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Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Bob Bloom.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
1/4
The Next Karate Kid (1994) Bob Bloom Follows the already familiar and tiresome formula. Even the fight scenes are slow and dull.
Posted May 29, 2025  Edit critic review
3/4
A Complete Unknown (2024) Bob Bloom “A Complete Unknown” has its flaws. Nonetheless, Dylan fans will embrace it as Chalamet humanizes this living legend, which makes him more accessible and hopefully will allow more people to discover and embrace an iconic musical genius.
Posted Dec 24, 2024  Edit critic review
2/4
Gladiator II (2024) Bob Bloom “Gladiator II’s” biggest failures are its absence of depth and gravitas.
Posted Nov 21, 2024  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Mad Props (2024) Bob Bloom Movie buffs will really enjoy “Mad Props” as it will stir memories of their own movie-going experiences. It is a fascinating and joyful documentary that may send you scurrying to estate or yard sales to see if you can uncover some cinematic treasure ...
Posted Feb 02, 2024  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Maestro (2023) Bob Bloom The movie is not your typical biopic. It is more an examination of a man who lived two lives — one very public and flamboyant: the other, a more private and complex existence.
Posted Nov 22, 2023  Edit critic review
2.5/4
The Marvels (2023) Bob Bloom The movie mostly works because director Nia DaCosta and her fellow writers, Megan McDonnell, Elissa Karasik and Zeb Wells, flaunt and embrace the absurdities that crop up throughout the feature.
Posted Nov 09, 2023  Edit critic review
4/4
Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) Bob Bloom The heart and soul of the movie is Lily Gladstone’s Mollie. She does not have much dialogue, but her eyes and facial expressions convey more emotions than any words can. She seems always to be weary and on guard from the outside world.
Posted Oct 23, 2023  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Flora and Son (2023) Bob Bloom 'Flora and Son,' directed by Irish filmmaker John Carney, is a simple story; no flourishes, no distracting subplots. It’s as simple as a three-chord song.
Posted Oct 02, 2023  Edit critic review
4/4
Oppenheimer (2023) Bob Bloom (Cillian) Murphy gives a brilliantly nuanced performance as Oppenheimer. He is a genius; he knows and flaunts it, but he also craves the recognition and admiration of his gift from those within and outside the scientific community.
Posted Jul 19, 2023  Edit critic review
3/4
Blood for Dust (2023) Bob Bloom 'Blood for Dust,' directed by Rod Blackhurst with a screenplay by David Ebeltoft, based on a story by the duo, has a fatalistic and paranoid air. You anxiously wait to see who will turn on who and who will be the last man standing.
Posted Jul 15, 2023  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) Bob Bloom It’s just that “Dead Reckoning” feels like it’s going to self-destruct under the weight of its, Cruise’s and McQuarrie’s obsession to please its audience at the expense of a solid storyline.
Posted Jul 13, 2023  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) Bob Bloom From the computer-generated de-aging process of Ford in the movie’s first several minutes to the very obvious CGI-laden sequences, “Dial of Destiny” lacks the charm — or quaintness — of its predecessors.
Posted Jun 28, 2023  Edit critic review
2.5/4
No Hard Feelings (2023) Bob Bloom 'No Hard Feelings”'is cute, comfortable, tame and safe. Writers John Phillips and Gene Stupnitsky — who also directed — seem to shy away from injecting any edginess into the proceedings.
Posted Jun 22, 2023  Edit critic review
2/4
The Flash (2023) Bob Bloom 'The Flash' is a superhero defined by his speed, yet his starring vehicle lumbers along like a 200-car freight train straining to climb a steep grade.
Posted Jun 14, 2023  Edit critic review
3/4
The Little Mermaid (2023) Bob Bloom 'The Little Mermaid' follows the counters of its animated predecessor rather faithfully. It includes a couple of new songs and a bit-too-long, but lively, dance sequence, but they do not detract from the overall production.
Posted May 29, 2023  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Mom & Dad's Nipple Factory (2023) Bob Bloom 'Mom and Dad’s Nipple Factory' is a pleasant and compassionate movie that is more about faith and family than Brian’s invention. It is heartwarming viewing about ingenuity and, more importantly, love.
Posted May 07, 2023  Edit critic review
2.5/4
The Blacklight (2022) Bob Bloom At times, 'The Blacklight' trips over its own ambitious storytelling. The crime and supernatural elements don’t always mesh, but overall, Snow is able to offer a satisfying conclusion that does not disappoint.
Posted Apr 10, 2023  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Tomorrow's Hope (2021) Bob Bloom 'Tomorrow’s Hope' also looks at those who are trying to help these children, most notably Jackie Robinson, a woman determined to nurture and give children a sense of self-worth and purpose.
Posted Mar 11, 2023  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (2023) Bob Bloom Despite some flaws, “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” is a joy ride. Because it does not take itself too seriously, you won’t either, which is the best way to experience this latest Marvel adventure.
Posted Feb 15, 2023  Edit critic review
2.5/4
The Last Deal (2023) Bob Bloom A lot of movement keeps the film on a rapid pace as a frenzied Vince travels around the city trying to devise a resolution to his overwhelming problem.
Posted Feb 02, 2023  Edit critic review
2.5/4
80 for Brady (2023) Bob Bloom The movie is predictable. It also is amusing, charming, a bit naughty and fun. It’s a feature in which you can simply sit back, relax and go with the flow.
Posted Feb 02, 2023  Edit critic review
3/4
Knock at the Cabin (2023) Bob Bloom Shyamalan does a first-rate job of not tipping his hand too early. He keeps you guessing about the motives and sanity of the foursome.
Posted Feb 02, 2023  Edit critic review
3/4
Raymond Lewis: L.A. Legend (2021) Bob Bloom The movie, directed by Ryan Polomski and co-directed by Dean Prator, details how institutions — be it Cal State L.A. or the 76ers — take advantage of young athletes, especially those from poor backgrounds.
Posted Jan 28, 2023  Edit critic review
3/4
Fairways to Happiness (2022) Bob Bloom The movie is a refreshing experience, and it may even help change your outlook on life.
Posted Jan 25, 2023  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Women Talking (2022) Bob Bloom 'Women Talking' is a painful movie. Not in a physical manner, but in the way the women reveal what they have been through and try to filter it with their strong belief in God. At times, their anguish jumps from the screen into your soul.
Posted Jan 19, 2023  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Mind Exchange Music Presents: The Showcase (2023) Bob Bloom The movie also celebrates collaboration. Egos are put aside as musicians, singers, composers, arrangers, sound engineers and others necessary to produce the showcase work together to get the best possible results.
Posted Jan 09, 2023  Edit critic review
2/4
Babylon (2022) Bob Bloom Chazelle’s three-plus-hour opus plays like a mocking homage to “Singin’ in the Rain” that, instead of highlighting song and dance, concentrates on tits, ass and drugs.
Posted Dec 21, 2022  Edit critic review
3/4
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022) Bob Bloom The adult and somber themes of “Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio” may be off-putting. It is aimed more for adults than children.
Posted Dec 16, 2022  Edit critic review
1/4
Twisted (2022) Bob Bloom Muasaya gives up on that premise a little more than halfway through “Twisted,” so the only detail left is the figure out who else will be killed and who will survive.
Posted Dec 15, 2022  Edit critic review
1.5/4
Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) Bob Bloom Cameron and his cronies just expect us to marvel at his technological acumen and forget that filmmakers are supposed to entertain audiences, not expend energy to impress them with their moviemaking expertise.
Posted Dec 13, 2022  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Emancipation (2022) Bob Bloom Despite the noble intentions of Fuqua and writer Bill Collage, “Emancipation” is formulaic, with Peter continually outsmarting his pursuers as he traverses the dangerous Louisiana swamps to achieve his goal.
Posted Dec 09, 2022  Edit critic review
3/4
The Whale (2022) Bob Bloom Fraser touches your emotions. Whatever your opinions of the choices Charlies has made, he is not a bad man.
Posted Dec 08, 2022  Edit critic review
1.5/4
White Noise (2022) Bob Bloom Even though “White Noise” is supposed to be a black comedy, it doesn’t feel funny because the characters are too earnest and serious.
Posted Dec 06, 2022  Edit critic review
3/4
Clean Slate (2021) Bob Bloom 'Clean Slate' candidly and unflinchingly details the terrible toll drugs take on people and those around them — as well as the will power and sheer determination needed to conquer those addictions.
Posted Nov 28, 2022  Edit critic review
3.5/4
The Scottish Play (2019) Bob Bloom Theater buffs and devotees of Shakespeare will embrace this small and delightful feature. Trust me when I say that his “Scottish Play” is no tragedy.
Posted Nov 25, 2022  Edit critic review
1.5/4
Strange World (2022) Bob Bloom The movie lacks vigor and a sense of urgency. The script is unwieldy and most of the dialogue feels as if it were written with exclamation points.
Posted Nov 24, 2022  Edit critic review
3/4
Bones and All (2022) Bob Bloom It is dark and disturbing, but never morbid. It’s also soulful and mournful with a sweetness that you can almost taste.
Posted Nov 23, 2022  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Bad Axe (2022) Bob Bloom 'Bad Axe' covers a lot of issues, but at the core of the movie is the Sievs. Their ... journey to fulfill ... the American Dream is sometimes bumpy, but their determination and love — for each other and their adopted home — is ... inspirational.
Posted Oct 21, 2022  Edit critic review
3.5/4
She Said (2022) Bob Bloom It is a story worth revisiting because the abuses perpetrated by Weinstein and the silence of those who enabled him, is not limited to the movie industry.
Posted Oct 16, 2022  Edit critic review
4/4
Till (2022) Bob Bloom Till' is one of the best movies of 2022. It is ... a chronicle of mother love. It’s also a tribute to Mamie Till Mobley’s heart-wrenching step of sharing her personal grief, opening the eyes of the world to her senseless and devastating loss.
Posted Oct 12, 2022  Edit critic review
2/4
Amsterdam (2022) Bob Bloom At 134 minutes, “Amsterdam” stumbles like a cinematic inebriate, unable to stay focused on one aspect of its story for too long.
Posted Oct 04, 2022  Edit critic review
3.5/4
Bros (2022) Bob Bloom The movie’s depiction of gay people as complicated and imperfect with foibles, hopes and fears — no different from members of the straight community — is a point of view that has been missing or ignored from mainstream movies for much too long.
Posted Sep 29, 2022  Edit critic review
3.5/4
The Woman King (2022) Bob Bloom As Nanisca, (Viola) Davis would give Keanu Reeves’ John Wick pause. She is a battle-scarred, muscular, no-nonsense leader who does not mollycoddle her troops nor fear speaking truth to power. ...
Posted Sep 18, 2022  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Clerks III (2022) Bob Bloom 'Clerks III' spotlights how Smith has mellowed. The movie is not as chaotic as his earlier features; it is more heartwarming and sentimental. It just takes a long time to get to those moments.
Posted Sep 13, 2022  Edit critic review
3/4
The Valet (2022) Bob Bloom 'The Valet' will not win any awards; it could easily have been trimmed by a few minutes. Still, it’s a comfort-food movie that is enjoyable and easy to digest.
Posted Aug 30, 2022  Edit critic review
3/4
Greywood's Plot (2019) Bob Bloom 'Greywood’s Plot' is an old fashioned, scary feature that belies its low budget and limited cast. It takes you on a bump-in-the-night ride that you won’t soon forget.
Posted Aug 28, 2022  Edit critic review
3.5/4
We Are Gathered Here Today (2022) Bob Bloom 'We Are Gathered Here Today' allows you to image what it must have been like for the thousands of families who had to say their goodbyes to loved ones without being able to hold a hand, offer words of comfort or thanks or give a final kiss or embrace.
Posted Aug 26, 2022  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Beast (2022) Bob Bloom What is interesting about the movie, directed by Baltasar Kormákur (“Everest”), is that he allows you to understand and accept the lion’s murderous ferocity. You actually feel some sympathy for the beast.
Posted Aug 18, 2022  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Take the Night (2022) Bob Bloom 'Take the Night' is a decent potboiler that tries to be more than a crime thriller. McTigue takes a good shot, but narrowly misses hitting a bulls-eye.
Posted Aug 17, 2022  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Camping Trip (2021) Bob Bloom But as the movie progresses, the air of menace increases, as does the threat of violence. And when it does happen, instead of being shocking, it is diluted by being presented in slow motion. This ... emphasizes and tempers the horror of the brutality.
Posted Aug 12, 2022  Edit critic review
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