Rotten Tomatoes
Cancel Movies Tv shows RT App News Showtimes
Publications list

Fort Worth Report

Fort Worth Report is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Joe Friar.

Prev Next
Rating Title | Year Author Quote
3.5/4
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) Joe Friar Nia DaCosta leaves her mark on the franchise by intensifying the violence and adding brilliant needle drops, while moving away from the lo-fi aesthetic for a more traditional look. A standout performance by Erin Kellyman as Jimmy Ink.
Posted Jan 27, 2026  Edit critic review
1.5/4
Greenland 2: Migration (2026) Joe Friar Waugh tries too hard to make every scene a worst-case scenario for this family just so he can amp up the special effects. He forgot what made the first film so memorable. It wasn’t about the special effects.
Posted Jan 12, 2026  Edit critic review
3/4
Primate (2025) Joe Friar Writer-director Johannes Roberts is not monkeying around. Believe the hype. A perfect blend of tension, jump scares, and gore.
Posted Jan 10, 2026  Edit critic review
3/4
We Bury the Dead (2024) Joe Friar Finding a new perspective in the zombie genre is challenging. Zak Hilditch's horror thriller has two things going for it. An emotional performance by Daisy Ridley and a storyline where the living take precedent over the undead.
Posted Jan 02, 2026  Edit critic review
4/4
The Plague (2025) Joe Friar Polinger delivers an impressive debut feature with a final act that may leave you unnerved. The performances by the ensemble young cast are first-rate, while Edgerton delivers the worst pep talk in the history of cinema.
Posted Jan 02, 2026  Edit critic review
3/4
The Housemaid (2025) Joe Friar Sweeney and Seyfried are enjoyable antagonists in Feig’s amped up version of the best-selling novel.
Posted Dec 31, 2025  Edit critic review
2/4
Anaconda (2025) Joe Friar The meta-comedy has its moments, but the 1997 original is funnier.
Posted Dec 31, 2025  Edit critic review
4/4
Marty Supreme (2025) Joe Friar A masterclass in acting and filmmaking featuring Timothée Chalamet in a career-best performance. One of the best films of 2025.
Posted Dec 31, 2025  Edit critic review
4/4
One Battle After Another (2025) Joe Friar Packed with exhilarating action sequences and featuring a career-best performance by Leonardo DiCaprio (who has never been this funny), alongside a terrific cast.The heart and soul of the film belong to Chase Infiniti
Posted Dec 10, 2025  Edit critic review
2/4
The Strangers: Chapter 2 (2025) Joe Friar Director Renny Harlin shot all three chapters of "The Strangers" reboot at once, taking one bad film and expanding it into three.
Posted Dec 10, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/4
TRON: Ares (2025) Joe Friar Dazzling special effects, a driving NIN score, and good performances make this an entertaining ride.
Posted Dec 10, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (2025) Joe Friar Jeremy Allen White is convincing as the singer-songwriter, delivering a great performance as the rocker on the edge of his glory days.
Posted Dec 10, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Bugonia (2025) Joe Friar The ending may have been deemed too outlandish; however, in the hands of Yorgos Lanthimos, I found solace as I gazed in bewilderment, deciphering what I just witnessed before the credits began to roll.
Posted Dec 10, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
Predator: Badlands (2025) Joe Friar It gets silly a few times, and that’s okay. The action, special effects, and buddy elements make this an entertaining adventure.
Posted Dec 10, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
The Running Man (2025) Joe Friar An entertaining yet typical Hollywood blockbuster, packed with spectacular action scenes and a satisfying ending that leaves audiences feeling good. It’s a diluted version of Stephen King’s novel.
Posted Dec 10, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
Keeper (2025) Joe Friar Expect an outstanding performance from Tatiana Maslany, who convincingly portrays a woman descending into madness. It’s creepy, cool, and intricate but also unforgettable.
Posted Dec 10, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Wicked: For Good (2025) Joe Friar Cynthia Erivo is mesmerizing, while Ariana Grande takes the lead with a performance that elevates her character to new heights.
Posted Dec 10, 2025  Edit critic review
2/4
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025) Joe Friar The only laughs come from the absurdity of the story, which begs for the appearance of more robots, as in Crow T. Robot, Tom Servo, and Gypsy from MST3K
Posted Dec 10, 2025  Edit critic review
4/4
Hamnet (2025) Joe Friar Jessie Buckley delivers a career-best performance, expressing a wide range of emotions with such precision, rawness, and unfiltered honesty that the audience is left speechless.
Posted Dec 10, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/4
The History of Sound (2025) Joe Friar Josh O’Connor does a terrific job of exposing his character’s vulnerabilities, which are often shielded by a calm exterior & self-assurance. Paul Mescal delivers one of his strongest performances yet—emotionally complex, understated, & deeply moving.
Posted Sep 21, 2025  Edit critic review
The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) Joe Friar For the first time in a long while, we care about the characters in a Marvel movie. This is the reboot the MCU needed and a great way to start the MCU’s Phase Six.ascal’s performance is downplayed, taking a backseat to the film’s VIP, Vanessa Kirby.
Posted Aug 24, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
Oh, Hi! (2025) Joe Friar See the film for the first-rate performances by Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman!
Posted Aug 24, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
Nobody 2 (2025) Joe Friar Taking cues from the Griswold family, the action sequel entertains with another dose of Odenkirk’s everyman antihero.
Posted Aug 24, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
Relay (2024) Joe Friar The cat-and-mouse thriller keeps you hooked, thanks to Riz Ahmed’s performance and David Mackenzie’s consistent tone and pacing, along with Giles Nuttgens’s fluid cinematography.
Posted Aug 24, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
Eden (2024) Joe Friar Ron Howard gets bold and daring with a tense drama based on actual events. Law’s snarky doctor and Kirby’s spiteful Dore are entertaining to watch in a love-to-hate way. My VIP pick is Sydney Sweeney, who delivers an outstanding performance.
Posted Aug 24, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Weapons (2025) Joe Friar Zach Cregger's film is a helluva ride. I had to see it twice. The psychological thriller features terrific performances by Julia Garner and Josh Brolin, making it one of the best films of the year.
Posted Aug 10, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/4
28 Years Later (2025) Joe Friar Danny Boyle and Alex Garland deliver a coming-of-age story that blends horror with drama. The infected mythos is upgraded with new twists, and the cinematography is striking. Buckle up for an emotional gorefest that’s both heartwarming and heart-pounding.
Posted Jun 22, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
Ballerina (2025) Joe Friar This film belongs to de Armas, who doesn’t need Baba Yaga to bear the burden of carrying it. The Cuban-born actress is Latina, so Ruska Roma, hold my beer.
Posted Jun 08, 2025  Edit critic review
4/4
Bring Her Back (2025) Joe Friar The latest Philippou monstrosity is nightmare-inducing thanks to a wicked Sally Hawkins and a story balanced by heartache and horror. The filmmaking brothers know how to tap into our primal fears. A masterclass in horror.
Posted Jun 03, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
Karate Kid: Legends (2025) Joe Friar May not add anything new to the enduring franchise, nor does it take the time to explore the heartache behind many of these characters. Still, it’s entertaining and nostalgic. You'll get a kick watching Chan, Macchio, and newcomer Wang.
Posted Jun 01, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
Lilo & Stitch (2025) Joe Friar The story stays true to the original while incorporating a few changes and adding some new characters. Less cosmic calamity, more grounded family, with our six-year-old protagonist giving Experiment 626 a run for his money in the mischief department.
Posted May 27, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (2024) Joe Friar A charming rom-com full of laughs, desire, and passion. Camille Rutherford delivers a captivating performance. She’s delightful and alluring. Charlie Anson and Pablo Pauly are enjoyable, rounding out the love triangle dynamic.
Posted May 27, 2025  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025) Joe Friar Tesfaye is very charismatic and can act; unfortunately, he doesn’t get to showcase his skills in the plotless story written by the musician with Shults and Reza Fahim. It works better as a visual album than a narrative film.
Posted May 20, 2025  Edit critic review
4/4
Caught by the Tides (2024) Joe Friar Jia Zhangke captures China’s transformation over the last two decades using characters from his past films for the stunning docufiction drama. Viewers are in store for a banquet of lavish filmmaking that flows beautifully.
Posted May 19, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
The Accountant 2 (2025) Joe Friar It’s a fun yet far-fetched ride that balances the action and comedy If you want action, comedy, and a few “aw shucks” moments, you’ll enjoy this sequel. Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal make a dynamic duo.
Posted May 16, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Thunderbolts* (2025) Joe Friar Florence Pugh and Lewis Pullman drive the Marvel film with empathy, while David Harbour brings the laughs. The dark themes are balanced well by a heavy dose of comedy and first-rate special effects.
Posted May 16, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
The Surfer (2024) Joe Friar More breaking point, less point break. Finnegan creates a surreal atmosphere (the kind Cage thrives in), prompting us to question what is happening on screen. Additionally, Nicolas Cage and Julian McMahon deliver strong performances.
Posted May 16, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
Bonjour Tristesse (2024) Joe Friar Another solid performance from Lily McInerny complements this impressive debut by Durga Chew-Bose and features gorgeous cinematography by Maximilian Pittner.
Posted May 16, 2025  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Lilly (2024) Joe Friar Heightened melodrama, exaggerated character portrayals, and overly emotional music undermine the film based on a true story.
Posted May 16, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
Magic Farm (2025) Joe Friar Good performances and funny scenes outweigh the lack of structure. It may be too offbeat for mainstream audiences, but I kind of loved it.
Posted May 16, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Clown in a Cornfield (2025) Joe Friar Gory prosthetic effects, lots of laughs, and first-rate cinematography (Brian Pearson) mean director Eli Craig is not fooling around. Miss it, and the joke’s on you.
Posted May 16, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
Fight or Flight (2024) Joe Friar The film never takes itself seriously, blending comedy with terrific action scenes. Good performances by Josh Hartnett and Charithra Chandran.
Posted May 16, 2025  Edit critic review
2/4
Shadow Force (2025) Joe Friar This bullet-riddled love story includes explosions, shootouts, hand-to-hand combat, and a boat chase, but none of it is exciting.
Posted May 16, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Final Destination Bloodlines (2025) Joe Friar Directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein have fun instilling us with paranoia by using everyday objects, transforming them into the Grim Reaper’s playthings. It’s a blood-splattered hullabaloo that proves people are squishy.
Posted May 16, 2025  Edit critic review
Pink Floyd at Pompeii (1972) Joe Friar For Pink Floyd fans, the film is a must-see thanks to a stunning 4K restoration and the new Dolby Atmos sound mix—a visual and aural experience.
Posted Apr 24, 2025  Edit critic review
4/4
Warfare (2025) Joe Friar Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza assault your senses with a 95-minute immersive experience that places you in the combat zone as a member of the Alpha One Navy SEAL team. Extraordinary.
Posted Apr 11, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
Drop (2025) Joe Friar The latest Blumhouse release is fun even as it’s pulling the wool over your eyes. The cat-and-mouse thriller delivers Hitchcock vibes, offering a plethora of suspects that we meet along the way. Meghann Fahy sells it with a convincing performance.
Posted Apr 11, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
The Alto Knights (2025) Joe Friar Rather than being a distraction, the highlight here is De Niro playing opposite himself. Double the actor unfortunately doesn’t make the film twice as good, but if you love mobster films, I couldn’t think of better company than this bunch.
Posted Apr 09, 2025  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Disney's Snow White (2025) Joe Friar Rachel Zegler is the best part of the live-action remake. Gal Gadot is a bit stiff, and the songs are hit-and-miss. The movie looks spectacular and is best suited for families with young kids.
Posted Apr 09, 2025  Edit critic review
2.5/4
The Woman in the Yard (2025) Joe Friar About as thrilling as watching the grass grow. The potential for an interesting horror-drama is here, but the execution is flawed. The final act becomes confusing as the audience tries to decipher the woman’s identity.
Posted Apr 09, 2025  Edit critic review
Prev Next