Jackie K. Cooper
Jackie K. Cooper's reviews (from any publication) always count toward the Tomatometer
because this critic is a Tomatometer-approved critic.
| Publications: | Entertainment Insiders, jackiekcooper.com, Huffington Post |
| Critics' Group: | Broadcast Film Critics Association, Southeastern Film Critics Association |
Movie Reviews Only
| Rating | T-Meter | Title | Year | Review |
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| 7/10 | 88% | Blade Runner 2049 (2017) |
Gosling and Ford are solid performers but it is Ana de Armas whose star is born.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Oct 6, 2017
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| 3/10 | 69% | mother! (2017) |
A miscast Jennifer Lawrence plus no coherent vision from Aronofsky. An empty shell of a movie.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Sep 16, 2017
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| 6/10 | 30% | The Vault (2017) |
Director Dan Bush gets strong performances from Franco and Eastwood while letting the eerie creepiness of his story shine thru.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Sep 7, 2017
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| 6/10 | 21% | Birth of the Dragon (2017) |
The lead actors are basically unknown to American audiences and so are easily accepted in their roles. This adds to the overall believability of the film.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Sep 4, 2017
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| 7/10 | 38% | The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017) |
Reynolds and Jackson are living proof real talent can elevate the most mundane of material.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Aug 20, 2017
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| 7/10 | 35% | Kidnap (2017) |
It's Halle Berry's show all the way and she takes the audience with her on this wild ride of a movie.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Aug 5, 2017
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| 7/10 | No Score Yet | Home for Christmas Day (2017) |
Catherine Bell leads a practically perfect cast in this warmly entertaining "Christmas" movie‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Jul 16, 2017
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| 7/10 | 93% | Baby Driver (2017) |
Edgar Wright picked the perfect actor to play Baby. Ansel Elgort slides into this character like it is a second skin.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Jun 30, 2017
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| 4/10 | 16% | The Mummy (2017) |
Tom Cruise is totally on Cruise control in this clunker of a movie. He's in great shape for the film, unfortunately the movie is not.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Jun 11, 2017
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| 5/10 | 92% | Wonder Woman (2017) |
Loved Gadot. The script and supporting actors/characters not so much.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Jun 3, 2017
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| 7/10 | 29% | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) |
Everything about this new installment seems fresh. Johnny Depp shows once more he was born to play Jack Sparrow.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted May 27, 2017
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| 6/10 | 69% | Alien: Covenant (2017) |
Still has enough of the Ridley Scott touch to make it above average in entertainment value.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted May 25, 2017
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| 3/10 | 36% | Snatched (2017) |
How bad did you think "Snatched" could be? It's worse. And the misuse of Hawn is Goldie abuse.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted May 11, 2017
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| 8/10 | 61% | The Zookeeper's Wife (2017) |
An amazing story and movie that would not be believable if it were not based on true events.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted May 5, 2017
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| 8/10 | 71% | Gifted (2017) |
A strong plot mixed with dynamic acting added to innovative directing equals a gift of a movie. Mckenna Grace is adorable.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Apr 24, 2017
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| 6/10 | 55% | The Case for Christ (2017) |
Well made and well acted; the perfect movie for the Easter season.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Apr 11, 2017
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| 7/10 | 89% | I don't feel at home in this world anymore. (2017) |
Melanie Lynskey is a younger Margo Martindale. She can play comedy, drama or quirky - and this movie is really quirky.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Feb 26, 2017
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| 7/10 | 35% | The Great Wall (2017) |
"The Great Wall" is a movie that should be seen for the visuals it offers, the staging of the battle sequences, and the charm of Matt Damon.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Feb 19, 2017
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| 5/10 | 42% | A Cure For Wellness (2017) |
It is creepily suspenseful and entertaining until those final scenes when it all falls apart.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Feb 19, 2017
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| 6/10 | 89% | John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) |
Keanu Reeves is at his best when playing a mysterious man of few words. Plus the action scenes are almost believable as he is constantly reloading his weapons.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Feb 14, 2017
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| 5/10 | 17% | Lost in Florence (2017) |
The beauty of the locale is the selling point of this movie. Otherwise it is run of the mill.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Feb 3, 2017
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| 6/10 | 42% | The Resurrection of Gavin Stone (2017) |
Brett Dalton is the reason to see the film. He manages to combine brashness, cockiness and charm in a winning performance.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Jan 21, 2017
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| 6/10 | 19% | Underworld: Blood Wars (2017) |
Kate Beckinsale is reason enough to go see this movie.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Jan 8, 2017
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| 7/10 | 73% | Sing (2016) |
A little slow at the start but overall fresh, funny and full of good music. ‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Dec 30, 2016
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| 7/10 | 40% | Office Christmas Party (2016) |
Lewd and crude as well as warm and endearing. But mostly it is just laugh out loud funny.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Dec 9, 2016
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| 4/10 | No Score Yet | Sins of Our Youth (2016) |
Tries hard to be relevant but falls short, still Lucas Till is an actor who is never boring.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Dec 2, 2016
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| 3/10 | 56% | Rules Don't Apply (2016) |
Warren Beatty's ego got the best of him in this vanity production. He possibly has out-Ishtarred "Ishtar".‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Nov 26, 2016
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| 5/10 | 94% | Arrival (2016) |
With a "you fill in the holes" plot, and a must film in the dark mentality, "Arrival" is D. O. A.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Nov 11, 2016
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| 10/10 | 86% | Hacksaw Ridge (2016) |
"Hacksaw Ridge" is the best movie I have seen this year. Some will not be able to watch the film because of its intensity and war violence, but for those who can it is an amazing story of faith, courage, love and patriotism. ‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Nov 4, 2016
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| 4/10 | 21% | Inferno (2016) |
In the right role he is great ("Sully"); in the wrong role he is terrible ("Inferno"). This James Bond-ish role in "Inferno" was a wrong fit from the start.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Oct 29, 2016
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| 8/10 | 52% | The Accountant (2016) |
Some plotholes for sure but the film is surprising and entertaining. Ben Affleck at his best.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Oct 15, 2016
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| 8/10 | 90% | A Man Called Ove (En man som heter Ove) (2016) |
A surprisingly warm and wonderful movie. One of the best of the year!‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Oct 7, 2016
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| 8/10 | 83% | Deepwater Horizon (2016) |
Director Peter Berg makes this film personal enough to get the audience totally aboard. Mark Wahlberg and Kate Hudson lead an almost picture perfect cast.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Sep 26, 2016
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| 6/10 | 63% | The Magnificent Seven (2016) |
Washington and Pratt show true grit in this movie, but a lack of character depth makes it entertaining only for those who love violence.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Sep 25, 2016
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| 7/10 | 45% | The Hollars (2016) |
Margo Martindale is a national treasure. She has the best comedic moments and the best dramatic ones in this movie.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Sep 15, 2016
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| 8/10 | 85% | Sully (2016) |
Clint Eastwood + Tom Hanks + Sully = one of the best movies of the year.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Sep 6, 2016
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| 7/10 | 59% | The Light Between Oceans (2016) |
Fassbender and Vikander light up the screen with their chemistry and talent.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Sep 5, 2016
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| 7/10 | 81% | Equity (2016) |
This is one of the only times a movie has concerned Wall Street and I understood it.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Aug 25, 2016
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| 7/10 | 25% | Ben-Hur (2016) |
The new "Ben-Hur" is impressive but not epic. The memory of Charlton Heston in that chariot race still remains‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Aug 17, 2016
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| 6/10 | 11% | Nine Lives (2016) |
Cat lovers young and old will eat it up like catnip.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Aug 11, 2016
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| 6/10 | 26% | Suicide Squad (2016) |
Shocked by the fun I had with this film. The next one should just be called "Harley Quinn" cause Margot Robbie makes the movie.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Aug 6, 2016
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| 7/10 | 58% | Bad Moms (2016) |
Raunchy in the extreme, but the laugh out loud script provides the right balance. Plus the movie has Kathryn Hahn as a secret weapon. She steals the show!‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Aug 1, 2016
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| 4/10 | 15% | Ice Age: Collision Course (2016) |
The steam has run out of the "Ice Age" franchise.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Jul 27, 2016
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| 5/10 | 69% | The Infiltrator (2016) |
Good, solid acting can't overcome a fuzzy script and poor editing.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Jul 15, 2016
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| 6/10 | 36% | The Legend of Tarzan (2016) |
Fans of "The Jungle Book" should enjoy "The Legend of Tarzan". It has the same type of computer generated animals, a dark, dank jungle locale, and Tarzan could be the jungle boy grown to manhood.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Jul 2, 2016
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| 6/10 | 31% | Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) |
Based on the popularity of the original, and the strength of the characters created there; this sequel should have been a sure thing. it isn't. Oh it is good but it should have been so much better.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Jun 29, 2016
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| 5/10 | 69% | Central Intelligence (2016) |
This is a dumbed down formulaic comedy that is not deserving of the talent possessed by the two leads.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Jun 18, 2016
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| 4/10 | 92% | The Nice Guys (2016) |
With its sloppy plot, fair to middling acting, and a cheesy look of the seventies "The Nice Guys" is not a nice movie.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted May 21, 2016
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| 5/10 | 24% | Being Charlie (2016) |
"Being Charlie" is saved by Nick Robinson's natural and appealing performance in the lead role..‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted May 12, 2016
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| 5/10 | 10% | Papa: Hemingway in Cuba (2016) |
The idea of the story is good,; the execution and acting are not. "Papa" would not be pleased.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted May 3, 2016
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