Jackie K. Cooper
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 | 44% | The Miracle Season (2018) |
"The Miracle Season" is an inspiring family film but there is no draw except word of mouth. If those entertained spread the word then this little film could find its audience.‐ jackiekcooper.com
Read More | Posted Apr 13, 2018
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| 8/10 | 95% | A Quiet Place (2018) |
"A Quiet Place" is this year's "Get Out,"an implausible film that portends to be one of the year's best.‐ jackiekcooper.com
Read More | Posted Apr 7, 2018
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| 4/10 | 73% | Ready Player One (2018) |
Another disappointment from Steven Spielberg. He has come a long way down from the heart warming charm of "E T" to this cold and brassy virtual reality escapade.‐ jackiekcooper.com
Read More | Posted Mar 30, 2018
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| 6/10 | 79% | Unsane (2018) |
An interesting plot plus a sharp performance by Claire Foy elevates this movie above the average.‐ jackiekcooper.com
Read More | Posted Mar 30, 2018
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| 4/10 | 43% | Pacific Rim Uprising (2018) |
John Boyega and Scott Eastwood are two good actors looking for the reason they starred in this loser.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Mar 23, 2018
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| 8/10 | 70% | I Can Only Imagine (2018) |
The emotional impact of this film is powerful thanks to its central theme of redemption, plus strong performances by J MIchael Finley and always reliable actor Dennis Quaid,‐ jackiekcooper.com
Read More | Posted Mar 18, 2018
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| 6/10 | 45% | The Hurricane Heist (2018) |
It all plays out in a fast and furious manner. For a good time forget the logic and just go with the flow. It is more fun than you expect it to be.‐ jackiekcooper.com
Read More | Posted Mar 10, 2018
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| 7/10 | 47% | Red Sparrow (2018) |
Slow pacing and a good but not great performance by Jennifer Lawrence detract from the movie, but the twists and turns plus a strong supporting cast lift it up to above average status.‐ jackiekcooper.com
Read More | Posted Mar 4, 2018
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| 5/10 | 17% | Death Wish (2018) |
The story is still compelling but Bruce Willis and Director Eli Roth do not add anything to it. The old cocky, charming Bruce is nowhere in sight.‐ jackiekcooper.com
Read More | Posted Mar 4, 2018
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| 7/10 | 96% | Black Panther (2018) |
Chadwick Boseman is the star of the movie but he is fighting a losing battle against scene stealers such as Michael B Jordan, Letitia Wright and Sterling K. Brown.‐ jackiekcooper.com
Read More | Posted Feb 16, 2018
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| 4/10 | 25% | Samson (2018) |
No passion allowed in this story of seduction and betrayal. This is the sanitized version that can easily be shown in churches.‐ jackiekcooper.com
Read More | Posted Feb 15, 2018
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| 4/10 | 91% | Phantom Thread (2018) |
If this is Daniel Day-Lewis' last film performance he leaves us with a mess.‐ jackiekcooper.com
Read More | Posted Jan 25, 2018
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| 9/10 | 85% | Wonder (2017) |
Everything about this movie is wonder-ful especially its message..‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Dec 22, 2017
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| 10/10 | 56% | The Greatest Showman (2017) |
Great acting, great music, good plot. Unlike "La La Land" this movie hits all the right notes.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Dec 22, 2017
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| 8/10 | 76% | Last Flag Flying (2017) |
A heartfelt story about male friendship. Carell, Fishbourne and especially Cranston are all at the top of their game.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Dec 12, 2017
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| 8/10 | 52% | Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017) |
It is basically a one man show but when the one man is Denzel Washington at his best, then the movie soars.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Nov 16, 2017
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| 7/10 | 45% | The Star (2017) |
The Christmas Story told from a donkey's perspective makes for a fun filled, heart-warming animated movie. Surprisingly good.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Nov 14, 2017
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| 19% | Daddy's Home 2 (2017) |
It is funny and touching, full of characters we can all love a little.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Nov 13, 2017
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| 8/10 | 87% | Only the Brave (2017) |
Takes a true heroic story and does it justice. This is moviemaking as it is supposed to be.‐ Huffington Post
Read More | Posted Oct 24, 2017
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| 7/10 | 87% | 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 | 25% | 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 | 25% | 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 | 40% | 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 | 37% | 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 | 15% | 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 | 30% | 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 | 67% | 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 | 73% | 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 | 52% | 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 | 88% | 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 | 41% | 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 | 14% | 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 | 45% | 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 | 21% | 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 | 72% | 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 | 41% | 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 | 57% | 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 | 22% | 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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