Movie Reviews

‘My One and Only’ is a muddled look at Jewish mysticism - review

The Israeli film My One and Only aims high, blending Jewish texts, mysticism, and mystery, but its unusual storytelling may leave viewers confused.

THERE ARE many well-acted, well-written scenes and an intriguing main plotline, but for anyone who just wants to have fun at the movies, ‘My One and Only’ is a misfire.
MEI CIRNE-MASUKI (left) and Romain Duris in ‘A Missing Part.’

Romain Duris shines in moving French-Japanese drama ‘A Missing Part’ - review

OR AVINOAM (left) and Riki Reif Sinai in ‘Cuz You’re Ugly.’

In 'Cuz You're Ugly,' Israeli director Sharon Angelhart tells the story she never saw on screen

GITIT FISHER is a revelation in ‘On Standby.’

Hot summer movies to watch in Israel: 'On Standby' lands well, 'Into the Blue' delivers escapism


French directors Éric Toledano, Olivier Nakache return with 'Just An Illusion' -review

They specialize in movies that keep audiences entertained from start to finish, but are also genuinely moving, as well as very funny.

EVERY ROLE in ‘Just An Illusion,’ down to the smallest ones, is perfectly cast, and each actor makes an impression.

Assaf Machnes's 'Where to?' wins top prize at Jerusalem Film Festival

The festival awarded prizes totaling approximately NIS 1 million across its Israeli and international competitions, as well as its short-film, experimental-film, and industry programs.

Co-stars Ido Tako (left) and Ihab Salami with a poster of their film, Where To?, directed by Assaf Machnes, at its premiere at the Jerusalem Film Festival.

'Köln 75': The unlikely story behind Keith Jarrett's iconic concert - review

Köln 75, directed by Israel-born, New York-based Ido Fluk, is a little like The Big Short at times, in that it features moments when various characters stop the action and break the fourth wall.

Scene from ‘Köln 75,' directed by Israeli Ido Fluk.

'Tuner' mixes classical music, crime, and Dustin Hoffman - review

Much of the comedy in the movie comes from Uri browbeating the two, and if you can understand the Hebrew, it’s even funnier than the subtitles.

HAVANA ROSE LIU (left) and Leo Woodall in ‘Tuner.’

What to watch this week: Gal Gadot buoyant in an otherwise sinking ship in 'In the Hand of Dante'

TV Time: To quote Nick from an early scene, “You look at anything long enough, you see what’s wrong with it.” You will see what’s wrong with In the Hand of Dante in a very short time, sadly.

A SCENE from ‘In the Hand of Dante.’

‘Sentimental Value’ is a beautiful drama of redemption in a show-biz family - review

Unquestionably the best-acted movie this year, 'Sentimental Value' is a character-driven, complex story about the drama of an extremely dysfunctional show-business family.

STELLAN SKARSGARD (left) and Renate Reinsve in Sentimental Value.

Jessica Lange sparkles in newest film, ‘The Great Lillian Hall’ - review

Jessica Lange breathes life into a story about a Broadway diva who, months into rehearsals for a revival of Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard, discovers she is struggling with dementia.

Jessica Lange is marvelous as an aging actress who discovers she has dementia in ‘The Great Lillian Hall.’

Luc Besson's ‘June and John’ bogged down by clichés - review

The new film is a throwback to the days when eccentric female protagonists were called “kooky.”

SCENE FROM 'June and John'.

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’: Israel rolls out red carpet as Tel Aviv hosts early premiere

Israel rolls out the red carpet for highly anticipated fashion romp ahead of US release, as celebrities and creatives return to the spotlight weeks after war.

REUNITED AND IT FEELS so red (from L): Emily Blunt (Emily Charlton); Anne Hathaway (Andy Sachs); and Stanley Tucci (Nigel Kipling) attend ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ world premiere at New York City’s Lincoln Center, April 20.

Movie theaters reopening across the country, just in time for Passover vacation - review

The theaters are operating  with the approval of the Home Front Command, which mandates that there must be protection nearby for everyone.

RYAN GOSLING in Project Hail Mary.