All articles tagged with #first reactions
At TIFF, Zack Snyder’s The Last Photograph premiered as his first indie feature, drawing a split reaction from critics: some praise its visuals, momentum, and score, while others call it bloated, tedious, and morally iffy, signaling a polarized response to the film.
Ridley Scott's sci‑fi thriller The Dog Stars, starring Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, and Josh Brolin, premiered in London to praise from a small audience. Early reactions describe a quiet, emotionally weighted post‑apocalyptic drama with a strong dog element, drawing comparisons to Mad Max: Fury Road; release is set for August 28, 2026.
Early critics are raving about Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, praising its epic scale, breathtaking set pieces, and surprising horror influences, with a star-studded cast led by Matt Damon. Comparisons to Lord of the Rings and talk of best-picture potential accompany notes of Nolan’s longest-held ambition finally realized, as the film hits 70mm/IMAX theaters on July 17 and tickets sell out in advance.
Early press reactions to Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey are overwhelmingly positive, praising it as a staggering, flawless filmmaking achievement and a grand, heartful epic. Critics laud its in-camera IMAX scale, the ensemble performances (led by Matt Damon and Tom Holland), and Nolan’s distinctive storytelling, with calls it a “filmmaking feast.” The movie, shot entirely on IMAX cameras, is set to open July 17 from Universal.
Early social-media reactions to DC’s Supergirl praise Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, with critics calling her performance fierce and emotionally resonant. Jason Momoa as Lobo receives strong notes, and the film is described as having a darker, Mad Max–like energy balanced by heart, signaling a promising start to DC’s new creative era ahead of its June release.
LA premiere buzz for Toy Story 5 is overwhelmingly positive, with critics calling it a generation-defining, wonderfully heartfelt return that blends humor, heart, and Pixar magic. Praise highlights include Scott Menzel likening it to the original trilogy and Daniel Baptista calling it moving and masterful; Gizmodo’s Germain Lussier noting a slightly disjointed start but a payoff-heavy third act; Kyle Buchanan acknowledging Pixar’s polish and emotional resonance while joking about the dad being mid; and The Nerds of Color praising Jessie’s evolved arc.
Early reactions crown Toy Story 5 an emotional, funny, and moving return from Pixar, with Jessie taking center stage as Woody and Buzz reunite for a tech-infused adventure, guided by director Andrew Stanton and opening June 19, 2026.
Early social-media reactions hail Spielberg's Disclosure Day as a dense, thrilling sci-fi experience, with Emily Blunt praised as outstanding and many calling it the director's best film in two decades ahead of its June 12 release.
Early reactions to Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day call it his best film in 20 years, praising its dense sci‑fi blend of chase, mystery and romance, and hailing Emily Blunt’s performance as one of the year’s standout.
The live-action Masters of the Universe world premiere sparked broadly positive early buzz from critics and fans who praised its nostalgic homage to the 80s cartoon, bold visuals, action, and heart, with a few mixed takes on pacing; the film directed by Travis Knight stars Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam/He-Man alongside Camila Mendes, Idris Elba, Jared Leto, and Alison Brie, and arrives in theaters June 5.
Early reactions to The Mandalorian and Grogu are mixed: some call it a thrilling, fun summer blockbuster with standout Grogu moments, while others deem it one of the weaker Star Wars films and more like an extended TV episode; the film, directed by Jon Favreau, opens May 22 and stars Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver, marking a new Lucasfilm era under Filoni and Brennan.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, a sequel to 2023's blockbuster, held press screenings Monday ahead of its April 1 release. Early social-media reactions are mixed, praising vibrant visuals, score, and nostalgia while criticizing unfocused plotting and pacing; full critics' reviews are embargoed until Tuesday. Reprising core cast (Pratt, Taylor-Joy, Day) with new voices including Issa Rae, Brie Larson and Donald Glover, the film is directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic with a script by Matthew Fogel. Despite the buzz, expectations remain high given the first film's global success.
Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, screened for press ahead of its February 13 release, and early social-media reactions are upbeat, praising the film’s chemistry, bold visuals, and production design, even as official critics’ reviews remain embargoed.
Early reactions to Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights praise its steamy, cinematic romance, with Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi’s chemistry highlighted as a standout. Critics laud the visuals, production design, and score, predicting a strong box-office performance and awards attention for the film.
LA premiere reactions praise Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights as a visually stunning, fiercely passionate reimagining of Brontë’s gothic romance, highlighting electric chemistry between Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, striking production design and cinematography, and a scorching score—indicating strong box-office potential ahead of the February 13, 2026 release.