No matter where or how you saw films in 2021, these were your best nerdy options.
Review: Matrix Resurrections has just enough of the old magic to delight fans
It’s a flawed but solid addition to the franchise that works more often than it doesn’t.
Venom 2 film review: Let there be (mostly) boredom
Hardy pulls double duty as the film’s two best parts. Sadly, nothing else keeps up.
Shang-Chi film review: Marvel’s latest grabs the brass ring—all ten of them
Fantasy, family, and frantic action turn a refreshing new page for Marvel Studios.
Free Guy review: Finally, an authentic gaming film—and it’s fun, not perfect
The film’s gaming focus has a few issues, but Reynolds, Comer captivate as leads.