Chris Bumbray
Chris Bumbray's reviews (from any publication) always count toward the Tomatometer
because this critic is a Tomatometer-approved critic.
| Publications: | rec.arts.movies.reviews, JoBlo's Movie Emporium, DVD Clinic |
Movie Reviews Only
| Rating | T-Meter | Title | Year | Review |
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| 5/10 | 32% | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) |
Better than the last one, but that's not saying much. Time for Jack Sparrow to retire, although Geoffrey Rush occasionally livens things up, and Kaya Scodelario is one to watch. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted May 25, 2017
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| 6/10 | 42% | Black Butterfly (2017) |
Relatively entertaining and well-acted until one twist too many. at the very end. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted May 23, 2017
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| 8/10 | 56% | War Machine (2017) |
Netflix's first, genuine, studio-level effort. A strong way to kick off their new run of films.‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted May 22, 2017
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| 6/10 | 71% | Alien: Covenant (2017) |
The xenomorphs feel like an afterthought in this predictable PROMETHEUS sequel, but it's still an entertaining ride with some memorable moments. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted May 16, 2017
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| 37% | Snatched (2017) |
Good, raunchy fun with a great comeback role for Goldie Hawn. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted May 11, 2017
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| 6/10 | 100% | Mayhem (2016) |
A fast, entertaining flick, and a fun entry into Lynch's growing body of work.‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted May 3, 2017
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| 81% | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) |
Doubles down on the things that made the first film a hit‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted May 3, 2017
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| 5/10 | 0% | Psychopaths (2017) |
One or two truly great moments are buried in a self-indulgent, plot-less mess. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted May 2, 2017
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| 4/10 | 60% | Like Me (2017) |
Well-shot, but too self-indulgent to come off as anything more than experimental. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted May 2, 2017
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| 5/10 | No Score Yet | M.F.A. (2017) |
Goes off the rails after an excellent first half hour, but Eastwood's performance is quite good, and the movie has its moments. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted May 2, 2017
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| 8/10 | 100% | It Comes At Night (2017) |
The payoff is big, and the journey is never less than absorbing, and this, along with GET OUT, proves that horror as a genre for legit A-level work is back in full-fo‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted May 1, 2017
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| 5/10 | 15% | The Circle (2017) |
A thriller without any thrills.‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Apr 28, 2017
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| 5/10 | 47% | Sand Castle (2017) |
SAND CASTLE is another Netflix movie that doesn't really feel like a movie‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Apr 18, 2017
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| 8/10 | 66% | The Fate of the Furious (2017) |
Lucky for Universal, for whom this series has been the proverbial golden goose, THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS proves star Vin Diesel and the rest of his crew still have enough NOS in their engines to keep the franchise going for at least a few more films.‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Apr 13, 2017
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| 30% | Salt and Fire (2017) |
A very peculiar misfire for Herzog, but still kinda interesting.‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Apr 7, 2017
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| 6/10 | 46% | Going in Style (2017) |
Feels like a feature-length sitcom, but the three leads make it a pleasant enough watch. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Apr 7, 2017
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| 8/10 | 38% | Aftermath (2017) |
Arnold's performance is unexpectedly brilliant. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Apr 6, 2017
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| 4/10 | 65% | Gifted (2017) |
While Fred, the one-eyed cat, almost makes GIFTED worth checking out, it's ultimately a too simplistic and watered-down child custody tale. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Apr 5, 2017
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| 16% | Mine (2017) |
While it never quite lives up to the terrific first act, MINE is worth watching for Armie Hammer's performance alone. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Apr 4, 2017
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| 5/10 | 45% | Ghost in the Shell (2017) |
Despite interesting visuals, GHOST IN THE SHELL is a hollow bore. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Mar 30, 2017
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| 5/10 | 16% | CHIPS (2017) |
The action is decent, but the comedy is puerile. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Mar 24, 2017
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| 3/10 | 68% | Life (2017) |
An abysmal ALIEN-clone with no genuine tension or scares. The talented cast is wasted. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Mar 23, 2017
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| 9/10 | 78% | T2 Trainspotting (2017) |
Certainly a best-case scenario as far as sequels to iconic classics go. McGregor, Miller, Bremmer, Carlyle and Boyle haven't missed a beat in the twenty plus years since the first. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Mar 21, 2017
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| 46% | Saban's Power Rangers (2017) |
Plays-out like a $100 million version of a CW pilot, but not bad for what it is. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Mar 20, 2017
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| 6/10 | 81% | Mean Dreams (2017) |
Bill Paxton steals the show in his last completed film. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Mar 15, 2017
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| 7/10 | 79% | Personal Shopper (2017) |
A good showcase for Kristen Stewart's consistently underrated talents. She's well on her way to becoming one of the greats. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Mar 10, 2017
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| 8/10 | 57% | Goon: Last of the Enforcers (2017) |
Just as good as the first, with first-time director Jay Baruchel showing some real flair behind the camera.‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Mar 9, 2017
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| 6/10 | 37% | Brimstone (2017) |
A sadistic, punishingly long neo-western I couldn't quite bring myself to dislike. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Mar 7, 2017
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| 7/10 | 73% | Headshot (2017) |
A potent martial arts actioner, and another great vehicle for THE RAID's Iko Uwais. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Mar 3, 2017
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| 7/10 | 76% | Kong: Skull Island (2017) |
A blast from start-to-finish that's paced with eye-candy, and features a stand-out performance by John C. Reilly. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Mar 3, 2017
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| 6/10 | 66% | Before I Fall (2017) |
Serviceable teen drama, distinguished by smart direction and an excellent performance by star Zoey Deutch. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Mar 2, 2017
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| 7/10 | 39% | Wolves (2017) |
WOLVES ultimately may be a simple underdog story, done in a straightforward, uncomplicated way, but it tells a good yarn and the performances elevate it. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Feb 28, 2017
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| 7/10 | 84% | The Girl With All the Gifts (2017) |
A top-notch cast (including standout Sennia Nanua) makes this zombie drama well worth checking out.‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Feb 22, 2017
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| 8/10 | 92% | Logan (2017) |
The movie fans have been asking for ever since Hugh Jackman first put on his claws. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Feb 17, 2017
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| 28% | Fist Fight (2017) |
Uneven but worthwhile due to a strong last act. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Feb 17, 2017
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| 5/10 | 35% | The Great Wall (2017) |
Matt Damon is badly miscast in this silly period fantasy. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Feb 16, 2017
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| 90% | The Lego Batman Movie (2017) |
Perfect for families, but it almost feels like Batman fanboys are the real target demo here. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Feb 9, 2017
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| 42% | A Cure For Wellness (2017) |
At least a half hour too long and self-indulgent, but also visually sumptuous and mostly entertaining.‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Feb 7, 2017
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| 8/10 | 90% | John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) |
Well-directed, dynamic and action-packed sequel that emphasizes the insanity of the John Wick universe.‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Feb 6, 2017
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| 17% | The Space Between Us (2017) |
Butterfield and Oldman aren't enough to save this too cheesy sci-fi road movie. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Feb 2, 2017
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| 8/10 | 57% | War on Everyone (2017) |
Demented and hilarious. Alexander Skarsgard's best role to date.‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Feb 1, 2017
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| 17% | Sidney Hall (2017) |
Pretentious art-house posing. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Jan 31, 2017
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| 73% | The Hero (2017) |
A great star-turn from the perennially underrated Sam Elliot. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Jan 31, 2017
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| 76% | Berlin Syndrome (2017) |
Artful and disturbing. Teresa Palmer's best performance to date. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Jan 31, 2017
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| 71% | Bushwick (2017) |
Good action design isn't able to compensate for a predictable script. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Jan 29, 2017
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| 9/10 | 89% | Brigsby Bear (2017) |
Gonzo but surprisingly sweet. A major big-screen debut for Kyle Mooney.‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Jan 29, 2017
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| 72% | XX (2017) |
Of the four stories, only one of them really works. The others range from mediocre to bad. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Jan 29, 2017
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| 25% | Rebel in the Rye (2016) |
Conventional, but entertaining. ‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Jan 29, 2017
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| 90% | Walking Out (2017) |
Beautifully-shot and Matt Bomer is great in an unusual part.‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Jan 29, 2017
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| 92% | A Ghost Story (2017) |
Experimental and utterly compelling.‐ JoBlo's Movie Emporium
Read More | Posted Jan 29, 2017
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