Movie Reviews
Get informed perspectives on the latest films through our Movie Review section, featuring coverage of new releases screening at Santa Monica's theaters and local film events. From major releases at AMC Broadway and Laemmle Monica Film Center to independent features and film festivals, our reviews offer thoughtful analysis of cinema's newest offerings. Our coverage includes opening weekend reviews, special screenings, local film events, and movies with Santa Monica connections. Whether you're planning your weekend viewing or following cinema culture, count on Santa Monica Daily Press for engaging movie insights from our community's perspective.
‘The Meddler’ is ‘ultimately human’ (film review)
Susan Sarandon creates a character of many vibrant layers in The Meddler. The writer and producer of this movie defied...
Read more‘Sing Street’ is a perfect storm of artistic talent (film review)
“Sing Street” is a perfect storm of artistic talent funneled together to create a beautiful work. I thought this movie...
Read more‘The Dark Horse’ will have you questioning what ‘sanity’ is (film review)
“The Dark Horse” is a powerful film, a biographical study of an extraordinary and transcendent New Zealand man of Maori...
Read more‘Demolition’ is a journey into man’s feelings (film review)
We are all familiar with the sensation of being emotionally numb at one time or another, usually when our mental...
Read moreCast camaraderie carries ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2’ (movie review)
By Kathryn Whitney Boole "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2" is a charming look into the life of a large...
Read moreSmart storytelling, odd ending in ‘Midnight Special’ (movie review)
By Kathryn Whitney Boole The film “Midnight Special” is a distinctive and brilliant telling of a mysterious tale. The premise...
Read more‘Hello, My Name Is Doris’ has wide-ranging appeal (movie review)
By Kathryn Whitney Boole Are you ready to just relax and see a super cute, fun romp embracing all ages?...
Read more‘Who’s Driving Doug’ mixes joy, tragedy (movie review)
By Kathryn Whitney Boole One of the exceptional qualities about the film “Who's Driving Doug” is the skillful handling of...
Read moreChristopher Plummer is ‘breathtaking’ in ‘Remember’ (film review)
You might think that since the stars of “Remember,” Christopher Plummer and Martin Landau, are 86 and 87 years old...
Read more‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’ finds humanity in war (movie review)
By Kathryn Whitney Boole I had expected that “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” was going to be a wacky comedy about the...
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