Recent reviews for Godzilla Minus Zero highlight its visually stunning and expanded scale compared to its predecessor. The film's director justified its R rating, stating that censoring action was not an option. Other notable mentions include a 100% score for a 1948 film noir starring Dane Clark and a 90% score for a 1944 Alfred Hitchcock thriller based on a John Steinbeck story. Additionally, Avengers: Endgame rebounded to the top of the weekend box office.