Movies Reviews — Page 3
It's a Wonderful Life Review: The Warmest Christmas Classic
Frank Capra's festive fable is far darker and more moving than its reputation suggests. Our verdict.
The Silence of the Lambs Review: A Chilling Psychological Thriller
Jonathan Demme's thriller pairs Jodie Foster's FBI trainee with Anthony Hopkins's unforgettable Hannibal Lecter. Our verdict.
Saving Private Ryan Review: The Landing That Changed War Films
Steven Spielberg's brutal D-Day opening and moving mission make this a defining war movie. Our verdict.
Seven Samurai Review: The Template for the Action Ensemble
Akira Kurosawa's epic about farmers hiring warriors remains thrilling, funny and deeply human. Our verdict.
The Green Mile Review: A Gentle Giant on Death Row
Frank Darabont's Stephen King adaptation is a long, emotional drama with a touch of the supernatural. Our verdict.
City of God Review: A Furious, Dazzling Crime Epic
Fernando Meirelles's Rio gangster saga is kinetic, brutal and unforgettable. Our verdict.
Life Is Beautiful Review: Comedy and Tragedy Intertwined
Roberto Benigni's tender, controversial fable about a father shielding his son in a concentration camp. Our verdict.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day Review: The Sequel That Outdid the Original
James Cameron's blockbuster sequel is a landmark in visual effects and action filmmaking. Our verdict.
Back to the Future Review: The Perfect Time-Travel Comedy
Robert Zemeckis's time-travelling classic is funny, inventive and perfectly plotted. Our verdict.
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope Review: Where It All Began
George Lucas's space fantasy remains a thrilling, charming adventure and a cultural landmark. Our verdict.