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The movie musical equivalent of #RevengeOfTheSith, #WickedForGood is an epic conclusion to the #WickedMovie storyline. Still, while Grande and Erivo soar, unless you're a die-hard fan, it will do little to convince you to become an Ozian.
Our review: bit.ly/482h4NN
Whether he's tackling action or comedy, Glen Powell proves he's the right man for the job in #RunningManMovie. We find out from director Edgar Wright why the #HitMan and #Twisters star *is* Ben Richards.
Watch this clip from our chat & read our interview: bit.ly/49oR2a5
What's the common thread linking Ronan in #GotG, Brother Day in #Foundation and Evan McCone in #RunningManMovie? The answer, of course, is Lee Pace. But what makes these villains so enticing to play?
Watch this clip from our chat & read our interview: bit.ly/3LExC79
“He was very generous to give us the photo approval for that detail. He's been very supportive of the film, and he's seen it now and loves it, which is great.”
We chat with director Edgar Wright about #RunningManMovie and its Arnold Schwarzenegger cameo: bit.ly/49oR2a5
“What I love about a fight scene is that you rehearse and rehearse, but when you get on set you wanna just play the scene. And matched up with Glen, we knew that no one's gonna be looking at the choreography.”
We chat with Lee Pace about #RunningManMovie: bit.ly/3LExC79
A remake that outshines its predecessor in more ways than one, #RunningManMovie breathes new life into Stephen King's classic, turning campy '80s action schlock into a serious contender for the year's most crowd-pleasing dystopian thriller.
Our review: bit.ly/47PIUgl
A magic-themed mash-up of #MissionImpossible and #OceansEleven, #NowYouSeeMe: Now You Don't is a crowd-pleasing caper. But if you're expecting more than glossy sleight-of-hand, you may want to consider pulling a rabbit out of a different hat.
Our review: bit.ly/3LA6uGf
An #Alien crossover minus the Xenomorphs, #PredatorBadlands is a fitting spiritual successor to #KillerOfKillers. Still, for those who prefer their sci-fi thrillers more gritty, it also delivers ample visceral action to satisfy hardcore fans.
Our review: bit.ly/47KyeQ4
What do Tár, Gone Girl and Basic Instinct have to do with the new #TheHandThatRocksTheCradle? Director Michelle Garza Cervera tells us all about the psychological thrillers that inspired her reimagining.
Watch this clip from our chat & read our interview: bit.ly/4qnqSui
With its blend of satire and sci-fi, #Bugonia is one of the most unconventional films of the year. Yet, even with strong turns from Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone, it still presents a mileage-may-vary scenario for moviegoers at the multiplex.
Our review: bit.ly/3L5jsM3
“Maika and Mary are such incredible actresses. There's so much they do to try to understand every decision their characters are making. And also the way they hold space for chemistry.”
We chat with Michelle Garza Cervera about #TheHandThatRocksTheCradle: bit.ly/4qnqSui
One part It's a Wonderful Life, one part Trading Places, #GoodFortune isn't the uproariously funny twist on A Christmas Carol that audiences might be expecting. Nevertheless, this angelic comedy fantasy has its heart firmly in the right place.
Our review: bit.ly/42GvDVz
More of a follow-up to #Tron than a continuation of #TronLegacy's storyline, #TronAres is a sequel that's less than the sum of its parts, delivering generic sci-fi action and bullet-point nostalgia, rather than something truly groundbreaking.
Our review: bit.ly/4nNqkfu
That’s a wrap for our #TIFF50 reviews!
2025 marks the 12th year we’ve been covering the Toronto International Film Festival, and after 240 total #TIFF reviews, we’re still going strong!
Make sure you check out all 26 of our #TIFF50 reviews, and let’s do this all again in 2026!
Bolstered by heart-wrenching performances from Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley, #Hamnet is less about Shakespeare and more about how we process grief. Still, it's the movie's message about love that will ultimately uplift viewers.
Our #TIFF50 review: bit.ly/4pFFdBS
A journey down the twisty-turny roads of good vs. evil, #OneBattleAfterAnother is thematically dense yet deceptively simple. That said, while this may be one of Paul Thomas Anderson's more serious films, it's also one of his most satirical.
Our review: bit.ly/42f0JmV
A darkly comedic and satirical look at what can happen when people are pushed to the brink and societal safeguards fail, #BadApples is more than just a scathing critique of lax school policies and the plight of overworked educators.
Our #TIFF50 review: bit.ly/3VAlO7C
A less-than-intriguing political thriller, #TheWizardOfTheKremlin is sluggishly paced and narratively aimless. Paul Dano and Jude Law, however, are excellent, bringing authenticity, gravitas and the odd moment of levity to their roles.
Our #TIFF50 review: bit.ly/46RpzvH
Featuring a non-stop classic rock soundtrack, #MotorCity is a gritty throwback to '70s noir thrillers. But while viewers should be revved up by its homage to the genre, ultimately, this revenge tale feels like a car without an engine.
Our #TIFF50 review: bit.ly/4nnXq5q
Offensive in just about every possible way imaginable, #FuckMySon tries to be the modern equivalent of an '80s B-movie. Unfortunately, it never manages to be anything more than 90 minutes of childish humor and gratuitous grotesquerie.
Our #TIFF50 review: bit.ly/3KhPyUj
A story made all the more interesting by its real-life roots, #Roofman is more of a low-key character drama than a flashy heist flick. That said, what really makes this film tick are Channing Tatum's and Kirsten Dunst's performances.
Our #TIFF50 review: bit.ly/4nmDwIa
Smartly written and brilliantly directed, #PoeticLicense is as charming and witty as movies get. Factor in the terrific chemistry between its leads, and this is one coming-of-age comedy that's sure to earn high marks from viewers.
Our #TIFF50 review: bit.ly/48uc4n1
Anchored by another scene-stealing performance from June Squibb, #EleanorTheGreat is an endearing tale that delivers heartfelt drama with moments of levity. Still, in the grand scheme of things, it's merely good, as opposed to great.
Our #TIFF50 review: bit.ly/4muhpOF
Breezy and lighthearted, #NouvelleVague doesn't take itself too seriously. On the contrary, this authentic-to-the-era love letter to legendary filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard and the French New Wave movement is as whimsical as they come.
Our #TIFF50 review: bit.ly/47Ruwpp
Part Taken, part The Raid: Redemption, with a dash of Oldboy and Max Max: Fury Road mixed in for good measure, #TheFurious is a heart-pounding spectacle that easily ranks as one of the most crowd-pleasing action movies of the decade.
Our #TIFF50 review: bit.ly/4n3L56c
With a slapstick horror tone that evokes the early films of Sam Raimi and Peter Jackson, #DeadLover offers up a spooky and silly twist on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Still, its minimalist aesthetic may be off-putting to some viewers.
Our #TIFF50 review: bit.ly/4nAdiRR
An excellent contender for the year's most endearing film, #RentalFamily is guaranteed to tug at viewers' heartstrings. That said, it's the universal theme of finding sincere human connections that remains the movie's strongest asset.
Our #TIFF50 review: bit.ly/46q6FdY
Fun, if not extremely conventional, #NewYearsRev understands its wheelhouse and stays within its lane. What makes this comedy stand out, however, is the constant stream of Green Day songs that provide the soundtrack to this road movie.
Our #TIFF50 review: bit.ly/4mlvr55
Drenched in the macabre and dripping with dread, #Frankenstein is unmistakably Guillermo del Toro through and through. For all its gothic beauty, however, it feels more like a patchwork of his previous works than life born anew.
Our #TIFF50 review: bit.ly/3VggbeI
A stranger-than-fiction true story that ably balances the serious aspects of its subject matter with its more lighthearted elements, #CaliforniaSchemin makes for a charming tale about following one's dreams and never giving up.
Our #TIFF50 review: bit.ly/46hXKex
