Suspense

Clever one liners give way to all-out comedy routines while bullets fly and rockets launch.