This 'Train to Busan’ sequel is a dull and unnecessary misfire that fumbles a lifeless attempt at world building.
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'Boys State' film review: Upsetting, inspiring & captivating ride for political junkies
Mudslinging, political controversy, dirty politicking, politically biased media - this whirlwind film is a near perfect microcosm of every election cycle.
'Yes, God, Yes' film review: Sweet, honest take on a teen's struggle with horniness & religion
Anchored by a remarkable lead performance and confident storytelling, this indie gem proves sexual self-exploration can be heartfelt and innocent.
'The Rental' film review: Dave Franco debuts with an indie drama/horror hybrid
One-part relationship drama and one-part indie horror flick, this enjoyable little flick feels like two, tonally different shorter movies conjoined together.
'Guest of Honour' film review: Family drama puzzle box bores rather than intrigues
A story of wrongful conviction, suicide, revenge and the loss of a spouse/parent ... should not be as tedious or unnecessarily convoluted as the lethargic relationship mystery.
'Radioactive' film review: Bland, transparent Oscar bait bores while ill-serving a legend
This is the pedestrian caliber of biopic that a lazy science teacher or substitute teacher would play for a classroom as a passive lesson on the life of Marie Curie.
'Relic' film review: Terrifying, heartbreaking dementia horror
This horror family drama really is the perfect encapsulation of the increasing dread of watching a loved one inevitably succumb to an incurable, degenerative disease.
'Supa Modo' film review: Inspiring, heartbreaking take on dying & living
The death of a child is one of the toughest subjects any film can broach, but this Kenyan family drama handles the topic with uncommon grace, genuine sweetness and emotional sincerity.
'Vanilla' film review: Road trip, first-date indie flick is familiar yet refreshing
This indie road trip rom-com has the refreshing confidence to not exactly fit into any one particularly-shaped bucket.
'Olympic Dreams' film review: Wistful, charming dramedy with a heart of Olympic gold
The sheer audacity of filming on location during the Olympic Games alone makes this indie winner a filmmaking feat.
'The Assistant' film review: Weinstein-inspired story disturbs, chills
Film fans: this is an urgent reminder to not forget Julia Garner's understated and gripping performance in this timely and necessary indie drama.
'The Lodge' film review: Isolation drama gives way to lazy high-concept horror
Despite an intriguing horror premise, this horror drama starts out with a novel idea but resorts to lazy cliches to force its “creepy” mandate.
'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' film review: Simmering romance taps into the inequity of options for women
This French romance harkens back to an era of exquisitely crafted works of cinema - a beautiful work in every sense of the word that stands as one of the great films of 2019.
'Downhill' film review: Rudderless remake that didn't need to be made
Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell fail to justify why an already incredible Swedish film was remade at all.
'Weathering with You' film review: 'Your Name' director affirms his place in modern anime
Somehow firmly rooted in a living, breathing Tokyo - yet somehow still perfectly magical, this animated fantasy is a rich work wrapped around a story that drifts a bit.
'Little Women' film review: Gerwig's update is an exquisite jewel of 2019 cinema
Writer-director Greta Gerwig has managed the impossible: breathing new, revitalizing life into the 150-year-old classic family drama, making this timeless story feel absolutely current and lively.
'Bombshell' film review: Theron, Robbie power this unsettling sexual harassment exposé
Charlize Theron asserts her place among the great film performances of 2019 in this gripping true story of power dynamics and sexual harassment.
Escape Into Film nominations for 2019 Seattle Film Critics Society Awards
My nominations for this year's SFCS movie awards: 47 films nominated across 20 categories - from Best Villain to Best Picture.
'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood' film review: Hanks as Mister Rogers is ... fine
The most surprising aspect of this biographical drama is just how tangential Fred Rogers is to this story - but this is less about the famed TV host and more about his approach to life.
'Ford v Ferrari' film review: V-8 powered American exceptionalism
Perhaps the best pair of performances in a 2019 film and breathtaking race sequences ...brilliantly obscure the fact that this race car docudrama is anemic in plot and conflict.