Movie Reviews

Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum star in Paramount Pictures' "THE LOST CITY."...
ANDY FARNSWORTH, KSL TV & KSL NEWSRADIO

REVIEW: ‘The Lost City’ movie is a silly, fun adventure that plays to the strengths of its stars Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum

Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum play a romance novelist and the cover model for her books caught up in a real-life adventure in the action-comedy THE LOST CITY. KSL's Andy Farnsworth says the movie is a fun watch and smartly just plays to the strengths of its stars.
2 years ago
(L to R) Walker Scobell as Young Adam and Ryan Reynolds as Big Adam. Cr. Doane Gregory/Netflix © 2...
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REVIEW: Netflix movie ‘The Adam Project’ sees Ryan Reynolds teaming up with his just-as-snarky younger self in time-traveling sci-fi adventure

Ryan Reynolds time travels from the future to the present day and needs the help of his 12-year old self to complete his mysterious mission in the Netflix original movie THE ADAM PROJECT. KSL's Andy Farnsworth says it's a fun sci-fi action comedy with a good cast that fans of Reynolds' style of humor should love.
2 years ago
13-year old Mei Lee's friends react to finding out she turns into a giant, red panda when she gets ...
ANDY FARNSWORTH, KSL TV & KSL NEWSRADIO

REVIEW: New Disney/Pixar animated movie ‘Turning Red’ explores the challenges of puberty and mother-daughter relationships

A teenage girl in Canada turns into a giant red panda whenever she gets excited or anxious in Disney/Pixar's newest animated feature TURNING RED, streaming now on Disney Plus. KSL's Andy Farnsworth says female adolescence and maturation are the central themes, but it also touches on universal things to which almost any parents and teens can relate.
2 years ago
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REVIEW: Robert Pattinson the latest to try his hand as ‘The Batman’ in dark, violent new superhero movie

Robert Pattinson dons the cape and cowl of "The Batman" in the new film from Warner Bros and DC Comics, out in theaters starting Thursday night, March 3rd. KSL's Andy Farnsworth says it's got a solid cast, some great action sequences and a return to Batman's roots, but the dark, gritty tone of the movie may be too much for young viewers.
2 years ago
Haley Bennett stars as Roxanne and Peter Dinklage as Cyrano 
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ANDY FARNSWORTH, KSL TV & KSL NEWSRADIO

REVIEW: New movie musical ‘Cyrano’ manages to be fascinating and frustrating at the same time

The tale of Cyrano de Bergerac is told in an intriguing new way in the new movie musical CYRANO, starring Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett and Kelvin Harrison Jr. KSL's Andy Farnsworth says there are some genuinely emotional moments, but not everything in the movie works as well as it might have.
2 years ago
Lulu the Belgian Malinois and Channing Tatum stars as Briggs in DOG 

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REVIEW: Channing Tatum makes his directorial debut in emotionally engaging movie ‘Dog’

Channing Tatum co-directs and stars in "Dog" as an ex-military who agrees to take an Army Ranger K9 named Lulu down the West Coast to the funeral of the dog's handler. Along the way we find out that each needs healing the other can provide, which KSL's Andy Farnsworth says makes it more meaningful than just a silly animal movie.
2 years ago
Tom Holland stars as Nathan Drake and Mark Wahlberg stars as Victor "Sully" Sullivan in Columbia Pi...
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REVIEW: Tom Holland-led ‘Uncharted’ movie mixes multiple adventure tropes in adaptation of popular video game series

Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg star in the long-anticipated movie UNCHARTED, based on the PlayStation games by Naughty Dog. Young adventurer Nathan Drake and treasure hunter Victor "Sully" Sullivan seek a billion dollar gold fortune believed to have been amassed by famous explorer Ferdinand Magellan centuries ago.
2 years ago
Jennifer Lopez as Kat and Owen Wilson as Charlie in Universal Pictures' MARRY ME....
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REVIEW: Superstar singer J-Lo tries to find harmony with random guy Owen Wilson in rom-com ‘Marry Me’

A global megastar (Jennifer Lopez) impulsively marries an ordinary guy she's never met before (Owen Wilson) in the new romantic comedy "Marry Me" in theaters and streaming on Peacock. KSL's Andy Farnsworth says J-Lo fans should enjoy it, and many husbands/boyfriends will probably have to watch it with their significant others, whether they want to or not.
2 years ago
Jenny Slate and Charlie Day star in I WANT YOU BACK.
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REVIEW: Rom-com movie ‘I Want You Back’ sees Charlie Day & Jenny Slate unable to move on after getting dumped

Charlie Day and Jenny Slate star in the romantic comedy 'I Want You Back' on Prime Video, where they hope to win back their exes by helping each other ruin those exes' new relationships. KSL's Andy Farnsworth says the film was laugh-out-loud funny at times and didn't veer into gross-out type humor that many comedies do, but some parents may feel uncomfortable letting their older teens watch it.
2 years ago
Director Kenneth Branagh’s mystery-thriller “Death on the Nile” is based on the 1937 novel by...
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REVIEW: Kenneth Branagh returns as Poirot to solve gorgeous people’s murders in ‘Death on the Nile’

Kenneth Branagh returns as Agatha Christie's famous detective Hercule Poirot in 'Death on the Nile' from 20th Century Studios. KSL's Andy Farnsworth says it's a superior movie to 2017's 'Murder on the Orient Express' and fans of mysteries should enjoy it.
2 years ago
John Bradley (’KC Houseman’, left), Patrick Wilson (’Brian Harper,’ center), and Halle Berr...
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REVIEW: ‘Moonfall’ plays around with gravity, plausibility in special effects-heavy, sci-fi disaster movie

Roland Emmerich brings another disaster movie to the big screen with MOONFALL, starring Halle Berry, Patrick Wilson, and John Bradley. KSL's Andy Farnsworth says the special effects are top notch, but moviegoers will have to suspend a LOT of disbelief to enjoy it.
2 years ago
(from left) Graciela (Penélope Cruz), Mason “Mace” (Jessica Chastain), Marie (Diane Kruger) an...
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REVIEW: Female-led spy thriller ‘The 355’ benefits from solid cast but suffers from predictability

A solid cast and some decent action scenes are the highlights of "The 355", a new female-led spy thriller from Universal Pictures. KSL's Andy Farnsworth says much of the movie will be predictable for fans of the genre, but the writers do manage to toss in a couple of surprises.
2 years ago
Ash (Scarlett Johansson) performs on stage in SING 2 from Universal Pictures and Illumination Studi...
ANDY FARNSWORTH, KSL TV & KSL NEWSRADIO

REVIEW: ‘Sing 2’ takes its all-star cast of singing animals on the road for more family-friendly movie fun

The new animated movie SING 2 is exactly what it looks like: a bunch of silly fun for the family, with a lot of toe-tapping pop songs throughout. KSL's Andy Farnsworth says the music is the real star of the show but it’s not a bad way to spend a couple of hours together as a family.
2 years ago
(L-r) KEANU REEVES as Neo/Thomas Anderson and CARRIE-ANNE MOSS as Trinity in Warner Bros. Pictures,...
ANDY FARNSWORTH, KSL TV & KSL NEWSRADIO

REVIEW: ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ takes the movie franchise in new directions while paying homage to the past

Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss and co-creator Lana Wachowski all return to the sci-fi and action-heavy world of the Matrix in "The Matrix Resurrections" from Warner Bros pictures. KSL's Andy Farnsworth says the very nature of the "Matrix" universe allows for the series to be rebooted in a believable manner, but the movie can be a little too self-aware at times. However, most fans should be satisified.
2 years ago
Ralph Fiennes as Oxford in 20th Century Studios’ THE KING’S MAN. Photo Credit: Courtesy of 20th...
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REVIEW: Despite Ralph Fiennes, Rasputin and some goofy history lessons, ‘The King’s Man’ is not a must-see

While "The King's Man" showcases the coolness of Ralph Fiennes and manages to be slightly better than its predecessors, KSL's Andy Farnsworth says its few fun quirks are overshadowed by its uneven tone and some gross-out moments that ultimately make it a movie only for existing fans of the series.
2 years ago
Spider-Man from Columbia Pictures' SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME....
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REVIEW: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ is a stunning movie that somehow lives up to its own hype

"Spider-Man: No Way Home" provides an emotional, exciting, satisfying conclusion to the 'Homecoming' trilogy and stunningly lives up to its own considerable hype. KSL's Andy Farnsworth says he was blown away and it almost immediately became one of his top 3 MCU movies.
2 years ago
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REVIEW: ‘West Side Story’ movie remake from Steven Spielberg is a visual and emotional treat

Legendary director Steven Spielberg's remake of the beloved musical WEST SIDE STORY is a visually beautiful and emotionally engaging movie that still feels relevant 60 years later, says KSL's Andy Farnsworth. Great casting choices and Spielberg's film-making talent combine for an outstanding cinematic experience.
2 years ago
Winslow Fegley and Steve Zahn in “8-Bit Christmas.”
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What To Watch this weekend in theaters and streaming (Nov. 26, 2021)

Holiday movies are coming in large numbers to streaming services now that we're past Thanksgiving. KSL's Andy Farnsworth gives you and your family some suggestions that may be worth making time to watch, like 8-BIT CHRISTMAS, CANDY COATED CHRISTMAS, PRINCESS SWITCH 3, ROBIN ROBIN and others.
2 years ago
Lady Gaga stars as Patrizia Reggiani and Adam Driver as Maurizio Gucci in Ridley Scott’s
HOUSE OF...
MORGAN WOLFE, KSL-TV

REVIEW: ‘House of Gucci’ movie feels more like House of Gaga

The gorgeous Italian locations and iconic fashion on display in the new movie HOUSE OF GUCCI are only exceeded by the powerhouse acting and performances from Lady Gaga and Adam Driver, says KSL TV's Morgan Wolfe in her review. She also felt the movie was a little too long for a single story and may have been better served in two parts.
2 years ago
Trevor (Finn Wolfhard), Phoebe (Mckenna Grace) and Podcast (Logan Kim) in Columbia Pictures' GHOSTB...
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What To Watch this weekend in theaters and streaming (Nov. 19, 2021)

Lots of options heading into the weekend for people to enjoy, whether on the big screen or streaming. KSL's Andy Farnsworth is here with some suggestions, including a return to the world of GHOSTBUSTERS and PSYCH, adaptations of books, THE WHEEL OF TIME and HARRIET THE SPY, an animated series from Marvel that is NOT for kids, and a new season of STAR TREK DISCOVERY.
2 years ago
(L-R): Kingo (Kumail Nanjiani), Makkari (Lauren Ridloff), Gilgamesh (Don Lee), Thena (Angelina Joli...
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REVIEW: ‘Eternals’ movie brings new characters and new direction to Marvel Cinematic Universe

Marvel's latest movie ETERNALS brings a team of lesser-known comic book superheroes to the big screen. KSL's Andy Farnsworth says some impressive visuals, casting and a big-name director (Chloe Zhao) may be offset for some by the long run time, unfamiliar characters and different direction that the movie takes.
3 years ago
Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) looks on at Spider-Man in Columbia Pictures' SPIDER-MAN: NO W...
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Your movie guide for the 2021 holiday season

A couple of Marvel movies, long-awaited sequels to "Ghostbusters" and the "Matrix", and plenty of Christmas tales highlight the movie release calendar during the holiday season of November and December 2021. KSL's Andy Farnsworth has put together a guide to help make sure you don't miss anything you wanted to see, and know where you can watch them.
3 years ago
Adam Sandler as Hubie Dubois in HUBIE HALLOWEEN.
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Where to stream your favorite family-friendly Halloween movies and shows

If you're wanting to stream your favorite family-friendly Halloween movie or TV show but don't know where to find it, have no fear! (Get it?) KSL's Andy Farnsworth is here with a list of some of the most popular offerings and where you can watch them!
3 years ago
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REVIEW: Hilarious ‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ is the most fun your kids will have at a movie this year

A timely, relatable message and very a likeable character voiced by Zach Galifianakis make the new animated movie "Ron's Gone Wrong" one of the most enjoyable movies a family can watch together right now, according to KSL's Andy Farnsworth. He says it's the most fun your kids will have at a movie this year.
3 years ago

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