Movie reviews

1,061 reviews from Utah critics, newest first.

PG ★★½★★

Mr. Peabody & Sherman

Without much humor - for kids or adults - and a bland too-serious screenplay, 'Mr. Peabody & Sherman' surely isn't a moviegoers best friend.

PG-13 ★★½★★

Non-Stop

A nonsensical plot which paints itself into a corner, a brain dead screenplay, and Liam Neeson confined to an airplane cabin make for a very dull action movie.

PG-13 ★★★★★

Non-Stop

'Non-Stop' is just as miserable as a long flight that you cannot sleep through.

PG-13 ★★★½★

3 Days to Kill

A genre mish-mash, which may be too messy for its own good, but who cares?

PG-13 ★★½★★

3 Days to Kill

It's more like '2 Hours to Fill.'

PG-13 ★★★★★

Winter’s Tale

A magical piece of flying horse crap.

PG-13 ★★★★★

Robocop

'Robocop' proves that, despite critical and public opinion, some remakes can be worthwhile.

PG ★★★★★

The Lego Movie

Brilliant family entertainment, brick-for-brick.

PG-13 ★★★★★

The Monuments Men

Although not the monumental film they'd like it to be, 'Monuments Men' works well as a historical nod the war films of old.

PG-13 ★★★★★

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

After being absent from the silver screen for nearly 12 years - as a fan - I couldn't be more excited to tell you that Jack is back!

R ★★★★★

Lone Survivor

The best modern warfare film since 'Black Hawk Down.'

R ★★★★★

Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones

A shot in the arm for a tired franchise.

PG ★★★★★

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

'Walter Mitty' is an instant feel-good classic, one of the very best films of 2013.

R ★★★★★

American Hustle

With 'American Hustle,' David O. Russell loses the charming momentum of 'The Fighter' and 'Silver Linings Playbook.'

PG-13 ★★★★★

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

The sequel to the nine-year-old absurd 'Anchorman' just might be funnier than the first.

PG-13 ★★★★½

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

'The Desolation of Smaug' delivers the Orc-slaughtering, fiery dragon goods!

R ★★★★★

About Time

Love, life and laughs by Richard Curtis. And time travel.

Julian De Backer

PG-13 ★★★★½

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Exceptionally well-made 'Catching Fire' shows just how broad an actually good Young Adult adaptation can span (unlike 'Twilight').

R ★★★★★

Carrie 2013

Leave Carrie alone!

PG-13 ★★★★★

Thor: The Dark World

Thor 2 is all about the company he keeps.

R ★★★★★

About Time

'About Time' is a lovable and perfect film that will alter your perception of life, inspiring you to make more of it.

PG-13 ★★★½★

Thor: The Dark World

It's hammer time ... again!!!

PG-13 ★★★★★

Ender’s Game

A thought-provoking coming-of-age drama about a genius young boy faced with an impossible task.

R ★★★★★

Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa

Although it doesn't warrant the same consistency of laughs as 'Jackass,' 'Bad Grandpa' still manages to entertain through its inappropriate antics.