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