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Dancing at the Blue Iguana
Mr. Showbiz
Michael Atkinson
A predictable exercise in fake tawdriness and half-nude psychodrama.
2/5
5
2
5
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1
5
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1,890
Fat Girl
Mr. Showbiz
Kevin Maynard
Disturbing and disjointed.
2/5
5
2
5
false
1
5
1
1,890
From Hell
Mr. Showbiz
Cody Clark
Great atmosphere, thin mystery.
3/5
5
3
5
false
2
5
1
1,890
Go Tigers!
Mr. Showbiz
Kevin Maynard
A complex, revealing look at a year in the life of a small town and the tangled politics of the citizens' blind love of the game.
4/5
5
4
5
false
3
5
1
1,890
Grateful Dawg
Mr. Showbiz
Kevin Maynard
The movie's too mellow cool for its own good.
2/5
5
2
5
false
1
5
1
1,890
Happy Accidents
Mr. Showbiz
Michael Atkinson
A warped kind of romantic comedy in which the whole is substantially less than the sum of the parts.
1/5
5
1
5
false
0
5
1
1,890
John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars
Mr. Showbiz
Cody Clark
Someday we're all going to look back on this one and l-a-a-a-augh.
1/5
5
1
5
false
0
5
1
1,890
K-PAX
Mr. Showbiz
Cody Clark
Shows signs of intelligent life.
3/5
5
3
5
false
2
5
1
1,890
Pootie Tang
Mr. Showbiz
Michael Atkinson
The material it does pull off is daring and sharp.
3/5
5
3
5
false
2
5
1
1,890
Serendipity
Mr. Showbiz
Kevin Maynard
While this romantic confection is about as substantial as the frozen hot cocoa they serve at the titular Upper East Side restaurant, it's appealing cast and snowbound, fairy-tale NYC locations make it go down easy.
4/5
5
4
5
false
3
5
1
1,890
Soul Survivors
Mr. Showbiz
Michael Atkinson
Soulless, spookless sludge.
1/5
5
1
5
false
0
5
1
1,890
Two Can Play That Game
Mr. Showbiz
Cody Clark
A feature-length movie demands a story, and this one barely has the substance of an anecdote.
2/5
5
2
5
false
1
5
1
1,890
Teen Spirit
Much Ado About Cinema
Adriana Gomez-Weston
Teen Spirit isn't revolutionary, but it's a feelgood film that transports you to another realm. The singing sequences feel like music videos intertwined together, and the music pulses through the surround sound, creating a concert-like atmosphere.
3/4
4
3
4
false
2
4
1
1,891
A Simple Favor
Much Ado About Cinema
Sara Clements
[A Simple Favor] is twisted and raunchy, as all high budget Lifetime movies should be.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
false
5
9
2
1,892
Alex Strangelove
Much Ado About Cinema
Sara Clements
A touching film that hits familiar John Hughes-esque territory, but delivers a raunchy, comedic and heartwarming story of self-discovery.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,892
Clara
Much Ado About Cinema
Sara Clements
Just like other works of the genre, like Christopher Nolan's Interstellar, [Clara] provides storytelling that pays so much time to the science, while also providing a very human narrative.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
false
5
9
2
1,892
Colette
Much Ado About Cinema
Sara Clements
It's a poignant, unabashedly feminist period piece that is playful and honest in its storytelling of a young girl's coming of age, her exploration of her own womanhood, and her fight against the patriarchy.
4.5/5
5
4.5
5
false
7
9
2
1,892
In the Fade (Aus dem Nichts)
Much Ado About Cinema
Sara Clements
This powerful, troubling, and topically relevant narrative is a triumph, with Kruger giving a powerhouse performance that tops most -- if not all -- performances seen on the [2018] award circuit.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,892
Set It Up
Much Ado About Cinema
Sara Clements
Set It Up's visual representation of assistant horror stories and New York City romance is a fun start to the summer for couples who want to take their date nights in.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
false
5
9
2
1,892
The Nun
Much Ado About Cinema
Sara Clements
[The Nun] had the potential to be something more, but the film lacked the authentic storytelling that makes The Conjuring series so good.
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
false
3
9
2
1,892
The Other Side of the Wind
Much Ado About Cinema
Sara Clements
Whether or not the film is beautifully atrocious or just atrocious is going to be divisive, but ultimately, The Other Side of the Wind portrays a director contemplating his legacy, and in Welles's case, it cements it.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
false
5
9
2
1,892
The Perfection
Much Ado About Cinema
Adriana Gomez-Weston
It's the kind of ride that allows you to believe you're heading in the right direction, but then takes a sharp left turn for an unexpected detour.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,892
The Spy Who Dumped Me
Much Ado About Cinema
Sara Clements
Fogel's idea for The Spy Who Dumped Me is incredibly smart, but where she shines in directing, she lacks in writing. But as summer popcorn movies go, it's as entertaining as any.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
false
5
9
2
1,892
Tully
Much Ado About Cinema
Sara Clements
Tully smashes Hollywood's glamorous image of motherhood.
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,892
Where Hands Touch
Much Ado About Cinema
Adriana Gomez-Weston
While Where Hands Touch has its tender moments, and manages to draw some teary eyes, its central romance becomes more outlandish as the film progresses, becoming borderline distasteful.
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,892
Broken Horses
Mumbai Mirror
Rahul Desai
There's a thin line between self indulgent and pretentious, a line that Mr. Chopra crosses repeatedly under pressure to manufacture something truly symbolic.
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,893
Court
Mumbai Mirror
Rahul Desai
Court is perhaps so good a movie that it doesn't look like one. It is unyielding, funny, mundane, occasionally boring and thought provoking, if only in hindsight. Just like life. Live it.
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
false
5
9
2
1,893
Abominable
My Champlain Valley
Julia Swift
Writer/ Director Jill Culton, has crafted a magical, awe inspiring experience. The warm, touching film will fill your heart, soul and mind with inspiration as you, along with characters, rediscover your own power and the power of family and friendship.
10/10
10
10
10
false
9
10
1
1,894
Judy
My Champlain Valley
Julia Swift
Renee Zellweger's performance was more caricature than acting throughout most of this slight film. The script and director rarely dig below the surface and Zellweger's few subtle moments were not enough to save this film.
4/10
10
4
10
false
3
10
1
1,894
Street Fighter
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
One of the most unintentionally funny movies I've ever seen, which has become a cult classic over the years. [Full review in Spanish]
2.5/4
4
2.5
4
true
5
9
2
1,895
Alone in the Dark
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
Don't watch Alone in the Dark. Not even as a joke. It's eighty minutes that absolutely no one can give you back. [Full review in Spanish]
0.5/4
4
0.5
4
true
1
9
2
1,895
Assassin's Creed
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
Assassin's Creed is neither better nor worse than the average adaptation of a video game; there's no doubt that the film has nice performances but it's mediocre, dumb, confusing, and even boring at times. [Full review in Spanish]
2/4
4
2
4
true
4
9
2
1,895
BloodRayne
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
A film that tries to convey a palpable sense of epic adventure and maximum exploitation of violence and sex, but which ultimately feels as relevant and important as a short film directed, written and starring cats and dogs. [Full review in Spanish]
1/4
4
1
4
true
2
9
2
1,895
DOA: Dead or Alive
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
I do not recommend DOA: Dead or Alive, not even to the most hardcore fan of video games. [Full review in Spanish]
1.5/4
4
1.5
4
true
3
9
2
1,895
Double Dragon
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
The thing about this movie is that it's absolutely mediocre. [Full review in Spanish]
1.5/4
4
1.5
4
true
3
9
2
1,895
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
A film that is worth rediscovering so many years after its premiere - you might have a pleasant surprise. [Full review in Spanish]
3/4
4
3
4
true
6
9
2
1,895
Hitman
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
Bloody and entertaining, Hitman is superior to the average adaptation of a video game, which in itself, is worthy of celebration. [Full review in Spanish]
3/4
4
3
4
true
6
9
2
1,895
In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
A fantasy class-D story starring talented actors at their worst moment. [Full review in Spanish]
2/4
4
2
4
true
4
9
2
1,895
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
...a very respectful sequel that,, in many ways, is superior to its predecessor. [Full Review in Spanish]
3/4
4
3
4
true
6
9
2
1,895
Lara Croft - Tomb Raider
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
Jolie's screen presence is so magnetic, and the aesthetics of the film are so true to the games, that it is almost impossible not to get carried away by it. [Full review in Spanish]
3/4
4
3
4
true
6
9
2
1,895
Lara Croft Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
A poor action film that lacks suspense, adrenaline or verisimilitude. [Full review in Spanish]
2/4
4
2
4
true
4
9
2
1,895
Mortal Kombat
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
A fun, visually appealing film with effective performances and well choreographed fights. [Full review in Spanish]
3/4
4
3
4
true
6
9
2
1,895
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
It's hard to believe that it was produced by big studios in Hollywood, since it's one of the worst films ever made. [Full review in Spanish]
0.5/4
4
0.5
4
true
1
9
2
1,895
Need For Speed
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
Unfortunately, it's unable to end the "curse" of video game adaptations to film. [Full review in Spanish]
2/4
4
2
4
true
4
9
2
1,895
Postal
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
A bad movie based on a lousy video game. It barely works as a satire, and as a comedy only managed to extract a couple of laughs out of me. [Full review in Spanish]
1/4
4
1
4
true
2
9
2
1,895
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
An entertaining blockbuster; exciting, visually appealing, well acted and very respectful to the games. [Full review in Spanish]
3/4
4
3
4
true
6
9
2
1,895
Ratchet & Clank
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
A subduedly mediocre animated film. [Full review in Spanish]
2/4
4
2
4
true
4
9
2
1,895
Resident Evil
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
A merely acceptable adaptation that feels more like a supernatural thriller with a couple of references to the game, involuntarily funny dialogue, and decent performances, than a terrifying production. [Full review in Spanish]
2/4
4
2
4
true
4
9
2
1,895
Resident Evil: Afterlife
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
If you didn't see it in the theatre - lucky you! - the best thing to do is to avoid it as if it were infected with the T-Virus. [Full review in Spanish]
1/4
4
1
4
true
2
9
2
1,895
Resident Evil: Apocalypse
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
If the first movie was stupid, Apocalypse is ten times dumber. [Full review in Spanish]
1/4
4
1
4
true
2
9
2
1,895
Resident Evil: Extinction
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
Repetitive, violent, and with a very basic story, this film is a light and mediocre entertainment. [Full review in Spanish]
2/4
4
2
4
true
4
9
2
1,895
Resident Evil: Retribution
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
It seems that Anderson was forced to film this with a gun to his head. [Full review in Spanish]
1/4
4
1
4
true
2
9
2
1,895
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
... an extremely intelligent film with several narrative surprises and truly hilarious moments. [Full review in Spanish]
3.5/4
4
3.5
4
true
7
9
2
1,895
Silent Hill
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
An atmospheric, disturbing and bloody movie, very true to the video games. [Full review in Spanish]
3/4
4
3
4
true
6
9
2
1,895
Silent Hill: Revelation
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
An incoherent and disappointing sequel made exclusively for gaming fans.
0.5/4
4
0.5
4
true
1
9
2
1,895
Tekken
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
Tekken is, at least, the ultimate proof that copying the aesthetics of the videogame for a live action movie doesn't always work. [Full review in Spanish]
1/4
4
1
4
true
2
9
2
1,895
The Angry Birds Movie
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
...could have been worse. [Full review in Spanish]
2/4
4
2
4
true
4
9
2
1,895
Tomb Raider
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
An adequately fun adventure [that] could've broken the famous "curse" of video game movies. Alas, that wasn't the case. [Full review in Spanish]
2.5/4
4
2.5
4
true
5
9
2
1,895
Wing Commander
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
One of the most kitschy adaptation of a video game to film, and one of the biggest box office failures ever. [Full review in Spanish]
1/4
4
1
4
true
2
9
2
1,895
Dragon Ball Super: Broly
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
It's everything one should expect from a new 'Dragon Ball' movie. If I don't praise it any more, it's because it's not particularly revolutionary. [Full review in Spanish]
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
false
5
9
2
1,896
Incredibles 2
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
"...a story full of action, well-developed moments of humour, intelligent characters, and a very relevant message of female empowerment." [Full review in Spanish]
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,896
Pokémon 3: The Movie
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
Perfect for fans of the franchise; anyone else, though, will probably get bored and annoyed. [Full review in Spanish]
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,896
Pokémon 4Ever
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
Fun for the youngest in the crowd, especially if they're fans of the anime or games; the rest will have a better time playing Pokemon Gold or Silver. [Full review in Spanish]
1.5/5
5
1.5
5
false
1
9
2
1,896
Pokémon the First Movie - Mewtwo vs. Mew
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
I can't avoid feeling it would've been more interesting if they developed something more ambitious, that didn't feel like a retread of the anime. [Full review in Spanish]
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,896
Pokémon The Movie: I Choose You!
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
A rushed and narratively inert summary of some episodes from the anime that made an impression on a whole generation. [Full review in Spanish]
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
false
3
9
2
1,896
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
It wants to convey a message, and although it doesn't do it quite subtly, at least it's there, to be considered by both kids and adults. [Full review in Spanish]
3.5/5
5
3.5
5
false
5
9
2
1,896
Pretending I'm a Superman: The Tony Hawk Video Game Story
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
A nostalgic, fun and interesting tribute to skateboarding culture, extreme sports video games, and Tony Hawk himself. [Full review in Spanish]
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,896
Ready Player One
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
'Ready Player One' is an exemplary blockbuster, a film that conveys fun in a way only Spielberg can achieve. [Full review in Spanish]
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,896
Resident Evil: Damnation
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
"Better than its predecessor, and light years beyond the live-action adaptations." [Full review in Spanish]
4/5
5
4
5
false
6
9
2
1,896
Resident Evil: Degeneration
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
It tells a story full of tension and blood that ends up being really faithful to the games. That's more than any of the Anderson movies managed to do. [Full review in Spanish]
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,896
Resident Evil: Vendetta
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
It transforms its heroes into walking stereotypes, sexist caricatures, or both. [Full review in Spanish]
1/5
5
1
5
false
0
9
2
1,896
Sonic the Hedgehog
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
A film made with care, full of colourful action, funny gags, and an unleashed Jim Carrey that reminded me of his best work during the 90s. [Full review in Spanish]
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,896
The Wizard
Más Gamers
Sebastian Zavala Kahn
It's turned into a cult classic, especially for video-game and 80s fans. "The Wizard" is pure nostalgia; uneven and confusing, but fascinating. [Full review in Spanish]
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
false
3
9
2
1,896
Becky
NERDBOT
Bill Watters
A fun mash up of Breaking In, Home Alone, and the feral girl from that episode of Barry everyone keeps talking about. Watching a 14-year old exact her own hands-on vengeance against a home invasion is remarkably cathartic right now.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,897
Bill & Ted Face the Music
NERDBOT
Bill Watters
Bill & Ted haven't changed very much, and neither has the overall storyline, but in the end, it's a familiar and charming ride.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,897
Irresistible
NERDBOT
Bill Watters
John Stewart remains one of America's leading political satirists, so with his latest film, "Irresistible", it comes as a bit of a shock that it feels pointedly sad and depressing.
2.5/5
5
2.5
5
false
3
9
2
1,897
The King of Staten Island
NERDBOT
Bill Watters
An imperfect study of imperfect people, but performed very well. Pete Davidson and Marisa Tomei keep the story engaging enough to want to spend a few hours in their company.
3/5
5
3
5
false
4
9
2
1,897
The Night Clerk
NERDBOT
Bill Watters
For a crime thriller, it's a problem when there's nothing thrilling, and it barely cares about the crime. Its main crime is a great cast, wasted.
1.5/5
5
1.5
5
false
1
9
2
1,897
The Rental
NERDBOT
Bill Watters
"The Rental," is a horror film that unfortunately misses the mark in creating any kind of either tension or horror. When you don't care about the setup, the characters, or the killer. There's not a whole lot left to hang your hat on.
2/5
5
2
5
false
2
9
2
1,897
All the Bright Places
NME
Ella Kemp
It's a film of open hearts, of unafraid kisses, of never-ending grief often lived in silence.
4/5
5
4
5
false
3
5
1
1,898
Arkansas
NME
Ella Kemp
Despite the strong cast, Arkansas is mostly just recycled scenarios from better movies that fail to create much of an original impact when strung together.
3/5
5
3
5
false
2
5
1
1,898
Astronaut
NME
Ella Kemp
McLeod can be poetic, but what is most prominent is Angus' level-headed intelligence, conveyed in a whip-smart performance by Dreyfuss.
3/5
5
3
5
false
2
5
1
1,898
Banana Split
NME
Alex Flood
If you're looking for a quick hit of wholesome comedy to remind you why life is still worth living (even in these hellish times), then Banana Split is great. But as a calling card for its writer-star Hannah Marks, it's even better.
4/5
5
4
5
false
3
5
1
1,898
Burden
NME
Ella Kemp
Burden feels like a prime example of misguided energy, where the focus is placed on a white man learning to repent for a lifetime of evil, rather than praising a Black man who shows kindness.
2/5
5
2
5
false
1
5
1
1,898
Clemency
NME
Linda Marric
Chukwu's devastating and complex character study advances the discourse around capital punishment beyond the usual contrived talking points.
4/5
5
4
5
false
3
5
1
1,898
Dolemite Is My Name
NME
Ella Kemp
Brewer brings his material to life with bold enthusiasm, and finds a joyous team to help him honour one of the greats.
3/5
5
3
5
false
2
5
1
1,898
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie
NME
Ella Kemp
Most emotional moments are indulgent and inconclusive, adding unnecessary layers of fan service to an already complete product.
2/5
5
2
5
false
1
5
1
1,898
Judy & Punch
NME
Ella Kemp
The assured fairytale is smart and entertaining, but does often seem like a blown-up short.
3/5
5
3
5
false
2
5
1
1,898
Lost Girls
NME
Ella Kemp
Because of the ongoing mystery, Lost Girls could have benefited from meatier psychology to dissect what happens to a person forced to wait in the dark for so long.
3/5
5
3
5
false
2
5
1
1,898
Lost Transmissions
NME
Ella Kemp
The lack of attention to detail comes from a script which is more interested in its political message than in believable world-building.
3/5
5
3
5
false
2
5
1
1,898
Miss Americana
NME
Ella Kemp
A spirited, earnest portrait of a self-aware and staggeringly influential artist.
4/5
5
4
5
false
3
5
1
1,898
School Life (La vie scolaire)
NME
Ella Kemp
School Life avoids resolutions that are too easy, twists of fate that magically fix the messy realities these kids live in.
3/5
5
3
5
false
2
5
1
1,898
Summerland
NME
Linda Marric
Swale does a fantastic job in subverting a potentially workaday narrative into something far more complex, and this is where her genius really lies.
4/5
5
4
5
false
3
5
1
1,898
Summerland
NME
Ella Kemp
There's nothing new here, admittedly, but it's all too sweet, fun and eminently likeable not to have a good time.
3/5
5
3
5
false
2
5
1
1,898
The Beach Bum
NME
Ella Kemp
The Beach Bum is a film of vignettes, of cartoonish coincidences that link arms and stroll down promenades together.
4/5
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The Hunt
NME
Alex Flood
This genre mish-mash quickly runs out of ideas and it all ends in one of the laziest, most creatively deficient finales for years
2/5
5
2
5
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1
5
1
1,898
The Invisible Man
NME
Alex Flood
Fear of the unknown is what drives us to be afraid, not fear of the thing itself. The Invisible Man, regrettably, fails to realise this
3/5
5
3
5
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2
5
1
1,898
The Rhythm Section
NME
Ella Kemp
Barbara Broccoli has asked the world to support brilliant new female characters beyond Bond - but hasn't quite given us one here.
3/5
5
3
5
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2
5
1
1,898
The Two Popes
NME
Ella Kemp
With whimsical direction and performances, the potentially ponderous, opaque political picture is elevated into something altogether enjoyable.
3/5
5
3
5
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2
5
1
1,898
Tyler Perry's A Fall from Grace
NME
Ella Kemp
A little more than a hot mess.
2/5
5
2
5
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1
5
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1,898