Akron Beacon Journal

George M. Thomas Akron Beacon Journal 5 days ago 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% - -

Tony Mastroianni Akron Beacon Journal Oct 3, 2026 1/4 Part VI makes a bid for laughter, sometimes by kidding itself and other horror films. But when arms, legs and heads are being hacked off at an alarming rate, it's not easy to laugh. Go to Full Review Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986) 39% 53%

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% - -

Rich Heldenfels Akron Beacon Journal Sep 19, 2026 It's not surprising that a new version of Carrie goes wrong. What is surprising is how quickly it does. Go to Full Review Carrie (2002) 32% 49%

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% - -

Tony Mastroianni Akron Beacon Journal Sep 14, 2026 1/4 The basic structure remains the same. Go to Full Review Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning (1985) 11% 26%

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% - -

Tony Mastroianni Akron Beacon Journal Aug 14, 2026 3/4 Although style frequently threatens to overcome substance, Mann's flashy treatment eventually becomes one with his story. Go to Full Review Manhunter (1986) 82% 78%

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% - -

Tony Mastroianni Akron Beacon Journal Aug 10, 2026 1/4 As entertainment, The Fly is slightly better than a few other things -- like walking barefoot on rotten tomatoes or watching live maggots. Go to Full Review The Fly (1986) 82% 83%

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% - -

Tony Mastroianni Akron Beacon Journal Jul 28, 2026 2/4 Clearly, this is a movie that needed but failed to get a clear, consistent viewpoint. Go to Full Review Howard the Duck (1986) 14% 38%

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% - -