“Not since Ari Aster’s Hereditary have I seen a horror film tackle uncomfortable family dynamics so well…”

“Whenever the aspect ratio would expand on the IMAX screen, I felt a little piece of my soul get closer to heaven.”

“It is a film that stands out for its animation, with a striking use of color that supports both narrative and visual storytelling…”

“…A Useful Ghost is a film that embodies pain and loss through a visual and auditory language influenced by other styles, yet also building its own identity.”

“As the music plays, the actresses kiss while the cinematography and editing align with the rhythm, portraying a moment of mutual understanding. “

“The entire third act of ‘Thunderbolts*’ is probably one of my favorite superhero third acts ever, opting for a more surrealist lens rather than the usual CGI-infested battle sequence”

“…Warfare feels more like an expensive LARPing session than a narrative to get invested in.”

“Just like the villain’s objectives, the movie suffers from a lack of creativity, following the same formulaic patterns.”

“It's a lethal concoction of pure, unfiltered stupidity that creates a chemical reaction in one’s head akin to either brain death or the greatest acid trip ever.”

“…it feels like Mickey 17 underestimates its audience’s ability to interpret its images, watering down its philosophical depth with obvious imagery, heavy-handed dialogue, and excessive exposition, making Mickey Barnes’ journey feel more exhausting than thought-provoking.”

“There is no shortage of raw emotion in its family and community scenes, all of which is captured beautifully…”

Let’s take a look at what the ForReel team thinks will happen come Oscar night!

“Ultimately, I found Last Breath to be an enjoyable film, superbly adapted with a brisk running time. “

“In a playful way, the constant explosions and gunfire interrupting their peaceful conversations in a war-zone game like GTA create a simple yet effective form of comedy while also making us question the limitless possibilities of video games within cinema.”

Let’s take a look at what the ForReel team thinks will happen come Oscar night!

“… while the first half of the film is all about building, what the film's second half…made clear to me is that The Brutalist may be devoted to showing us construction, but it's about the counterfactual: The Brutalist is a story of desecration, in fear and in reality.”