Kiddie sci-fi flick fails on almost every possible level

Franchise’s fifth installment a murky, incoherent mess 

Movie musical a wonderful blend of old and new

Drama reveals some of the Space Race's unsung heroes

Film fails despite solid cast, intriguing premise

Looking at the cinematic year in advance of awards season

Sci-fi film far less than the sum of its parts

Comedy comes off as recycled, redundant

Video game adaptation an unengaging experience

There are plenty of ways in which a movie can be great. It can feature a great aesthetic or offer great performances or tell a great story. It can be funny or sad or emotionally charged or simply beautiful. It can transport you while you’re watching and leave you thinking while it follows you home. Any one of these qualities can make for a great movie, but it’s a rare film that can do most or all of these things.