Adventure Reviews — Page 3

Toy Story (1995)

Toy Story Review: The Film That Changed Animation

Pixar's first feature remains charming, funny and groundbreaking. Our verdict.

Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

Lawrence of Arabia Review: David Lean's Desert Epic

David Lean's sweeping epic follows T.E. Lawrence across the desert in a landmark of widescreen filmmaking. Our verdict.

Princess Mononoke (1997)

Princess Mononoke Review: Nature and Industry at War

Hayao Miyazaki's darker fantasy is an epic about the cost of progress and the rage of the forest. Our verdict.

Toy Story 3 (2010)

Toy Story 3 Review: A Tearful Farewell to Andy

Pixar's third Toy Story is funny, thrilling and unexpectedly emotional. Our verdict.

Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)

Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi Review: A Crowd-Pleasing Conclusion

The original trilogy's finale has thrilling set pieces, a gripping emperor duel and some very cute Ewoks. Our verdict.

Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005)

Avatar: The Last Airbender Review: Nickelodeon's Modern Classic

This animated fantasy about a boy who can bend the four elements is warm, funny and unexpectedly profound. Our verdict.

Game of Thrones (2011)

Game of Thrones Review: Epic Fantasy Gone Mainstream

HBO's adaptation of George R.R. Martin's novels was a worldwide phenomenon, soaring early and stumbling at the end. Our verdict.

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009)

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Review: A Near-Perfect Anime Adventure

This faithful anime adaptation of Hiromu Arakawa's manga is a thrilling, emotional fantasy with a satisfying ending. Our verdict.

Shōgun (2024)

Shōgun Review: A Lavish, Gripping Samurai Drama

FX's adaptation of James Clavell's novel is a beautiful, politically intricate epic that swept the Emmys. Our verdict.

Firefly (2002)

Firefly Review: Gone Too Soon

Joss Whedon's space Western ran for just fourteen episodes, but it built a devoted following. Our verdict.