Matt Goldberg

Movie Reviews

After Five Years, Charlize Theron Returns in ‘The Old Guard 2.’ Was It Worth the Wait?

The Netflix sequel stays charming thanks to the chemistry among the cast and the plot’s overwrought mythology.

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‘Black Bag’ Is Top-Tier Soderbergh and as Slick as Spy Thrillers Get

Sex, lies, and satellite footage.

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‘Mickey 17’ Is a Barrage of Sloppy Sci-Fi Satire

Robert Pattinson’s delightful performance can’t rescue Bong Joon Ho’s disappointing misfire.

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'Captain America: Brave New World' Puts Cap in the Shadow of Red Hulk

Marvel's latest feels more like a sequel to 'The Incredible Hulk' than a new movie for Sam Wilson's Captain America.

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‘Wolf Man’ Is a Family Drama Awkwardly Wearing the Skin of a Creature Feature

Leigh Whannell’s new take on the classic Universal monster is more unsettling in concept than execution.

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‘A Complete Unknown’ Is the Blandest Bob Dylan Biopic Imaginable

James Mangold’s movie feels designed to push Spotify streams to boomers.

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‘Moana 2’ Is Rough Sailing Through Shallow Waters

Disney’s latest animated feature ditches the heart of the original for a rushed follow-up story.

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‘Wicked’ Is the Rare Adaptation That’s Better Than Its Stage Version

Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of the musical’s first act gives the story more room to breathe.

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‘Heretic’ Shows the Horror of Being Trapped in a Reply-Guy’s Basement

Scott Beck and Bryan Woods’ new movie nods towards faith but is more concerned with misogyny.

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The Most Pro-Immigrant Blockbuster in Years Is...'Venom: The Last Dance'?

The superhero threequel is a mess, but it has some worthwhile subtext.

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‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Holds Its Audience in Contempt

Todd Phillips’ sequel is part courtroom drama, part musical, and a total chore.

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‘The Wild Robot’ Packs an Overwhelming Emotional Wallop

Chris Sanders’ gorgeous film can sometimes feel like a Pixar movie on steroids.