Movie Reviews

NPR critic Bob Mondello narrows down his favorite movies of the year — the ones that made audiences vibrate.

Now is not the time for subtlety, nostalgia or neutrality on screen.

The 1995 adaptation of Terry McMillan's novel celebrated the beauty of Black sisterhood.

Bradley Cooper's new relationship dramedy Is This Thing On? is about a man who's never done comedy before, working out his marital problems on a stand-up stage.

A new drama uses the real, gut-wrenching recordings of a call for help from Gaza to tell a harrowing and profound story.

Whether you plan to head out to the theater or binge from the couch, our critics have gathered together their favorite films and TV shows of 2025.

Bad movies can be fun in their own way.

A firebrand fundamentalist is stabbed to death at church in Rian Johnson's new film, Wake Up Dead Man. This over-the-top whodunit uses mystery conventions to open up a spiritual inquiry.

Fresh Air film critic Justin Chang says most of his favorite films this year were made overseas, including his No. 1 pick, Sirāt.

James L. Brooks' first feature film in 15 years doesn't live up to expectations.