Alex Harrison-Senior Critic

Alex Harrison

Senior Critic

November, 2020
Bachelor's in English (Brown University); Master's in Film Studies (University of Edinburgh)
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About Alex Harrison

Alex is the Senior Editor of Reviews & Prestige Content, overseeing ScreenRant's film reviews as one of its Rotten Tomatoes-approved critics. After graduating from Brown University with a B.A. in English, he spent a locked-down year in Scotland completing a Master's in Film Studies from the University of Edinburgh, which he hears is a nice, lively city. He now lives in and works from Milan, Italy, conveniently a short train ride from the Venice Film Festival, which he first covered for SR in 2024.

Industry Focus

As with most things in his life, Alex's interest in film has taken over his career since joining SR as a freelance writer in 2020. Working his way up the Movie & TV News Team, which he co-ran for two years, built up a strong general knowledge of projects both seen and unseen. But movies always remained a primary interest, and the site took notice. After almost a year overseeing features, lists, and news coverage of new-release movies, he took over the Reviews team in March 2026 and now happily devotes the bulk of his time to criticism.

Favorite Media

Though prodding him for his "favorite" anything won't do you any favors, Alex's love for all things cinema can probably be traced back to watching the extended edition of The Fellowship of the Ring at four years old. Having since discovered the joys of Buster Keaton, David Lynch, and Céline Sciamma, he doesn't plan on ever giving up the dream of carrying a little review notebook from screening to screening and calling it a career.

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Jackie and Daniel shaking hands in Office Romance
Office Romance Review: This Jennifer Lopez Netflix Rom-Com Is An Absolute Delight

Made with a clear understanding of what makes studio romantic comedies tick, Office Romance delivers on the rom and the com in equal measure.

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Kris advancing while holding her sniper rifle in Seven Snipers
Seven Snipers Review: A Sharpshooter Action Movie That Misses More Than It Hits

Though it might sound cool on paper, Seven Snipers doesn’t do enough to make good on its fairly uncinematic premise, only working in moments.

Samara Weaving in a movie theater biting a licorice rope amid popcorn buckets
Samara Weaving Keeps Finding New Ways To Entertain

Samara Weaving’s next starring role is just the latest proof that being a Scream Queen isn’t holding her back from pursuing new challenges.

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The 15 Summer Movies People Literally Can't Wait To Talk About

Here are the movies releasing in June, July, and August that have generated the most anticipatory engagement online, according to real data.

Diane staring intently at a stunned-looking Jamie in Miss You, Love You
Miss You, Love You Review: Sometimes, Watching Actors Act Is Enough

Jim Rash’s Miss You, Love You isn’t as complex a drama as it could’ve been, but it’s a great showcase for Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells.

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Jeff leaning on his mother while seated in the plane in Propeller One-Way Night Coach
Propeller One-Way Night Coach Review: John Travolta's Odd Directorial Debut Asks Little & Gives Little Back

Apple TV's hour-long movie about a boy's first flight in 1962 is heavy on nostalgia, light on themes, and not an altogether unpleasant experience.

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Damien loving being catcalled by construction workers in Ladies First
Ladies First: A Shameful Misfire With A Better Cast Than It Deserves

Though it’s capably filmed and stars a great group of British and Irish actors, this woefully misguided gender comedy is ends up kind of insulting.

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Hana with bloodied hands and face holding her head in horror in Saccharine
Saccharine Review: Striking Diet Pill Horror Movie Should Be Lighter On Its Feet

Though director Natalie Erika James creates several memorable images, Saccharine lacks the urgency to keep whatever momentum it generates.

Raúl at his computer in front of a bookshelf in Bitter Christmas
Bitter Christmas Review: Pedro Almodóvar’s Thorny Meta-Drama Finds Novelty In Repetition [Cannes]

Bitter Christmas may feel like a return to familiar territory for the Spanish auteur – until it suddenly seems like that was the point all along.

The four main characters on a video call in LifeHack
LifeHack Review: Kinetic & Hilarious Screenlife Heist Movie More Than Proves Its Concept

If this movie is any indication, there’s a lot of life left in movies told through screens. It just takes personality-driven filmmaking.

Bear sitting in bed and raising his hands in terror in Obsession
Obsession Ending Explained: What The One Wish Willow Really Did To Nikki

Obsession is about guy who lets his desire justify robbing a good friend of her agency and ends up paying for it. Did you expect a happy ending?

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Charlie kissing Erin on the forehead in Magic Hour
Magic Hour Review: Katie Aselton & Daveed Diggs Are Great, But Buried

Though there’s much to love in the story of the central couple, Magic Hour tries to do too much and ends up keeping the viewer at arm’s length.

Liu Kang in close-up lit by his own fireball in Mortal Kombat II
All 12 Fights In Mortal Kombat II, Ranked Worst To Best

Mortal Kombat II includes several anticipated head-to-head fights between characters from the video game franchise. Which one was the best?

Allie looking concerned in close-up in Affection
Affection Review: Jessica Rothe's Sci-Fi Mystery Can't Live Up To Its Initial Promise

Though it starts very strong and features a great performance from its lead, Affection just isn’t as compelling a film as it wants to be.

Billie Eilish and James Cameron talking together in Hit Me Hard and Soft The Tour
Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour (Live In 3D) Review: Game Recognizes Game

Billie Eilish and James Cameron seem like an odd match on the surface, but their intersection is what makes this more than just a concert movie.

Johnny Cage wearing sunglasses in the Netherrealm in Mortal Kombat II
Mortal Kombat II Review: Video Game Movies Should Be Better Than This By Now

Despite being a second shot at adapting this material, Mortal Kombat II still operates as if its central premise isn’t interesting enough for a film.

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Who Wins At The 2026 Summer Box Office?

This summer is especially crowded, with several of the year’s biggest movies competing for our attention. A new box office forecast names the winners.

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John Magaro looking deeply sad in Omaha
Omaha Review: Don’t Let This Moving Family Drama Be All About Its Ending

Though it can't be watched the same way twice, Omaha is best experienced as a showcase for John Magaro as a struggling father in crisis.

The feature thumbnail for SR's Summer 2026 Movie Preview
ScreenRant's 2026 Summer Movie Preview: An Exclusive Look At 42 Upcoming Movies

2026 is a big year for movies, and especially the summer season. Check out ScreenRant's exclusive look at some of the new releases coming soon.

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Hind on a horse with the bandit touching it and looking over his shoulder in Desert Warrior
Desert Warrior Review: An Awkward Epic That Wants So Badly To Be Cool

Anthony Mackie’s historical action movie wants to channel the mythic feeling of the best Westerns, but struggles to be engaging at all.

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