Movie Reviews

French directors Éric Toledano, Olivier Nakache return with 'Just An Illusion' -review

They specialize in movies that keep audiences entertained from start to finish, but are also genuinely moving, as well as very funny.

EVERY ROLE in ‘Just An Illusion,’ down to the smallest ones, is perfectly cast, and each actor makes an impression.
Co-stars Ido Tako (left) and Ihab Salami with a poster of their film, Where To?, directed by Assaf Machnes, at its premiere at the Jerusalem Film Festival.

Assaf Machnes's 'Where to?' wins top prize at Jerusalem Film Festival

Scene from ‘Köln 75,' directed by Israeli Ido Fluk.

'Köln 75': The unlikely story behind Keith Jarrett's iconic concert - review

HAVANA ROSE LIU (left) and Leo Woodall in ‘Tuner.’

'Tuner' mixes classical music, crime, and Dustin Hoffman - review


'Jeanne du Barry': Johnny Depp's escapist fun as a French king - review

Much of the escapist fun comes not so much from the story, but from simply enjoying the lavish gowns and ornate décor, and there is enough of both to keep most viewers occupied.

 JOHNNY DEPP in ‘Jeanne du Barry.’

Route 60: Biblical Highway breaks box office expectations

The movie, produced by Trinity Broadcasting Company, was released on Monday night.

 Mike Pompeo (left) and David Friedman filming Route 60

'A Brighter Tomorrow': A rare feel-good film that makes you think - review

A Brighter Tomorrow is a low-key look at a director and his crises at home and on the set as he searches for a happy ending.

 A SCENE FROM Nanni Moretti’s ‘A Brighter Tomorrow.’

‘Seven Blessings’ tells the story of twisted family tradition - review

Seven Blessings focuses on a Moroccan family in Israel and shows how tradition can be used in a particularly twisted and damaging way.

 SCENE FROM ‘Seven Blessings.’

'The Mountain': Seeking nature, getting some sci-fi - review

While the story of a man who makes a major life change could have been interesting enough to be the focus of an entire movie, The Mountain suffers from pacing that is – forgive the pun – glacial.

 A SCENE from ‘The Mountain.’

‘Golda’: Helen Mirren triumphs as Israel’s late prime minister - review

Helen Mirren delivers an Oscar-worthy performance as Israeli prime minister Golda Meir and is unrecognizable as the barrier-shattering politician.

 HELEN MIRREN as Israel’s prime minister Golda Meir in ‘Golda.’

Gal Gadot kicks her way through ‘Heart of Stone’

The new movie is light years better than Gadot’s last Netflix flick, Red Notice, although that is an extremely low bar.

 GAL GADOT in ‘Heart of Stone.’

‘Past Lives’: When childhood sweethearts reconnect - review

Past Lives teases the implications of a Korean concept called “in-yun,” something akin to the Jewish “bashert.”

 TEO YOO (left) as Jung Hae Sung, and Greta Lee as Nora in ‘Past Lives.’

Disney’s new film adapted from ride fails to move the spirit

The film gets progressively zanier but not more enjoyable. It becomes harder and harder to remain invested in the story.

 FROM LEFT, Rosario Dawson, Tiffany Haddish, LaKeith Stanfield, and Owen Wilson in Disney’s live-action ‘Haunted Mansion.’

'Barbie' sets records, 'Oppenheimer' strong in box office battle

The "Barbenheimer" frenzy, over two highly anticipated but completely different movies opening simultaneously, had theaters buzzing.

 America Ferrera and Margot Robbie attend the European premiere of "Barbie" in London, Britain July 12, 2023.