George M. Thomas

George M. Thomas Akron Beacon Journal Oct 22, 2026 B+ If the plan is to return "Clayface" to the DC Universe somewhere down the line, the quality audiences get here can be assured his return would be very much welcome. Go to Full Review Clayface (2026) 75% - -

George M. Thomas Akron Beacon Journal Oct 19, 2026 C "Street Fighter" will find its audience, but it certainly won’t be for everyone. Sakurai gets his flowers for effort and knowing who will likely be in line for its opening. Go to Full Review Street Fighter (2026) 41% - -

George M. Thomas Akron Beacon Journal Oct 9, 2026 A- The jump in timelines can be occasionally confusing, but they don’t diminish the narrative and his arguments. [Sorkin] crafts a script with his trademark witty banter, albeit somewhat restrained by the subject matter. Go to Full Review The Social Reckoning (2026) 54% - -

George M. Thomas Akron Beacon Journal Sep 30, 2026 B- In that respect it succeeds in the moment, but the story and its assorted twists tend to unravel when allowed to ponder what’s been presented which includes a thoroughly ambiguous ending. Go to Full Review Verity (2026) 31% - -

George M. Thomas Akron Beacon Journal Sep 17, 2026 C It helps that Cregger, in a script he co-wrote with Shay Hatten, doesn’t take all of this too seriously. He taps into a playful cheekiness to lighten the overall tone and with the self-deprecating humor from Abrams’ Bryan. Go to Full Review Resident Evil (2026) 96% - -

George M. Thomas Akron Beacon Journal Sep 2, 2026 B Reynolds and Branagh develop undeniable chemistry that makes the film work overall. Reynolds mostly tamps down his smart aleck persona and achieves a more grounded performance that meshes well with the earnestness Branagh brings to his portrayal of Nick. Go to Full Review Mayday (2026) 83% - -

George M. Thomas Akron Beacon Journal Aug 28, 2026 B Ultimately, that’s what "Coyote vs. Acme" is, a good time that successfully brings these characters into a new era so that new fans can appreciate their brilliance and sheer delight they bring. Go to Full Review Coyote vs. Acme (2026) 96% - -

George M. Thomas Akron Beacon Journal Aug 19, 2026 C "Mutiny" is what it is – pure action escapism featuring an actor in Statham who still has the chops to pull it off. Go to Full Review Mutiny (2026) 50% - -

George M. Thomas Akron Beacon Journal Aug 17, 2026 B Director-creator Chris Carter gets to rework ["The X-Files: I Want to Believe"}. The result: an intelligent, nuanced horror movie that does the overall franchise justice. Go to Full Review The X-Files: I Want to Believe - Vrach Frankenshteyn (2026) 42% - -

George M. Thomas Akron Beacon Journal Aug 14, 2026 B Rarely has the human face been put on the tragedy associated with the most significant drug scourge of the century. Director Adam Meeks changes that with the release of "Union County," his first full-length feature. Go to Full Review Union County (2026) 95% - -

George M. Thomas Akron Beacon Journal Aug 5, 2026 C- The effort and ambition of "One Night Only" can be appreciated, but the overall execution dooms it. Go to Full Review One Night Only (2026) 44% - -

George M. Thomas Akron Beacon Journal Jul 28, 2026 B+ "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" proves to be a worthy entry into the MCU and Spidey’s cinematic canon thanks in no small part to the efforts of Holland and filmmakers who maintain serious respect for who the character is and what he represents. Go to Full Review Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) 90% - -

George M. Thomas Akron Beacon Journal Jul 15, 2026 A- ["The Odyssey" is] a throwback – in scope – to his own epic "Dunkirk" while harkening back to epics of the past, both visually and narratively with some modern subtext running through. Go to Full Review The Odyssey (2026) 94% - -

George M. Thomas Akron Beacon Journal Jun 24, 2026 B Alcock proves to be compelling in developing the character that is longing for what she once had, but also yearning to fit in somewhere. She imbues Kara with strength, but also a sense of vulnerability that grows more obvious throughout the film. Go to Full Review Supergirl (2026) 52% - -

George M. Thomas Akron Beacon Journal Jun 18, 2026 B+ Andrew Stanton and McKenna Harris, who co-direct and co-write this installment, have crafted an intellectual, humorous tale that also finds the heart of the characters once again. Go to Full Review Toy Story 5 (2026) 92% - -

George M. Thomas Akron Beacon Journal Jun 9, 2026 A- "Disclosure Day" represents a companion film to "CE3K" that reflects the attitude of our times, more than a bit cynical, yet Spielberg, through the script he co-wrote with frequent collaborator David Koepp, finds the humanity and optimism. Go to Full Review Disclosure Day (2026) 79% - -

George M. Thomas Akron Beacon Journal Jun 4, 2026 B- At one point while watching "Masters of the Universe" the person who accompanied me to the screening asked, "Was the TV show this pathetic? "Well, yeah, duh! It was, but it was fun. And to a great degree, so is this iteration Go to Full Review Masters of the Universe (2026) 67% - -

George M. Thomas Akron Beacon Journal May 27, 2026 B+ It’s powered by stellar performances that create dramatic tension depicting the 72-hour lead-up to the pivotal invasion on D-Day – June 6, 1944 – that turned the tide in the European theater of World War II. Go to Full Review Pressure (2026) 89% - -

George M. Thomas Akron Beacon Journal May 22, 2026 B For those looking for mostly engaging entertainment in the best possible cinematic format (I saw it in Cinemark’s recently added IMAX theater in Valley View), it proves to be worth almost every minute of your time. Go to Full Review Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) 60% - -

George M. Thomas Akron Beacon Journal May 20, 2026 B The overall story in "Ghost War" proves tepid. The action sequences acceptable. But what makes the film so enjoyable are the characters and their interplay. Go to Full Review Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War (2026) 39% - -