A review in 37 words:
It glosses over or rewrites history. The music and lyrics seem to spring from the ether. It even has a borderline absurd Hollywood happy ending. Yes, the film is superficial, but you can’t deny that it’s fun.
Final verdict: 👍
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First Man is steadfastly focused on Neil Armstrong. Even in space — usually the effects-laden delight — we are often limited to his point of view. It’s only as the film approaches a singular achievement in human history do we get anything resembling ‘epic’. Even then, it shows restraint and focus.
Final verdict: 👍
Read MoreA review in 24 words:
Too long and plodding. Good performances are lost and buried in a what ultimately devolves into a middling film.
But damn, Gaga can sing.
Final verdict: 👎
Read MoreA review in 36 words:
Not what I expected.
You go in thinking it will be all about an asshole, nut instead its an indictment of the system, and a rallying cry around those looking to change it for the better.
Final verdict: 👍
Read MoreA review in 11 words:
Blatantly raunchy, openly ridiculous, and patently absurd. Also there are puppets.
Final Verdict: 👍
Read MoreA review in 49 words:
The film is rather flat and passive, mimicking the emotional lockdown the characters have to undergo as they try to survive the emotional abuses of a 1990s gay conversion camp. This isn’t a film you’ll walk out praising, but one you should be thinking about a few days later.
Final Verdict: 👍
Read Expanded Thoughts on The Miseducation of Cameron Post over at A Rant in Progress.
Read MoreA review in 36 words:
Sometimes funny, sometimes dramatic, and always feeling like this shouldn't be based on a true story, BlacKkKlansman serves as a timely and depressing reminder that the fools of the past are still here in the present.
Final Verdict: 👍
Read MoreA review in 46 words:
An odd mix of humor and awkward, Eighth Grade made me thankful that my moments of being a socially inept teenager happened before social media made us live in an always connected world where there’s pressure to show off your perfect life and hide your foibles.
Final Verdict: 👍
Read MoreA review in 29 words:
Triplets separated at birth are reunited.
You would think that's the story this documentary would be telling, but it isn't. It's only the beginning of a dark, disturbing tale.
Final Verdict: 👍
Read MoreA review in 23 words:
A decent movie whose biggest failing is that it doesn't measure up to the cinematic tour de force that was the first film.
Final Thoughts: 👍
Read MoreA review in 27 words:
Is it as good as the original? No. Is it another Pixar sequel that didn't need to happen? Debatable. Is it worth seeing Elastigirl kick ass? Yes.
Final Verdict: 👍
Read MoreA review in 16 words:
Full of hearts and laughs, Deadpool 2 is a worthy successor to the 2016 romantic comedy.
Final Verdict: 👍
Read MoreA review in 20 words:
While at times a joy to watch, the film’s narrative never rises above being an indulgent piece of fan fiction.
Final Verdict: 👎
Read MoreA review in 13 words:
'There are no rules' is a bad excuse for a failure in execution.
Final Verdict: 👎
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