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

Movie Review: Jumper

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Contrary to popular belief, just having a cool concept has nothing to do with producing a good movie.

Sundance Review: ‘Sugar’ Can’t Survive on Heart Alone

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From the directors of ‘Half Nelson’ comes a slowly paced drama about a Dominican baseball player coming to America.

Sundance Review: Assassination of a High School President

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Director Brett Simon and a talented cast deliver a vision of a John Hughes-style noir flick that is smart, sexy and thoroughly entertaining.

Sundance Review: Quentin Tarantino Presents Hell Ride

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Director Larry Bishop brings the fun with his modern day Grindhouse biker flick.

Sundance Review: Adventures of Power

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Be prepared to be charmed… for at least the first 10 minutes.

Sundance Review: Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

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Alex Gibney’s amazing documentary has me upset… It makes me feel uncultured.

Sundance Review: ‘Funny Games’ Delivers Shock and Yawn

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Michael Haneke’s shot-for-shot remake starts with intensity and rolls on toward stupidity like a breakless freight train.

Sundance Review: ‘The Escapist’ is a Valiant Effort from a First Time Director

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Brian Cox stars as a man who decides to escape from his life-long prison sentence to see his dying daughter one last time.