Movie reviews of George Wolf

Runs in many directions without ending up anywhere worthwhile, and you’re left wondering just what the point was anyway.

Roth seems to think he’s revamped the franchise as some sort of satire, but he’s wildly off the mark.

Drawing heavily from a neo-noir party planner, Midnighters is a capably entertaining diversion, not quite a can’t-miss event.

The work of a top-tier genre filmmaker, and a challenging journey offering many rewards for those with no appetite for spoon feedings.

Worth seeing? Absolutely, and Kruger’s performance will likely linger even when the film’s voice does not.

There’s a story here, full of wonder, cruelty, betrayal, intrigue and redemption. Samson leaves so much unexplored, just wanting the credit for telling it.

Is built only from standard “boo!s” and lazy red herrings.

It feels like there is a taut and tense action thriller buried somewhere beneath the two hour and twenty minute bloat.

There is well-plotted tension, some inventive turns among gaps in logic and an Ocean’s/Logan Lucky inspired wrap-up that will bring a chuckle.

It’s always watchable but also muddled, and too often chooses broad strokes over finer, more memorable points.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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