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. 30, 2021
Wide (United States)
In the Heights
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The Mitchells vs. the Machines
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2021 Films In Theaters Now In Select Areas
The Green Knight
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Jungle Cruise
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Stillwater
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Ailey
Marilyn Ferdinand @ Alliance of Women Film Journalists
- Excerpt: Jamila Wignot has such command of her art that she has been able to make a documentary in such sympathy with its subject, Alvin Ailey, that we feel as though we understand him from the inside out.
Allen v. Farrow
Luiz Carlos Gomes Santiago @ Plano Crítico [Portuguese]
Blood Red Sky
Derek Deskins @ Edge Media Network
- Excerpt: As it is, “Blood Red Sky” is a perfectly fine horror action film, bathed in blood and accentuated with explosions. It won’t surprise you, but it’ll keep you entertained for most of its runtime.
Fear Street Part One: 1994
- Excerpt: Part One is reminiscent of Scream with a sprinkle of Stranger Things thrown in for good measure. Given that, I can’t think of one single reason why anyone should watch this over its superior inspirations.
Fear Street Part Three: 1666
- Excerpt: I’m not recommending this unless you’ve watched the other two. However, the finale feels more like a distinct entity and less of an homage to other, better films.
Fear Street Part Two: 1978
- Excerpt: The chronicle draws significantly from Friday the 13th without forging an identity of its own.
Justice Society: World War II
Luiz Carlos Gomes Santiago @ Plano Crítico [Portuguese]
Lisey’s Story
Never Gonna Snow Again
Laura Clifford @ Reeling Reviews
- Excerpt: a magical fable about a mysterious man’s spiritual influence on the unhappy inhabitants of a wealthy, gated community… Utgoff is perfection in this role, even his celluloid self providing a sense of calm.
The New Bauhaus
- Excerpt: The New Bauhaus, a documentary feature directed by Alysa Nahmias, is a fittingly creative exploration of the legacy of Moholy-Nagy, an artist who never became a household name and yet whose life’s work is nonetheless ever-present in our lives today.
No Sudden Move
- Excerpt: Steven Soderbergh’s film noir is a very demanding movie.
Space Jam: A New Legacy
Sebastian Zavala @ MeGustaElCine.com [Spanish]
- Excerpt: With heavy product placement, and a ridiculous reliance on Warner Bros. properties, it ends up feeling inferior to its predecessor.
Val
- Excerpt: If you’re a Kilmer fan, you’ll definitely want to see Val. If you’re not, it may still be interesting due to the wealth of “inside Hollywood” material included.
