PEOPLE Movie Critic

Angelina Jolie's new film explores "what it means to be a woman, in all our strength, complexity and vulnerability," writes PEOPLE's critic

Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone are a delight, but the onslaught of villains almost kills The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Joe and Oculus is worth the trip to the theater, but Rio 2 may be worth sitting out

A quietly powerful Breathe In offers viewers relationship depth

What to catch – and what to ditch – at the movies this weekend

The fun of Non-Stop is that it's an action thriller and a whodunit, says PEOPLE's critic

Handicapping this year's top races, including the acting categories plus Best Picture and Best Director

The actor, director and screenwriter leaves behind a long legacy

What should win in the screenplay awards, for cinematography and for best animated and documentary features

Handicapping this year's top races, including the acting categories plus Best Picture and Best Director

The actor, director and screenwriter leaves behind a long legacy

What should win in the screenplay awards, for cinematography and for best animated and documentary features

PEOPLE's critic sounds off on which '80s remake is worth your Valentine's Day dollars

August: Osage County is a hoot and a holler, says PEOPLE's film critic, but a serious family drama it ain't

Saving Mr. Banks is a spoonful of sugar, but PEOPLE's critic says the real delight is Her

Rush wins by a mile, but PEOPLE's critic says avoid Baggage Claim

Sometimes Dexter was Norman Bates. Sometimes he was John-Boy Walton

Prisoners is tough to sit through, but Enough Said will lighten your day, says PEOPLE's critic

Weekend movie guide: Catch Caprice but be wary of The Family

Will The World's End rock your world? PEOPLE's critic helps with your weekend movie choices

Yes, Daredevil stank – but he's matured (and, boy, do we have the right Robin)

It's impossible not to see the actress's personal struggles through the lens of her character

The Conjuring is terrific terror, while Red 2 is a silly, good time

Universally panned, Grown Ups 2 reaped $42 million against the most improbable odds

PEOPLE's critic watches Grown Ups 2 so you don't have to – but points to some winning movie options

PEOPLE's critic rates the female buddy comedy and other weekend films

Can Pitt save the world – and the movie? PEOPLE reviews World War Z

PEOPLE's critic rates the weekend movies – and suggests you wait out the weekend