Summer Movie Scorecard 2018

The Summer Movie Scorecard ranks all the major releases throughout May, June, July, and August (and that one week in April) by Tomatometer. To qualify, a movie needs to be released in 600+ theaters and/or accrue 80 Tomatometer reviews. See the best, and worst, movies had to offer this charmed Summer season of 2018! —Alex Vo

#69

Death of a Nation (2018)
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#69

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Through historical re-creations and a searching examination of fascism and white supremacy, filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza exposes hidden history and truths. [More]

Starring: Dinesh D'Souza , Debbie D'Souza , Angela Primm , Richard Spencer

Directed By: Dinesh D'Souza , Bruce Schooley

#68

Slender Man (2018)
8%

#68

Critics Consensus: Slender Man might be thin, but he's positively robust compared to the flimsy assortment of scares generated by the would-be chiller that bears his name.

Synopsis: Small-town best friends Hallie, Chloe, Wren and Katie go online to try and conjure up the Slender Man -- a [More]

Starring: Joey King , Julia Goldani Telles , Jaz Sinclair , Annalise Basso

Directed By: Sylvain White

#67

Action Point (2018)
16%

#67

Critics Consensus: Ouch.

Synopsis: D.C. is the crackpot owner of Action Point -- a low-rent, out-of-control amusement park where the rides are designed with [More]

Starring: Johnny Knoxville , Chris Pontius , Dan Bakkedahl , Matt Schulze

Directed By: Tim Kirkby

#66

Show Dogs (2018)
16%

#66

Critics Consensus: Show Dogs may entertain very young viewers, but for anyone else, it threatens the cinematic equivalent of a rolled-up newspaper on the snout.

Synopsis: After a failed attempt to recover a stolen baby panda, police dog Max reluctantly teams up with a human FBI [More]

Starring: Will Arnett , Natasha Lyonne , RuPaul , Ludacris

Directed By: Raja Gosnell

#65

The Darkest Minds (2018)
15%

#65

Critics Consensus: The Darkest Minds does little to differentiate itself in a crowded field of YA adaptations, leaving all but the least demanding viewers feeling dystopian déjà vu.

Synopsis: When teens mysteriously develop powerful new abilities, they are declared a threat by the government and detained. One of the [More]

Starring: Amandla Stenberg , Mandy Moore , Bradley Whitford , Harris Dickinson

Directed By: Jennifer Yuh Nelson

#64

Mile 22 (2018)
23%

#64

Critics Consensus: Mile 22 lets the bullets fly -- and not much else -- in a thrill-deficient action thriller whose title proves sadly fitting for a film that feels close to a marathon endurance test.

Synopsis: CIA operative James Silva leads a small but lethal paramilitary team on an urgent and dangerous mission. They must transport [More]

Starring: Mark Wahlberg , Lauren Cohan , Iko Uwais , John Malkovich

Directed By: Peter Berg

#63

The Happytime Murders (2018)
23%

#63

Critics Consensus: The Happytime Murders wastes its intriguingly transgressive premise on a witless comedy that blindly pushes buttons instead of attempting to tell an entertaining story.

Synopsis: Detective Phil Philips is a down-on-his-luck puppet who used to work for the Los Angeles Police Department. When two puppets [More]

Starring: Melissa McCarthy , Elizabeth Banks , Maya Rudolph , Leslie David Baker

Directed By: Brian Henson

#62

A-X-L (2018)
26%

#62

Critics Consensus: Clumsily recalling numerous superior movies about unlikely human/robot friendships, A.X.L. is an obsolete adventure made from frequently malfunctioning parts.

Synopsis: A.X.L. is a top-secret, robotic dog that has advanced artificial intelligence created by the military. After an experiment gone wrong, [More]

Starring: Alex Neustaedter , Becky G , Alex MacNicoll , Dominic Rains

Directed By: Oliver Daly

#61

Overboard (2018)
24%

#61

Critics Consensus: Overboard makes poor use of the ever-charming Anna Faris -- and chooses questionable source material -- to offer a remake that fails to clear the fairly low bar set by the original.

Synopsis: Kate is a single, working-class mother of three who's hired to clean a luxury yacht that belongs to Leonardo -- [More]

Starring: Eugenio Derbez , Anna Faris , Eva Longoria , John Hannah

Directed By: Rob Greenberg

#60

Breaking In (2018)
27%

#60

Critics Consensus: Breaking In is proof that Gabrielle Union deserves more leading roles -- particularly in films that offer more than this rote, disposable action thriller.

Synopsis: Shaun Russell takes her son and daughter on a weekend getaway to her late father's secluded, high-tech vacation home in [More]

Starring: Gabrielle Union , Billy Burke , Richard Cabral , Ajiona Alexus

Directed By: James McTeigue

#59

Kin (2018)
36%

#59

Critics Consensus: Part family drama, part sci-fi adventure, Kin struggles to balance its narrative until a late twist that suggests it all might have worked better as the first episode of a TV series.

Synopsis: While scavenging for copper wire, Detroit teenager Eli Solinski stumbles upon a high-tech gun that holds special powers. When his [More]

Starring: Myles Truitt , Jack Reynor , Zoë Kravitz , Carrie Coon

Directed By: Jonathan Baker , Josh Baker

#58

Life of the Party (2018)
38%

#58

Critics Consensus: Life of the Party's good-natured humor and abundance of onscreen talent aren't enough to make up for jumbled direction and a script that misses far more often than it hits.

Synopsis: When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime and dedicated housewife Deanna turns regret into reset by going back to college. [More]

Starring: Melissa McCarthy , Gillian Jacobs , Maya Rudolph , Julie Bowen

Directed By: Ben Falcone

#57

The Meg (2018)
47%

#57

Critics Consensus: The Meg sets audiences up for a good old-fashioned B-movie creature feature, but lacks the genre thrills -- or the cheesy bite -- to make it worth diving in.

Synopsis: Previously thought to be extinct, a massive creature attacks a deep-sea submersible, leaving it disabled and trapping the crew at [More]

Starring: Jason Statham , Li Bingbing , Rainn Wilson , Cliff Curtis

Directed By: Jon Turteltaub

#56

Skyscraper (2018)
48%

#56

Critics Consensus: Well-cast yet derivative, Skyscraper isn't exactly a towering action thriller feat, but it's solidly constructed enough to stand among the genre's more mildly diverting features.

Synopsis: Will Sawyer is a former FBI agent and U.S. war veteran who now assesses security for skyscrapers. While he's on [More]

Starring: Dwayne Johnson , Neve Campbell , Chin Han , Roland Møller

Directed By: Rawson Marshall Thurber

#55

The Spy Who Dumped Me (2018)
49%

#55

Critics Consensus: The Spy Who Dumped Me isn't the funniest or most inventive spy comedy, but Kate McKinnon remains as compulsively watchable as ever.

Synopsis: Best friends Audrey and Morgan are going about their humdrum lives in Los Angeles -- until Audrey's ex-boyfriend suddenly shows [More]

Starring: Mila Kunis , Kate McKinnon , Justin Theroux , Sam Heughan

Directed By: Susanna Fogel

#54

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)
47%

#54

Critics Consensus: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom adds another set piece-packed entry to the blockbuster franchise, although genuinely thrilling moments are in increasingly short supply.

Synopsis: Three years after the destruction of the Jurassic World theme park, Owen Grady and Claire Dearing return to the island [More]

Starring: Chris Pratt , Bryce Dallas Howard , Jeff Goldblum , Ted Levine

Directed By: J. A. Bayona

#53

The Equalizer 2 (2018)
52%

#53

Critics Consensus: The Equalizer 2 delivers the visceral charge of a standard vigilante thriller, but this reunion of trusted talents ultimately proves a disappointing case study in diminishing returns.

Synopsis: If you have a problem and there is nowhere else to turn, the mysterious and elusive Robert McCall will deliver [More]

Starring: Denzel Washington , Pedro Pascal , Ashton Sanders , Bill Pullman

Directed By: Antoine Fuqua

#52

Superfly (2018)
51%

#52

Critics Consensus: Superfly updates the blaxploitation original with a stylish remake that's exciting and visually arresting enough to offer its own slickly staged action rewards, but disappointingly short on social subtext.

Synopsis: Cocaine kingpin Youngblood Priest realizes that it's time to get out of the game after surviving a violent attack from [More]

Starring: Trevor Jackson , Jason Mitchell , Michael Kenneth Williams , Lex Scott Davis

Directed By: Director X.

#51

Book Club (2018)
54%

#51

Critics Consensus: Book Club only intermittently rises to the level of its impressive veteran cast; fortunately, they're more than enough to bring pedestrian material entertainingly to life.

Synopsis: Four friends' lives are turned upside down when their book club tackles the infamous "50 Shades of Grey." From discovering [More]

Starring: Diane Keaton , Jane Fonda , Candice Bergen , Mary Steenburgen

Directed By: Bill Holderman

#50

Bad Samaritan (2018)
54%

#50

Critics Consensus: Bad Samaritan delivers a handful of genre thrills -- and a stellar central performance by David Tennant -- that help offset iffy direction and a disappointingly mundane story.

Synopsis: A young valet breaks into a man's home and discovers a terrified woman who's chained and gagged. After notifying the [More]

Starring: David Tennant , Robert Sheehan , Carlito Olivero , Kerry Condon

Directed By: Dean Devlin

#49

Papillon (2017)
52%

#49

Critics Consensus: Papillon puts its own well-acted, solidly produced spin on a previously adapted tale, although it suffers in comparison to the 1973 version.

Synopsis: The epic story of Henri Papillon Charrière, a safecracker from the Parisian underworld who is framed for murder and condemned [More]

Starring: Charlie Hunnam , Rami Malek , Roland Møller , Nina Senicar

Directed By: Michael Noer

#48

The First Purge (2018)
55%

#48

Critics Consensus: The First Purge should satisfy fans of the franchise and filmgoers in the mood for violent vicarious thrills, even if its subtextual reach exceeds its grasp.

Synopsis: To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, the New Founding Fathers of America [More]

Starring: Y'lan Noel , Lex Scott Davis , Joivan Wade , Mugga

Directed By: Gerard McMurray

#47

Tag (2018)
55%

#47

Critics Consensus: For audiences seeking a dose of high-concept yet undemanding action comedy, Tag might be close enough to it.

Synopsis: One month every year, five highly competitive friends hit the ground running for a no-holds-barred game of tag -- risking [More]

Starring: Ed Helms , Jon Hamm , Jeremy Renner , Jake Johnson

Directed By: Jeff Tomsic

#46

Unfriended: Dark Web (2018)
60%

#46

Critics Consensus: Unfriended: Dark Web is more interested in chills than an exploration of its timely themes, but horror fans should still find this sequel to be steadily, undeniably effective.

Synopsis: After finding a laptop, a young man goes online to play a game with five of his good friends. He [More]

Starring: Colin Woodell , Betty Gabriel , Rebecca Rittenhouse , Andrew Lees

Directed By: Stephen Susco

#45

Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018)
62%

#45

Critics Consensus: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation delivers exactly what fans will expect - which means another 97 agreeably lightweight minutes of fast-paced gags and colorful animation.

Synopsis: Your favorite monster family boards a luxury cruise ship so Dracula can take a summer vacation from the hotel. It's [More]

Starring: Adam Sandler , Andy Samberg , Selena Gomez , Kevin James

Directed By: Genndy Tartakovsky

#44

Hotel Artemis (2018)
57%

#44

Critics Consensus: Hotel Artemis has a few flashes of wit and an intriguing cast, but mostly it's just a serviceable chunk of slightly futuristic violence -- which might be all its audience is looking for.

Synopsis: As rioting rocks Los Angeles in the year 2028, disgruntled thieves make their way to Hotel Artemis -- a 13-story, [More]

Starring: Jodie Foster , Sterling K. Brown , Sofia Boutella , Jeff Goldblum

Directed By: Drew Pearce

#43

Dog Days (2018)
63%

#43

Critics Consensus: Dog Days is frivolous but frothy, sporting a forgettable cast of human characters but a lovable troupe of pooches that ought to delight viewers looking for a gentle affirmation of humanity's bond with their furry friends.

Synopsis: Elizabeth is a charming anchorwoman who seeks advice from her dog's therapist. Tara is a spunky barista who dreams of [More]

Starring: Nina Dobrev , Vanessa Hudgens , Adam Pally , Eva Longoria

Directed By: Ken Marino

#42

The Little Stranger (2018)
65%

#42

Critics Consensus: The Little Stranger's reliance on atmosphere may satisfy audiences in the mood for sophisticated horror fare -- while frustrating those seeking more visceral thrills.

Synopsis: During the long, hot summer of 1948, Dr. Faraday travels to Hundreds Hall, home to the Ayres family for more [More]

Starring: Domhnall Gleeson , Ruth Wilson , Charlotte Rampling , Will Poulter

Directed By: Lenny Abrahamson

#41

Operation Finale (2018)
60%

#41

Critics Consensus: Operation Finale is well-intentioned, well-acted, and overall entertaining, even if the depth and complexity of the real-life events depicted can get a little lost in their dramatization.

Synopsis: Fifteen years after the end of World War II, a team of top-secret Israeli agents travels to Argentina to track [More]

Starring: Oscar Isaac , Ben Kingsley , Mélanie Laurent , Lior Raz

Directed By: Chris Weitz

#40

Uncle Drew (2018)
62%

#40

Critics Consensus: Kyrie Irving's crossover to comedy is amiable enough to score with basketball fans, but Uncle Drew is held back by formulaic plotting and too much product placement.

Synopsis: After draining his life savings to enter a team in the Rucker Classic street ball tournament in Harlem, Dax is [More]

Starring: Kyrie Irving , Lil Rel Howery , Nick Kroll , Shaquille O'Neal

Directed By: Charles Stone III

#39

Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018)
62%

#39

Critics Consensus: Though less subversive than its predecessor, Sicario: Day of the Soldado succeeds as a stylish, dynamic thriller -- even if its amoral machismo makes for grim viewing.

Synopsis: FBI agent Matt Graver calls on mysterious operative Alejandro Gillick when Mexican drug cartels start to smuggle terrorists across the [More]

Starring: Benicio del Toro , Josh Brolin , Isabela Merced , Jeffrey Donovan

Directed By: Stefano Sollima

#38

On Chesil Beach (2017)
67%

#38

Critics Consensus: On Chesil Beach presents a well-acted and solidly crafted adaptation of a small yet resonant story with deceptively rich subtext.

Synopsis: In 1962, newlyweds Edward and Florence, both in their early 20s and also both virgins, spend their honeymoon preoccupied and [More]

Starring: Saoirse Ronan , Billy Howle , Emily Watson , Samuel West

Directed By: Dominic Cooke

#37

Ocean's 8 (2018)
69%

#37

Critics Consensus: Ocean's 8 isn't quite as smooth as its predecessors, but still has enough cast chemistry and flair to lift the price of a ticket from filmgoers up for an undemanding caper.

Synopsis: Debbie Ocean assembles an all-female team of thieves and specialists for a heist during the Met Gala, aiming for the [More]

Starring: Sandra Bullock , Cate Blanchett , Anne Hathaway , Helena Bonham Carter

Directed By: Gary Ross

#36

The Seagull (2018)
68%

#36

Critics Consensus: The latest iteration of The Seagull does little to distinguish itself from other Chekhov adaptations but provides a pleasing showcase for its sterling cast.

Synopsis: At a picturesque lakeside estate, a love triangle unfolds between the diva Irina, her lover Boris, and the ingenue Nina. [More]

Starring: Saoirse Ronan , Annette Bening , Corey Stoll , Billy Howle

Directed By: Michael Mayer

#35

Christopher Robin (2018)
73%

#35

Critics Consensus: Christopher Robin may not equal A.A. Milne's stories -- or their animated Disney adaptations -- but it should prove sweet enough for audiences seeking a little childhood magic.

Synopsis: Christopher Robin -- now a family man living in London -- receives a surprise visit from his old childhood pal, [More]

Starring: Ewan McGregor , Hayley Atwell , Bronte Carmichael , Mark Gatiss

Directed By: Marc Forster

#34

Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
69%

#34

Critics Consensus: A flawed yet fun and fast-paced space adventure, Solo: A Star Wars Story should satisfy newcomers to the saga as well as longtime fans who check their expectations at the theater door.

Synopsis: Young Han Solo finds adventure when he joins forces with a gang of galactic smugglers and a 190-year-old Wookie named [More]

Starring: Alden Ehrenreich , Emilia Clarke , Donald Glover , Woody Harrelson

Directed By: Ron Howard

#33

Adrift (2018)
69%

#33

Critics Consensus: Adrift sails smoothly between love story and survival drama, thanks in large part to a gripping central performance from Shailene Woodley.

Synopsis: Tami Oldham and Richard Sharp couldn't anticipate that they would be sailing directly into one of the most catastrophic hurricanes [More]

Starring: Shailene Woodley , Sam Claflin , Jeffrey Thomas , Elizabeth Hawthorne

Directed By: Baltasar Kormákur

#32

Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (2018)
77%

#32

Critics Consensus: Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot avoids inspirational biopic clichés thanks to sensitive work from writer-director Gus Van Sant and the admirable efforts of a well-chosen cast.

Synopsis: After nearly dying in a car accident, the last thing Oregon slacker John Callahan intends to do is give up [More]

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix , Jonah Hill , Rooney Mara , Jack Black

Directed By: Gus Van Sant

#31

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)
80%

#31

Critics Consensus: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again doubles down on just about everything fans loved about the original -- and my my, how can fans resist it?

Synopsis: In 1979 young Donna, Tanya and Rosie graduate from Oxford University -- leaving Donna free to embark on a series [More]

Starring: Amanda Seyfried , Lily James , Pierce Brosnan , Colin Firth

Directed By: Ol Parker

#30

Alpha (2018)
80%

#30

Critics Consensus: Well-acted and beautifully filmed, Alpha offers a canine-assisted epic adventure that blends rousing action with an extra helping of canine charm.

Synopsis: Young Keda tries to survive alone in the wilderness after he's left for dead during his first hunt with his [More]

Starring: Kodi Smit-McPhee , Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson , Marcin Kowalczyk , Jens Hultén

Directed By: Albert Hughes

#29

Puzzle (2018)
82%

#29

Critics Consensus: Puzzle transcends its quirky premise with honest emotion -- and Kelly Macdonald, whose nicely understated performance proves she's too often underutilized.

Synopsis: A woman who has a talent for assembling jigsaw puzzles sneaks away from her suburban town and goes to New [More]

Starring: Kelly Macdonald , Irrfan Khan , David Denman , Bubba Weiler

Directed By: Marc Turtletaub

#28

Deadpool 2 (2018)
84%

#28

Critics Consensus: Though it threatens to buckle under the weight of its meta gags, Deadpool 2 is a gory, gleeful lampoon of the superhero genre buoyed by Ryan Reynolds' undeniable charm.

Synopsis: Wisecracking mercenary Deadpool meets Russell, an angry teenage mutant who lives at an orphanage. When Russell becomes the target of [More]

Starring: Ryan Reynolds , Josh Brolin , Morena Baccarin , Zazie Beetz

Directed By: David Leitch

#27

Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
85%

#27

Critics Consensus: Avengers: Infinity War ably juggles a dizzying array of MCU heroes in the fight against their gravest threat yet, and the result is a thrilling, emotionally resonant blockbuster that (mostly) realizes its gargantuan ambitions.

Synopsis: Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk and the rest of the Avengers unite to battle their most powerful enemy yet -- [More]

Starring: Robert Downey Jr. , Chris Hemsworth , Josh Brolin , Chadwick Boseman

Directed By: Anthony Russo , Joe Russo

#26

The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018)
86%

#26

Critics Consensus: The Miseducation of Cameron Post tells its timely coming-of-age story with wit, compassion, and an affecting overall generosity of spirit.

Synopsis: In 1993 after teenage Cameron is caught in the backseat of a car with the prom queen, she is sent [More]

Starring: Chloë Grace Moretz , Marin Ireland , Jennifer Ehle , Quinn Shephard

Directed By: Desiree Akhavan

#25

Disobedience (2017)
84%

#25

Critics Consensus: Disobedience explores a variety of thought-provoking themes, bolstered by gripping work from leads Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams, and Alessandro Nivola.

Synopsis: New York photographer Ronit Krushka flies to London after learning about the death of her estranged father. Ronit is returning [More]

Starring: Rachel Weisz , Rachel McAdams , Alessandro Nivola , Anton Lesser

Directed By: Sebastián Lelio

#24

Let the Sunshine In (2017)
87%

#24

Critics Consensus: Let the Sunshine In pairs a powerful performance from Juliette Binoche with a layered drama that presents director Claire Denis at her most assured.

Synopsis: Isabelle, a Parisian artist and divorced mother, is looking for love. [More]

Starring: Juliette Binoche , Xavier Beauvois , Philippe Katerine , Josiane Balasko

Directed By: Claire Denis

#23

American Animals (2018)
88%

#23

Critics Consensus: American Animals tangles with a number of weighty themes, but never at the expense of delivering a queasily compelling true crime thriller.

Synopsis: Spencer Reinhard, Warren Lipka, Eric Borsuk and Chas Allen are four friends who live an ordinary existence in Kentucky. After [More]

Starring: Barry Keoghan , Evan Peters , Jared Abrahamson , Blake Jenner

Directed By: Bart Layton

#22

Whitney (2018)
88%

#22

Critics Consensus: Whitney shifts from soaring highs to heartbreaking lows with palpable emotion and grace befitting its singular subject.

Synopsis: Filmmaker Kevin Macdonald examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances [More]

Starring: Kenneth Babyface Edmonds , L.A. Reid , Cissy Houston , Clive Davis

Directed By: Kevin Macdonald

#21

Upgrade (2018)
88%

#21

Critics Consensus: Like its augmented protagonist, Upgrade's old-fashioned innards get a high-tech boost -- one made even more powerful thanks to sharp humor and a solidly well-told story.

Synopsis: A brutal mugging leaves Grey Trace paralyzed in the hospital and his beloved wife dead. A billionaire inventor soon offers [More]

Starring: Logan Marshall-Green , Betty Gabriel , Harrison Gilbertson , Christopher Kirby

Directed By: Leigh Whannell

#20

Tully (2018)
87%

#20

Critics Consensus: Tully delves into the modern parenthood experience with an admirably deft blend of humor and raw honesty, brought to life by an outstanding performance by Charlize Theron.

Synopsis: A new comedy from Academy Award®-nominated director Jason Reitman ("Up in the Air") and Academy Award®-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody ("Juno"). [More]

Starring: Charlize Theron , Mackenzie Davis , Mark Duplass , Ron Livingston

Directed By: Jason Reitman

#19

Ant-Man and The Wasp (2018)
87%

#19

Critics Consensus: A lighter, brighter superhero movie powered by the effortless charisma of Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly, Ant-Man and The Wasp offers a much-needed MCU palate cleanser.

Synopsis: Scott Lang is grappling with the consequences of his choices as both a superhero and a father. Approached by Hope [More]

Starring: Paul Rudd , Evangeline Lilly , Michael Douglas , Michael Peña

Directed By: Peyton Reed

#18

Hereditary (2018)
90%

#18

Critics Consensus: Hereditary uses its classic setup as the framework for a harrowing, uncommonly unsettling horror film whose cold touch lingers long beyond the closing credits.

Synopsis: When the matriarch of the Graham family passes away, her daughter and grandchildren begin to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying [More]

Starring: Toni Collette , Gabriel Byrne , Alex Wolff , Ann Dowd

Directed By: Ari Aster

#17

Teen Titans GO! to the Movies (2018)
92%

#17

Critics Consensus: Teen Titans Go! To the Movies distills the enduring appeal of its colorful characters into a charmingly light-hearted adventure whose wacky humor fuels its infectious fun -- and belies a surprising level of intelligence.

Synopsis: It seems that all the major superheroes out there are starring in their own movies -- all but the Teen [More]

Starring: Greg Cipes , Scott Menville , Khary Payton , Tara Strong

Directed By: Peter Rida Michail , Aaron Horvath

#16

Hearts Beat Loud (2018)
92%

#16

Critics Consensus: Thoroughly sweet, comfortably familiar, and elevated by the chemistry between Nick Offerman and Kiersey Clemons, Hearts Beat Loud offers feel-good father-daughter drama.

Synopsis: In the hip Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook, single dad and record store owner Frank is preparing to send his [More]

Starring: Nick Offerman , Kiersey Clemons , Ted Danson , Sasha Lane

Directed By: Brett Haley

#15

Searching (2018)
92%

#15

Critics Consensus: Searching's timely premise and original execution are further bolstered by well-rounded characters brought to life by a talented cast.

Synopsis: David Kim becomes desperate when his 16-year-old daughter Margot disappears and an immediate police investigation leads nowhere. He soon decides [More]

Starring: John Cho , Debra Messing , Joseph Lee , Michelle La

Directed By: Aneesh Chaganty

#14

First Reformed (2017)
94%

#14

Critics Consensus: Brought to life by delicate work from writer-director Paul Schrader and elevated by a standout performance by Ethan Hawke, First Reformed takes a sensitive and suspenseful look at weighty themes.

Synopsis: The pastor of a small church in upstate New York spirals out of control after a soul-shaking encounter with an [More]

Starring: Ethan Hawke , Amanda Seyfried , Philip Ettinger , Cedric the Entertainer

Directed By: Paul Schrader

#13

Revenge (2017)
92%

#13

Critics Consensus: Revenge slices and dices genre tropes, working within an exploitation framework while adding a timely -- yet never less than viscerally thrilling -- feminist spin.

Synopsis: Jen is enjoying a romantic getaway with her wealthy boyfriend -- until his two sleazy friends arrive for an unannounced [More]

Starring: Matilda Anna Ingrid Lutz , Kevin Janssens , Vincent Colombe , Guillaume Bouchède

Directed By: Coralie Fargeat

#12

Blindspotting (2018)
94%

#12

Critics Consensus: As timely as it is overall impactful, Blindspotting blends buddy comedy with seething social commentary, and rises on the strength of Daveed Diggs' powerful performance.

Synopsis: Collin must make it through his final three days of probation for a chance at a new beginning in his [More]

Starring: Daveed Diggs , Rafael Casal , Janina Gavankar , Jasmine Cephas Jones

Directed By: Carlos López Estrada

#11

Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
91%

#11

Critics Consensus: With a terrific cast and a surfeit of visual razzle dazzle, Crazy Rich Asians takes a satisfying step forward for screen representation while deftly drawing inspiration from the classic -- and still effective -- rom-com formula.

Synopsis: Rachel Chu is happy to accompany her longtime boyfriend, Nick, to his best friend's wedding in Singapore. She's also surprised [More]

Starring: Constance Wu , Henry Golding , Michelle Yeoh , Gemma Chan

Directed By: Jon M. Chu

#10

Incredibles 2 (2018)
93%

#10

Critics Consensus: Incredibles 2 reunites Pixar's family crimefighting team for a long-awaited follow-up that may not quite live up to the original, but comes close enough to earn its name.

Synopsis: Telecommunications guru Winston Deavor enlists Elastigirl to fight crime and make the public fall in love with superheroes once again. [More]

Starring: Craig T. Nelson , Holly Hunter , Sarah Vowell , Huck Milner

Directed By: Brad Bird

#9

RBG (2018)
93%

#9

Critics Consensus: RBG might be preaching to the choir of viewers who admire Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, but it does so effectively.

Synopsis: An intimate portrait of an unlikely rock star: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. With unprecedented access, the filmmakers explore how her [More]

Starring: Ruth Bader Ginsburg , Gloria Steinem , Nina Totenberg , Brenda Feigen

Directed By: Betsy West , Julie Cohen

#8

Sorry to Bother You (2018)
93%

#8

Critics Consensus: Fearlessly ambitious, scathingly funny, and thoroughly original, Sorry to Bother You loudly heralds the arrival of a fresh filmmaking talent in writer-director Boots Riley.

Synopsis: In an alternate reality of present-day Oakland, Calif., telemarketer Cassius Green finds himself in a macabre universe after he discovers [More]

Starring: LaKeith Stanfield , Tessa Thompson , Jermaine Fowler , Omari Hardwick

Directed By: Boots Riley

#7

Beast (2017)
92%

#7

Critics Consensus: Beast plays like bleak poetry, unfurling its psychological thrills while guided by its captivating leads and mesmerizing, visceral visuals.

Synopsis: In a small island community, a troubled young woman falls for a mysterious outsider who empowers her to escape her [More]

Starring: Jessie Buckley , Geraldine James , Johnny Flynn , Charley Palmer Rothwell

Directed By: Michael Pearce

#6

BlacKkKlansman (2018)
96%

#6

Critics Consensus: BlacKkKlansman uses history to offer bitingly trenchant commentary on current events -- and brings out some of Spike Lee's hardest-hitting work in decades along the way.

Synopsis: Ron Stallworth is the first African-American detective to serve in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Determined to make a name [More]

Starring: John David Washington , Adam Driver , Laura Harrier , Topher Grace

Directed By: Spike Lee

#5

Three Identical Strangers (2018)
96%

#5

Critics Consensus: Surreal and surprising, Three Identical Strangers effectively questions the nature of reality and identity.

Synopsis: Identical triplets become separated at birth and adopted by three different families. Years later, their amazing reunion becomes a global [More]

Starring: Robert Shafran , David Kellman , Lawrence Wright , Will Ennis

Directed By: Tim Wardle

#4

Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018)
98%

#4

Critics Consensus: Fast, sleek, and fun, Mission: Impossible - Fallout lives up to the "impossible" part of its name by setting yet another high mark for insane set pieces in a franchise full of them.

Synopsis: Ethan Hunt and the IMF team join forces with CIA assassin August Walker to prevent a disaster of epic proportions. [More]

Starring: Tom Cruise , Henry Cavill , Ving Rhames , Simon Pegg

Directed By: Christopher McQuarrie

#3

Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
97%

#3

Critics Consensus: Won't You Be My Neighbor? takes a fittingly patient and honest look at the life and legacy of a television pioneer whose work has enriched generations.

Synopsis: Filmmaker Morgan Neville examines the life and legacy of Fred Rogers, the beloved host of the popular children's TV show [More]

Starring: Joanne Rogers , Bill Isler , Hedda Sharapan , Margaret Whitmer

Directed By: Morgan Neville

#2

McQueen (2018)
99%

#2

Critics Consensus: McQueen offers an intimate, well-sourced, and overall moving look at a young life and brilliant career that were tragically cut short.

Synopsis: Archival footage and interviews with friends and family offer insight into the extraordinary life and career of British fashion designer [More]

Starring: Bernard Arnault , Joseph Bennett , Detmar Blow , Katy England

Directed By: Ian Bonhôte , Peter Ettedgui

#1

Leave No Trace (2018)
100%

#1

Critics Consensus: Leave No Trace takes an effectively low-key approach to a potentially sensationalistic story -- and further benefits from brilliant work by Ben Foster and Thomasin McKenzie.

Synopsis: A father and daughter live a perfect but mysterious existence in Forest Park, a beautiful nature reserve near Portland, Ore., [More]

Starring: Ben Foster , Thomasin McKenzie , Jeff Kober , Dale Dickey

Directed By: Debra Granik