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City AM is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Victoria Luxford.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
4/5
Materialists (2025) Victoria Luxford Materialists ends quite neatly, but its mature take on the more vapid side of dating is nuanced enough to make that conclusion satisfying. Once again, Song explores the quiet, honest corners of the heart to share a message that is anything but superficial
Posted Aug 19, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) Victoria Luxford The MCU has learned from its mistakes and made a blockbuster that lives in the moment, rather than being a trailer for the next instalment... the most thrilling superhero movie in a long time.
Posted Jul 25, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Friendship (2024) Victoria Luxford If you’ve ever cracked a bad joke at a party, or persevered with a friendship that just wasn’t going anywhere, then this off-the-wall comedy with strike a chord as it makes you squirm in your seat. A fine showcase for a growing comedy great.
Posted Jul 17, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Superman (2025) Victoria Luxford With Superman, Gunn throws everything at the wall, and most of it works. More wisecracking than the Christopher Reeve films, but more hopeful than the Snyderverse, it introduces a Man Of Steel that feels right for now.
Posted Jul 12, 2025  Edit critic review
2/5
M3GAN 2.0 (2025) Victoria Luxford M3GAN 2.0 is a programme in need of a serious upgrade. Neither funny nor inventive enough to justify two hours of your time, it has to be one of the bigger disappointments of the year.
Posted Jul 04, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
F1 The Movie (2025) Victoria Luxford If you’re an enthusiast for the sport, you can add another star or two to this rating as F1 is squarely for the fans. While the story may be somewhat predictable, it's an immersive experience that feels just right for blockbuster season
Posted Jun 26, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Elio (2025) Victoria Luxford New Pixar films can often be hampered by their history, with classics like Up and Wall*E being a benchmark that can feel unfair. Elio is simply a great family film with something to say, with some visual gimmicks that uplift the emotional core.
Posted Jun 18, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Victoria Luxford The reasons for its existence may be purely financial, but the live action How To Train Your Dragon retains the heart and soul of the original. This gorgeous, sincere adaptation... reminds us what makes the story special.
Posted Jun 12, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Bono: Stories of Surrender (2025) Victoria Luxford Bono: Stories Of Surrender offers the tender confessions of one of rock and roll’s most celebrated practitioners. You may not leave with a changed view of the man, but you’ll almost certainly have more respect for his journey.
Posted Jun 05, 2025  Edit critic review
2/5
Karate Kid: Legends (2025) Victoria Luxford Karate Kid: Legends isn’t a disaster, but beyond light entertainment it’s difficult to imagine newbies or die-hard fans being satisfied.
Posted Jun 03, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
The Phoenician Scheme (2025) Victoria Luxford To call The Phoenician Scheme ‘just another Wes Anderson film’ would be to overlook the work of an artist who seems forever fascinated by the dynamics of family... a welcome return to the kind of personal storytelling his fans adore.
Posted May 22, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Final Destination Bloodlines (2025) Victoria Luxford With fresh eyes on the mythology this new beginning focuses on what works about the franchise, and in doing so creates the best film in the series.
Posted May 22, 2025  Edit critic review
2/5
Another Simple Favor (2025) Victoria Luxford If ludicrous escapism is your thing, this will make for a diverting experience. It’s just a shame that the story is not as sharp as the characters’ barbs.
Posted May 09, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
The Friend (2024) Victoria Luxford A slight but endearing tale, The Friend is a celebration of the effect pets have on us, particularly in the darkest of times. While not an award contender, the film speaks to very big feelings through the medium of a wagging tail.
Posted May 06, 2025  Edit critic review
5/5
Sinners (2025) Victoria Luxford A rare example of an original film that’s also a crowd pleaser, it’s another victory for one of the industry’s most industrious director-star duos.
Posted May 06, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
The Accountant 2 (2025) Victoria Luxford The Accountant 2 is unlikely to win any awards for originality or inclusion. However, the mix of two likeable actors in a scenario that delivers a satisfying pay off will make for an entertaining night at the movies.
Posted May 06, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Freaky Tales (2024) Victoria Luxford Freaky Tales sporadically lives up to its name... It won’t be Pascal’s most memorable 2025 release, but is sure to be a pulp pleasure for lovers of Grindhouse madness.
Posted May 06, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
The Penguin Lessons (2024) Victoria Luxford The Penguin Lessons is always hampered by the feeling that a much more important story is being told in the background, but strong performances and no shortage of adorable penguin antics make it a forgivable crowd pleaser.
Posted May 06, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Warfare (2025) Victoria Luxford Shocking and urgent, Warfare may be one of the most affecting films you’ll see this year.
Posted May 06, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Holy Cow (2024) Victoria Luxford A quirky celebration of the underdog, Holy Cow proves that having realism in storytelling doesn’t mean you have to be gloomy. An uplifting, scrappy comedy that should delight independent cinema fans.
Posted May 02, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
The Return (2024) Victoria Luxford The Return offers an acting masterclass from its lead, but little of the kind of dynamic storytelling it takes to make the source material memorable. It’s perhaps best viewed as a gritty introduction to Nolan’s larger scale retelling next year.
Posted May 02, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
One to One: John & Yoko (2024) Victoria Luxford A fascinating scrapbook of a period, One To One: John & Yoko may not be the definitive story of the musicians’ lives, but it is a compelling portrait of people trying to build a new chapter for society and themselves.
Posted May 02, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Thunderbolts* (2025) Victoria Luxford In many ways, this acts as Marvel’s dark night of the soul. Thunderbolts may not be the film that kick starts Marvel’s future, but it is a fun ride that proves taking risks with the formula pays off.
Posted May 02, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Death of a Unicorn (2025) Victoria Luxford While the script might bite off a bit more than it can chew, in general the film has a lot of fun throwing ideas at the screen. In a Hollywood where often new ideas are deemed poison, anything that dares to be different is commendable.
Posted Apr 08, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Sebastian (2024) Victoria Luxford It’s more interesting as a character study than a vehicle for examining the larger questions about sex work. A flawed but interesting drama, Sebastian presents a lot of modern conundrums, but performs better when focusing on humanity.
Posted Apr 08, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
The Stimming Pool (2024) Victoria Luxford While not a flawless endeavour, The Stimming Pool goes some way to bridging the gap in public understanding of a condition that for too long has been misunderstood.
Posted Apr 08, 2025  Edit critic review
2/5
The Alto Knights (2025) Victoria Luxford The Alto Knights won’t be remembered among the greats of crime movies, or even as a standout in De Niro’s career. Diverting in parts, but ultimately a film that you wish was much better than it is.
Posted Apr 08, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Novocaine (2025) Victoria Luxford Like Nathan himself, Novocaine takes modest resources and creates something unexpected. While unlikely to revolutionise the action genre, it’s a testament to how much can be done with the right lead and inventive storytelling.
Posted Apr 08, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
The Thinking Game (2024) Victoria Luxford The Thinking Game won’t allay any fears about this new technology being used for wrongdoing, but it does at least portray the intentions behind its development. A well-explained tribute to innovation that will be accessible to even the least tech-savvy.
Posted Mar 24, 2025  Edit critic review
5/5
Flow (2024) Victoria Luxford Emotional without succumbing fully to darkness, Flow is a masterful example of what animation can do when viewed from a different perspective. Following an award season fraught with debate, there’s no denying this gorgeous film its victory.
Posted Mar 24, 2025  Edit critic review
2/5
Disney's Snow White (2025) Victoria Luxford This new Snow White represents an era where Disney is running out of steam. While far from a disaster, it’s another Disney live action remake that seems to only exist to try and revive decades old IP.
Posted Mar 24, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Last Breath (2025) Victoria Luxford Gripping from beginning to end, it’s a tribute to Last Breath’s effectiveness that despite a short running time and simple plot, the stakes are conveyed so well that you may be holding your own breath through sheer tension.
Posted Mar 24, 2025  Edit critic review
2/5
Opus (2025) Victoria Luxford Opus is an A24 film that’s trying too hard to live up to the reputation of the cult studio. Despite the joys of a barking mad Malkovich, it all feels like a waste.
Posted Mar 12, 2025  Edit critic review
1/5
The Electric State (2025) Victoria Luxford The most depressing category of filmmaking: a movie designed to be empty other than the occasional moments of spectacle that make you look up from your phone.
Posted Mar 12, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
One of Them Days (2025) Victoria Luxford One of Them Days doesn’t do anything groundbreaking, however it’s a consistently funny buddy comedy that refreshingly puts female friendship at the centre of the chaos. It’s easy to see why the easy charm of the star cast made this a Stateside hit.
Posted Mar 07, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Day of the Fight (2023) Victoria Luxford Day Of The Fight is an unpolished indie gem that, to use one last boxing cliché, punches well above its weight.
Posted Mar 07, 2025  Edit critic review
5/5
Mickey 17 (2025) Victoria Luxford Both laugh-and-loud funny and incredibly profound... it’s hard to see any big-budget movies matching this for cinematic delight.
Posted Mar 07, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
The Monkey (2025) Victoria Luxford Offering thoughtful frights rather than mindless shocks, The Monkey has something to satisfy most people’s needs from a horror movie
Posted Mar 03, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
The Last Showgirl (2024) Victoria Luxford An emotionally powerful film that brings out the best in its lead star.
Posted Mar 03, 2025  Edit critic review
2/5
Captain America: Brave New World (2025) Victoria Luxford Ultimately, Captain America: Brave New World is the worst thing a Marvel movie can be – just ‘alright’...solid action and committed performances can’t cover up the superhero fatigue Hollywood is battling, where everything has been done before, and better.
Posted Feb 21, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
I'm Still Here (2024) Victoria Luxford I’m Still Here is a consistently moving portrait of resilience that will live long in the memory thanks to a lead that embodies the courage of the woman she portrays.
Posted Feb 21, 2025  Edit critic review
2/5
Love Hurts (2025) Victoria Luxford There is definitely potential for Ke Huy Quan to build on the amazing performance that made him an Oscar winner, but Love Hurts isn’t the film to do it. Achieving little as an action film or a comedy, it’s proof that a talented star can’t save a bad film
Posted Feb 13, 2025  Edit critic review
5/5
Memoir of a Snail (2024) Victoria Luxford An exceptional film that is worth the heartbreak, Memoir of a Snail is everything that feels good about animated film.
Posted Feb 13, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025) Victoria Luxford A curious final chapter (potentially), Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy will best please those who have followed her journey for a quarter of a century rather than newbies looking for a Valentine’s Day romance.
Posted Feb 13, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
The Colors Within (2024) Victoria Luxford The Colours Within is a deceptively simple film that uses elaborate methods to illustrate feelings most viewers will relate to. Uplifting and sincere, it’s an animated film without a hint of commercial cynicism.
Posted Feb 07, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Saturday Night (2024) Victoria Luxford Saturday Night may require an audience already enamoured with the long-running sketch show, but Reitman creates an affectionate tribute to an icon of American culture. As behind-the-scenes biopics go, it succeeds where many others have failed.
Posted Feb 07, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Hard Truths (2024) Victoria Luxford Hard Truths’ sombre tone makes it harder to love than his greatest works, but it proves that both director and star are still capable of making magic together.
Posted Feb 07, 2025  Edit critic review
2/5
Becoming Led Zeppelin (2025) Victoria Luxford While mega-fans will be enraptured reliving just how they became big, those looking for illustrations as to why they are immortal may leave disappointed.
Posted Feb 07, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024) Victoria Luxford The Seed of The Sacred Fig is not an easy watch, but as it progresses it feels increasingly important.
Posted Feb 07, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
September 5 (2024) Victoria Luxford While the events themselves have been better explored in films such as Steven Spielberg’s Munich, this celebration of the good side of media is compelling from beginning to end.
Posted Feb 07, 2025  Edit critic review
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