Here are some reviews of films coming out at the theater this week as well as others that may be in theaters or newly on home video.
Opening: Aug. 1, 2025
Wide (United States)
The Bad Guys 2
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The Naked Gun
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Together
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Limited (United States)
Architecton
- Excerpt: As Kossakovsky’s contemplative images envelop the vision and spark the mind, his film mines profundity from beneath our feet.
Harvest
Laura Clifford @ Reeling Reviews
- Excerpt: takes us back to another place and time while asking us to contemplate our own future….Landry Jones, an actor of unique talent, seems one with this land
Souleymane’s Story
Laura Clifford @ Reeling Reviews
- Excerpt: The film is reminiscent of Sean Baker’s first film with Shih-Ching Tsou, 2004’s “Take Out,” but Lojkine’s asks us to consider more than just his protagonist’s obstacles, his eventual truth asking us to reconsider just who deserves a chance.
2025 Films in Theaters Now in Select Areas
Captain America: Brave New World
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Eddington
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps
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The Home
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I Know What You Did Last Summer
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The Monkey
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Oh, Hi!
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Superman
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2000 Meters To Andriivka
- Excerpt: No longer documenting the energetic, volatile clarity of an initial aggression, 2000 Meters To Andriivka attempts to encapsulate the messy, Sisyphean struggle of the still-fighting underdogs in a single objective of the Ukrainian counteroffensive.
25 Best Movies of the 2020’s You Probably Haven’t Seen
Matt Oakes @ Silver Screen Riot
- Excerpt: Whether they had a tiny theatrical run, got buried on streaming, or just never hit your watchlist, these are 25 films from this chaotic half-decade that you probably haven’t seen — but absolutely should.
Bambi: The Reckoning
Cloud
Laura Clifford @ Reeling Reviews
- Excerpt: there is no denying the extremity of Kurosawa’s final act, incomprehensible violence that calls to mind the words of The Sex Pistols’ Johnny Rotten – ‘Ever get the feeling you’re being cheated?’ Ratel’s buyers do.
Death Awaits For No One But You
Panagiotis Kotzathanasis @ Asian Movie Pulse
- Excerpt: “Death Awaits for No One But You” is far from flawless. Both the direction and writing show occasional unevenness. However, the film’s originality, sincerity, and emotional resonance result in a quietly affecting work. Isshin Kinoshita demonstrates a clear creative voice, and his experimental approach and conceptual ambition suggest that he is a filmmaker worth watching in the future.
Il Dono
- Excerpt: Newly restored in 4K by Coproduction Office and Cineteca di Bologna at L’Immagine Ritrovata and Augustus Color laboratories from the original camera and sound negatives, Il Dono is a bleak yet beautiful portrait of a place and a way of life soon to be lost in the never-ceasing stream of time.
Fragment
Panagiotis Kotzathanasis @ Asian Movie Pulse
Happy Gilmore 2
Allen Almachar @ The MacGuffin
- Excerpt: If you come in with an open mind and are willing to run with the sheer ridiculousness of it all, you may walk out pleasantly entertained.
Sebastian Zavala @ Loud and Clear Reviews [Spanish]
- Excerpt: A fun and nostalgic legacy sequel that should please fans of the ’90s original.
KPop Demon Hunters
Mark Hobin @ Fast Film Reviews
- Excerpt: I was embarrassingly late to the party, but now that I’ve arrived, I’m all in. This is one of the best films of 2025, and it also boasts a stellar soundtrack.
Sebastian Zavala @ MeGustaElCine.com [Spanish]
- Excerpt: An immensely entertaining animated film that makes excellent use of complex characters, catchy K-pop songs, and stylised, colourful, and well-paced animation to deliver a somewhat predictable yet moving story.
Lucky Strike
Panagiotis Kotzathanasis @ Asian Movie Pulse
- Excerpt: Though “Lucky Strike” may come across as slightly opaque in its intentions, it is an undeniably pleasant and affecting viewing experience. Technically refined and emotionally resonant, it’s a quietly powerful work that is likely to leave a smile on the viewer’s face.
Mimesis
Panagiotis Kotzathanasis @ Asian Movie Pulse
- Excerpt: “Mimesis” stands out for its thought-provoking content, but the creators will need to refine the technical aspects considerably to deliver a truly complete work in the future.
My Mom Jayne
Gregory Carlson @ southpawfilmworks.net
Shoshana
- Excerpt: Michael Winterbottom’s film about a romance amid the tumult during the British occupation of what is now Israel is curiously low energy for a story that includes guns, bombs, and a star-crossed love story.
Jared Mobarak @ Hey, have you seen …?
- Excerpt: I enjoyed Starshenbaum and Booth’s performances as they juggle desire with duty. But it’s the history lesson that truly captivates.
2024 Films
Babygirl
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The Brutalist
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Heretic
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Maria
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Memoir of a Snail
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A Real Pain
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Drop Dead City
Dennis Schwartz @ dennischwartzreviews.com
- Excerpt: It told a compelling newspaper headline story in an informative and entertaining way.
Travesty
Panagiotis Kotzathanasis @ Asian Movie Pulse
- Excerpt: Though it occasionally feels rough around the edges in its direction, the balance of strengths in “Travesty” heavily outweighs its flaws. The result is a work that is as entertaining as it is socially resonant. Fans of Yerzhanov, in particular, will find much to appreciate.
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