Jesús Chavarria
Jesús Chavarria's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer when
published at the following Tomatometer-approved publication(s):
Time Out México,
Cine Premiere
| Publications: | Time Out México, Cine Premiere |
Movie Reviews Only
| Rating | T-Meter | Title | Year | Review |
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| 3/5 | 52% | Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017) |
... a sequel that nonetheless knows how to recycle the humor of the original work... [Full review in Spanish]‐ Time Out México
Read More | Posted Oct 3, 2017
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| 3/5 | 85% | It (2017) |
Although It fails to supercede the terrifying childhood memory of those who watched the television production... this new version is pleasantly surprising with its own somber, disturbing touch and identity. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Time Out México
Read More | Posted Oct 3, 2017
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| 1.5/5 | No Score Yet | Perdidos (2014) |
An unfortunate recreation of an anecdote with a very basic and repetitive esctructure. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Aug 8, 2017
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| 1/5 | No Score Yet | The Possession Experiment (2016) |
The Possession Experiment is a scary movie ... because of how bad it is. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Mar 22, 2017
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| 2/5 | 16% | The Space Between Us (2017) |
The Space Between Us is another youthful romantic film disguised as science fiction. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Mar 3, 2017
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| 1.5/5 | 21% | Marauders (2016) |
Just because the protagonist is none other than the legendary action hero Bruce Willis, there would be no other reason to pay attention to this film. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Feb 17, 2017
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| 2.5/5 | 17% | El tamaño sí importa (2016) |
A romantic comedy that although it never manages to cover a fundamental point, it dares to overturn some conventions and can be somehow entertaining for the ones who like evasion without complications. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Jan 27, 2017
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| 2.5/5 | 17% | Incarnate (2016) |
The mixture of genres and the well-executed twist offered by Incarnation's premise, above the usual formula, is what saves it from burning. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Jan 6, 2017
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| 1.5/5 | 0% | Max Steel (2016) |
An artificial and blatant production that lacks of transcendence, which could not even be cataloged as a curiosity. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Dec 29, 2016
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| 2.5/5 | 75% | Un Padre No Tan Padre (2017) |
A comedy that, although it follows a well-known formula, works as a light entertainment. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Dec 23, 2016
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| 82% | Viva (2016) |
A fresh and fulfilling drama that, with its interesting proposal, truly stands out from commercial cinema. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Nov 29, 2016
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| 2.5/5 | 44% | Hands of Stone (2016) |
A story with all the necessary elements to become raw material for a truly epic film but in the end doesn't stand out in a sea of biopics. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Nov 10, 2016
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| 2/5 | 14% | La Leyenda del Chupacabras (2016) |
A film that is only slightly above the average of this type of Mexican films, something that is not complicated but is enough to entertain young audiences. However, is still far from meeting the expectations. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Oct 24, 2016
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| 3/5 | 95% | The Similars (Los Parecidos) (2016) |
An interesting film with hints of The Twilight Zone and the best of horror films from the 60's and 70's. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Oct 14, 2016
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| 3.5/5 | 79% | From Afar (Desde Allá) (2016) |
A drama that finds the way to approach a controversial subject like Caracas' society without being conventional. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Oct 7, 2016
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| 4/5 | 80% | The Assassin (2015) |
A sophisticated and flawless Asian film that its parsimonious pace may make it a little boring for anyone used to the Hollywood conventions, but well worth of the opportunity to approach filmic forms from other latitudes. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Oct 5, 2016
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| 2/5 | 47% | The Take (Bastille Day) (2016) |
Nothing more than a charmless vehicle of entertainment with unfortunate connections to real life. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Sep 23, 2016
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| 4.5/5 | 63% | The Magnificent Seven (2016) |
A solid and entertaining reinterpretation of a classic story. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Sep 23, 2016
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| 2/5 | 13% | No Manches Frida (2016) |
A mildly entertaining conventional comedy. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Sep 15, 2016
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| 2/5 | 37% | Morgan (2016) |
Even though it has an amazing production, this film could have been a lot more. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Sep 13, 2016
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| 2/5 | 37% | Skiptrace (2016) |
A film to watch when you have nothing better to do. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Aug 19, 2016
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| 2.5/5 | 94% | East Side Sushi (2015) |
A small, effective and plentiful film for the whole family. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Aug 8, 2016
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| 2/5 | 34% | Now You See Me 2 (2016) |
An unnecessary sequel that's even worse than the original. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Jul 25, 2016
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| 70% | Central Intelligence (2016) |
A forgettable comedy whose only good aspect is having The Rock and Kevin Hart in it. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Jun 30, 2016
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| 3.5/4 | 95% | Marguerite (2016) |
Smart, moving and fun. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Jun 23, 2016
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| 1/5 | No Score Yet | Pinocchio (2015) |
Hardly entertaining for kids, even less so for adults. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Jun 20, 2016
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| 2.5/5 | 18% | Ratchet & Clank (2016) |
A faithful video game adaptation, but a heavily generic film. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Jun 9, 2016
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| 3.5/4 | 82% | The Brand New Testament (Le tout nouveau testament) (2016) |
A fun and smart movie that probably won't be a favorite amongst the most religious groups. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Jun 2, 2016
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| 3/5 | 28% | Fathers And Daughters (2016) |
The film might be a little corny for some, but it's a well executed family drama. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted May 26, 2016
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| 2/5 | 83% | Rumbos Paralelos (2016) |
A drama that invites to reflect upon maternity and organ donation, but it's too literal and preachy. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted May 20, 2016
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| 2.5/5 | 54% | Qué Culpa Tiene el Niño? (2016) |
The new film by Karla Souza is a nice adherence to the romantic comedy genre. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted May 12, 2016
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| 1.5/5 | 37% | The Other Side of the Door (2016) |
Thhis B film is full of cliches and has zero originality. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted May 5, 2016
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| 3/5 | 95% | Eye In The Sky (2016) |
A thriller with a technological spectacle that drowns the discourse, but invites reflection on the subject. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Apr 21, 2016
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| 4/5 | 100% | Un illustre inconnu (Nobody from Nowhere) (2014) |
A strange and cool look at Paris that will stay with the audience after seeing it. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Apr 14, 2016
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| 0.5/5 | 8% | God's Not Dead 2 (2016) |
God's not dead, but he might have a stroke if he sees this film. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Apr 7, 2016
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| 2/5 | 38% | Compadres (2016) |
Great production values, but not as funny as it could be. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Apr 1, 2016
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| 2/5 | 52% | Risen (2016) |
A promising premise that barely works. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Mar 18, 2016
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| 2/5 | 8% | Rock the Kasbah (2015) |
An interesting cast and premise that feels like a missed opportunity. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Mar 10, 2016
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| 1/5 | 25% | London Has Fallen (2016) |
A film with little to nothing to add to the empty action film genre. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Mar 10, 2016
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| 2/5 | 11% | The Choice (2016) |
Como el resto de las obras de Nicholas Sparks, es poco más que un vehículo para derrochar cursilería y melodrama.‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Mar 3, 2016
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| 1.5/5 | 33% | Las Aparicio (2015) |
A failed adaptation of an excellent television series that also misses a bunch of opportunities to be good. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Feb 25, 2016
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| 1.5/5 | 20% | Visions (2015) |
An inferior Blumhouse production that has bits and pieces that work, but doesn't ultimately deliver. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Feb 12, 2016
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| 1/5 | 7% | Fifty Shades of Black (2016) |
An alleged mockery and satire that lampoons very little and with very little grace. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Feb 4, 2016
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| 1.5/5 | 40% | Ocho apellidos catalanes (2015) |
The good intentions the filmmakers had cannot overshadow how boring this sequel is. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Jan 21, 2016
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| 3/5 | 60% | Mortadelo y Filemón contra Jimmy el Cachondo (2014) |
A fun and thrilling animated film for kids an adults alike. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Jan 14, 2016
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| 1.5/5 | 44% | Summer Camp (2016) |
A by the numbers horror film that fortunately doesn't take itself too seriously. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Jan 7, 2016
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| 3/5 | 71% | Miss You Already (2015) |
It's a proposal about feelings and finds its audience in every person who want to be moved, have a good time, and even reflect a little. [Full Review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Dec 29, 2015
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| 3/5 | 39% | Love (2015) |
Despite being interesting, it's inconsistent and is both a demonstration of the courage of its director, as well as its shortcomings. [Full Review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Dec 11, 2015
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| 1/4 | 9% | The Damned (2014) |
A "horror" film that has few scares, brings nothing new to the genre and you'll forget as soon as you leave the theatre. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Dec 3, 2015
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| 4/4 | 80% | Macbeth (2015) |
A solid new version of the classic Shakespeare play with minor but good changes to some dialogue. [Full review in Spanish]‐ Cine Premiere
Read More | Posted Nov 26, 2015
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