BOFCA REVIEW ROUNDUP: 7/25/2025

FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS

“Far from perfect, but with this level of talent and style on display I am oh so impressed.” Byron McNeal, On The Reel On Tumblr

“Despite that, this movie may be the least MCU-like movie to come out of the MCU in years — probably since Eternals.” Rodney Brown, Nerd Caliber

SHOSHANA

Shoshana, set in Tel Aviv in the 1930s and 1940s is not likely to change anyone’s mind, but it’s a powerful drama that shows that the fighting – and killing – has been going on for a long time.” Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

 

OH, HI!

“Having written a book about romantic comedies (I’ll Have What She’s Having), I’ve both defended the genre and criticized many romcoms in recent years that simply don’t work. Oh, Hi! does not work.” Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

 

HAPPY GILMORE 2

(Sandler’s)  no longer the angry young man you see in the many flashbacks included in the film; he’s older, wiser, and much more in control of his comedy.”John Black, Cinekong

“This whole film wreaks of Netflix corporate, and for whatever reason.” Byron McNeal, On The Reel On Tumblr

 

BOFCA REVIEW ROUNDUP: 7/11/2025

SUPERMAN

“While James Gunn’s Superman offers a lot of fun and awe-inspiring set pieces, I couldn’t help but want more depth in the characters and the story.” Duane Miller, Cinemania World Podcast

“There was too much focus on worldbuilding and not enough on telling a story.” Byron McNeal, On The Reel On Tumblr

“This Superman has leapt to big box office receipts in a single weekend, but has all the heart and dramatic impact of a video game blown up on the big screen– tedious and sterile.” Joyce Kulhawik, Joyce’s Choices

BOFCA REVIEW ROUNDUP: 6/20/2025

DON’T TELL LARRY

Don’t Tell Larry is a dark office comedy. Its farcical nature allows you to go with the flow as the situation gets increasingly out of hand. This should hit home for anyone who was ever passed over for a promotion.” Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

 

28 YEARS LATER

28 Years Later definitely isn’t for the squeamish, but it’s a must-see for fans of intelligent horror films.” Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies