Movie Reviews

The worst of times, the best of movies

Here are my 10 best international films this year (with one exception, these all played in movie theaters in Israel), followed by the 10 best Israeli movies. 

Falling for a gentle 'Riceboy Sleeps'

Korea has been coming into its own in recent years as an international entertainment powerhouse.

‘Ferrari’ feels  as if it’s stuck in second gear at times - film review

The movie reinvents no wheels. But it sure knows how to film ’em.

By MICHAEL PHILLIPS
26/12/2023

What to watch on Christmas? Your Jewish guide to this winter’s biggest movies

Here’s your Jewish guide to the new theatrical and streaming options available this Christmas season.

By JTA STAFF
23/12/2023

'On the Adamant' explores ways of coping with mental illness - review

The movie portrays the intractable nature of mental illness and at the same time, is a tribute to the resilience of those who live with it. 

Why it’s the right time for ‘Running on Sand’

Running on Sand, which opened all over Israel in theaters on Thursday, is exactly what the country needs right now.

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ is ‘Chinatown’ meets ‘Dances with Wolves’

A film review of Martin Scorsese’s 'Killers of the Flower Moon', which just opened in theaters around Israel.

Fearful flyers are the focus of comedy ‘Northern Comfort’ - review

Northern Comfort, which combines a fear-of-flying comedy with a trope about people getting stuck in an out-of-the-way place, is gentle entertainment filled with good performances by familiar faces.

'Wahou!': A real estate comedy that can't close the deal - review

All in all, Wahou! has enjoyable moments, but it would be more suitable as a streaming choice than a movie you would want to fork out money for at a theater. 

The politics behind 'Blaga's Lessons' - review

Blaga’s Lessons is a dark film that tells the story of a recently widowed language and literature teacher who is cheated out of her life savings by a phone scammer.

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