“…for those who deeply appreciate the craftsmanship of great editing, production design, score, etc. there is a lot to love in Primetime.”
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It’s a big ask for an audience to go to the theater, wait nearly an hour for the snake to slither into the frame, only for it to occasionally do more than stare down its victims.
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While The Last Photograph attempts to be an intimate, grounded thriller about vengeance and redemption, its narrative emptiness leaves it dead on arrival.
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“I understand that three-plus hours of dense thematic conversations may be a hard sell for some, but after all, patience is a virtue, and one that All of A Sudden rewards its audience for in spades.”
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“Clunky as the effects are, when Hope moves, it moves. If you can overlook the visual effects, Hope’s action is rapturous to behold.”
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“Doubtful as I am about Onslaught entering the “best of the year” conversation, there’s definite rewatchability to the film that I intend to tap into.”
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“With about thirty years' worth of context in mind, one would hope that a film with such metatextual baggage would justify its many years in development hell. Color me pleased to report that it’s even better than expected.”
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“The Rivals of Amziah King is almost worth watching to witness McConaughey’s performance. Hardcore fans of his will be delighted. However, Andrew Patterson simply does not have the skill to match his ambition.”
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“My experience with The Magic Faraway Tree was distinctly adult. I was completely charmed any time Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy were on screen. It is clear that the gregarious Garfield has been waiting for the chance to play a sweet movie dad for his entire career.”
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“Although I’ve enjoyed Mason Thames’ work in The Black Phone franchise, Nimrods is the first time I’ve truly believed in his movie star potential. He anchors this film perfectly by embodying a particularly transparent brand of teenage aggression.”
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“As laid-back as the film is, it has an eccentric edge to it that sets it apart. “
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“The film is a lot, but that also ensures it will reward subsequent rewatches. However, this is a film that will leave you thinking…It's not subtle, but it also doesn't spoon feed you easy answers to the questions it's asking.”
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The movie doesn’t constantly remind you of Bourdain’s greatness, instead asking you to see him at his worst in what’s ultimately an inspiring path to change.
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“Despite the film’s chipper cadence, it’s disheartening to watch cookie capitalism consume what should just be a fun summer hobby.”
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“Late Fame is the type of myopic dreck that fuels the general audiences stereotype of pretentious indie cinema.”
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“The Samurai and the Prisoner’s density will reward those patient enough to appreciate Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s careful, stageplay-esque approach.”
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“Brand New Day is the first live action Spider-Man film since the end of Sam Raimi’s trilogy to not take its audience for granted…It is the first MCU film in years to inspire genuine childlike glee in me.”
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“Araki visualizes I Want Your Sex with the vibrance and color he brought to Smiley Face and Nowhere. It mirrors the blissful serotonin boost that Elliot receives through playful subjugation.”
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“Motor City is a perfectly fine popcorn flick if you’re willing to overlook and be less nitpicky about its obvious issues. It has solid action, a good cast, and some pretty well done editing that brings it all together.”
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“‘They Fight’ picks up and drops plotlines with a speedy indifference only a director could love.”
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