Summer Movie Scorecard 2018

The Summer Movie Scorecard ranks all the major releases throughout May, June, July, and August (and that one week in April) by Tomatometer. To qualify, a movie needs to be released in 600+ theaters and/or accrue 80 Tomatometer reviews. See the best, and worst, movies had to offer this charmed Summer season of 2018!

#69
#69
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: Not since 1860 have the Democrats so fanatically refused to accept the result of a free election. That year, their... [More]
Starring:
Directed By: Dinesh D'Souza

#68

Slender Man (2018)
7%

#68
Adjusted Score: 9.448%
Critics Consensus: Slender Man might be thin, but he's positively robust compared to the flimsy assortment of scares generated by the would-be chiller that bears his name.
Synopsis: In a small town in Massachusetts, a group of friends, fascinated by the internet lore of the Slender Man, attempt... [More]
Starring: Joey King, Julia Goldani Telles, Jaz Sinclair, Annalise Basso
Directed By: Sylvain White

#67

Action Point (2018)
13%

#67
Adjusted Score: 14.234%
Critics Consensus: Ouch.
Synopsis: Everyone's favorite daredevil Johnny Knoxville is back to his hilariously painful antics in the upcoming comedy ACTION POINT. Knoxville stars... [More]
Starring: Johnny Knoxville, Aidan Whytock, Joe Vaz, Leon Clingman
Directed By: Tim Kirkby

#66

Show Dogs (2018)
16%

#66
Adjusted Score: 18.059%
Critics Consensus: Show Dogs may entertain very young viewers, but for anyone else, it threatens the cinematic equivalent of a rolled-up newspaper on the snout.
Synopsis: SHOW DOGS is a family comedy about the unlikely pairing of a human detective (Arnett) and his canine partner (voice... [More]
Starring: Will Arnett, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Natasha Lyonne, Stanley Tucci
Directed By: Raja Gosnell

#65
#65
Adjusted Score: 22.118%
Critics Consensus: The Darkest Minds does little to differentiate itself in a crowded field of YA adaptations, leaving all but the least demanding viewers feeling dystopian déjà vu.
Synopsis: When teens mysteriously develop powerful new abilities, they are declared a threat by the government and detained. Sixteen-year-old Ruby, one... [More]
Starring: Amandla Stenberg, Bradley Whitford, Harris Dickinson, Patrick Gibson
Directed By: Jennifer Yuh Nelson

#64

Mile 22 (2018)
23%

#64
Adjusted Score: 30.401%
Critics Consensus: Mile 22 lets the bullets fly -- and not much else -- in a thrill-deficient action thriller whose title proves sadly fitting for a film that feels close to a marathon endurance test.
Synopsis: In a visceral modern thriller from the director of Lone Survivor, Mark Wahlberg stars as James Silva, an operative of... [More]
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Lauren Cohan, Iko Uwais, Ronda Rousey
Directed By: Peter Berg

#63
#63
Adjusted Score: 33.072%
Critics Consensus: The Happytime Murders wastes its intriguingly transgressive premise on a witless comedy that blindly pushes buttons instead of attempting to tell an entertaining story.
Synopsis: No Sesame. All Street. THE HAPPYTIME MURDERS is a filthy comedy set in the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles where... [More]
Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Maya Rudolph, Joel McHale, Elizabeth Banks
Directed By: Brian Henson

#62

A.X.L. (2018)
24%

#62
Adjusted Score: 24.02%
Critics Consensus: Clumsily recalling numerous superior movies about unlikely human/robot friendships, A.X.L. is an obsolete adventure made from frequently malfunctioning parts.
Synopsis: A.X.L. is a top-secret, robotic dog created by the military to help protect tomorrow's soldiers. Code named by the scientists... [More]
Starring: Alex Neustaedter, Becky G, Alex MacNicoll, Dominic Rains
Directed By: Oliver Daly

#61

Overboard (2018)
24%

#61
Adjusted Score: 27.176%
Critics Consensus: Overboard makes poor use of the ever-charming Anna Faris -- and chooses questionable source material -- to offer a remake that fails to clear the fairly low bar set by the original.
Synopsis: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM) and Pantelion Films presents Overboard, a fresh take on the iconic romantic comedy. In a splashy new... [More]
Starring: Eugenio Derbez, Anna Faris, Eva Longoria, Mel Rodriguez
Directed By: Rob Greenberg

#60

Breaking In (2018)
27%

#60
Adjusted Score: 30.856%
Critics Consensus: Breaking In is proof that Gabrielle Union deserves more leading roles -- particularly in films that offer more than this rote, disposable action thriller.
Synopsis: Next Mother's Day, Gabrielle Union stars as a woman who will stop at nothing to rescue her two children being... [More]
Starring: Gabrielle Union, Billy Burke, Richard Cabral, Ajiona Alexus
Directed By: James McTeigue

#59

Kin (2018)
32%

#59
Adjusted Score: 34.69%
Critics Consensus: Part family drama, part sci-fi adventure, Kin struggles to balance its narrative until a late twist that suggests it all might have worked better as the first episode of a TV series.
Synopsis: KIN, a pulse-pounding crime thriller with a sci-fi twist, is the story of an unexpected hero destined for greatness. Chased... [More]
Starring: Jack Reynor, Zoë Kravitz, Carrie Coon, Romano Orzari
Directed By: Jonathan Baker, Josh Baker

#58
#58
Adjusted Score: 43.75%
Critics Consensus: Life of the Party's good-natured humor and abundance of onscreen talent aren't enough to make up for jumbled direction and a script that misses far more often than it hits.
Synopsis: When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated housewife Deanna (McCarthy) turns regret into re-set by going back to college...landing... [More]
Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Gillian Jacobs, Maya Rudolph, Julie Bowen
Directed By: Ben Falcone

#57

The Meg (2018)
45%

#57
Adjusted Score: 57.062%
Critics Consensus: The Meg sets audiences up for a good old-fashioned B-movie creature feature, but lacks the genre thrills -- or the cheesy bite -- to make it worth diving in.
Synopsis: A deep-sea submersible--part of an international undersea observation program--has been attacked by a massive creature, previously thought to be extinct,... [More]
Starring: Jason Statham, Bingbing Li, Winston Chao, Rainn Wilson
Directed By: Jon Turteltaub

#56

Skyscraper (2018)
47%

#56
Adjusted Score: 58.528%
Critics Consensus: Well-cast yet derivative, Skyscraper isn't exactly a towering action thriller feat, but it's solidly constructed enough to stand among the genre's more mildly diverting features.
Synopsis: Global icon Dwayne Johnson leads the cast of Legendary's SKYSCRAPER as former FBI Hostage Rescue Team leader and U.S. war... [More]
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Neve Campbell, Chin Han, Noah Taylor
Directed By: Rawson Marshall Thurber

#55
#55
Adjusted Score: 57.323%
Critics Consensus: The Spy Who Dumped Me isn't the funniest or most inventive spy comedy, but Kate McKinnon remains as compulsively watchable as ever.
Synopsis: Audrey (Mila Kunis) and Morgan (Kate McKinnon), two thirty-year-old best friends in Los Angeles, are thrust unexpectedly into an international... [More]
Starring: Mila Kunis, Kate McKinnon, Justin Theroux, Gillian Anderson
Directed By: Susanna Fogel

#54
#54
Adjusted Score: 65.647%
Critics Consensus: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom adds another set piece-packed entry to the blockbuster franchise, although genuinely thrilling moments are in increasingly short supply.
Synopsis: It's been three years since theme park and luxury resort Jurassic World was destroyed by dinosaurs out of containment. Isla... [More]
Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rafe Spall, Justice Smith
Directed By: J.A. Bayona

#53

Equalizer 2 (2018)
51%

#53
Adjusted Score: 58.886%
Critics Consensus: The Equalizer 2 delivers the visceral charge of a standard vigilante thriller, but this reunion of trusted talents ultimately proves a disappointing case study in diminishing returns.
Synopsis: Denzel Washington returns to one of his signature roles in the first sequel of his career. Robert McCall serves an... [More]
Starring: Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Ashton Sanders, Bill Pullman
Directed By: Antoine Fuqua

#52

Superfly (2018)
49%

#52
Adjusted Score: 52.759%
Critics Consensus: Superfly updates the blaxploitation original with a stylish remake that's exciting and visually arresting enough to offer its own slickly staged action rewards, but disappointingly short on social subtext.
Synopsis: Superfly -- the film that helped define a genre in its characters, look, sound, and feel -- is reimagined with... [More]
Starring: Trevor Jackson, Michael Kenneth Williams, Lex Scott Davis, Jennifer Morrison
Directed By: Director X.

#51

Book Club (2018)
54%

#51
Adjusted Score: 61.304%
Critics Consensus: Book Club only intermittently rises to the level of its impressive veteran cast; fortunately, they're more than enough to bring pedestrian material entertainingly to life.
Synopsis: Diane (Diane Keaton) is recently widowed after 40 years of marriage. Vivian (Jane Fonda) enjoys her men with no strings... [More]
Starring: Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen
Directed By:

#50

Bad Samaritan (2018)
53%

#50
Adjusted Score: 55.399%
Critics Consensus: Bad Samaritan delivers a handful of genre thrills -- and a stellar central performance by David Tennant -- that help offset iffy direction and a disappointingly mundane story.
Synopsis: A valet (Robert Sheehan) develops a clever scam to burglarize the houses of rich customers. Things go smoothly until he... [More]
Starring: David Tennant, Robert Sheehan, Carlito Olivero, Kerry Condon
Directed By: Dean Devlin

#49

Papillon (2018)
52%

#49
Adjusted Score: 55.953%
Critics Consensus: Papillon puts its own well-acted, solidly produced spin on a previously adapted tale, although it suffers in comparison to the 1973 version.
Synopsis: Based on the international best-selling autobiographic books "Papillon" and "Banco", PAPILLON follows the epic story of Henri "Papillon" Charrière (Charlie... [More]
Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Rami Malek
Directed By: Michael Noer

#48

The First Purge (2018)
54%

#48
Adjusted Score: 60.527%
Critics Consensus: The First Purge should satisfy fans of the franchise and filmgoers in the mood for violent vicarious thrills, even if its subtextual reach exceeds its grasp.
Synopsis: Behind every tradition lies a revolution. Next Independence Day, witness the rise of our country's 12 hours of annual lawlessness.... [More]
Starring: Y'lan Noel, Lex Scott Davis, Joivan Wade, Steve Harris
Directed By: Gerard McMurray

#47

Tag (2018)
57%

#47
Adjusted Score: 64.886%
Critics Consensus: For audiences seeking a dose of high-concept yet undemanding action comedy, Tag might be close enough to it.
Synopsis: For one month every year, five highly competitive friends hit the ground running in a no-holds-barred game of tag they've... [More]
Starring: Ed Helms, Jake Johnson (XVI), Hannibal Buress, Jon Hamm
Directed By: Jeff Tomsic

#46
#46
Adjusted Score: 63.196%
Critics Consensus: Unfriended: Dark Web is more interested in chills than an exploration of its timely themes, but horror fans should still find this sequel to be steadily, undeniably effective.
Synopsis: When a 20-something finds a cache of hidden files on his new laptop, he and his friends are unwittingly thrust... [More]
Starring: Colin Woodell, Betty Gabriel, Rebecca Rittenhouse, Andrew Lees
Directed By: Stephen Susco

#45
#45
Adjusted Score: 64.39%
Critics Consensus: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation delivers exactly what fans will expect - which means another 97 agreeably lightweight minutes of fast-paced gags and colorful animation.
Synopsis: In Sony Pictures Animation's Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation, join our favorite monster family as they embark on a vacation... [More]
Starring: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James
Directed By: Genndy Tartakovsky

#44

Hotel Artemis (2018)
57%

#44
Adjusted Score: 64.109%
Critics Consensus: Hotel Artemis has a few flashes of wit and an intriguing cast, but mostly it's just a serviceable chunk of slightly futuristic violence -- which might be all its audience is looking for.
Synopsis: Set in riot-torn, near-future Los Angeles, HOTEL ARTEMIS is an original, high-octane action-thriller starring Jodie Foster as The Nurse, who... [More]
Starring: Jodie Foster, Sterling K. Brown, Sofia Boutella, Jeff Goldblum
Directed By: Drew Pearce

#43

Dog Days (2018)
62%

#43
Adjusted Score: 64.156%
Critics Consensus: Dog Days is frivolous but frothy, sporting a forgettable cast of human characters but a lovable troupe of pooches that ought to delight viewers looking for a gentle affirmation of humanity's bond with their furry friends.
Synopsis: From acclaimed production company LD Entertainment (The Zookeeper's Wife, Jackie, and Megan Leavey) and Director Ken Marino comes Dog Days.... [More]
Starring: Nina Dobrev, Vanessa Hudgens, Adam Pally, Eva Longoria
Directed By: Ken Marino

#42
#42
Adjusted Score: 70.361%
Critics Consensus: The Little Stranger's reliance on atmosphere may satisfy audiences in the mood for sophisticated horror fare -- while frustrating those seeking more visceral thrills.
Synopsis: THE LITTLE STRANGER tells the story of Dr Faraday, the son of a housemaid, who has built a life of... [More]
Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Ruth Wilson, Will Poulter, Charlotte Rampling
Directed By: Lenny Abrahamson

#41

Operation Finale (2018)
60%

#41
Adjusted Score: 65.021%
Critics Consensus: Operation Finale is well-intentioned, well-acted, and overall entertaining, even if the depth and complexity of the real-life events depicted can get a little lost in their dramatization.
Synopsis: Fifteen years after the end of World War II, Israel's intelligence agency Mossad and security agency Shin Bet - led... [More]
Starring: Oscar Isaac, Ben Kingsley, Lior Raz, Mélanie Laurent
Directed By: Chris Weitz

#40

Uncle Drew (2018)
63%

#40
Adjusted Score: 66.322%
Critics Consensus: Kyrie Irving's crossover to comedy is amiable enough to score with basketball fans, but Uncle Drew is held back by formulaic plotting and too much product placement.
Synopsis: After draining his life savings to enter a team in the Rucker Classic street ball tournament in Harlem, Dax (LilRel... [More]
Starring: Kyrie Irving, Lil Rel Howery, Shaquille O'Neal, Reggie Miller
Directed By: Charles Stone III

#39
#39
Adjusted Score: 74.625%
Critics Consensus: Though less subversive than its predecessor, Sicario: Day of the Soldado succeeds as a stylish, dynamic thriller -- even if its amoral machismo makes for grim viewing.
Synopsis: In Sicario: Day of the Soldado, the series begins a new chapter. In the drug war, there are no rules--and... [More]
Starring: Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin, Isabela Moner, Jeffrey Donovan
Directed By: Stefano Sollima

#38

On Chesil Beach (2018)
68%

#38
Adjusted Score: 74.478%
Critics Consensus: On Chesil Beach presents a well-acted and solidly crafted adaptation of a small yet resonant story with deceptively rich subtext.
Synopsis: Adapted by Ian McEwan from his bestselling novel, the drama centers on a young couple of drastically different backgrounds in... [More]
Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Emily Watson, Anne-Marie Duff, Samuel West
Directed By: Dominic Cooke

#37

Ocean's 8 (2018)
69%

#37
Adjusted Score: 83.588%
Critics Consensus: Ocean's 8 isn't quite as smooth as its predecessors, but still has enough cast chemistry and flair to lift the price of a ticket from filmgoers up for an undemanding caper.
Synopsis: Upon her release from prison, Debbie, the estranged sister of legendary conman Danny Ocean, puts together a team of unstoppable... [More]
Starring: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter
Directed By: Gary Ross

#36

The Seagull (2018)
69%

#36
Adjusted Score: 73.584%
Critics Consensus: The latest iteration of The Seagull does little to distinguish itself from other Chekhov adaptations but provides a pleasing showcase for its sterling cast.
Synopsis: One summer at a lakeside Russian estate, friends and family gather for a weekend in the countryside. While everyone is... [More]
Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Annette Bening, Corey Stoll, Elisabeth Moss
Directed By: Michael Mayer (VI)

#35
#35
Adjusted Score: 82.897%
Critics Consensus: Christopher Robin may not equal A.A. Milne's stories -- or their animated Disney adaptations -- but it should prove sweet enough for audiences seeking a little childhood magic.
Synopsis: In the heatwarming live action adventure "Disney's Christopher Robin," the young boy who loved embarking on adventures in the Hundred... [More]
Starring: Ewan McGregor, Hayley Atwell, Bronte Carmichael, Mark Gatiss
Directed By: Marc Forster

#34
#34
Adjusted Score: 90.22%
Critics Consensus: A flawed yet fun and fast-paced space adventure, Solo: A Star Wars Story should satisfy newcomers to the saga as well as longtime fans who check their expectations at the theater door.
Synopsis: Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a galaxy far, far away in Solo: A Star Wars Story, an all-new... [More]
Starring: Alden Ehrenreich, Joonas Suotamo, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke
Directed By: Ron Howard

#33

Adrift (2018)
70%

#33
Adjusted Score: 77.449%
Critics Consensus: Adrift sails smoothly between love story and survival drama, thanks in large part to a gripping central performance from Shailene Woodley.
Synopsis: Starring Shailene Woodley (Fault in Our Stars, Divergent films) and Sam Claflin (Me Before You, The Hunger Games films), ADRIFT... [More]
Starring: Shailene Woodley, Sam Claflin, Jeffrey Thomas, Elizabeth Hawthorne
Directed By: Baltasar Kormákur

#32
#32
Adjusted Score: 83.255%
Critics Consensus: Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot avoids inspirational biopic clichés thanks to sensitive work from writer-director Gus Van Sant and the admirable efforts of a well-chosen cast.
Synopsis: John Callahan has a lust for life, a talent for off-color jokes, and a drinking problem. When an all-night bender... [More]
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Jonah Hill, Rooney Mara, Jack Black
Directed By: Gus Van Sant

#31
#31
Adjusted Score: 92.043%
Critics Consensus: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again doubles down on just about everything fans loved about the original -- and my my, how can fans resist it?
Synopsis: As the film goes back and forth in time to show how relationships forged in the past resonate in the... [More]
Starring: Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgard
Directed By: Ol Parker

#30

Alpha (2018)
80%

#30
Adjusted Score: 84.973%
Critics Consensus: Well-acted and beautifully filmed, Alpha offers a canine-assisted epic adventure that blends rousing action with an extra helping of canine charm.
Synopsis: An epic adventure set in the last Ice Age,ALPHAtells a fascinating, visually stunning story that shines a light on the... [More]
Starring: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Leonor Varela, Natassia Malthe
Directed By: Albert Hughes

#29

Puzzle (2018)
83%

#29
Adjusted Score: 87.876%
Critics Consensus: Puzzle transcends its quirky premise with honest emotion -- and Kelly Macdonald, whose nicely understated performance proves she's too often underutilized.
Synopsis: PUZZLE is a closely observed portrait of Agnes, who has reached her early 40s without ever venturing far from home,... [More]
Starring: Kelly Macdonald, Irrfan Khan, David Denman, Bubba Weiler
Directed By: Marc Turtletaub

#28

Deadpool 2 (2018)
83%

#28
Adjusted Score: 99.87%
Critics Consensus: Though it threatens to buckle under the weight of its meta gags, Deadpool 2 is a gory, gleeful lampoon of the superhero genre buoyed by Ryan Reynolds' undeniable charm.
Synopsis: After surviving a near fatal bovine attack, a disfigured cafeteria chef (Wade Wilson) struggles to fulfill his dream of becoming... [More]
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, Morena Baccarin, Julian Dennison
Directed By: David Leitch

#27
#27
Adjusted Score: 104.492%
Critics Consensus: Avengers: Infinity War ably juggles a dizzying array of MCU heroes in the fight against their gravest threat yet, and the result is a thrilling, emotionally resonant blockbuster that (mostly) realizes its gargantuan ambitions.
Synopsis: An unprecedented cinematic journey ten years in the making and spanning the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Infinity... [More]
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans
Directed By: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo

#26
#26
Adjusted Score: 94.061%
Critics Consensus: The Miseducation of Cameron Post tells its timely coming-of-age story with wit, compassion, and an affecting overall generosity of spirit.
Synopsis: Cameron Post (Chloë Grace Moretz) looks the part of a perfect high school girl. But after she's caught with another... [More]
Starring: Chloë Grace Moretz , John Gallagher Jr., Sasha Lane, Jennifer Ehle
Directed By: Desiree Akhavan

#25

Disobedience (2018)
84%

#25
Adjusted Score: 91.984%
Critics Consensus: Disobedience explores a variety of thought-provoking themes, bolstered by gripping work from leads Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams, and Alessandro Nivola.
Synopsis: From Sebastián Lelio, the director of the Academy Award-winning A Fantastic Woman, the film follows a woman as she returns... [More]
Starring: Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams, Alessandro Nivola, Cara Horgan
Directed By: Sebastián Lelio

#24
#24
Adjusted Score: 91.41%
Critics Consensus: Let the Sunshine In pairs a powerful performance from Juliette Binoche with a layered drama that presents director Claire Denis at her most assured.
Synopsis: Juliette Binoche delivers a luminous performance in the deliciously witty, sensuously romantic new film from acclaimed director Claire Denis (White... [More]
Starring: Juliette Binoche, Gérard Depardieu, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Nicolas Duvauchelle
Directed By: Claire Denis

#23

American Animals (2018)
88%

#23
Adjusted Score: 96.323%
Critics Consensus: American Animals tangles with a number of weighty themes, but never at the expense of delivering a queasily compelling true crime thriller.
Synopsis: The unbelievable but true story of four young men who brazenly attempt to execute one of the most audacious art... [More]
Starring: Barry Keoghan, Evan Peters, Blake Jenner, Jared Abrahamson
Directed By: Bart Layton

#22

Whitney (2018)
89%

#22
Adjusted Score: 95.235%
Critics Consensus: Whitney shifts from soaring highs to heartbreaking lows with palpable emotion and grace befitting its singular subject.
Synopsis: Whitney Houston broke more music industry records than any other female singer in history. With over 200 million album sales... [More]
Starring: Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown, Cissy Houston, Gary Garland Houston
Directed By: Kevin Macdonald

#21

Upgrade (2018)
86%

#21
Adjusted Score: 93.255%
Critics Consensus: Like its augmented protagonist, Upgrade's old-fashioned innards get a high-tech boost -- one made even more powerful thanks to sharp humor and a solidly well-told story.
Synopsis: After his wife is killed during a brutal mugging that also leaves him paralyzed, Grey Trace (Logan Marshall Green, SPIDER-MAN:... [More]
Starring: Logan Marshall-Green, Betty Gabriel, Harrison Gilbertson, Benedict Hardie
Directed By: Leigh Whannell

#20

Tully (2018)
85%

#20
Adjusted Score: 96.334%
Critics Consensus: Tully delves into the modern parenthood experience with an admirably deft blend of humor and raw honesty, brought to life by an outstanding performance by Charlize Theron.
Synopsis: A new comedy from Academy Award (R)-nominated director Jason Reitman ("Up in the Air") and Academy Award (R)-winning screenwriter Diablo... [More]
Starring: Charlize Theron, Mackenzie Davis, Mark Duplass, Ron Livingston
Directed By: Jason Reitman

#19
#19
Adjusted Score: 105.452%
Critics Consensus: A lighter, brighter superhero movie powered by the effortless charisma of Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly, Ant-Man and The Wasp offers a much-needed MCU palate cleanser.
Synopsis: From the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes a new chapter featuring heroes with the astonishing ability to shrink: "Ant-Man and The... [More]
Starring: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Peña, Walton Goggins
Directed By: Peyton Reed

#18

Hereditary (2018)
89%

#18
Adjusted Score: 103.976%
Critics Consensus: Hereditary uses its classic setup as the framework for a harrowing, uncommonly unsettling horror film whose cold touch lingers long beyond the closing credits.
Synopsis: When Ellen, the matriarch of the Graham family, passes away, her daughter's family begins to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying... [More]
Starring: Toni Collette, Milly Shapiro, Alex Wolff, Gabriel Byrne
Directed By: Ari Aster

#17
#17
Adjusted Score: 95.876%
Critics Consensus: Teen Titans Go! To the Movies distills the enduring appeal of its colorful characters into a charmingly light-hearted adventure whose wacky humor fuels its infectious fun -- and belies a surprising level of intelligence.
Synopsis: When the Teen Titans go to the big screen, they go big! "Teen Titans GO! to the Movies" finds our... [More]
Starring: Greg Cipes, Scott Menville, Khary Payton, Tara Strong
Directed By: Aaron Horvath, Peter Rida Michail

#16

Hearts Beat Loud (2018)
91%

#16
Adjusted Score: 97.138%
Critics Consensus: Thoroughly sweet, comfortably familiar, and elevated by the chemistry between Nick Offerman and Kiersey Clemons, Hearts Beat Loud offers feel-good father-daughter drama.
Synopsis: Widower and aging Brooklyn hipster Frank starts a band with his teenage daughter Sam just before she leaves home to... [More]
Starring: Nick Offerman, Kiersey Clemons, Ted Danson, Sasha Lane
Directed By: Brett Haley

#15

Searching (2018)
92%

#15
Adjusted Score: 101.974%
Critics Consensus: Searching's timely premise and original execution are further bolstered by well-rounded characters brought to life by a talented cast.
Synopsis: After David Kim (John Cho)'s 16-year-old daughter goes missing, a local investigation is opened and a detective is assigned to... [More]
Starring: John Cho, Debra Messing, Joseph Lee, Michelle La
Directed By: Aneesh Chaganty

#14

First Reformed (2018)
93%

#14
Adjusted Score: 102.683%
Critics Consensus: Brought to life by delicate work from writer-director Paul Schrader and elevated by a standout performance by Ethan Hawke, First Reformed takes a sensitive and suspenseful look at weighty themes.
Synopsis: Reverend Ernst Toller (Ethan Hawke) is a solitary, middle-aged parish pastor at a small Dutch Reform church in upstate New... [More]
Starring: Ethan Hawke, Amanda Seyfried, Cedric the Entertainer, Michael Gaston
Directed By: Paul Schrader

#13

Revenge (2018)
92%

#13
Adjusted Score: 96.779%
Critics Consensus: Revenge slices and dices genre tropes, working within an exploitation framework while adding a timely -- yet never less than viscerally thrilling -- feminist spin.
Synopsis: Jen (fearlessly embodied by Matilda Lutz, Rings) is enjoying a romantic getaway with her wealthy boyfriend which is suddenly disrupted... [More]
Starring: Matilda Anna Ingrid Lutz, Kevin Janssens, Vincent Colombe, Guillaume Bouchède
Directed By: Coralie Fargeat

#12

Blindspotting (2018)
94%

#12
Adjusted Score: 100.575%
Critics Consensus: As timely as it is overall impactful, Blindspotting blends buddy comedy with seething social commentary, and rises on the strength of Daveed Diggs' powerful performance.
Synopsis: Collin (Daveed Diggs) must make it through his final three days of probation for a chance at a new beginning.... [More]
Starring: Daveed Diggs, Rafael Casal, Janina Gavankar, Jasmine Cephas Jones
Directed By: Carlos Lopez Estrada

#11
#11
Adjusted Score: 105.442%
Critics Consensus: With a terrific cast and a surfeit of visual razzle dazzle, Crazy Rich Asians takes a satisfying step forward for screen representation while deftly drawing inspiration from the classic -- and still effective -- rom-com formula.
Synopsis: "Crazy Rich Asians" follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu (Wu) as she accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young (Golding), to... [More]
Starring: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Gemma Chan, Harry Shum Jr.
Directed By: Jon M. Chu

#10

Incredibles 2 (2018)
94%

#10
Adjusted Score: 109.51%
Critics Consensus: Incredibles 2 reunites Pixar's family crimefighting team for a long-awaited follow-up that may not quite live up to the original, but comes close enough to earn its name.
Synopsis: Everyone's favorite family of superheroes is back in "Incredibles 2"--but this time Helen (voice of Holly Hunter) is in the... [More]
Starring: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Huck Milner
Directed By: Brad Bird

#9

RBG (2018)
94%

#9
Adjusted Score: 100.818%
Critics Consensus: RBG might be preaching to the choir of viewers who admire Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, but it does so effectively.
Synopsis: At the age of 84, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has developed a breathtaking legal legacy while becoming... [More]
Starring: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Gloria Steinem, Nina Totenberg, Bill Clinton
Directed By: Betsy West, Julie Cohen

#8
#8
Adjusted Score: 105.305%
Critics Consensus: Fearlessly ambitious, scathingly funny, and thoroughly original, Sorry to Bother You loudly heralds the arrival of a fresh filmmaking talent in writer-director Boots Riley.
Synopsis: In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, black telemarketer Cassius Green (Lakeith Stanfield) discovers a magical key to professional success,... [More]
Starring: LaKeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, Armie Hammer, Terry Crews
Directed By: Boots Riley

#7

Beast (2018)
93%

#7
Adjusted Score: 98.507%
Critics Consensus: Beast plays like bleak poetry, unfurling its psychological thrills while guided by its captivating leads and mesmerizing, visceral visuals.
Synopsis: Moll is 27 and still living at home, stifled by the small island community around her and too beholden to... [More]
Starring: Jessie Buckley, Johnny Flynn, Geraldine James, Charley Palmer Rothwell
Directed By: Michael Pearce

#6

BlacKkKlansman (2018)
96%

#6
Adjusted Score: 113.889%
Critics Consensus: BlacKkKlansman uses history to offer bitingly trenchant commentary on current events -- and brings out some of Spike Lee's hardest-hitting work in decades along the way.
Synopsis: From visionary filmmaker Spike Lee comes the incredible true story of an American hero. It's the early 1970s, and Ron... [More]
Starring: John David Washington, Adam Driver, Laura Harrier, Topher Grace
Directed By: Spike Lee

#5
#5
Adjusted Score: 103.158%
Critics Consensus: Surreal and surprising, Three Identical Strangers effectively questions the nature of reality and identity.
Synopsis: Three strangers are reunited by astonishing coincidence after being born identical triplets, separated at birth, and adopted by three different... [More]
Starring:
Directed By: Tim Wardle

#4
#4
Adjusted Score: 114.987%
Critics Consensus: Fast, sleek, and fun, Mission: Impossible - Fallout lives up to the "impossible" part of its name by setting yet another high mark for insane set pieces in a franchise full of them.
Synopsis: The best intentions often come back to haunt you. MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT finds Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his... [More]
Starring: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg
Directed By: Christopher McQuarrie

#3
#3
Adjusted Score: 107.78%
Critics Consensus: Won't You Be My Neighbor? takes a fittingly patient and honest look at the life and legacy of a television pioneer whose work has enriched generations.
Synopsis: From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville (20 Feet from Stardom), Won't You Be My Neighbor? takes an intimate look at... [More]
Starring: Fred Rogers, François Clemmons, Yo-Yo Ma, Joe Negri
Directed By: Morgan Neville

#2

McQueen (2018)
99%

#2
Adjusted Score: 103.439%
Critics Consensus: McQueen offers an intimate, well-sourced, and overall moving look at a young life and brilliant career that were tragically cut short.
Synopsis: A personal look at the extraordinary life, career and artistry of Alexander McQueen. Through exclusive interviews with his closest friends... [More]
Starring:
Directed By: Ian Bonhôte

#1

Leave No Trace (2018)
100%

#1
Adjusted Score: 109.392%
Critics Consensus: Leave No Trace takes an effectively low-key approach to a potentially sensationalistic story -- and further benefits from brilliant work by Ben Foster and Thomasin McKenzie.
Synopsis: Will (Ben Foster) and his teenage daughter, Tom (Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie), have lived off the grid for years in the... [More]
Starring: Ben Foster, Thomasin McKenzie, Jeff Kober, Dale Dickey
Directed By: Debra Granik

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