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

Review: Speed Racer

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Speed Racer is a movie to experience, not just a movie to watch. It’s a complete package with campy humor, thrilling action sequences, and emotional dramatics – all delivered through the unparalleled visual style of The Wachowski Brothers.

Baby Mama Movie Review

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My greatest fear for Baby Mama was that it would end up being another incarnation of The Brothers Solomon, but with women. Thankfully, Tina Fey and company are smarter than that, and Baby Mama turns in a surprisingly good showing.

The Love/Hate Affair with the Entertainment Weekly Summer Movie Preview Issue

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The monster issue that is the Entertainment Weekly 2008 Summer Movie Preview is on newsstands and in mailboxes everywhere. Find out why we just can’t quit this damn thing.

Sundance Review: ‘Smart People’ is Vivacious and Hilarious, But Also Very ‘Smart’

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Great script, heartwarming story, great ensemble cast, Ellen Page… Hmm, this sounds familiar.

Leatherheads Movie Review

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Set at the dawn of pro football in the 1920s, Leatherheads is a spirited affair that isn’t quite a football movie, but more of a romantic comedy that uses football as a backdrop. But with a solid cast and a little flair, it just might be worth a ticket.

SXSW Movie Review: Dreams with Sharp Teeth

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Director Erik Nelson’s engaging doc serves as a great introduction to the crazy world of author Harlan Ellison. [Grade: B]

SXSW Movie Review: Frontrunners

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One of the most charming and fun docs from all of SXSW — nay, of the entire year.

SXSW Movie Review: Beautiful Losers

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At first glance, it appears to be a doc painted with a broad stroke, giving it a jumpy, unfocused feeling — that is, until it evolves right before our eyes into something special…