first reactions

Oppenheimer Reviews: Christopher Nolan's "Stunning" Bomb Thriller Praised as Best Film of 2023

Let's just say that audiences were blown away.

By Adam Pockross & Josh Weiss 2 months ago

'Cocaine Bear' first reactions hail one of the best (and craziest) movies of 2023 so far

Cocaine Bear sinks its (very sharp) teeth into theaters Feb. 24.

By Josh Weiss 7 months ago

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ gets soaring reviews calling it 'better than the original' & 'best film of year'

Top Gun: Maverick premieres in theaters on May 27. 

By Vanessa Armstrong 1 year ago

First reactions to 'crazy, dark & soulful' 'Moon Knight' series draw comparisons to Marvel Netflix

The show doesn't premiere until March 30, but some lucky folks have already watched the first four episodes.

By Josh Weiss 1 year ago

Early reactions to latest 'Scream' film tease a bloody good time

Looks like we're in for a solid entry in the franchise that would do original director Wes Craven proud. 

By James Comtois 1 year ago

First reactions to Hawkeye are in: Critics dig Kate Bishop, tease ‘street-level’ vibe

The phrase “street level” appears over and over again in reviewers’ early reactions to the series.

By Benjamin Bullard 1 year ago

'Shang-Chi' reviews say MCU's first Asian-led superhero movie 'has all the right moves'

By Josh Weiss 2 years ago

First reactions to Godzilla vs. Kong praise 'jaw-dropping' kaiju brawling, but lament half-baked human element

By Josh Weiss 2 years ago

First reactions say fans will be 'blown away' by action, buddy comedy in 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'

By Josh Weiss 2 years ago

Twitter reacts to Supernatural series finale (spoiler: everyone is crying)

By Vanessa Armstrong 2 years ago