Reviews — Page 7
Raiders of the Lost Ark Review: The Thrill-Ride That Defines Adventure
Steven Spielberg and George Lucas's Indiana Jones debut is a breathless blend of serial thrills and wit. Our verdict.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Review: A New Look for Superhero Cinema
This Oscar-winning animation introduced Miles Morales with a comic-book style that broke the mould. Our verdict.
The Lives of Others Review: A Quiet, Powerful Surveillance Drama
Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck's East German drama is an intense study of conscience under watch. Our verdict.
Sunset Boulevard Review: Hollywood Eats Its Own
Billy Wilder's noir takes a sharp, bitter look at fame and delusion. Our verdict.
Witness for the Prosecution Review: A Courtroom Thriller with Twists
Billy Wilder's adaptation of Agatha Christie is a delightfully twisty trial drama. Our verdict.
Paths of Glory Review: Kubrick's Angry Anti-War Drama
Stanley Kubrick's First World War drama is a taut, furious attack on military injustice. Our verdict.
The Shining Review: Kubrick's Chilling Hotel Nightmare
Stanley Kubrick's chiller turns Stephen King's novel into a slow, eerie mood piece. Our verdict.
The Great Dictator Review: Chaplin Takes On Hitler
Charlie Chaplin's first talkie lampoons fascism and ends with a powerful plea for humanity. Our verdict.
Inglourious Basterds Review: Tarantino Rewrites History
Quentin Tarantino's alternate-history war film is tense, funny and gloriously over the top. Our verdict.
Aliens Review: A Sequel That Goes to War
James Cameron's follow-up trades dread for high-octane action and gives Ripley a heroic spotlight. Our verdict.