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The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! | WaffleMovies.com | Willie Waffle | One of the greatest comedies ever made. The laughs don't stop. | 5/5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | true | 50 | 51 | 10 | 2,493 |
One More Time (When I Live My Life Over Again) | Wall Street Journal | Christopher Kompanek | Robert Edwards, the writer and director, explores the layers of melancholy contained within these familiar but authentically drawn characters, and he cleverly doles out virtue and vice to each while weaving in acid humor borne from regret. | 3/4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | false | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2,494 |
Every Time I Die | Warped Perspective | Keri O'Shea | Overall, Every Time I Die has a rather languid, sombre tone, which makes the occasional, rapid changes of pace and action genuinely unsettling, jerking the viewer into a sense of alarm. | 3/5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | false | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2,495 |
Rabid | Warped Perspective | Keri O'Shea | In effect, Rabid feels like the film which the Soskas shoulda-woulda-coulda made right after American Mary. | 3/5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | false | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2,495 |
The Lighthouse | Warped Perspective | Keri O'Shea | Atmospheric it may be, but The Lighthouse is in other key respects very, very dull indeed. | 2/5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | false | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2,495 |
Why Don't You Just Die! (Papa, sdokhni) | Warped Perspective | Keri O'Shea | [The film] wears its heart very much on its sleeve, splicing cartoonish levels of ultraviolence with darkly comedic characterisation and a steady supply of comeuppance for its worst offenders. | 4/5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | false | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2,495 |
Amulet | Warped Perspective | Keri O'Shea | There are a handful of issues, but nothing which derails what is otherwise an immersive and unsettling film. | B- | long_letter | null | null | false | 12 | 18 | 1 | 2,496 |
D.C. Cab | Washington City Paper | Ian Buckwalter | By any rational measure, D.C. Cab is pretty terrible...but for all its faults, it's our movie, because it gets the fact that this town has more sides than just the two on either side of the congressional aisle. | 4/10 | 10 | 4 | 10 | false | 3 | 10 | 1 | 2,497 |
Starbuck | Washington City Paper | Ian Buckwalter | Scott's take on the importance of family is an admirable one, to a point, until it moves past that to espouse an uncomfortably regressive morality. | 5/10 | 10 | 5 | 10 | false | 4 | 10 | 1 | 2,497 |
Black Panther | Washington City Paper | Alan Zilberman | Like T'Challa's step toward becoming a world leader, Black Panther shows the next generation of comic book films how it's done. | 4.5/5 | 5 | 4.5 | 5 | false | 7 | 9 | 2 | 2,498 |
Che: Part One (The Argentine) | Washington City Paper | Tricia Olszewski | The factors that energize Part One are notably missing in Part Two...the epic project seems destined to fade quickly, footnoted as another Soderberghian novelty. | B- | long_letter | null | null | false | 12 | 18 | 1 | 2,499 |
The International | Washington City Paper | Tricia Olszewski | By the time the film unearths its ultimate revelation that, essentially, the entire world is in on the corruption, it's easier to just enjoy the film's scenery and shoot-'em-ups. | B- | long_letter | null | null | false | 12 | 18 | 1 | 2,499 |
Let the Right One In | Washington City Paper | Tricia Olszewski | There's a commendable amount of originality in Lindqvist's story and even in Alfredson's elegant vision of it...[but] you get the feeling the book supplied a lot of details that didn't make it into the screenplay. | B- | long_letter | null | null | false | 12 | 18 | 1 | 2,499 |
Sunshine Cleaning | Washington City Paper | Tricia Olszewski | It'd all be a waste of film stock if it weren't for Amy Adams. | B- | long_letter | null | null | false | 12 | 18 | 1 | 2,499 |
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | Washington City Paper | Tricia Olszewski | It's not a bad film -- grading on a curve, it's actually rather enjoyable. But Burton-Depp devotees salivating for a bleak holiday blockbuster need to dial down their expectations. | B- | long_letter | null | null | false | 12 | 18 | 1 | 2,499 |
The Grand Budapest Hotel | Washington Free Beacon | Sonny Bunch | There's a slightly darker edge to The Grand Budapest Hotel than Anderson's previous efforts. | 3.5/5 | 5 | 3.5 | 5 | false | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2,500 |
Cursed | Washington Post | Stephen Hunter | The special effects are particularly lame, and an insult to the proud werewolf tradition of An American Werewolf in London or the even better The Howling. | D | short_letter | null | null | false | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2,501 |
Beyond the Sea | Washington Post | Ann Hornaday | If Spacey's age problem proves an insurmountable distraction for literalists and Darin fans, his admirers will no doubt relish the chance to watch him sing, dance and basically take over the screen for two hours. | B | short_letter | null | null | false | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2,501 |
Are We There Yet? | Washington Times | Christian Toto | Ice Cube's Are We There Yet? strands the genial rapper in Home Alone-style high jinks | 2.4/5 | 5 | 2.4 | 5 | false | 7 | 21 | 5 | 2,502 |
Adoration | Washington Times | Kelly Jane Torrance | Adoration is a triumph, a provocative work about terror in the world and in people's hearts. | 4/5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | false | 15 | 21 | 5 | 2,502 |
War, Inc. | Washington Times | Sonny Bunch | "War, Inc." transforms from a precise satire taking a scalpel to the absurdities of the war on terror to a bludgeoning sledgehammer. | 2/5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | false | 5 | 21 | 5 | 2,502 |
After the Wedding | We Are Movie Geeks | Cate Marquis | It is a family drama but one filled with complicated people and difficult choices, where there are no good guys or bad guys, just flawed people striving to make the best of the circumstances. It is a refreshing approach. | 3.5/4 | 4 | 3.5 | 4 | false | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2,503 |
Britt-Marie Was Here | We Are Movie Geeks | Cate Marquis | Nothing wild happens, but the film does take some unexpected turns and ends up in a satisfying place that is a bit different than what we expect. | 2.5/4 | 4 | 2.5 | 4 | false | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2,503 |
Burden | We Are Movie Geeks | Cate Marquis | The true story is inspiring but it is the powerful acting that makes the film so affecting. | 3/4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | false | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2,503 |
Downton Abbey | We Are Movie Geeks | Cate Marquis | Fans of the highly-praised British historical TV series will welcome the return of Downton Abbey but this return to the lavish, high-fashion 1920s...delivers delights for those who are not familiar with the popular show as well. | 3.5/4 | 4 | 3.5 | 4 | false | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2,503 |
Emma. | We Are Movie Geeks | Cate Marquis | Emma. is an entertaining romp with all the costume drama trimmings and a refreshing, funny new tack, which should please both Austen fans and more general audiences. | 4/4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | false | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2,503 |
First Cow | We Are Movie Geeks | Cate Marquis | ...an affecting, thoughtful bittersweet tale that warm us with its contemplative portrait of friendship while it chills us with its economic brutality. | 4/4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | false | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2,503 |
Judy | We Are Movie Geeks | Cate Marquis | Although Zellweger has little actual resemblance to Garland, she is transformed by excellent make up and her stunning performance, creating so convincing an impersonation that one feels like you are watching Judy Garland herself. | 3/4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | false | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2,503 |
Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love | We Are Movie Geeks | Cate Marquis | There is often a shallow, tabloid feel to this biographical film. | 2/4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | false | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2,503 |
Mary Queen of Scots | We Are Movie Geeks | Cate Marquis | The history is well known but this film offers a fresh look at events, and the two monarchs, through a different, thought-provoking lens. | 4/4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | false | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2,503 |
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool | We Are Movie Geeks | Cate Marquis | This is a wonderful, insightful introduction to the man and his music, both complicated but worthwhile subjects. | 4/4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | false | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2,503 |
Official Secrets | We Are Movie Geeks | Cate Marquis | Once again, Gavin Hood delivers a thought-provoking film on a serious topic that is also gripping human drama. | 3.5/4 | 4 | 3.5 | 4 | false | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2,503 |
Pain and Glory (Dolor y gloria) | We Are Movie Geeks | Cate Marquis | Pain and Glory is a impressive bit of cinema but it is, more importantly, a rich film experience for thoughtful audiences, both warm, bittersweet and satisfying. | 4/4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | false | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2,503 |
Pavarotti | We Are Movie Geeks | Cate Marquis | ...a marvelous documentary that strikes the perfect balance to please both opera-loving Pavarotti fans who know his work well and those who are new to opera... | 4/4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | false | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2,503 |
Summerland | We Are Movie Geeks | Cate Marquis | Summerland is a pleasant, sweet film but not a particularly believable one, making the story almost as much fantasy as the myths about which Alice writes. | 3/4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | false | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2,503 |
Sword of Trust | We Are Movie Geeks | Cate Marquis | Director Shelton does a masterful job. She draws us in with the humor then throws us off balance, upending assumptions and turning things around every time we get too comfortable. | 4/4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | false | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2,503 |
The Kitchen | We Are Movie Geeks | Cate Marquis | It is a shame to waste this wonderful cast on this mess of a movie. If only the filmmakers had decided to add a real script, they might have had something, instead of wasting the audience's time and money. | 1/4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | false | 0 | 7 | 2 | 2,503 |
The Last Black Man in San Francisco | We Are Movie Geeks | Cate Marquis | For those with patience and open to this film's lyricism and sweetly sad dreamy metaphor, The Last Black Man in San Francisco has many rewards. | 4/4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | false | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2,503 |
The Other Lamb | We Are Movie Geeks | Cate Marquis | Unsettling to watch, and while it does not explore in depth the topics it raises, its haunting meditation on them and its haunting visuals are enough to keep it in your mind long after the film ends. | 3/4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | false | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2,503 |
The Two Popes | We Are Movie Geeks | Cate Marquis | More a study in character with a historic and faith background, [it] has appeal for any audience. | 4/4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | false | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2,503 |
Waiting for the Barbarians | We Are Movie Geeks | Cate Marquis | This is an impressive piece of mythic film making, powerful parable about colonialism, brutality toward the "other," and how we can inadvertently create the danger we fear. | 3.5/4 | 4 | 3.5 | 4 | false | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2,503 |
Waves | We Are Movie Geeks | Cate Marquis | Although a tragedy is the center of the plot, WAVES is a film about hope, feelings, human connections, and life being lived, even in the wake of the unthinkable. | 4/4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | false | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2,503 |
Where's My Roy Cohn? | We Are Movie Geeks | Cate Marquis | As the documentary explores the personal and political sides of Roy Cohn, it makes a strong case for how he shaped our current political landscape. | 4/4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | false | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2,503 |
Amour | We Got This Covered | Jeff Beck | Amour is a lesser work from Michael Haneke that features brilliant performances from Jean-Louis Trintignant and Emmanuelle Riva, but is held back by a simplistic narrative. | 2.5/4 | 4 | 2.5 | 4 | false | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2,504 |
Prince Avalanche | We Got This Covered | Chase Whale | Prince Avalanche marks David Gordon Green's triumphant return to compelling storytelling. Welcome Back, dude. | A | short_letter | null | null | false | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2,505 |
Upstream Color | We Got This Covered | Chase Whale | Upstream Color is a very layered and complex movie. But it's also rich and beautiful. I expect nothing less from the crowded and radiant mind of Shane Carruth. | A | short_letter | null | null | false | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2,505 |
1917 | We Have a Hulk | Nicola Austin | Mendes has created a profoundly moving and utterly immersive piece of filmmaking, proving one of this year's cinematic highlights. | 5/5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | false | 8 | 9 | 2 | 2,506 |
Ad Astra | We Have a Hulk | Nicola Austin | Existential notions aside, Ad Astra is possibly the most visually stunning spectacle I've seen in a while. | 4/5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | false | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2,506 |
Batman: Hush | We Have a Hulk | Nicola Austin | An enjoyable entry into the DC Universe Animated Original Movies, with plenty of action, intrigue and romance, boasting an impressively talented voice cast. | 3.5/5 | 5 | 3.5 | 5 | false | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2,506 |
Bill & Ted Face the Music | We Have a Hulk | Nicola Austin | Featuring a wonderful message around bringing the world together, Reeves and Winters remind us now more than ever, we need to be excellent to each other | 3.5/5 | 5 | 3.5 | 5 | false | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2,506 |
Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) | We Have a Hulk | Nicola Austin | Overall, Birds of Prey is a rip roaring riot of colour, violence & music! It's a completely bonkers but utterly fun caper that leads the way in representation. | 4/5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | false | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2,506 |
Blue Story | We Have a Hulk | Nicola Austin | Blue Story is a powerful and important British drama that truly packs an emotional punch, highlighting the needless tragedy and consequences of gang culture. | 4/5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | false | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2,506 |
Bombshell | We Have a Hulk | Nicola Austin | There's no denying that this character driven drama is an entertaining and gripping film | 3.5/5 | 5 | 3.5 | 5 | false | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2,506 |
Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons | We Have a Hulk | Nicola Austin | Featuring explosive action sequences and brutal, no holds barred violence, Deathstroke: Knights and Dragons is an impressively animated instalment | 3/5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | false | 4 | 9 | 2 | 2,506 |
Extraction | We Have a Hulk | Nicola Austin | Featuring some of the most exhilarating & ambitious action sequences & fight choreography since John Wick, Extraction is an outstanding directorial debut. | 4/5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | false | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2,506 |
Frozen II | We Have a Hulk | Nicola Austin | Frozen II is a much more heartfelt outing than the first, expanding upon the intriguing Nordic-esque mythology and folklore of Arendelle in a magical quest. | 4/5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | false | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2,506 |
How to Build a Girl | We Have a Hulk | Nicola Austin | Charming and witty, How to Build a Girl is a hugely likeable film which showcases Bearnie Feldstein's wonderful talents. | 3.5/5 | 5 | 3.5 | 5 | false | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2,506 |
It Chapter Two | We Have a Hulk | Nicola Austin | IT Chapter Two is a bigger, bolder and more chilling outing that delves much deeper into the horror aspects of the source material. | 4/5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | false | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2,506 |
Joker | We Have a Hulk | Nicola Austin | A slow burn approach that delves into the psyche of the man who would become the Joker. It's an affecting and upsetting experience, but that's the point. | 4/5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | false | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2,506 |
Jumanji: The Next Level | We Have a Hulk | Nicola Austin | Jumanji: The Next Level is an action-packed thrill ride that the whole family will enjoy! | 3.5/5 | 5 | 3.5 | 5 | false | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2,506 |
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War | We Have a Hulk | Nicola Austin | The no holds barred, post-apocalyptic tale impressively weaves together threads from Flashpoint, Justice League Dark and Son of Batman in an epic conclusion. | 4.5/5 | 5 | 4.5 | 5 | false | 7 | 9 | 2 | 2,506 |
Knives Out | We Have a Hulk | Nicola Austin | Knives Out is an absolutely audacious but terrifically entertaining romp that's filled with suspense and plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing throughout. | 5/5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | false | 8 | 9 | 2 | 2,506 |
Onward | We Have a Hulk | Nicola Austin | The film continues in the studio's traditional vein; following the award-winning combination of inventive world building with strong character arcs & a deep, emotional core. | 5/5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | false | 8 | 9 | 2 | 2,506 |
Parasite (Gisaengchung) | We Have a Hulk | Nicola Austin | Parasite is a completely gripping and utterly entertaining masterpiece in which writer-director Bong Joon Ho has poured all his craft and vision into. | 5/5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | false | 8 | 9 | 2 | 2,506 |
Sonic the Hedgehog | We Have a Hulk | Nicola Austin | A fun but formulaic outing that kids will undoubtedly love, but the video game adaptation doesn't quite reach the fuzzy heights of Pokémon Detective Pikachu. | 3/5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | false | 4 | 9 | 2 | 2,506 |
Spies in Disguise | We Have a Hulk | Nicola Austin | This family-friendly film is perfect for the festive period, mixing elements of a fun, mismatched buddy comedy with an espionage spoof. | 3.5/5 | 5 | 3.5 | 5 | false | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2,506 |
Summerland | We Have a Hulk | Nicola Austin | "This is a wonderfully gentle and heartwarming British film which offers a refreshing level of hope which, let's face it, we all need right now" | 3.5/5 | 5 | 3.5 | 5 | false | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2,506 |
The Lion King | We Have a Hulk | Nicola Austin | Jon Favreau's reimagining of The Lion King is undoubtedly a visual triumph. | 3.5/5 | 5 | 3.5 | 5 | false | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2,506 |
Waves | We Have a Hulk | Nicola Austin | Waves is a cathartic and authentic mediation on love, loss and forgiveness; showcasing an innovative and ambitious style of filmmaking. | 3.5/5 | 5 | 3.5 | 5 | false | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2,506 |
Emma. | WeLoveCinema | Manuela Lazic | The overall tone is one of contrived frolicking. | 2/5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | false | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2,507 |
The Holy Mountain | WeLoveCinema | Manuela Lazic | What The Holy Mountain depicts, rather than a narrative, is a series of tests and learning experiences that the fool will go through in order to attain enlightenment. | 5/5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | false | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2,507 |
Richard Jewell | WeLoveCinema | Manuela Lazic | With Richard Jewell, Eastwood has perfected his cinematic approach to real stories to become one of the most humanistic, bold, and morally invigorating American filmmakers today. | 4/5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | false | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2,507 |
Saint Frances | WeLoveCinema | Ella Kemp | Saint Frances isn't merely a sugary little comedy about a charming pairing. It has that kind of likability, but there's also immense frustration and sadness here too. | 4/5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | false | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2,507 |
Shirley | WeLoveCinema | Ella Kemp | This is psychosexual cinema that also serves as an education, a biopic written in blood. | 5/5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | false | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2,507 |
Spaceship Earth | WeLoveCinema | Ella Kemp | Spaceship Earth accepts failures, both intimate and corporate, and rather than answering all the questions, it marvels at just how far humankind has come - even if there is always a long way to go. | 3/5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | false | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2,507 |
Summerland | WeLoveCinema | Ella Kemp | It hits all the right notes on paper, but might have felt more evocative merely left on the page as a novel. | 3/5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | false | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2,507 |
System Crasher (Systemsprenger) | WeLoveCinema | Ella Kemp | As a truthful portrait of a young person at once vulnerable and still so brilliant, System Crasher thrives, and earns a deep sense of urgency. | 4/5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | false | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2,507 |
Tesla | WeLoveCinema | Ella Kemp | Tesla feels like a biopic about the inventor's inventions, rather than the decisions and events that led the man towards becoming an inventor. | 3/5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | false | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2,507 |
The Invisible Man | WeLoveCinema | Manuela Lazic | Staying slightly longer on a shot of a door left ajar doesn't reveal a hidden clown, Halloween-style, but instead makes evident how menacing the everyday can become for a person who has been traumatised. | 4/5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | false | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2,507 |
The King of Staten Island | WeLoveCinema | Ella Kemp | Apatow and Davidson never try to idolise Scott (and thus Davidson), but in smart direction and wry scripting, the different shades of Scott's nature earn empathy. | 4/5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | false | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2,507 |
Vivarium | WeLoveCinema | Ella Kemp | By the end of the story, there is still the sense, 98 minutes later, that this has all made for an interesting 10 minutes of exposition, waiting for something greater. | 3/5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | false | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2,507 |
Alien: Covenant | Weekend Special (South Africa) | Theresa Smith | Splendid visual effects and plenty of nostalgia makes this latest Alien prequel an action-filled space horror which is sharper than its immediate predecessor. | 3.5/5 | 5 | 3.5 | 5 | false | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2,508 |
Avengers: Endgame | Weekend Special (South Africa) | Theresa Smith | Well. That was not what I expected. And, I think I love it all the more for it. | 4.5/5 | 5 | 4.5 | 5 | false | 7 | 9 | 2 | 2,508 |
Baby Driver | Weekend Special (South Africa) | Theresa Smith | The film is not going to give you some great insight into the condition of man, but it is going to get you walking out the cinema with the urge to burn some rubber. | 3/5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | false | 4 | 9 | 2 | 2,508 |
Baywatch | Weekend Special (South Africa) | Theresa Smith | The guffaws were few and far between. | 2.5/5 | 5 | 2.5 | 5 | false | 3 | 9 | 2 | 2,508 |
Dark Phoenix | Weekend Special (South Africa) | Theresa Smith | X-Men movies keep on re-introducing characters and concepts instead furthering their overall story arc... | 2/5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | false | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2,508 |
Downton Abbey | Weekend Special (South Africa) | Theresa Smith | Elegant, agreeable entertainment. | 3/5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | false | 4 | 9 | 2 | 2,508 |
Gemini Man | Weekend Special (South Africa) | Theresa Smith | At no point do you care about any of the characters...every bit of emotional interplay that might be happening is referenced in dialogue and the score does nothing to speed up or slow down action or add emotional heft. | 3/5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | false | 4 | 9 | 2 | 2,508 |
Godzilla: King of the Monsters | Weekend Special (South Africa) | Theresa Smith | For a monster movie this is a surprisingly un-tense, limp affair. | 2/5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | false | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2,508 |
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | Weekend Special (South Africa) | Theresa Smith | This sequel to the very successful introduction of the Guardians of the Galaxy gives us more of the same fun - dazzling CGI, funny one-liners and a simply adorable Groot. | 4.5/5 | 5 | 4.5 | 5 | false | 7 | 9 | 2 | 2,508 |
It | Weekend Special (South Africa) | Theresa Smith | Creepy and yet emotionally resonant, It is a disturbing reboot of a scary '80s film character. | 4/5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | false | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2,508 |
Joker | Weekend Special (South Africa) | Theresa Smith | Intense and disturbing, Joker is a well-crafted movie, if rather open-ended in its intentions. | 4/5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | false | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2,508 |
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle | Weekend Special (South Africa) | Theresa Smith | Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is a fun family adventure that is surprisingly better than expected. | 3.5/5 | 5 | 3.5 | 5 | false | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2,508 |
King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword | Weekend Special (South Africa) | Theresa Smith | It moves fast, which hides its lack of drama -- there's no tension here, just lots of stuff happening. There's also no plot or character development. | 2.5/5 | 5 | 2.5 | 5 | false | 3 | 9 | 2 | 2,508 |
Midsommar | Weekend Special (South Africa) | Theresa Smith | The pace is slow-burn, the mood is ominous and the hallucinatory imagery will give you nightmares. | 3/5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | false | 4 | 9 | 2 | 2,508 |
Pacific Rim Uprising | Weekend Special (South Africa) | Theresa Smith | Don't go watch if you want intricate plotting or a deep characterising, but if you want to watch gigantic robots fight, this is for you. | 3/5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | false | 4 | 9 | 2 | 2,508 |
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales | Weekend Special (South Africa) | Theresa Smith | This is a franchise which may have run out of the kind of steam film critics are looking for, but it still delivers for the popcorn munchers. | 3.5/5 | 5 | 3.5 | 5 | false | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2,508 |
Rambo: Last Blood | Weekend Special (South Africa) | Theresa Smith | Rambo 5 is more a generic, late night revenge action flick than satisfying end for what started out as a complex character. | 2/5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | false | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2,508 |
Shazam! | Weekend Special (South Africa) | Theresa Smith | There are plenty of sight jokes, but these never descend into farce and the dialogue is quick and witty. | 4/5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | false | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2,508 |
Star Wars: The Last Jedi | Weekend Special (South Africa) | Theresa Smith | Epic, fun, visually sumptuous, it will tug at your heart strings because we come to know the characters across several episodes and we root for them when we recognise our own emotional responses in theirs. | 4/5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | false | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2,508 |
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