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Elliott Collins

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Biography:

Elliott with MovieFiles is a St. Louis based Film Critic apart of the St. Louis Film Critics Association. I provide fun but also informative reviews with my unique experiences paired with my personality through my YouTube channel “MovieFiles”. Love discovering and discussing movies and television shows and excited to discuss them with you all!”

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Movies TV Shows
Send Help (2026) 93% 3/5 EDIT “It ends in a way that left me with a smile, despite some of the journey to getting there to be a bit underwhelming at times. Sam still has his fast ball, you have 2 amazing performances and for this time of the year this an above average January release.” – Movie Files Jan 26, 2026 Full Review The Rip (2026) 79% 3/5 EDIT “The main draw here is absolutely the dynamic between Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Their chemistry is effortless, and they carry the film with strong, charismatic performances. Despite its flaws, it’s a passable, fun watch elevated by its stars.” – Movie Files Jan 19, 2026 Full Review 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) 92% 4/5 EDIT “I loved how ballsy this was and how it wasn’t afraid to take crazy swings. It takes its time getting into the rhythm, and it doesn't have Boyle's visual "juice," but the narrative payoff is worth it.” – Movie Files Jan 13, 2026 Full Review Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) 66% 2/5 EDIT “ Fire and Ash is a technical masterpiece. But when a film’s greatest strength is its CGI and its greatest weakness is its soul, it’s hard to recommend. Avatar: Fire and Ash is a shallow, recycled, uninspiring third act to a franchise.” – Movie Files Dec 16, 2025 Full Review Wicked: For Good (2025) 66% 2.5/5 EDIT “Wicked: For Good was a complete misstep. The only thing that worked were the phenomenal performances of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Despite their brilliance, the film stands as a narrative, tonal, and structural failure. ” – Movie Files Nov 19, 2025 Full Review The Running Man (2025) 62% 2/5 EDIT “Suffers from a major identity crisis, leaving it feeling bipolar and unsure of its own purpose. It awkwardly attempts to blend 80s action tropes, complete with one-liners, with a desire for serious social commentary, yet succeeds at neither. ” – Movie Files Nov 11, 2025 Full Review Frankenstein (2025) 85% 4/5 EDIT “This new adaptation stands as a testament to the beauty of life itself and the fraught, complex relationship between a creator and his creation. The film achieves its most significant victory by prioritizing empathy. ” – Movie Files Nov 1, 2025 Full Review Bugonia (2025) 88% 4/5 EDIT “Bugonia is a social commentary wrapped in a surrealist package, a psychological drama disguised as a bizarre comedy. It is a glorious disruption, a testament to the power of audacious storytelling. ” – Movie Files Nov 1, 2025 Full Review Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (2025) 61% 3.5/5 EDIT “At the end of the day, this isn't a crowd-pleaser in the traditional sense. It offered something substantial, something that encouraged thought and empathy, rather than just superficial entertainment. ” – Movie Files Oct 24, 2025 Full Review Black Phone 2 (2025) 72% 3.5/5 EDIT “Black Phone 2 succeeds admirably as a continuation of the mythology, capitalizing on its emotional investment in Gwen & delivering a polished, intensely atmospheric horror experience. The commitment to exploring the characters trauma was very compelling.” – Movie Files Oct 16, 2025 Full Review After the Hunt (2025) 37% 2.5/5 EDIT “While Luca Guadagnino’s directorial vision and the power of his cast, particularly Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield, undeniably elevate the material, the script’s unevenness and its thematic hesitancy prevent it from reaching its full potential. ” – Movie Files Oct 16, 2025 Full Review TRON: Ares (2025) 53% 3/5 EDIT “Tron: Ares delivers a visually stunning, if narratively shallow, experience, ultimately succeeding as a competent action film buoyed fundamentally by its impeccable sound design but hampered by a predictable plot and uneven performances. ” – Movie Files Oct 16, 2025 Full Review Good Boy (2025) 90% 3.5/5 EDIT “Good Boy leaves an indelible impression as a distinct and unexpectedly moving piece of cinema for all the dog lovers like myself, as it successfully pioneers a new narrative avenue in horror.” – Movie Files Oct 4, 2025 Full Review The Smashing Machine (2025) 70% 3/5 EDIT “Undoubtedly a well-made film with strong performances and a surprising amount of tenderness that sets it apart from typical sports dramas. It’s a film that succeeds in its intentions but perhaps errs on the side of restraint. ” – Movie Files Oct 4, 2025 Full Review Bone Lake (2024) 84% 3.5/5 EDIT “If you like your thrillers to end with a bang... and a splatter... you're in for a serious treat. It's the kind of high-octane, bloody climax that leaves you completely surprised and grinning ear to ear.” – Movie Files Oct 4, 2025 Full Review V/H/S Halloween (2025) 89% 3.5/5 EDIT “This collection struck a good balance between being campy and silly at times, acknowledging the lighter, fun side of Halloween, but when it needed to get dark and disgusting, it knew precisely how to handle the switch in tone.” – Movie Files Oct 4, 2025 Full Review One Battle After Another (2025) 94% 4.8/5 EDIT “A blend I can only describe as "Sicario meets Big Lebowski meets Uncut Gems." This surprising amalgamation signifies the films unique tonal audacity. Paul Thomas Anderson's most important film. It is a film that will undoubtedly stick with me for a while.” – Movie Files Sep 26, 2025 Full Review HIM (2025) 30% 2.5/5 EDIT “Marlon Wayans is truly great and shines in this role, but unfortunately this is a testament to the fact that even the most striking imagery & capable actors can’t entirely salvage a story that’s so conceptually overloaded and thematically underdeveloped.” – Movie Files Sep 18, 2025 Full Review Caught Stealing (2025) 85% 3.5/5 EDIT “While it may lean towards the goofy & could ultimately be somewhat forgettable in the grand scheme of his filmography, it stands as an intriguing experiment, that is a vibrant yet imperfect, testament to a director willing to explore new tonal territory.” – Movie Files Aug 27, 2025 Full Review Borderline (2025) 59% 2/5 EDIT “A unorganized, at times shallow, and ultimately forgettable. The one undeniable bright spot, however, is the cast. It is truly a shame that such talent was wasted on a production so marred by its own structural and tonal deficiencies. ” – Movie Files Aug 27, 2025 Full Review Eenie Meanie (2025) 43% 2.5/5 EDIT “The more action focused stuff was really solid but all the inner workings of the characters and their relationships were flat to me. There were fleeting moments that piqued my interest, but they were quickly overshadowed by something far less engaging.” – Movie Files Aug 27, 2025 Full Review Ne Zha II (2025) 91% 4.5/5 EDIT “"Ne Zha 2," is one hell of a cinematic ride that redefines the boundaries of animated storytelling. From the start, the film asserts its visual prowess, boasting stunning animation that immediately establish a rich, immersive world & a complex mythology. ” – Movie Files Aug 19, 2025 Full Review Red Sonja (2025) 56% 3/5 EDIT “Despite some shortcomings, I genuinely enjoyed my time. While this film is far from perfect, its action, tone, and characters, combined with a unique charm, made it a worthwhile watch. We need more movies like this, even the imperfect ones. ” – Movie Files Aug 18, 2025 Full Review Highest 2 Lowest (2025) 83% 3.5/5 EDIT “While the journey had its rough patches, particularly in the first act, the destination, largely facilitated by the masterclass performances of Washington and Wright and Lee's sharpened direction in the latter half, proved rewarding.” – Movie Files Aug 16, 2025 Full Review Nobody 2 (2025) 76% 2/5 EDIT “I couldn’t shake the feeling that this movie was nothing more than a side quest, inconsequential episode of a television series rather than a proper sequel. As someone who was fond of the first film, most of this movie just felt mediocre. ” – Movie Files Aug 14, 2025 Full Review
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