‘I could see ‘Violent Night’ doing well enough to spawn a franchise that becomes an annual tradition, even if the film misses the mark of becoming a Christmas classic.’

Both movies received a mini-review from Bob Garver in this week’s edition of Movie Review.

The characters’ eccentricities, mind games, and dark humor all come together to make “The Menu” one of the best films of the year.

"I’m in no hurry to return to Wakanda after this movie."

"If you need more than a gorgeous island and A-listers coasting on their effortless charm, get a Ticket to something else."

"I know it would cost this movie its teenage audience to go with an R rating, but fans can sniff out a neutered R-rated property a mile away."

“Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile” is a movie that the family needs to see only if you’re low on other options, but there aren’t too many other options, so sure, go see it.

"My mouth was in a bored frown throughout most of this movie, it wasn’t screaming or laughing and it definitely wasn’t smiling."

Review: 'At first it looks promising, maybe even award-worthy. But gradually things fall apart until it’s an unsalvageable mess.'

"For the first time in a long time, I heard heartfelt cheering and gasping from an audience that was invested in characters they had known for only a few minutes."

"I’ve seen a lot of critical praise for 'Barbarian,' and I’m sorry to say that I just don’t get it."

"I thought the villains were just into run-of-the-mill ritualistic killing, but it turns out there’s a supernatural element too."

"There’s a lot to like about 'Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero,' even if you’re new to the series."

“Nope” is the third horror outing for writer/director Jordan Peele. It’s a solid effort, if maybe a step down from his previous two films.

"This is a fun movie that should satisfy both action and comedy fans."

On more than one level, “DC League of Super-Pets” falls right between “The Secret Life of Pets” and “The Lego Movie.”

"Despite the strengths of Edgar-Jones, 'Where the Crawdads Sing' is otherwise a mess."

"The humor can be hit-or-miss and the action is memorable only for being set to the music of Guns N’ Roses."

The new film takes place long before the “Despicable Me” movies, but after 2015’s “Minions.”

"I’ve been told that, like many biopics, this movie makes Elvis out to be a better person than he actually was."

"Much like Buzz isn’t used to the new kinds of sandwiches, I’m not used to Pixar movies that are this bad."

"I’m not seeing a lot of love for Jurassic World Dominion from other critics, and I can understand why."

"This was the most fun I’d had at the movies… maybe all year."

"The likeable characters and exciting action sequences make 'Top Gun: Maverick' the epitome of a crowd-pleasing summer blockbuster."