Chelsea Steiner

Chelsea Steiner's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at the following Tomatometer-approved publication(s):
Autostraddle
The Mary Sue
Publications:
Autostraddle,
The Mary Sue
Movie Reviews Only
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5/5 | 94% | Nomadland (2021) |
Zhao artfully showcases both the supportive community of vandwellers and the intense isolation of the lifestyle. Fern's loneliness is magnified against the stunning natural landscapes she visits. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Feb 23, 2021
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4/5 | 88% | The Dig (2021) |
Not a lot happens in The Dig,but that's hardly the point. With beautiful visuals and terrific performances, the film evokes a simpler yet moving style of movie that wouldn't be out of place in the Merchant Ivory catalogue. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Feb 2, 2021
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17% | Ava (2020) |
Ava never picks a lane: it's humorless, dry, and uninspired to the point that it feels like someone tried to shoehorn La Femme Nikita into a Lifetime movie. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Dec 15, 2020
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2/5 | 55% | The Prom (2020) |
Like most Ryan Murphy vehicles, The Prom soon overstays its welcome. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Dec 15, 2020
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5/5 | 89% | Run (2020) |
Disabled representation is long overdue, and Run sets the standard by doing it right. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Nov 24, 2020
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4/5 | 89% | Save Yourselves! (2020) |
The film does a great job of portraying characters in crisis, while staying grounded and intensely relatable. It also serves as an apt metaphor for commitment and relationships. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Oct 13, 2020
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3/5 | 60% | Project Power (2020) |
Despite its shortcomings, the film delivers an entertaining entry into Netflix's summer of blockbuster movies. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Aug 18, 2020
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3/5 | 63% | Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020) |
With just enough flash and goofy moments to keep you entertained, there are worse ways to spend an evening, and you may just find yourself won over by the end. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Jun 29, 2020
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5/5 | 97% | The Half of It (2020) |
The result is a deeply felt, authentic look at what it means to actually come of age, and the weird messy struggle that is adolescence and knowing oneself more deeply. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted May 5, 2020
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3/5 | 80% | Code 8 (2019) |
There is a rich world to explore here, and it seems that the Amells will get the opportunity to delve further into the tales of Lincoln City. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Apr 21, 2020
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3/5 | 67% | Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears (2020) |
While the whodunit is lacking, there's still plenty to enjoy in the film. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Mar 23, 2020
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28% | The Rhythm Section (2020) |
I think it's still well worth seeing for Lively's performance alone, and some brutal action sequences that are well shot. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Feb 5, 2020
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2/5 | 67% | Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019) |
Even potentially exciting sequences, like the Samoan battle with traditional weaponry, is dulled by quick editing and uninspired filmmaking. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Aug 5, 2019
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23% | Men in Black International (2019) |
The franchise and its stars deserved better than this disappointing outing. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Jun 17, 2019
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82% | Someone Great (2019) |
Someone Great is a perfect "Girls Night In" film, and one you'll want to revisit again and again. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Apr 22, 2019
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55% | Never Been Kissed (1999) |
Never Been Kissed remains one of the best teen movies and romcoms of the '90s, and a true ode to nerdy, overly enthusiastic girls of all ages. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Apr 10, 2019
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4/5 | 61% | Alita: Battle Angel (2019) |
The experience of viewing Alita: Battle Angel is a non-stop, entertaining as hell ride. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Feb 7, 2019
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3/5 | 74% | The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot (2019) |
The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot, for all its missteps, packs a surprisingly emotional punch. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Feb 6, 2019
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70% | The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) |
The odd couple pairing of Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson is one of the film's best assets, as the duo display terrific comedic chemistry. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Dec 26, 2018
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4/5 | 85% | Dumplin' (2018) |
There's a sweetness to the film that may dip into saccharine territory for some viewers, but I didn't mind the comforting formula of the film. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Dec 10, 2018
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4/5 | 91% | Bumblebee (2018) |
[It's] a crowd-pleaser of a movie, and it hits all the necessary beats... The movie succeeds where all of Bay's films failed because, despite being a story centered on battling robots, Bumblebee never loses sight of its humanity. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Dec 10, 2018
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67% | All the Creatures Were Stirring (2018) |
The film works by taking classic complaints around the holidays and accentuating their effects to hyperbolic effect. The dark humor... makes it a welcome antidote to all the saccharine-sweet Christmas movies we're inundated with every year. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Dec 3, 2018
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4/5 | 93% | CAM (2018) |
Cam is an effective, taut thriller that keeps the viewer engaged, and while it doesn't quite stick the landing, it is a compelling and satisfying watch. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Dec 3, 2018
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3/5 | 81% | Overlord (2018) |
Committed performances and delightfully gross practical effects make Overlord a fun night out at the movies. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Nov 13, 2018
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2/5 | 39% | The Girl in the Spider's Web (2018) |
Lisbeth Salander deserves better than this half-baked film. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Nov 12, 2018
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4/5 | 100% | Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors (2018) |
The animated film,... delivers on its promise as an entertaining, warm-hearted celebration of diversity and inclusion. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Sep 28, 2018
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2/5 | 33% | The Predator (2018) |
The film is entertaining in fits and starts, but it just never quite comes together as a whole. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Sep 17, 2018
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2/5 | 23% | The Happytime Murders (2018) |
The film is an exercise in wasted potential, squandering a fun premise and a talented cast in what could have been a legitimately entertaining movie. All the pieces are there, but The Happytime Murders doesn't have a clue what to do with them. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Aug 23, 2018
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5/5 | 86% | The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018) |
Cameron Post's greatest strength is in its authenticity and intimacy. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Aug 16, 2018
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93% | Sorry to Bother You (2018) |
[It] taps into a glorious cinematic history, joining the ranks of films like Dr. Strangelove, Network, Fight Club, and Being John Malkovich as satirical touchstones that define an era of American history. - The Mary Sue
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| Posted Jul 16, 2018
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40% | Lizzie Borden Took an Ax (2014) |
Whenever any of the characters in this movie talk about the murder, we see the same quick shots of bloody axes and bodies. - Autostraddle
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| Posted Jun 11, 2018
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