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July 2017
Wish Upon
Grants Better Teen Suspense Than Most of the Genre
Have you been wishing for a serving of teen suspense, with a side of bad decisions and bloody consequences? Wish granted! Wish Upon offers relatable characters in a fairly interesting plot with enough tension and gory surprises to keep the intended audience squealing in happy disgust. 3 out of 5.
Susan Ellingburg
July 12, 2017
Thin, Incorporeal
A Ghost Story
Nonetheless Surprises, Provokes
Somehow sharp and gentle all at once, A Ghost Story uses recognizable actors, simple images and a story of loss to make us think deeply about life, death and letting go. As neither horror flick nor afterlife introspective, this artful tale won't have mass appeal, but for its poignancy it earns 4 out of 5.
Debbie Holloway
July 10, 2017
This
Spider-Man
is More of a Puppy... and That's Super Endearing
Funny, relatable and bursting with action and adventure, this Avenger-in-training saga balances superhero skills with high school drama and brings the fun back to the Marvel universe. Part superhero saga, part homage to the John Hughes teen movies of the 80s, Spider-Man: Homecoming is a great antidote for midsummer blahs. 4.5 out of 5.
Susan Ellingburg
July 05, 2017
June 2017
Despicable Me 3
: Quit the Series Here, and We'll Call it a Win
An entertaining - if somewhat tired - film, Despicable Me 3 is one where most members of the family will find something to enjoy. Watch out for the mildly crude antics of minions if you bring little ones, but DM3 provides an opportunity for light-hearted family fun together... hopefully for the last time in the mined-out franchise. 3 out of 5.
Carrie Dedrick
June 29, 2017
Burnin' Down
The House
So THIS is the movie that makes me say it's finally time for the raunch-com to die. Even Warner Bros. knew they had a meaningless stinker on their hands, opting not to screen it for media in advance. The House is empty of meaning, cozy with vulgarity, and with a distinct lack of storage space for humor. 0.5 out of 5.
Shawn McEvoy
June 29, 2017
Not Hard to Get on Board with
Baby Driver
The hardest films to pull off aren't works that are completely original, but those that take familiar scenarios and archetypes and make us feel wholly invested in an outcome. Edgar Wright has crafted just such a movie. It's not family-friendly action/adventure; instead, a combustible brew of music, editing and performances creates one of Summer 2017's most cinematically satisfying experiences. 4.5 out of 5.
Christian Hamaker
June 27, 2017
Coppola Returns Triumphant in Lush, Thoughtful
The Beguiled
In her first feature film since 2013's The Bling Ring (given a very poor review on Crosswalk), Cannes award-winning director Sofia Coppola's newest offering lives up to the accolades through stylized directing and a remarkably strong cast. It's hard to find fault with The Beguiled. 4 out of 5.
Debbie Holloway
June 21, 2017
Transformers
Series Should Learn to Transform (and Trim)
Too long and too confusing. But on the plus side, there's plenty of action, plucky characters, and the fate of the world hanging in the balance. You don't have to be familiar with the Transformers story or a fan of knights in shining armor to enjoy this installment in the saga... but it'd sure help. 2.5 out of 5.
Susan Ellingburg
June 21, 2017
Cars 3
Has Plenty of Gas in the Tank
Shifting gears from its predecessor's carefree tone, Cars 3 is an unexpectedly mature (yet G-rated) entry in the Pixar franchise. Not only does this film explore ideas of aging and mentorship with quiet grace, but it delivers plenty of laughs and gorgeous animation along the way. If this is Lightning McQueen's final race, it’s a good victory to end on. 4 out of 5.
Ryan Duncan
June 14, 2017
Need a Good Read? Try
The Book of Henry
Defying easy genre categorization, The Book of Henry is about a budding kid genius who's smarter than his mom. Or is it a medical mystery? A TV movie of the week melodrama? Or a Rear Window-styled thriller with an adolescent protagonist in the Jimmy Stewart role? Henry resembles all of those at times, resolving in a surprisingly satisfying way. 4 out of 5.
Christian Hamaker
June 14, 2017
Hangover
with a Heart?
Rough Night
is Raw, Rowdy, Relational
"Underneath this wild, R-rated comedy," says star Scarlett Johansson, "is a movie with a very warm heart about friendship." True, but that sweet friendship story is buried beneath a mountain of highly sexual content. If you can get past that, Rough Night could, I suppose, be a fun night at the movies. 3 out of 5.
Susan Ellingburg
June 15, 2017
The Mummy
Cruises into Mediocrity
They probably should have left this one in the crypt. Despite the mummy of the title—plus zombies, a mysterious top-secret agency, and mayhem on planes, trains (or their tunnels), and automobiles—The Mummy is not as much fun as it should be. 2.5 out of 5.
Susan Ellingburg
June 08, 2017
Megan Leavey
Bonds with Dog, Not So Much with Viewers
Neither the pick of the litter nor the runt, Megan Leavey, about a Marine and her dog, feels closer to a formulaic feel-good Hollywood story than its based-on-a-true-story disclaimer might indicate. While never as deeply moving as it wants to be, Leavey has a lead performance that, at moments, overcomes some of the script’s structural weaknesses. 3 out of 5.
Christian Hamaker
June 08, 2017
Guilty or Innocent? In
My Cousin Rachel
It's More Than Meets the Eye
A film that’s part gothic romance, part murder mystery, and part pastoral coming-of-age, My Cousin Rachel is just what a film of its genre and intentions ought to be. For making us question hundreds of years' worth of literary tropes, it merits 4 out of 5.
Debbie Holloway
June 08, 2017
If You (and Your Daughter) See One Superhero Movie This Decade, See
Wonder Woman
It's a movie both the DC franchise and fans of superhero action desperately needed: an un-boring origin story where nearly everything works and a woman saves the world. The 'WW' on the posters stands less for Wonder Woman, however, and more for 'World War,' as this war genre pic has loads to say about humanity's violent, disagreeable ways, including how we haven't gone beyond the reach of redemption. 4.5 out of 5.
Shawn McEvoy
May 31, 2017
Captain Underpants
Soars above Mediocre Storytelling
Despite an excess of toilet humor (literally. The villain is named Professor Poopypants and he rides around in a giant toilet), there's no denying Captain Underpants has the charisma and gumption necessary to rescue itself from becoming another lowbrow summer outing. Kids will find plenty to laugh at, and even adults may crack a smile. 3.5 out of 5.
Ryan Duncan
June 01, 2017
May 2017
Dead Men Tell No Tales
, but Do Live Pirates Still Tell Good Ones?
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales arrives six years after the flub of its predecessor, On Stranger Tides. Pirates and landlubbers alike may find pieces to enjoy here, as it is hard to not at least smile at the antics of Jack Sparrow, "the worst pirate ever." 2.5 out of 5.
Carrie Dedrick
May 25, 2017
Baywatch
is Fun - Not for the Whole Family - but for Some
While this newest iteration of the Baywatch franchise is predictably full of raunchy jokes and scantily clad beach-goers, it’s surprisingly full of heart. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Zac Efron lead the crew to a lowbrow but palatable 2.5 out of 5.
Debbie Holloway
May 25, 2017
Champion
Flames Out Long before the Finish Line
Despite a touching story of redemption, Champion is frequently interrupted by a bloated soundtrack which robs the film of any emotional reward. The result is a movie that can barely shift out of neutral, much less take viewers on a winning ride. 2 out of 5.
Ryan Duncan
May 18, 2017
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
Less Fun Than a Family Road Trip
This over-the-top-stupid installment in the Wimpy Kid saga lacks any of the fleeting charm of earlier films. If watching a self-centered, clueless family act wildly irresponsible is your jam, by all means go. Just remember that's 90 minutes of your life you'll never get back. 1 out of 5.
Susan Ellingburg
May 18, 2017
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