Tag: Review

  • Review: Big Time Adolescence and Swallow

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    This week brings two movies you can stream from the comfort of your home, “Big Time Adolescence” and “Swallow.” “Big Time Adolescence” features Pete Davidson as … well I assume Pete Davidson. It follows his character’s friendship with a high schooler. As far as watches from home it could be a welcome distraction. Griffin Gluck,…

  • Review: Bloodshot

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    If something was going to tempt you to go to the movies this weekend, it certainly wasn’t going to be “Bloodshot.” ​It’s like someone stole every generic trope from every other comic book/other movie ever and jammed it all in to one. Vin Diesel, Eiza Gonzalez, Sam Heughan, Toby Kebbell, Guy Pearce, Lamorne Morris, and…

  • Review: Onward

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    Pixar’s latest, “Onward” is a fine film, but struggles a bit with an identity crisis. I wanted “Onward” to make me laugh, and ugly cry. I got some chuckles and a little misty. However the material may resonate with some much more than it did with me. Overall still worth a watch! Chris Pratt, Tom…

  • Review: Emma and Wendy

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    This week features two stories with female leads that get lost in the mess of the pacing of their films, “EMMA.” and “Wendy” are up for review. While “EMMA.” is the latest adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Emma” it suffers from trying to remain too faithful to the source material and doesn’t have enough of the…

  • Review: Seberg

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    Kristen Stewart tries her best to play “grown up actress” but to little avail in this Jean Seberg biopic. ​While it clearly wanted to be an awards contender, “Seberg” falls short and probably doesn’t do its subject justice. It attempts to tell the tale of actress Jean Seberg and her involvement in the Civil Rights…

  • Review: Sonic the Hedgehog and Portrait of a Lady on Fire

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    Turns out the “Sonic the Hedgehog” movie isn’t as much of a train wreck as one would think, and “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” is one of the best films you’ll see this year. In spite of a teeth-tastic disaster first trailer, “Sonic the Hedgehog” pulled its act together to be a pretty fun…

  • Review: Birds of Prey (Spoiler Free)

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    Harley Quinn finally gets her own movie (and posse) and it doesn’t suck! ​”Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of one Harley Quinn)” is on the docket for review this week! Margot Robbie reprises her role (which was one of the only redeeming parts of “Suicide Squad”) as Harley Quinn. She brings with her…

  • Review: Dolittle

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    How can so many talented and famous people decide to be in such a terrible film such as “Dolittle”? One assumes the answer is “Money”. ​Robert Downey Jr. brings no joy or reinvention to the role of Dr. Dolittle. In spite of a supporting cast of Emma Thompson, Tom Holland, John Cena, Selena Gomez, Rami…

  • Review: Harriet

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    On the heels of Cynthia Ervio’s Academy Award nomination let’s take a look at the Harriet Tubman biopic, “Harriet.”​ While “Harriet” is fine as a film, and Ervio’s performance is relatively strong, the strength of the film comes mostly from the source material. Cynthia Ervio, Leslie Odom Jr., Janelle Monae, and Joe Alwyn star.

  • Review: Just Mercy, 1917, and Three Christs

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    Two award contenders and one Christ complex hit the cinemas this week with “Just Mercy” “1917” and “Three Christs.” While the subject matter of the based on a true story “Just Mercy” is important and relevant, the film relies on it a bit too much to make the audience care. Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx,…