Drama Reviews
The Shawshank Redemption Review: Hope Is a Good Thing
Frank Darabont's prison drama has become a modern classic on the strength of two superb leads and a story about patience and hope. Our verdict.
The Godfather Review: The Blueprint for the Crime Epic
Francis Ford Coppola's saga of the Corleone family remains a towering piece of filmmaking, powerful, patient and endlessly quotable. Our verdict.
The Godfather Part II Review: A Rare Sequel That Matches the Original
Coppola's follow-up interweaves Michael's rise with Vito's youth in a sequel that deepens the original into a tragedy. Our verdict.
12 Angry Men Review: Tension in a Single Room
Sidney Lumet's jury-room drama proves you need little more than twelve good actors and a great script. Our verdict.
Schindler's List Review: Spielberg's Devastating Masterpiece
Steven Spielberg's black-and-white Holocaust drama is harrowing, humane and essential viewing. Our verdict.
Forrest Gump Review: A Warm, Divisive Crowd-Pleaser
Robert Zemeckis's tale of an unlikely witness to American history is charming and sentimental, though not without critics. Our verdict.
Fight Club Review: A Biting, Brutal Satire
David Fincher's dark satire of consumer culture and masculinity has lost none of its bite. Our verdict.
Interstellar Review: Ambitious, Emotional Space Epic
Christopher Nolan sends humanity to the stars in a big, bold and sometimes baffling space drama. Our verdict.
Goodfellas Review: Scorsese's Gangster Masterclass
Martin Scorsese's ride through the Mob is thrilling, funny and terrifying in equal measure. Our verdict.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Review: Rebellion in the Ward
Jack Nicholson's rebel versus an oppressive nurse in Milos Forman's powerful, funny and tragic drama. Our verdict.