Reviews

Over the course of our more than 15-year existence, FSR has published thousands of reviews. We have reviewed movies from film festivals like Sundance, SXSW, TIFF, and Cannes. We review new theatrical and streaming releases. We even have two recurring columns — Previously On and Up Next — in which we review new and returning TV shows. And just as a fun fact, we used to give out letter grades with our reviews.

Browse our entire reviews archive below

Malum

‘Malum’ Kicks Off a Great Premise Before Fumbling Its Horrors

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Come for the visuals and lead performance, but prepare to be bored by endless hallucinations.

Beef Netflix Review

Intense Dark Comedy ‘Beef’ Is The Boldest Show Netflix Has Made In Years

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The new Netflix series Beef stars Ali Wong and Steven Yeun as two strangers entangled in a feud, but it taps an intense vein of American anger that goes far beyond a road rage incident.

Air Review

Ben Affleck’s ‘Air’ is a Hollow Brand Tribute

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Despite a solid performance from Viola Davis, the latest collaboration between Matt Damon and Ben Affleck remains wanting.

Swarm Review

‘Swarm’ Sees Dominique Fishback Impressively Raise Hell in the Name of Fandom and Idolatry

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Fandom and fatalities don’t mix—but in Donald Glover and Janine Nabers’ new series, they come crashing to a bloody, glorious head.

Cora Bora

‘Cora Bora’ Is a Star Vehicle For Meg Stalter To Prove Her Immense Dramatic Skills

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Meg Stalter is a star, and now the world will finally get to see her lead the way in this dramedy that shows her off as the complete acting package.

John Wick Chapter 4

‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Is Action Movie Nirvana

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The only thing better than the action is the cast bringing it all to life.

A Good Person

Not Even Florence Pugh Can Make ‘A Good Person’ Work

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The latest from writer-director Zach Braff never finds its tonal center.

Succession Season 4 Review

The Final Season of ‘Succession’ Is A No-Holds-Barred Triumph

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Season four of HBO’s Succession is satisfying, surprising, and a great showcase for season MVP Sarah Snook.