This week on “See It or Skip It,” Rotten Tomatoes film critic Patrick Beatty is joined by professional scene-stealer and UFCA critic Rebecca Frost, as they dive into a wild mix of movies and shows that may bring the heat or crash in flames. From A24’s pandemic panic-inducing “Eddington”, to Netflix’s viral “K-Pop Demon Hunters” and a new “Smurfs” musical with exclusive interviews with the cast, we’ve got the breakdown for all your weekend watches.
In Theaters
Eddington (R)
Where to Watch: Theaters
Directed By:
Ari Aster
Written By:
Ari Aster
Starring:
Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, Pedro Pascal, Deirdre O’Connell
Genre:
Surreal Western drama, political commentary
All media courtesy of A24
Ari Aster drops us back into the Summer of 2020. Joaquin Phoenix plays a sheriff who plans to become mayor of the small town of Eddington to “bring things back to the way things were”. A horrifying look into a time most want to forget, and a stark reminder of how divided our communities were and are today.
See It or Skip It?
Patrick: See It
Rebecca: See It
I Know What You Did Last Summer (R)
Where to Watch: Theaters
Directed By:
Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
Written By:
Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, Sam Lansky
Starring:
Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Tyriq Withers, Sarah Pidgeon, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar
Genre:
Slasher horror
All media courtesy of Sony Pictures
The slicker is back, and they brought their hook. This legacy sequel drags a new group of pretty elitist teens back into a new but familiar nightmare, while the OG crew shows up but with not a lot to do. The suspense worked at times, but the story feels overplayed and evokes the horror films of the 2000s. Whether that’s for you or not, It may be better to just watch the original and forget the crime that was this movie.
See It or Skip It?
Patrick: Skip It
Smurfs (PG)
Where to Watch: Theaters
Directed By:
Chris Miller
Written By:
Pam Brady
Starring:
Rihanna, James Corden, John Goodman, Nick Offerman, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer
Genre:
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
All media courtesy of Paramount Studios
Rihanna is Smurfette, and somehow, that’s not the focus of this movie. This new animated musical loads up on lore and expands the Smurfs mythos, but forgets to smuggle in anything resembling heart. It’s a sugary kid flick made in a lab to stream once and forget forever. If you’re under seven, it might be a banger. If not, keep Smurfing.
See It or Skip It:
Patrick: Skip It
What’s Streaming?
K-Pop Demon Hunter (PG)
Where to Watch: Netflix
Directed By:
Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans
Starring:
Arden Cho, also May Hong, Ji‑young Yoo, Ahn Hyo‑seop, Ken Jeong
Genre:
Animated action‑musical adventure
All media courtesy of Netflix/Sony Pictures Animation
What if your favorite K-Pop group was secretly saving the world between world tours? This animated Netflix and Sony animated film brings a fresh and fun story loaded with great music, fun action scenes, and surprising depth to their characters. The story’s simple, but the vibes are s-teir. It’s action-packed, funny, and made to be rewatched with subtitles off and the volume all the way up.
See It or Skip It?
Patrick: See It
Rebecca: See It
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (TV-PG)
Where to Watch: Paramount +
Created By:
Akiva Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman
Starring:
Anson Mount, Ethan Peck, Melissa Navia, Christina Chong, Jess Bush
Genre:
Sci‑fi adventure/drama
All media courtesy of Paramount +
Captain Pike and crew are back exploring strange new worlds and fixing the messes left behind by their predecessors.
See It or Skip It?
Rebecca: See It
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