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Movies and Shakers is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Linda and Al Lerner.

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The Testament of Ann Lee (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Mona Fastvold directs Seyfried and Pullman to difficult but dedicated performances in an historical film about an egalitarian sect, largely extinct, we knew little about. The musical production is impressive, but scenes of violence may make you turn away.
Posted Jan 22, 2026  Edit critic review
No Other Choice (2025) Linda and Al Lerner The South Korean master director finds the line between uproarious, often slapstick, satirical comedy and the cruel, hopeless, bleak future for powerless workers crushed by capitalism in this engaging and provocative film.
Posted Jan 22, 2026  Edit critic review
Weapons (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Cregger’s film takes a disgustingly grisley turn with demented Aunt Gladys having fun casting horrific evil while everyone’s trying to find the kids. Garner, Brolin, but particularly Amy Madigan, weaponize their talent to keep you guessing to the end. 
Posted Jan 08, 2026  Edit critic review
Song Sung Blue (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Brewer puts Jackman and Hudson on tap making music together in a dramatic story. Sappy at times about a talented couple we might never have known. But Lightning and Thunder had a moment in the sun in tribute to Neil Diamond. Touching me, Touching you.
Posted Dec 31, 2025  Edit critic review
Anaconda (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Jack Black and Paul Rudd play well together. Thandie Newton is the voice of reason and Van Zandt is outrageous. This film is a nice diversion with silly situations based on a sentimental movie loved as kids. Anaconda squeezes out some big laughs.
Posted Dec 25, 2025  Edit critic review
Is This Thing On? (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Arnett gives a polished performance in Director Cooper's film. There are not a lot of big laughs, but they fill the bill with grins and knowing nods about life and family with engaging discourse, on stage and off. Yes! This is definitely on.
Posted Dec 25, 2025  Edit critic review
Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) Linda and Al Lerner This is a bloated plot with repetitious scenes, dialogue and confrontations, so temper your expectations for another profound, transformative encounter with the Na’vi. Fire and Ash is somewhat underwhelming, but it won’t crash and burn.
Posted Dec 19, 2025  Edit critic review
The Housemaid (2025) Linda and Al Lerner We kind of groaned, joining in some derisive chuckles from the audience in the hour-long run-up getting to the climactic gory scenes horror fans may relish. But Feig, Seyfried, Sweeney and Sklenar do keep you interested to see where it’s going.
Posted Dec 19, 2025  Edit critic review
Marty Supreme (2025) Linda and Al Lerner The film is just too long, but Safie pulls it off. Chalamet proves he can transform into any character he commits to. He goes above and beyond with attitude to burn. By the end you may be rooting for Marty, like us, against your better judgement.
Posted Dec 12, 2025  Edit critic review
Zootopia 2 (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Bush creates so many colorful animal characters voiced by favorites in a vast cast led by Goodwin and Bateman. The vivid animation fills the screen with saturated colors to see in every part of the frame with sly references to other movies and genres.
Posted Dec 08, 2025  Edit critic review
Train Dreams (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Bentley structures the film as a biopic of this undistinguished man who deeply touches us. Splendidly shot and so well portrayed by Edgerton, this film is bursting with basic goodness and dignity. It is a scenic and touching ode to humanity.
Posted Dec 04, 2025  Edit critic review
Hamnet (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Buckley gives a raging performance that sets her apart. Mescal is equally strong and passionate as Will. Zhao’s poignant film of love and grief triggers deep emotions. Many tears were shed at our screening. Bring tissues. 
Posted Dec 01, 2025  Edit critic review
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Josh O’Connor wears his collar well in this film working with the famous Craig as Benoit Blanc in this Knives Out Mystery. Just know, it’s impossible to fall asleep watching Wake Up Dead Man.
Posted Nov 27, 2025  Edit critic review
Rental Family (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Fraser is pleasant, quiet and controlled in this sweet, heartfelt film. Hikari’s film offers food for thought for a practical way to resolve the need for human connection. We think Rental Family deserves a long term lease.
Posted Nov 25, 2025  Edit critic review
Wicked: For Good (2025) Linda and Al Lerner This passion project from the director shows off 5 years of dedication to boundless imagination, creativity and striking quality filmmaking with unbridled talent from Erivo and Grande. John M. Chu proves he’s the real Wizard.
Posted Nov 21, 2025  Edit critic review
Jay Kelly (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Clooney gets to kind of make fun of himself and his craft, while Baumbach gets Sandler out of shorts and Hawaiian shirts, showing his talent in another serious role. Clooney plays the star in Jay Kelly, but in this film, Sandler is a scene stealer.
Posted Nov 20, 2025  Edit critic review
The Running Man (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Powell does ridiculously difficult stunts leaving no way out, but Ben keeps right on ticking. After awhile, it gets a little tiresome, but somehow, Wright, with Glen Powell’s good looks and boundless energy, this Running Man gets enough traction.
Posted Nov 14, 2025  Edit critic review
Christy (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Michôd details Christy’s dedication working hard for success and survival, overcoming professional and spousal abuse. Impressive hard fought boxing cinema, but hoped for more inspiration for women to fight back. In the end, Christy pulls her punch.
Posted Nov 05, 2025  Edit critic review
Bugonia (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Lanthimos wields uncomfortable tension, while Stone, Plemons and newcomer Aidan Delbis bring bizarre, convincing performances that may make you wince looking up in space tonight. Could something, or someone, be looking back at us? 
Posted Nov 03, 2025  Edit critic review
Frankenstein (2025) Linda and Al Lerner After the 1931 classic Frankenstein by James Whale some questioned the need for an update. But we suggest you see Guillermo del Toro’s monstrous childhood dream in this massive and captivating re-imagining brought, part by part, back to life. 
Posted Nov 03, 2025  Edit critic review
Good Fortune (2025) Linda and Al Lerner It’s more hit than miss. Comedian, actor and writer Aziz Ansari steps behind the camera to direct and star in his first feature. Of course having an ensemble that includes Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves doesn’t hurt one bit.
Posted Oct 18, 2025  Edit critic review
After the Hunt (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Good seeing Julia Roberts back on the big screen. But hard to watch the insecurities she, Garfield and Edebiri display in this #MeToo drama. Their significant performances fulfill Guadagnino’s mission; to make you, too, feel uncomfortable.
Posted Oct 18, 2025  Edit critic review
Roofman (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Channing Tatum does a more than credible job tackling the taxing physical, as well as the heartfelt emotional roller coaster and hilarious situations Jeffrey created making poor choices. You can make the fun choice to play in Cianfrance’s toy store.
Posted Oct 10, 2025  Edit critic review
Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Director Condon, JLo, Luna and breakout talent Tonatiuh show the worst and best of humanity, acceptance and love with emotionally charged music and dance. So pucker up for this new Kiss of the Spider Woman.
Posted Oct 10, 2025  Edit critic review
The Lost Bus (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Greengrass makes you feel feet to the fire with McConaughey and Ferrera in this taut drama. They play off each other well as strangers on a life threatening mission, learning as they go. We found this lost bus, in Paradise, could really bring the heat.
Posted Oct 07, 2025  Edit critic review
The Smashing Machine (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Johnson pours his heart and body into this role, and Safdie captures Kerr’s look and struggles, but still keeps us at arms length. Like the camera, outside the ring, Johnson’s face masks what’s smoldering underneath. On that count Safdie pulled his punch.
Posted Oct 04, 2025  Edit critic review
Eleanor the Great (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Johansson’s first time directing is a promising start deserving more opportunities. At 94, June Squibb is a fountain of boundless energy as the caustic, sarcastic, tender loving Jewish Mother. Together they have created a big cinematic hug.
Posted Sep 25, 2025  Edit critic review
One Battle After Another (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Committed DiCaprio, Penn, Teyana Taylor and Del Toro battle freedom and fear in Paul Thomas Anderson’s riveting revolutionary rescue thriller relevant now.
Posted Sep 21, 2025  Edit critic review
The Long Walk (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Hoffman and Jonsson’s acting transcends the incredulity of the roles they play in this impactful film about friendship and cruelty in a world we hope never exists. Stephen King’s mind bending twists in this painfully slow walk, don’t tread lightly.
Posted Sep 14, 2025  Edit critic review
Caught Stealing (2025) Linda and Al Lerner When you think Aronofsky films it’s usually a Darren-Downer... But in Caught Stealing, the Director and Austin Butler deliver laughs while they pilfer your heart in spite of a considerable dose of violent action, pain and death.
Posted Sep 05, 2025  Edit critic review
The Roses (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Coleman and Cumberbatch are two of the best actors working in film today. Roach shows how love and hate can exist side by side turning sparks from red hot to explosive. We got a kick seeing The Roses go to war again.
Posted Aug 29, 2025  Edit critic review
Highest 2 Lowest (2025) Linda and Al Lerner It's all about good money vs. bad, art vs. what sells, what you stand for, and current social media influences. It focuses on family in a harrowing situation providing so much music, action and tension. Once again, Spike Lee and Denzel Washington deliver.
Posted Aug 25, 2025  Edit critic review
Freakier Friday (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Every actor works hard in this film, especially Lohan and Curtis, but with too many multigenerational characters in constant chaos, you might want to wait til this one streams before you put your Freak on.
Posted Aug 07, 2025  Edit critic review
The Naked Gun (2025) Linda and Al Lerner The rye and dry, tongue-in-cheek humor Schaffer has Neeson and Anderson deliver had us in stitches. Neeson is a worthy successor to the character Leslie Nielsen created. And Anderson enhances with complete self-assurance. This Naked Gun is fully loaded.
Posted Aug 01, 2025  Edit critic review
Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Adam Sandler makes this his own kind of movie. He’s capable of so much more (Uncut Gems, Hustle). At 2 hours, it’s a long drive with some LOL moments, but too many characters. If you’re a fan and/or like this brand of crass madcap humor, take a swing.
Posted Jul 31, 2025  Edit critic review
Oh, Hi! (2025) Linda and Al Lerner This film starts with an imaginative idea and actors Gordon and Lerman are fun to watch as an attractive young couple trying to navigate the dating landscape. Unfortunately, Brooks’ wacko storyline becomes a bit too ludicrous and exasperating to amuse.
Posted Jul 25, 2025  Edit critic review
The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) Linda and Al Lerner This 37th MCU entry plays more like a comic book than many others, including high stakes action and personal family drama. It is a promising start to resurrecting what was best in the MCU and a fun film the audience cheered, as we did, saying, “Finally!”
Posted Jul 24, 2025  Edit critic review
Eddington (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Aster’s Phoenix as Joe gets more paranoid, jealous, and obsessive. Packed with painful memories of the pandemic era, Aster presents almost too much to absorb, until the jaw-dropping denouement with plenty of gore and guns; big ones. Worth a watch? Yes.
Posted Jul 17, 2025  Edit critic review
Superman (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Gunn’s vision references current issues, jam-packed with too many characters and battle scenes. But Corenswet infuses humanity and optimism filling the Superman suit well and after seeing the breakout star, you may come across a lot of dogs named Krypto.
Posted Jul 10, 2025  Edit critic review
Sorry, Baby (2025) Linda and Al Lerner The writing, directing, and acting are quite well-crafted expressing the gamut of emotions after devastating trauma. It all straddles the line successfully between comedy and tragedy finding a way cope and go on. We consider Victor’s film a major victory.
Posted Jul 06, 2025  Edit critic review
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Lush location shows off meticulously detailed dinosaurs, a few grisly deaths and multiple jump scares. Sadly, touted as a crown jewel summer blockbuster, strict devotion to the franchise formula and the pedestrian plot make this supposed gem counterfeit.
Posted Jul 03, 2025  Edit critic review
House of Abraham (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Belcher and Hassel handle a sensitive topic without getting too maudlin. You may not be able to unsee some of the things you see in this film. But it presents well-constructed food for thought worth watching.
Posted Jul 01, 2025  Edit critic review
M3GAN 2.0 (2025) Linda and Al Lerner We looked forward to seeing M3GAN strut her stuff again, but think this film was left with sequelitis. Just because there’s one deranged doll doesn’t necessarily mean the creators can capture lightning in a bottle again with a new enhanced killer.
Posted Jun 28, 2025  Edit critic review
F1 The Movie (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Kosinski keeps the high speed action going over hundreds of laps and you’ll be on the edge of your seat waiting to see who comes out ahead. The pacing is good, plus humor, sarcasm and friendship add texture. This is one of the best Pitt stops ever.
Posted Jun 27, 2025  Edit critic review
Elio (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Parents will like the subject matter, kids will like Elio and the space creatures. Not sure this is targeted to the right age group. The soft pastel animation is pretty enough, but Elio’s disjointed space dream never completely blasts off. 
Posted Jun 24, 2025  Edit critic review
The Life of Chuck (2024) Linda and Al Lerner Although Flanagan and Stephen King have more experience with horror, when Chuck sees what was forbidden, it doesn’t deter him. Instead, leaving Chapter 1 at the end of the film, we’re left with a beautiful life-affirming lesson. You may want to dance.
Posted Jun 17, 2025  Edit critic review
How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Linda and Al Lerner DeBlois with Butler, Thames, and Parker give this new incarnation a lot of heart and make this film a real crowd pleaser with colorful dragons and high flying action. Plus, with the engaging Toothless, you can really sink your teeth into this film.
Posted Jun 16, 2025  Edit critic review
Materialists (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Seeing Johnson and Evans on screen together, you know how this movie will end. Song has a talent for exposing extraordinarily honest characters well. Some say matchmaking is a business decision, but Song’s notes on love, not money, are right on key.
Posted Jun 12, 2025  Edit critic review
Ballerina (2025) Linda and Al Lerner Credit Ana de Armas for going through grueling training. Until John Wick appears in cameo, the unrelenting stunts become repetitive, but the Evanescence “Fight Like A Girl” over credits brings some fire with a post clip teasing the possibility of more.
Posted Jun 07, 2025  Edit critic review
The Phoenician Scheme (2025) Linda and Al Lerner There’s so much to look at in this new creatively whimsical entry in Anderson’s body of work, that elements of the plot get lost. You just might have to see this film again to try and understand this filmmaker’s imaginative, but perplexing fable.
Posted Jun 06, 2025  Edit critic review
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