Movie Reviews
In 'Cuz You're Ugly,' Israeli director Sharon Angelhart tells the story she never saw on screen
Director/screenwriter Sharon Angelhart said that with her movie, she was trying to make a film that “was what I would have wanted to see when I was growing up in Jerusalem."
Hot summer movies to watch in Israel: 'On Standby' lands well, 'Into the Blue' delivers escapism
French directors Éric Toledano, Olivier Nakache return with 'Just An Illusion' -review
Assaf Machnes's 'Where to?' wins top prize at Jerusalem Film Festival
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.
Route 60: Biblical Highway breaks box office expectations
The movie, produced by Trinity Broadcasting Company, was released on Monday night.
'A Brighter Tomorrow': A rare feel-good film that makes you think - review
A Brighter Tomorrow is a low-key look at a director and his crises at home and on the set as he searches for a happy ending.
‘Seven Blessings’ tells the story of twisted family tradition - review
Seven Blessings focuses on a Moroccan family in Israel and shows how tradition can be used in a particularly twisted and damaging way.
'The Mountain': Seeking nature, getting some sci-fi - review
While the story of a man who makes a major life change could have been interesting enough to be the focus of an entire movie, The Mountain suffers from pacing that is – forgive the pun – glacial.
‘Golda’: Helen Mirren triumphs as Israel’s late prime minister - review
Helen Mirren delivers an Oscar-worthy performance as Israeli prime minister Golda Meir and is unrecognizable as the barrier-shattering politician.
Gal Gadot kicks her way through ‘Heart of Stone’
The new movie is light years better than Gadot’s last Netflix flick, Red Notice, although that is an extremely low bar.
‘Past Lives’: When childhood sweethearts reconnect - review
Past Lives teases the implications of a Korean concept called “in-yun,” something akin to the Jewish “bashert.”
