R Rating Movie Reviews

Santa Claus has never been this cool. In this episode of R Rating, we dive into The Christmas Chronicles, the holiday adventure that gave audiences a fresh take on Santa thanks to Kurt Russell's charismatic and unforgettable performance.

When siblings Kate and Teddy Pierce attempt to catch Santa on Christmas Eve, they accidentally crash his sleigh and threaten Christmas itself. What follows is a fun-filled adventure packed with hol...

We're heading back to Pandora! In this episode of R Rating, we dive into Avatar: Fire and Ash, the highly anticipated third chapter in James Cameron's epic Avatar saga.

After the events of Avatar: The Way of Water, Jake Sully, Neytiri, and their family face new challenges, new tribes, and a darker side of Pandora that we've never seen before. With the introduction of the mysterious Ash People and escalating conflict across the plan...

What could possibly go wrong on a relaxing family vacation? In this episode of R Rating, we dive into The Great Outdoors, the beloved 80s comedy that pairs comedy legends John Candy and Dan Aykroyd in one of the decade’s most memorable family comedies.

When Chet Ripley plans a peaceful getaway with his family at a lakeside cabin, his vacation is turned upside down by the surprise arrival of his loud, obnoxious brother-in-law ...

The Predator franchise has never looked like this before. In this episode of R Rating, we dive into Predator: Badlands, the bold new chapter from director Dan Trachtenberg that completely flips the formula by making a Predator the hero of the story.

Set on a dangerous alien world, Predator: Badlands follows Dek, a young Yautja outcast on a deadly quest to prove himself. Along the way, he forms an unlikely alliance that turns this s...

Return to Pandora. In this episode of R Rating, we dive into Avatar: The Way of Water, James Cameron’s long-awaited sequel to the highest-grossing film of all time and a stunning continuation of the world of Pandora.

More than a decade after the events of the first film, Jake Sully and Neytiri are now raising a family while facing a new threat that forces them to leave their home and seek refuge with the ocean-dwelling Metkay...

James Cameron changed cinema forever. In this episode of R Rating, we dive into Avatar, the groundbreaking sci-fi epic that became one of the biggest movies of all time and redefined visual storytelling on the big screen.

Set on the alien world of Pandora, Avatar follows Jake Sully, a former Marine who enters the world of the Na’vi through an advanced avatar program. But as he grows closer to the planet and its people, he&rsq...

27 years later… Pennywise returns. In this episode of R Rating, we dive into IT Chapter Two, the ambitious conclusion to Stephen King’s terrifying story that reunites the Losers’ Club for one final battle against the evil lurking beneath Derry.

Now adults, the members of the Losers’ Club are forced to return home after mysterious deaths signal Pennywise’s return. As old fears resurface and buried trau...

What if you discovered the truth… and it changed everything? In this episode of R Rating, we dive into Moon, the thought-provoking sci-fi drama that blends isolation, mystery, and psychological tension into one of the most underrated science fiction films of the 2000s.

Starring Sam Rockwell in a career-defining performance, Moon follows Sam Bell, a lone worker nearing the end of his three-year assignment on a lunar mining st...

We all float down here… In this episode of R Rating, we dive into IT Chapter One, the terrifying and emotional horror hit that brought Stephen King’s iconic nightmare back to the big screen.

Set in the small town of Derry, Maine, the film follows the Losers’ Club—a group of outcast kids forced to confront an ancient evil that takes the form of Pennywise the Dancing Clown. Blending coming-of-age storytelling...

The Warrens return for one final terrifying case. In this episode of R Rating, we dive into The Conjuring: Last Rites, the latest chapter in one of the biggest modern horror franchises—and possibly the emotional conclusion to Ed and Lorraine Warren’s story.

After years of demonic encounters, hauntings, and supernatural investigations, Last Rites raises the stakes with a darker, more intense case that pushes the Warrens ...

Murder. Possession. The occult. In this episode of R Rating, we dive into The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, the third main entry in the Conjuring franchise and the most controversial case yet for Ed and Lorraine Warren.

Inspired by the real-life “Devil Made Me Do It” trial, this film shifts away from the traditional haunted house formula and leans more into supernatural crime thriller territory. As the Warrens inv...

The Warrens are back… and this case may be their most terrifying yet. In this episode of R Rating, we dive into The Conjuring 2, the chilling sequel that takes the supernatural horror to a whole new level.

This time, Ed and Lorraine Warren travel to London to investigate the infamous Enfield Poltergeist case — where a single mother and her children claim their home is being haunted by a dark presence. What begins as st...

Chaos, comedy, and double-crosses. In this episode of R Rating, we dive into A Fish Called Wanda, the razor-sharp crime comedy that blends heist movie tension with brilliantly awkward humor.

Starring John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, and Michael Palin, the film follows a group of criminals who team up for a jewel heist—only to immediately start betraying each other. What unfolds is a hilarious mix of misunderstandin...

Some cases should never be opened… In this episode of R Rating, we dive into The Conjuring, the chilling horror film that launched one of the most successful modern horror franchises.

Based on the real-life investigations of paranormal experts Ed and Lorraine Warren, the film follows a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse. What starts as unsettling disturbances quickly escalates into full-blown supernatura...

The numbers are back… and so is the danger. In this episode of R Rating, we dive into The Accountant 2, the long-awaited follow-up to the 2016 action-thriller that blended brains, brutality, and a unique character-driven story.

With Christian Wolff returning, the sequel looks to expand on the world of high-stakes financial crime, secret organizations, and lethal precision. But will it double down on what made the original st...

Numbers don’t lie… but people do. In this episode of R Rating, we break down The Accountant, a unique action-thriller that blends high-level mathematics with brutal combat and a surprisingly emotional core.

Starring Ben Affleck as Christian Wolff, a highly skilled accountant with a dangerous double life, the film follows his work uncovering financial corruption for some very dangerous clients. But when he takes on a le...

Axel Foley is BACK! In this episode of R Rating, we dive into Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, the long-awaited return of one of the most iconic cops in movie history. After decades away, Eddie Murphy steps back into the role that made him a superstar—but does this sequel still have the magic?

This time, Axel returns to Beverly Hills when his daughter becomes entangled in a dangerous case, forcing him back into action with his sign...

One of the most powerful and hard-hitting films ever made. In this episode of R Rating, we dive into City of God, a gripping crime epic that tells an unforgettable story of survival, ambition, and violence in the streets of Rio de Janeiro.

Told through the eyes of Rocket, an aspiring photographer, City of God follows the rise of organized crime in the favelas—focusing on the lives of young people pulled into a brutal world wh...

Axel Foley returns… but something feels different. In this episode of R Rating, we take a deep dive into Beverly Hills Cop III, the third installment in the iconic action-comedy franchise—and easily the most divisive.

This time, Axel heads back to Beverly Hills to investigate a criminal operation tied to a theme park, blending action with a more family-friendly tone. But with a shift away from the edgy humor and gritty...