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: The Book of Henry
Rated PG-13 105 Minutes Released June 16 I found The Book of Henry to be a very well written,...
Read moreFilm Review: My Cousin Rachel
Rated PG-13 106 Minutes Released June 9 My Cousin Rachel is a masterpiece of psychological mystery. Much of...
Read moreFilm Review : Snatched
Rated R 90 Minutes Released May 12 The story in the movie Snatched, about a mother and daughter kidnaped while...
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Film Review: Pirates of the Caribbean
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: Dead Men Tell No Tales Rated PG-13 129 Minutes Released May 26 Pirates of the...
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AMERICAN GODS Available for Streaming on Starz Hour Long Series Fantasy/ Mystery Book by Neil Gaiman Creators: Bryan...
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AMERICAN GODS Available for Streaming on Starz Hour Long Series Fantasy/ Mystery Book by Neil Gaiman Creators: Bryan...
Read moreFilm Review: Paris Can Wait
Rated PG 92 Minutes Released May 12th Paris Can Wait is Eleanor Coppola’s debut as a feature film...
Read moreFilm Review: King Arthur -Legend of the Sword
Rated PG-13 126 Minutes Released May 12 Guy Ritchie’s King Arthur: Legend of the Sword is a unique re-telling...
Read moreFilm Review: Going In Style
Rated PG-13 96 Minutes Released April 7th I had expected that Going in Style would be a fun...
Read moreFilm Review: Unforgettable
Rated R 100 Minutes Released April 21 Unforgettable is a dramatic psychological thriller starring Katherine Heigl as “Tessa” and...
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