I review the sports drama "The Smashing Machine", starring Dwayne Johnson as MMA fighter Mark Kerr as he struggles with his addictions and arguments with his then-girlfriend. Released by VVS Films (Canada) and A24 (United States).
I review the romantic fantasy "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey", starring Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie as two loners who end up time-travelling to various points in their lives. Released by Sony Pictures.
I review Rob Reiner's mockumentary sequel "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues", which reunites the band from "This is Spinal Tap" for a reunion concert and celebrity appearances. Released by Sony Pictures (Canada) and Bleecker Street (United States).
I review "Downtown Abbey: The Grand Finale", the third movie based on the popular television series about the lives of aristocrats and servants living in an English mansion. Released by Focus Features.
I review six movies playing at the Toronto International Film Festival, hailing from all over the world, including Brazil, Iran, South Korea and even Canada.Movies Reviewed:It Was Just an Accident (Jafar Panahi)Sentimental Value (Joachim Trier)The Secret Agent (Kleber Mendonca Filho)Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (Matt Johnson)Sirat (Oliver Laxe)No Other Choice (Park Chan-wook)
I review the Stephen King adaptation "The Long Walk", set in a dystopian world where young men have to walk over a certain speed to win prize money. Released by Lionsgate.
My review of Darren Aronofsky's crime movie "Caught Stealing", starring Austin Butler as a bartender who gets caught up in a wild chase with gangsters. Released by Sony Pictures.
My review of the comedy "Splitsville", which focuses on the wild complications that occur when relationships break down and people get new partners. Released by Elevation Pictures (Canada) and Neon (United States).
I review the dark comedy "The Roses", starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman as a married couple whose relationship starts to seriously unravel. Released by Searchlight Pictures.
I review the animated sequel "Ne Zha II", which became a massive phenomenon in China and is now being released in an English-language dub. Released by A24.
I review Ethan Coen's mystery comedy "Honey Don't!", starring Margaret Qualley as a private investigator who meets a bizarre assortment of characters. Released by Focus Features.
I review Genndy Tartakovsky's new animated movie "Fixed", about a dog who goes on a wild night out with his friends before he gets neutered. Streaming on Netflix.
I review the action sequel "Nobody 2", with Bob Odenkirk returning as assassin/family man Hutch Mansell, as he tries to take a vacation. Released by Universal Pictures.
I review the body swap comedy sequel "Freakier Friday", with Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan switching with two new characters and hijinks ensue. Released by Walt Disney Studios.
I review the action comedy "The Pickup", starring Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson as armoured truck drivers who are taken hostage by a robber played by Keke Palmer. Released by Amazon MGM Studios. Streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
I review the DreamWorks Animation sequel "The Bad Guys 2", which has Mr. Wolf and his crew try to reform, but end up forced into a new heist. Released by Universal Pictures.
I review the comedy sequel "The Naked Gun", starring Liam Neeson as the son of Lt. Frank Drebin solving a case in this wacky world. Released by Paramount Pictures.
I review the new Marvel movie "The Fantastic Four: First Steps", which shows this famous quartet living in a retro-futuristic 1960s and trying to stop Galactus from devouring their planet. Released by Walt Disney Studios.
I review the animated movie "Smurfs", which sends Smurfette and the other blue elves three apples high through multiple dimensions to save Papa Smurf. Released by Paramount Pictures.
I review Ari Aster's political satire "Eddington", starring Joaquin Phoenix as a sheriff and Pedro Pascal as a mayor who stand off during the summer of 2020. Released by VVS Films (Canada) and A24 (United States).