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: Jul. 25, 2025
Wide (United States)
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
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The Home
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Limited (United States)
Oh, Hi!
Laura Clifford @ Reeling Reviews
- Excerpt: Writer/director Sophie Brooks, who cooked up this story with producer/star Gordon, exhibits a great aptitude for romantic comedy before shooting herself in the foot with the twist that completely upends her film…
Kristian Lin @ Fort Worth Weekly
- Excerpt: Molly Gordon tries to lock a man down by locking him up in this black comedy.
- Excerpt: The phrase “Your mileage may vary” has never been more apropos, but even with excellent performances and a script that earns uneasy laughs, Oh, Hi! will leave a weird taste in your mouth.
2025 Films in Theaters Now in Select Areas
28 Years Later
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Eddington
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F1: The Movie
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Friendship
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How to Train Your Dragon
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I Know What You Did Last Summer
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The Life of Chuck
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Materialists
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Superman
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The Bhootnii
Kathy Gibson @ Access Bollywood
Garo: Taiga
Panagiotis Kotzathanasis @ Asian Movie Pulse
- Excerpt: Ultimately, “GARO: TAIGA” is likely to entertain its core audience of younger viewers with its polished action and heroic themes. More mature audiences may find enjoyment in the well-executed fight choreography and visual effects, though they may not find much substance beyond the spectacle.
Heavens: The Boy and His Robot
Panagiotis Kotzathanasis @ Asian Movie Pulse
- Excerpt: In the end, “Heavens: The Boy and His Robot” is not without its flaws, particularly in terms of balance and nuance. Nevertheless, as a low-budget sci-fi effort, it is a commendable and engaging work. Fans of mecha action, in particular, will find plenty to appreciate.
Magnetosphere
Christopher Reed @ Hammer to Nail
- Excerpt: In lieu of tragedy, Rose offers a lovely reveal of Maggie’s long-suppressed abilities. Bullies get their due, good people succeed, and everyone learns important lessons.
Night Call
Laura Clifford @ Reeling Reviews
- Excerpt: a cut above, a genre film where displays of humanity and chivalry make unexpected appearances, deepening the film’s impact.
Rewrite
Panagiotis Kotzathanasis @ Asian Movie Pulse
- Excerpt: Although a few shortcomings prevent it from reaching greatness, “Rewrite” remains a compelling and emotionally intelligent work that showcases Matsui’s strengths as a director. For those who cherish Obayashi’s 1983 classic or have a fondness for time loop stories, this is a must-watch.
Rosa La Rose, Fille Publique
- Excerpt: Radiance Films and the American Genre Film Archive are rolling out a new restoration of Vecchiali’s 1986 melodrama Rosa La Rose, Fille Publique, a stunning tale of female agency, sexuality, and solidarity that wears its cinematic influences proudly on its sleeve (it’s dedicated to Danielle Darrieux and Max Ophüls, Jean Renoir and Dora Doll, and Didier Albert) while still feeling fresh and exciting.
Saint Clare
Jared Mobarak @ Hey, have you seen …?
- Excerpt: A film can’t take itself as seriously as this one without an airtight plot I can meet at its level. If you’re able to laugh at yourself, however, I can excuse the flimsy narrative connections and wild leaps.
Smurfs
- Excerpt: There is plenty to satisfy the long-time fans, including the usual cuddly themes and replacement of various words with “Smurf.” As with the names, though, there are some welcome new twists, starting right at the beginning as we are welcomed into the Smurf community with the familiar Hanna-Barbera theme music, which quickly shifts into a poppy, upbeat Tyla song accompanied by a Busby Berkeley-style dance number.
- Excerpt: Caught between its cynical approaches to bygone zeitgeists, Smurfs can’t decide how it wants to sell out.
Sorry, Baby
Kristian Lin @ Fort Worth Weekly
- Excerpt: A non-binary filmmaker stars in a great debut about a collegiate trauma.
To a Land Unknown
- Excerpt: The latest offering from Watermelon Pictures, a film production and distribution company that specializes in bringing Palestinian cinema to wider audiences, is the intense and empathetic To a Land Unknown. The narrative feature debut of Palestinian-Danish director Mahdi Fleifel, who was nominated for the Bingham Ray Breakthrough Director Award at last year’s Gotham Awards, the film tells the story of two Palestinian migrants stranded in Athens and the desperate measures they and others like them take to survive when they have no other options.
Wall to Wall
Allen Almachar @ The MacGuffin
- Excerpt: Two thirds of a great movie.
2024 Films
Attack 13
Panagiotis Kotzathanasis @ Asian Movie Pulse
- Excerpt: “Attack 13” is not without its narrative flaws, and its plot does not hold up to close scrutiny. Nevertheless, as a work primarily designed to entertain, and secondarily to deliver social commentary, it largely succeeds. The result is a stylish, fast-paced, and enjoyable viewing experience.
Blue Sun Palace
Dennis Schwartz @ dennisschwartzreviews.com
- Excerpt: Observant mood piece on loss, grief and self-worth.
Viet and Nam
Jeff Schaefer @ The Marquee Topic
- Excerpt: Deep in the mines below, Viet and Nam share clandestine moments of passion in writer/director Minh Quy Truong poignant ode to love of man, family, and county.
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