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: Whose Streets?
Documentary 90 Minutes Released August 11 Do you know what it’s like to grow up and live in Ferguson...
Read moreFilm Review: Marjorie Prime
Not Rated 98 Minutes Released August 18 Marjorie Prime is a story about ghosts from a different dimension. You...
Read moreFilm Review: Ingrid Goes West
Rated R 97 Minutes Released August 11 Ingrid Goes West could well be called “Ingrid Goes South.” “Ingrid”...
Read moreFilm Review: Atomic Blonde
Rated R 115 Minutes Released July 28 I prefer not to read anything about a film before I see...
Read moreAn Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power
FILM REVIEW Rated PG 98 Minutes Documentary Released August 4 An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power is Al Gore’s follow...
Read moreFilm Review: Spiderman Homecoming
Rated PG-13 133 Minutes Released July 7 Most of us during our teen years feel invincible – on...
Read moreFilm Review: The Little Hours
Rated R 90 Minutes Released June 30 This fun romp, The Little Hours, is a Middle Ages comic book....
Read moreFilm Review: The Beguiled
Rated R 93 Minutes Released June 30 The story of The Beguiled shows in full detail how we are...
Read more
Film Review: Maudie
Rated PG-13 115 Minutes Released June 16 Maudie is a symphonic tale about a unique and wonderful life...
Read moreFilm Review: Baby Driver
Rated R 113 Minutes Released June 28 Baby Driver is one of those rare movies that uses every element...
Read moreRecent News
Copyright © 2025 SMDP. All Rights Reserved.