Robert Horton

Godzilla proves no match for tedium in latest monster flick

Godzilla proves no match for tedium in latest monster flick

His fights with monsters such as Mothra are pretty cool. But then the humans start talking.

Godzilla proves no match for tedium in latest monster flick
Small details add up to a compelling story in ‘The Souvenir’

Small details add up to a compelling story in ‘The Souvenir’

The film, about a young woman dallying with a sketchy older man, is challenging and hard to shake.

Small details add up to a compelling story in ‘The Souvenir’
‘Booksmart’ is a new classic of the high-school movie genre

‘Booksmart’ is a new classic of the high-school movie genre

With two engaging lead performances, this joins films like “Dazed and Confused” in the pantheon.

‘Booksmart’ is a new classic of the high-school movie genre
Long-delayed ‘Don Quixote’ collapses after funny first hour

Long-delayed ‘Don Quixote’ collapses after funny first hour

Still, we should be glad that Terry Gilliam’s shambolic picture finally made it past the gatekeepers.

Long-delayed ‘Don Quixote’ collapses after funny first hour
Keanu Reeves wisely still letting his fists do the talking

Keanu Reeves wisely still letting his fists do the talking

The words-challenged star and a lively supporting cast make mayhem galore in “John Wick: Chapter 3.”

Keanu Reeves wisely still letting his fists do the talking
Robert Horton previews the Seattle International Film Festival

Robert Horton previews the Seattle International Film Festival

Our movie critic’s rundown on films worth seeing — and a few that should be avoided.

Robert Horton previews the Seattle International Film Festival
Low-energy, soft ‘The Hustle’ is neither dirty nor rotten

Low-energy, soft ‘The Hustle’ is neither dirty nor rotten

This remake of the 1988 Steve Martin-Michael Caine wastes stars Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson.

Low-energy, soft ‘The Hustle’ is neither dirty nor rotten
‘Tolkien’ paints appealing portrait of ‘Lord of the Rings’ author

‘Tolkien’ paints appealing portrait of ‘Lord of the Rings’ author

The film sketches J.R.R. Tolkien’s early life, and how his experiences gave birth to the novels.

‘Tolkien’ paints appealing portrait of ‘Lord of the Rings’ author
Reynolds makes ‘Pikachu’ moderately bearable for nonfans

Reynolds makes ‘Pikachu’ moderately bearable for nonfans

People interested in the Pokemon “universe” will probably enjoy this; others will find it tedious.

Reynolds makes ‘Pikachu’ moderately bearable for nonfans
Robert Horton previews the most anticipated movies of summer

Robert Horton previews the most anticipated movies of summer

Now that “Avengers: Endgame” is out, we can look forward to stuff like a new Quentin Tarantino film.

Robert Horton previews the most anticipated movies of summer
‘Long Shot’ works as rom-com, less so as political satire

‘Long Shot’ works as rom-com, less so as political satire

Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen have chemistry, but the lame satire and gross-out gags are clumsy.

‘Long Shot’ works as rom-com, less so as political satire
Stupidity propels the story line in hamfisted ‘The Intruder’

Stupidity propels the story line in hamfisted ‘The Intruder’

A stylish but dopey young couple is menaced by a scenery-chewing Dennis Quaid in this silly flick.

Stupidity propels the story line in hamfisted ‘The Intruder’
Superhero stalwarts take a bow in ‘Avengers: Endgame’

Superhero stalwarts take a bow in ‘Avengers: Endgame’

This three-hour-long cog in the Disney-Marvel money machine should please fans of the genre.

Superhero stalwarts take a bow in ‘Avengers: Endgame’
Loopy ‘Stockholm’ makes you feel for its moronic antihero

Loopy ‘Stockholm’ makes you feel for its moronic antihero

Ethan Hawke shines in this film about the bank heist behind the expression “Stockholm Syndrome.”

Loopy ‘Stockholm’ makes you feel for its moronic antihero
Moody ‘Teen Spirit’ smells like a darkish character study

Moody ‘Teen Spirit’ smells like a darkish character study

Elle Fanning plays a sullen teen who pursues her dream of winning a TV singing competition.

Moody ‘Teen Spirit’ smells like a darkish character study
Mike Leigh’s ‘Peterloo’ is about the strength of collective action

Mike Leigh’s ‘Peterloo’ is about the strength of collective action

This stirring film, about a social-reform struggle in 1819 England, eschews cheap emotional tugs.

Mike Leigh’s ‘Peterloo’ is about the strength of collective action
Lionsgate                                David Harbour plays the titular character in “Hellboy,” based on the comic book character created by Mike Mignola.

R rating doesn’t upgrade this tiresome comic book movie

The “Hellboy” reboot has more gore and profanity than the original, but that doesn’t make it better.

Lionsgate                                David Harbour plays the titular character in “Hellboy,” based on the comic book character created by Mike Mignola.
‘Mary Magdalene’ puts feminist spin on the biblical character

‘Mary Magdalene’ puts feminist spin on the biblical character

The film is sincere but could use more zip — and Joaquin Phoenix makes for a low-energy Jesus.

‘Mary Magdalene’ puts feminist spin on the biblical character
Robert Pattinson takes another giant leap away from mainstream

Robert Pattinson takes another giant leap away from mainstream

The former heartthrob plays an astronaut in Claire Denis’ peculiar but compelling sci-fi outing.

Robert Pattinson takes another giant leap away from mainstream
‘Pet Sematary’ is a very grim remake of Stephen King’s tale

‘Pet Sematary’ is a very grim remake of Stephen King’s tale

The new one is distinguished only by its dour determination and a better-than-necessary cast.

‘Pet Sematary’ is a very grim remake of Stephen King’s tale