Movie Reviews
'Fantasy Life,' rife with Jewish-American comedy, turns anxiety into an offbeat love story
Fantasy Life is anything but pat, and although I enjoyed the movie when I saw it in Haifa, I found it even funnier and more interesting when I re-watched it on a computer link.
‘Maigret and the Dead Lover’: Bringing French detective back to big screen - review
Israeli architects honor Lebanese soldiers in new feature film ‘Monument’ - review
'A Burning Man' tells the moving story of a father’s dilemma about his soldier son
‘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.
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.
'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.
'Jeanne du Barry' director Maiwenn on finding common language with actor Johnny Depp
The movie features Johnny Depp in his first French-speaking role as King Louis XV of France, and Maiwenn as the titular courtesan who becomes the monarch’s favorite.
'Jeanne du Barry': Johnny Depp's escapist fun as a French king - review
Much of the escapist fun comes not so much from the story, but from simply enjoying the lavish gowns and ornate décor, and there is enough of both to keep most viewers occupied.
