Director Hikari successfully captures the beauty and nuances of Japanese traditions while also depicting the balance and challenges of modern urban life in "Rental Family."

“Nobody 2” won’t win any Academy Awards, but it's another solid action outing by “Better Call Saul” star Bob Odenkirk, this time under the direction of Indonesian horror/action filmmaker Timo Tjahjanto.

“Guardians of the Galaxy” filmmaker James Gunn has a proven track record, but can he and new star David Corenswet return the "Superman" franchise to the glory days of (half) of the Christopher Reeve era?

“Guardians of the Galaxy” filmmaker James Gunn has a proven track record, but can he and new star David Corenswet return the "Superman" franchise to the glory days of (half) of the Christopher Reeve era?

“Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” runs 2 hours and 50 minutes, and star Tom Cruise and returning writer/director Christopher McQuarrie have crammed a LOT into that time frame.

Co-writers/co-directors Alex Garland and former Navy SEAL Ray Mendoza have put together one of the most intense war films in years.

Maybe the primary audience for “A Minecraft Movie” is the gamers who play the beloved video game, but News4JAX freelance movie reviewer Mark Greczmiel says he just didn't get it.

“Death of a Unicorn” is being billed as a horror-comedy, but News4JAX freelance film critic Mark Greczmiel says the humor aspect is being exaggerated.

Ridley Scott and a trove of talented actors deliver an entertaining movie with “Gladiator II,” but it falls short of the high bar set by the original.

The horror/sci-fi film "The Substance," starring Demi Moore, is generating some buzz

As the film is based on the best-selling novel by Colleen Hoover that’s sold over 4 million copies and has been translated into more than 20 languages, I get the distinct sense it's going to be popular.

The much-anticipated “Deadpool & Wolverine” has completed its long journey and is finally hitting theaters.

The makers of “Fly Me to the Moon” gave a space mission rom-com a shot and made things more interesting by setting the story, starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, smack in the middle of the real-life Apollo 11 mission.

“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” contains much more drama than comedy, with a spirit villain that’s pretty scary.

“Maestro,” an exceptional look at the life of acclaimed composer Leonard Bernstein, has quickly become a top contender in this year’s movie award season.

It looked like the "Expendables" franchise was dead after creative differences resulted in Sylvester Stallone walking away from the planned fourth installment. But now, nearly a decade later, fans of the series are finally getting to see “Expend4bles.”

Sony has really hit the synergy button with “Gran Turismo” — which started as a popular auto-racing video game from their PlayStation division.

The budget of “Dead Reckoning Part One” is rumored to have been around $290 million and that money really is up on the screen.

Harrison Ford has made it clear that “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” will be his last time playing the iconic character and has ended that run with a wonderful performance.

Director Guy Ritchie co-wrote the script for "Guy Ritchie's The Covenant" with Ivan Atkinson and Marn Davies after seeing a documentary about Afghan translators. They created a story about two men from different worlds who wind up forming an incredible bond.

"Air," starring Matt Damon and Viola Davis and directed by Ben Affleck, fires on all cylinders.

Filled with scenarios that feel ripped from the classic tabletop game, “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” offers a lot for long-time players to enjoy without alienating the uninitiated.

Filming for "Blonde" began back in 2019 and after COVID and other delays, the much-anticipated 2-hour-and-46-minute movie has finally hit theaters in a limited run, with a wide release on Netflix on Sept. 28.

A 30-year-old actor named Austin Butler has given us his take on the famed performer in the new theatrical film: “Elvis,” and he has simply hit the ball out of the park.

The third effort in the Jurassic World series returns to basics, even bringing back the original Jurassic Park cast members -- and the decision elevates the film.

“Top Gun: Maverick” is a really great summer action movie with stupendous action sequences and a wonderful message about teamwork.

“Blacklight” is a generic, by-the-numbers, very-predictable action movie with little originality and forgettable characters.

It’s been widely reported that this is Daniel Craig’s last turn as James Bond.

It’s been widely reported that this is Daniel Craig’s last turn as James Bond.

“The Jungle Cruise” unfortunately is a film that starts to take on water and barely makes it to port.

"Cruella" is not really aimed at kids and if anyone is expecting a movie that’s focused on dalmatians, they’ll be disappointed.

If you’re an 80s baby, you probably played the Mortal Kombat video game as a teen. Now, the movie is in theaters and on demand, and as much as it is entertaining, it lacks a genre focus.

★★★★½ out of 5 -- Rated: PG-13 -- Run time: 1 hour, 50 minutes (Available now on Amazon Prime Video streaming)There’s always a bit of nervous apprehension when actors try to revisit a favorite old character. There’s even a nod to two stars from the Murphy movie, “Trading Places” that involves SNL’s Colin Jost. Eddie Murphy and Kiki Layne (Courtesy Amazon Prime Video)There’s Kiki Layne (“If Beale Street Could Talk”) as Akeem’s oldest daughter who clearly possesses major leadership capabilities. Shari Headley, Arsenio Hall, and Eddie Murphy (Courtesy Amazon Prime Video)“Coming 2 America” is a welcome comedy in a movie season filled with a lot of heavy subject matter. Murphy and company have great timing: It’s been a tough year and this film is just the ticket.

Actor/Director George Clooney with actors David Oyelowo and Tiffany Boone on the set of The Midnight Sky (Courtesy of Netflix)A never-fully explained disaster has struck the earth, making it uninhabitable to nearly everyone. He gets a major surprise when he discovers a young girl is also sharing the vacated base. She’s played by Irish actress Caoilinn Springall, who was only 6 years old when the movie was made. Felicity Jones as “Sully" in The Midnight Sky. “The Midnight Sky” does a wonderful job of balancing slower-paced drama with some high-thrills.