This week on streaming, Sterling K. Brown stars in a brand-new drama from the creators of This Is Us, Spider-Man swings back into action on Disney+, andReese WitherspoonandWill Ferrellstar in a brand-new rom-com. In theaters, the incredible new thrillerCompanionwill have you on the edge of your seat, whileDog Manleaves you speechless. Here’s everything you need to watch this weekend.
‘Paradise’
Where To Watch: On Hulu
‘Paradise’ Review: Sterling K. Brown Stuns in ‘This Is Us’ Creator’s Sleek, Timely Political Thriller
Political conspiracies, lies, and the human heart collide in Brown and Dan Fogelman’s reunion effort.
Paradiseis set in a serene community inhabited by some of the world’s most prominent individuals. But this tranquility explodes when a shocking murder occurs, and a high-stakes investigation unfolds.
Kelcie Mattson:Fogelman and Brown’s post-This Is Usreunion would be exciting no matter the concept, butParadiseproves neither artist intends to rest upon their well-deserved laurels. Fogelman keeps the story’s emotional throughlines familiar while taking bold swings viewers aren’t likely to soon forget, and Brown’s turn is nothing short of captivating.
‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’
Where To Watch: On Disney+
‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ Review: The Ultimate MCU “What If” Is a Love Letter To the Iconic Web-Slinger
From a bold animation style to new twists on familiar characters, there’s a lot to enjoy about this new Disney+ series.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Mantakes us back to the streets of New York as Peter Parker (Hudson Thames) learns that with great power, there must also come great responsibility. This animated adventure was heavily influenced byStan LeeandSteve Ditko’s original Spider-Man comics and sees Peter grow as a hero under the mentorship of Norman Osborn (Academy Award nomineeColman Domingo).
Mike Thomaspraised the series' new take on the Spider-Man mythos, saying:Showrunner Jeff Trammell (Craig of the Creek) and the writers on this series also deliver a fully fleshed-out New York full of diverse characters hailing from different cultures, races, and sexual orientations and honoring the vision Stan Lee held for the franchise.This Marvel universe reflects the world outside your windowand adds a refreshing richness to the show’s worldbuilding, especially during current real-world events.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
‘Companion’
Where To Watch: In Theaters
‘Companion’ Review: Sophie Thatcher Is the Girl of Jack Quaid’s Dreams (and Nightmares) in Biting Tech Thriller
These two have more than a few relationship issues to iron out…
A weekend getaway turns bloody and violent when a subservient android built for human companionship goes haywire.Sophie Thatcher(Yellowjackets) andJack Quaid(The Boys) star in this fantastic new film by directorDrew Hancock.
Emma Kielytouched on all the aspects that make this film worth watching, saying:Apart from the impeccable cast, what’s most impressive aboutCompanionis its balance of so many differing moving parts. It’s a genuinely funny comedy, a suspenseful thriller, and has some pretty gnarly gore scenes to boot. Simultaneously, it never lets the feelings of love, betrayal, and deceit get lost in the action or the line between human and robot.It all blurs to make up a surprisingly earnest conversation about how destructive love — and, even more so, not having it — can be.
‘You’re Cordially Invited’
Where To Watch: On Prime Video
‘You’re Cordially Invited’ Review: Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell’s Rom-Com Is a Forgettable Affair
The Prime Video original taps into Ferrell’s signature humor, but leaves the romance off the guest list.
Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell star in a woman planning her sister’s Ideal Wedding, and the father of a bride-to-be discovers their destination weddings at a remote resort are double-booked. When both parties decide to share the small venue, chaos ensues, and disaster awaits.
Isabella Soaressays:Overall,You’re Cordially Invitedis more of an R-rated comedy that will appease Ferrell’s fanbase than a traditional rom-com.Although the film does follow a popular trope, the absence of chemistry between the leads and the decision to only build up their romance near the end prevents it from resonating with audiences hoping for another wedding-themed romp they can eventually rewatch on a lazy Sunday.
You’re Cordially Invited
Half Dog, Half Man, All Hero: Here’s All the Doggone Details For DreamWorks' ‘Dog Man’
Dog Man will need to stop a total Cat-tastrophy.
When a police officer and his faithful police dog get injured in the line of duty, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together – and Dog Man is born. As Dog Man learns to embrace his new identity, he must stop feline supervillain Petey the Cat from cloning himself and going on a crime spree.
Nate Richardsaid that there’s plenty of fun to be had with Dog Man:If you weren’t really looking forward to taking your kid to seeDog Man, fear not. Not only will your young ones eat the movie right up as Dog Man slurps up his Ruff Mix, but you’d be surprised at the sheer amount of creativity on display. It’s a silly movie, make no mistake, but it’s endearingly so.
