Movie reviews of Chris Agar

Da 5 Bloods is proof the Vietnam War genre is still ripe for fascinating stories, thanks to great performances and Lee being at the top of his craft. Review

Capone has lofty ambitions of being the next great crime drama, but falls short of finding a compelling story about its subject's final days. Review

Beastie Boys Story is a fun exploration of the band's history through Ad-Roc and Mike D's eyes, but it may not be as comprehensive as some hoped. Review

The Way Back is an emotional drama bolstered by Affleck's fantastic performance, O'Connor's deft hand, and a well-rounded screenplay. Review

Fantasy Island is a rare misfire for Blumhouse, putting a dull horror spin on the property that gets increasingly ridiculous as it moves along. Review

Horse Girl features a great lead performance by Brie, but its narrative and core themes are too scattershot to make much of an impact on viewers. Review

Just Mercy is a powerful, if standard, tale of fighting for justice, buoyed by director Destin Daniel Cretton's steady hand and solid performances. Review

Inherit the Viper is a standard crime film that is somewhat bolstered by the family dynamic at its center and some solid performances. Review

5 Galaxies is a muddled lineup of sci-fi shorts that struggles to live up to whatever intriguing potential they may have on-paper. Review

Marriage Story is a poignant and heartbreaking portrait of love falling apart, fueled by powerhouse performances and a gripping screenplay. Review

Togo is an emotional tribute to real-life heroes, as well as a moving story about the affecting bond between a man and his loyal dog. Review

The Irishman is another outstanding cinematic accomplishment from Scorsese, featuring a talented cast and crew firing on all cylinders. Review

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is a touching tale of love and forgiveness, bolstered by Hanks' impressive turn as Rogers. Review

Midway works as a touching tribute to those who turned the tide in the Pacific, though it's hamstrung by an underwhelming script. Review

The King is a handsome period piece featuring a strong turn from Timothée Chalamet, but ultimately feels like less than the sum of its parts. Review

Holiday Hell is a fun, if fleeting, deviation from the traditional Christmas movie with suitably hammy performances and thrills. Review

Despite its merits, it isn't on that level of quality, so it's probably going to slip under many viewers' radars as they look to keep up with other titles. Review

The Laundromat is a scattered, disappointing effort by Soderbergh that fails to make the most its source material and talented ensemble. Review

El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie is a satisfying and emotional epilogue to the TV drama, featuring another standout performance by Paul. Review

The True Don Quixote is an offbeat and entertaining spin on the famous story, bolstered by a dedicated Tim Blake Nelson performance. Review

Running With the Devil is a dull, disjointed affair that unfortunately wastes the talents of its high-profile ensemble cast. Review

In the Tall Grass has suitably creepy moments peppered throughout, but its overall narrative lacks cohesion and can be confusing at times. Review

Bolstered by a great Brad Pitt performance and outstanding technical filmmaking, Ad Astra is an ambitious work that doesn't quite hit all its marks. Review

The Fanatic is a bizarre, and only fleetingly entertaining, thriller that struggles to find its footing and is plagued by a muddled screenplay. Review