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.
FILM REVIEW: MOLLY’S GAME
Molly’s Game is the story of Molly Bloom, a promising Olympic class skier. After a devastating accidental fall during a...
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FILM REVIEW: ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD
Rated R 132 Minutes Released December 25 The saddest detail about the incident that inspired the movie All the Money...
Read moreFILM REVIEW: PHANTOM THREAD
PHANTOM THREAD Rated R 115 Minutes Released December 25 Some of the most interesting elements behind the rather cryptic film...
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WONDER WHEEL
FILM REVIEW WONDER WHEEL Rated PG-13 101 Minutes Released December 1 I saw Wonder Wheel at a screening that featured...
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DARKEST HOUR
DARKEST HOUR Rated PG-13 125 Minutes Released November 22 As I was growing up, I was fascinated by a set...
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FILM REVIEW- LADY BIRD
FILM REVIEW LADY BIRD Rated R 93 Minutes Released November 3 Watching the film Lady Bird feels like sneaking a...
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THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI
Rated R 115 Minutes Released November 10 Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri is a modern American folk story by a...
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
FILM REVIEW THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE Rated R 108 Minutes Released October 27th Thank You for Your Service is...
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LAST FLAG FLYING
FILM REVIEW LAST FLAG FLYING Rated R 124 Minutes Released November 3 In the guise of a humorous story of...
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