Robert Horton

Everything’s no longer awesome in Lego world — but the sequel is

Everything’s no longer awesome in Lego world — but the sequel is

‘Lego Movie 2’ features non-stop jokes and pop-culture send-ups that will put a smile on your face.

Everything’s no longer awesome in Lego world — but the sequel is
Oscar nominee from Lebanon details street kid’s harsh life

Oscar nominee from Lebanon details street kid’s harsh life

“Capernaum” benefits from an extremely charismatic child actor in the lead role.

Oscar nominee from Lebanon details street kid’s harsh life
Brady Jandreau is tall in the saddle in “The Rider,” the best movie of 2018 no matter what the Academy says. (Sony Pictures Classics)

If our critic Robert Horton chose the Oscar nominees …

… “The Rider” would get the love, and mediocrities such as “Bohemian Rhapsody” would not.

Brady Jandreau is tall in the saddle in “The Rider,” the best movie of 2018 no matter what the Academy says. (Sony Pictures Classics)
Peter Jackson brings the ghosts of WWI to colorful life

Peter Jackson brings the ghosts of WWI to colorful life

‘They Shall Not Grow Old” uses digital wizardry to make the First World War newly vivid.

Peter Jackson brings the ghosts of WWI to colorful life
‘Stan & Ollie’ are created with affectionate precision

‘Stan & Ollie’ are created with affectionate precision

Gifted actors have replicated some of Laurel and Hardy’s classic routines with great affection.

‘Stan & Ollie’ are created with affectionate precision
‘Serenity’ weirdest movie to hit the screen in some time

‘Serenity’ weirdest movie to hit the screen in some time

This film noir set on an island starring Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway takes a bizzare turn.

‘Serenity’ weirdest movie to hit the screen in some time
‘Cold War’: Deeply romantic Polish film is absolute must-see

‘Cold War’: Deeply romantic Polish film is absolute must-see

A canny use of music helps propel the movie, which would be an Oscar shoo-in if not for “Roma.”

‘Cold War’: Deeply romantic Polish film is absolute must-see
Nicole Kidman dons grungy makeup in unpleasant ‘Destroyer’

Nicole Kidman dons grungy makeup in unpleasant ‘Destroyer’

Casting a woman in the cliche troubled-cop role doesn’t make the film any less trite.

Nicole Kidman dons grungy makeup in unpleasant ‘Destroyer’
Shyamalan’s ‘Glass’ has nifty ending — after 100 turgid minutes

Shyamalan’s ‘Glass’ has nifty ending — after 100 turgid minutes

The filmmaker’s latest ties together his films “Unbreakable” and “Split,” but it’s mostly boring.

Shyamalan’s ‘Glass’ has nifty ending — after 100 turgid minutes
‘The Upside’: Unreality ungrounds this formula buddy comedy

‘The Upside’: Unreality ungrounds this formula buddy comedy

Bryan Cranston and Kevin Hart are capable, but setting the film amid lavish wealth was unwise.

‘The Upside’: Unreality ungrounds this formula buddy comedy
‘Divide and Conquer’ charts the rise and fall of Roger Ailes

‘Divide and Conquer’ charts the rise and fall of Roger Ailes

The documentary follows Ailes from Nixon aide to Fox News honcho to disgraced sex predator.

‘Divide and Conquer’ charts the rise and fall of Roger Ailes
The departed: Horton’s list of Hollywood actors we lost in 2018

The departed: Horton’s list of Hollywood actors we lost in 2018

The Herald’s movie critic takes a look at some of the biggest celebrities who died last year.

The departed: Horton’s list of Hollywood actors we lost in 2018
‘Beale Street’ a worthy follow-up to award-winning ‘Moonlight’

‘Beale Street’ a worthy follow-up to award-winning ‘Moonlight’

Director Barry Jenkins’ movie favors mood over story, and is full of good actors and explosive color.

‘Beale Street’ a worthy follow-up to award-winning ‘Moonlight’
Horton’s 10 best enjoyable and 10 worst movies of 2018

Horton’s 10 best enjoyable and 10 worst movies of 2018

It was a very interesting year for the Western — the genre made the Herald movie critic’s top five.

Horton’s 10 best enjoyable and 10 worst movies of 2018
Film looks at RBG’s life before her Supreme Court appointment

Film looks at RBG’s life before her Supreme Court appointment

“On the Basis of Sex” is about Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s origin story and one of her most significant cases.

Film looks at RBG’s life before her Supreme Court appointment
‘Vice’ can’t decide whether to satirize or humanize Dick Cheney

‘Vice’ can’t decide whether to satirize or humanize Dick Cheney

It’s a scattershot look at the life of George W. Bush’s veep played by shape-shifter Christian Bale.

‘Vice’ can’t decide whether to satirize or humanize Dick Cheney
‘Mary Poppins Returns’ refreshes with an old-fashioned vibe

‘Mary Poppins Returns’ refreshes with an old-fashioned vibe

Emily Blunt is practically perfect in the role made famous by Julie Andrews.

‘Mary Poppins Returns’ refreshes with an old-fashioned vibe
Aquaman tries to swim in both the deep and shallow ends

Aquaman tries to swim in both the deep and shallow ends

The comic book saga can’t decide whether to be silly or a serious origin story.

Aquaman tries to swim in both the deep and shallow ends
J. Lo’s effortless charm keeps ‘Second Act’ afloat

J. Lo’s effortless charm keeps ‘Second Act’ afloat

The film’s stuffed with platitudes and shouldn’t work, but Lopez proves she’s a true movie star.

J. Lo’s effortless charm keeps ‘Second Act’ afloat
‘Mortal Engines’ a special-effects sci-fi outing of the YA kind

‘Mortal Engines’ a special-effects sci-fi outing of the YA kind

This adaptation of a post-apocalyptic novel is set in a landscape where giant cities move around.

‘Mortal Engines’ a special-effects sci-fi outing of the YA kind