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Sam Watermeier

Sam Watermeier's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
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Host (2020) 98% 4/5 EDIT “Like the best horror films, Host captures contemporary fears, but it's also one hell of a haunted hayride - well, a socially distanced and virtual hayride.” – Midwest Film Journal Oct 21, 2020 Full Review The King of Staten Island (2020) 76% 4/5 EDIT “Punctuating drama with comedy rather than the other way around, this is Judd Apatow's boldest film yet.” – Midwest Film Journal Jul 2, 2020 Full Review You Should Have Left (2020) 40% 3/5 EDIT “The third act of the film unfortunately turns into a mere funhouse ride, but until then it sizzles with suspense beyond the supernatural.” – Midwest Film Journal Jul 2, 2020 Full Review Capone (2020) 40% 3/5 EDIT “A greasy carnival ride under the guise of a polished prestige picture.” – Midwest Film Journal Jul 2, 2020 Full Review The Trip to Greece (2020) 88% 4/5 EDIT “If you've tagged along with these goobers for the past three films in The Trip series, you'll likely find this entry the richest and most personal.” – Midwest Film Journal Jul 2, 2020 Full Review Bad Education (2019) 94% 4.5/5 EDIT “A film that offers both a refreshing narrative in which the corrupt actually suffer consequences for their wicked ways and a forum for Hugh Jackman's career-best performance.” – Midwest Film Journal Apr 27, 2020 Full Review The Way Back (2020) 84% 4/5 EDIT “The film soars thanks to Ben Affleck's poignant performance, which parallels his personal life.” – Midwest Film Journal Mar 9, 2020 Full Review Impractical Jokers: The Movie (2020) 36% 3/5 EDIT “This feature-length adaptation of the truTV series struggles a bit in its transition to the big screen, but it still has heart and hearty laughs.” – Midwest Film Journal Feb 28, 2020 Full Review Joker (2019) 68% 4.5/5 EDIT “Sparse on special features save one that offers on-set glimpses into Joaquin Phoenix's unpredictable performance, which carries the intimate, intoxicating character study.” – Midwest Film Journal Jan 9, 2020 Full Review Bombshell (2019) 67% 2.5/5 EDIT “Bombshell tells an important, timely story about women in a clumsy way, likely because it's written and directed by men.” – Midwest Film Journal Dec 23, 2019 Full Review Dark Waters (2019) 89% 3/5 EDIT “Despite delivering a vital, relevant message about corruption, it ultimately falls flat as an entertaining but safe Oscar-bait drama.” – Midwest Film Journal Nov 26, 2019 Full Review The Irishman (2019) 95% 4/5 EDIT “A painfully intimate fly-on-the-wall look at the banality of evil and the practice of murder as a simple means to an end.” – Midwest Film Journal Nov 20, 2019 Full Review Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story (2019) 100% 4/5 EDIT “A beautiful portrait of a basketball legend's humility.” – Midwest Film Journal Oct 10, 2019 Full Review It: Chapter Two (2019) 62% 4/5 EDIT “Rather than swinging for big scares to haunt your dreams, this film is more of a horror adventure in which the characters' compassion lights the way through the darkness.” – Midwest Film Journal Sep 6, 2019 Full Review Ready or Not (2019) 89% 3.5/5 EDIT “The film isn't exactly a new horror classic, but it's certainly a fun time at the movies.” – Midwest Film Journal Aug 26, 2019 Full Review Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019) 78% 4/5 EDIT “Scary Stories probably won't scar you forever like the book series. But this tender, nostalgic embrace of horror makes for perfect viewing on a crisp autumn evening.” – Midwest Film Journal Aug 9, 2019 Full Review Sword of Trust (2019) 94% 5/5 EDIT “Sword of Trust is grounded, raw and relatable, sweeping us away with the simple magic of people connecting.” – Midwest Film Journal Aug 2, 2019 Full Review The Art of Self-Defense (2019) 83% 4.5/5 EDIT “This twisted takedown of toxic masculinity is the funniest film of the year thus far.” – Midwest Film Journal Jul 18, 2019 Full Review Annabelle Comes Home (2019) 64% 3.5/5 EDIT “Like the other Conjuring films, this one never loses sight of the human drama amid the supernatural horror.” – Midwest Film Journal Jul 9, 2019 Full Review Child's Play (2019) 64% 3.5/5 EDIT “As Chucky terrorizes the kids through voice and video messages, the film emerges as a sly commentary on how our cloud-connected devices are ultimately controlling us.” – Midwest Film Journal Jul 9, 2019 Full Review Yesterday (2019) 63% 2.5/5 EDIT “A clever, charming high-concept comedy that should've just let it be on the lame love story.” – Midwest Film Journal Jun 27, 2019 Full Review The Dead Don't Die (2019) 55% 4/5 EDIT “The film has a delightfully dry sense of humor, but it's also a lovingly crafted tribute to the eerie beauty of the zombie genre.” – Midwest Film Journal Jun 13, 2019 Full Review Abducted in Plain Sight (2017) 74% 3.5/5 EDIT “It's the kind of thriller you can curl up with on a cold, cloudy afternoon. Watch it with a loved one so you can have someone to turn to in disbelief.” – Midwest Film Journal Feb 7, 2019 Full Review Winchester (2018) 12% 3.5/5 EDIT “A deliberately paced drama sprinkled with elegantly spooky elements rather than gory spectacles and jump scares. It plays like a vehicle for Vincent Price or Peter Cushing.” – Midwest Film Journal Jan 23, 2019 Full Review The Post (2017) 88% 5/5 EDIT “A sharp period piece that cuts through the core of contemporary American conflicts.” – Midwest Film Journal Jan 23, 2019 Full Review
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