Movie Reviews

In 'Cuz You're Ugly,' Israeli director Sharon Angelhart tells the story she never saw on screen

Director/screenwriter Sharon Angelhart said that with her movie, she was trying to make a film that “was what I would have wanted to see when I was growing up in Jerusalem."

OR AVINOAM (left) and Riki Reif Sinai in ‘Cuz You’re Ugly.’
GITIT FISHER is a revelation in ‘On Standby.’

Hot summer movies to watch in Israel: 'On Standby' lands well, 'Into the Blue' delivers escapism

EVERY ROLE in ‘Just An Illusion,’ down to the smallest ones, is perfectly cast, and each actor makes an impression.

French directors Éric Toledano, Olivier Nakache return with 'Just An Illusion' -review

Co-stars Ido Tako (left) and Ihab Salami with a poster of their film, Where To?, directed by Assaf Machnes, at its premiere at the Jerusalem Film Festival.

Assaf Machnes's 'Where to?' wins top prize at Jerusalem Film Festival


New French film reimagines the Jewish mother archetype through a Moroccan Mizrahi lens - review

The movie is fast-paced, with a kind of sitcom quality. While Once Upon My Mother has its share of clichés in its script and plot, the acting and the basic premise keep it entertaining throughout.

 From the movie, 'Once Upon My Mother'

‘Stay Forte’ tells the human story behind the Gaza hostage escape - review

Stay Forte, which was made using classic prison-break movie tropes, manages to keep some suspense throughout, and the drama is not so much about what they did but how they managed to do it. 

TOMER MACHLOOF, Shahar Tavoch, and Wael Hamdun in ‘Stay Forte.’

TV Time: 'Freakier Friday' is funny, 'Nutuk' is dramatic and 'Pluribus' is not worth watching

Channel 12 drama series, 'Nutuk', continues to keep tension high while Apple TV's 'Pluribus' falls flat despite rapturous reviews.

JAMIE LEE CURTIS, left, and Lindsay Lohan in ‘Freakier Friday.’

‘Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere’ captures the heart of the Boss’s creative process - review

Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere explores Bruce Springsteen’s creative process behind Nebraska, with Jeremy Allen White's standout performance. A must-see for fans, despite a few biopic pitfalls.

JEREMY ALLEN WHITE as Bruce Springsteen and  Jeremy Strong as his manager, Jon Landau, in ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.’

French film starring Karim Leklou features fine acting in an underwhelming film - review

The film, which was directed by the brother directing duo Arnaud Larrieu and Jean-Marie Larrieu, is long on literary narration and gorgeous rustic scenery.

A scene from "Jim's Story."

Why the '1948' documentary is controversial and honoring Redford

Most of Redford's biggest hits are on Apple TV+, including "The Way We Were" with Barbra Streisand.

A STILL FROM the documentary ‘1948.’

Funny fables from the underworld in ‘Jaffa Stories’ - review

The movie is an adaptation of the series of books called Jaffa Stories by the late journalist Menahem Talmi, which ran in Maariv and has just been reissued in digital editions.

 A SCENE from ‘Jaffa Stories.’

The new 'Three Musketeers' film gets down and dirty - review

The movie is enjoyable, filled with swashbuckling and banter, and concentrates on presenting the 1600s with realistic grit and filth.

 FRANCOIS CIVIL in ‘The Three Musketeers: Part I – D’Artagnan.’

Gadot’s a bad gal, but ‘Snow White’ is bland - film review

While a few live-action remakes have been good – Aladdin was probably the most fun – I think most children will always prefer the cartoon versions, and so will a lot of adults. 

 GAL GADOT in ‘Disney’s Snow White.’

Dark police thriller ‘Motherland’ premieres on KAN, Wicked available to stream

Check out the series, movies and shows hitting Israel's screens this week.

 ‘MOTHERLAND’ IS KAN’s new thriller.