Movie Reviews
‘Sentimental Value’ is a beautiful drama of redemption in a show-biz family - review
Unquestionably the best-acted movie this year, 'Sentimental Value' is a character-driven, complex story about the drama of an extremely dysfunctional show-business family.
Jessica Lange sparkles in newest film, ‘The Great Lillian Hall’ - review
Luc Besson's ‘June and John’ bogged down by clichés - review
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’: Israel rolls out red carpet as Tel Aviv hosts early premiere
'The Teacher's Lounge' tells the story of teacher who cares - review
This German Oscar-nominated film tells the story of a school turned against a devoted teacher.
'Thelma': A movie that will ride off with your heart - review
Thelma is a touching and entertaining story about what getting old is like for many people, with real laughs and moving moments.
Movie ‘Last Summer’ brings viewers on a journey of an illicit and immoral relationship - review
The movie is the story of an illicit and immoral relationship, the kind that once upon a time was winked at when the younger person was a male teenager but is now viewed as a criminal offense.
'The Monk and the Gun': A look at culture clash in Bhutan's democratic transition - review
The Monk and the Gun is a political satire with a deep meaning, but the spiritual message behind the story sneaks up on you, or rather, you understand and embrace it gradually.
'Reality': Getting in the mindset of uneducated vanity - review
Sydney Sweeney, a young star who has played in her share of rom-coms, gives a compelling performance in a tricky role.
‘Rabbi Capoeira’: A movie mixing ultra-Orthodox and martial arts - review
The film is showing throughout July and August at theaters in the Lev Cinemas chain and other venues around the country.
Israeli creativity in the limelight with this year's Jerusalem Film Festival lineup
The films illustrate the diversity and professionalism of the Israeli film industry and show that even in a time of war and tragedy, Israeli creators continue to work.
'Hila': A spectacular movie about a single mother's obsession - review
Hila, which is very watchable in spite of its occasional and distracting descents into pretension, is certainly one of Michal Bat-Adam’s best movies.
‘Hemda’: Shemi Zarhin's film collapses under the weight of a busy plot - review
Usually, whether I like a movie or not, I can understand why the director wanted to make it, but here the reasoning eluded me.
'Treasure': Julia von Heinz's film on Holocaust trauma - review
Treasure is a very particular story that will evoke universal emotions in audiences.
