Molly Freeman
Tomatometer-approved critic
| Publications: | Hollywood.com, ScreenRant |
Movie Reviews Only
| Rating | T-Meter | Title | Year | Review |
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| 3/5 | 31% | Venom (2018) |
Venom is certainly a flawed superhero movie, but Tom Hardy's performances as Eddie Brock and Venom make for a fun and entertaining ride.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Oct 3, 2018
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| 4.5/5 | 97% | The Hate U Give (2018) |
The Hate U Give tackles serious issues of racism and police violence with unflinching honesty and a stunning lead performance by Amandla Stenberg.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Sep 28, 2018
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| 4/5 | 72% | Bad Times at the El Royale (2018) |
Bad Times at the El Royale is a deliciously entertaining, if sometimes slow, love letter to film noir from director Drew Goddard elevated by the cast.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Sep 28, 2018
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| 4/5 | 70% | Assassination Nation (2018) |
Assassination Nation works well both as a stylish thriller with tense, horrific moments and as a feminist parable for the modern social media age.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Sep 21, 2018
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| 3/5 | 67% | The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018) |
The House with a Clock in Its Walls is a magical, kid-friendly horror flick with exceptionally fun performances by Jack Black and Cate Blanchett.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Sep 18, 2018
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| 2.5/5 | 85% | A Simple Favor (2018) |
A Simple Favor is a delightfully twisty psychological thriller with compelling performances, and much of Paul Feig's humor, but little substance.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Sep 11, 2018
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| 2/5 | 43% | Destination Wedding (2018) |
Destination Wedding aims to be the misanthrope's rom-com, but despite the charm of Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves, it's just plain unlikable.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Sep 7, 2018
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| 2/5 | 65% | Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018) |
Sierra Burgess is a Loser attempts to be a modern and progressive teen rom-com, but tends to lean on the genre's regressive tropes too much.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Sep 7, 2018
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| 3/5 | 69% | Prodigy (2018) |
Prodigy offers a compelling, if low-budget psychological thriller that's elevated by the lead performances and a twist on a classic sci-fi premise.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Aug 22, 2018
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| 1.5/5 | 22% | The Happytime Murders (2018) |
The Happytime Murders mines all its comedy from R-rated puppet antics and Melissa McCarthy's typical schtick, but the jokes quickly wear thin.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Aug 22, 2018
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| 3/5 | 96% | To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018) |
To All The Boys I've Loved Before is a charming young adult romantic comedy that tells a sweet and joyful story of young love for modern audiences.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Aug 16, 2018
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| 4.5/5 | 92% | Crazy Rich Asians (2018) |
Crazy Rich Asians is a spectacular, heartwarming instant classic of a romantic comedy that brings some much-needed representation to the genre.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Aug 8, 2018
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| 2.5/5 | 17% | The Darkest Minds (2018) |
The Darkest Minds is a solid enough dystopian sci-fi YA adaptation, elevated by Amandla Stenberg's performance, but it won't revive this film trend.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Aug 3, 2018
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| 4.5/5 | 93% | Blindspotting (2018) |
Blindspotting effectively balances buddy comedy with astute social commentary, providing fun and gut-wrenching anger and despair in equal measure.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Jul 27, 2018
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| 2.5/5 | 51% | Equalizer 2 (2018) |
The Equalizer 2 is an equally stylish sequel to Antoine Fuqua and Denzel Washington's action drama, but with fewer thrills and surprises.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Jul 17, 2018
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| 2/5 | 46% | Skyscraper (2018) |
Skyscraper is a serviceable action vehicle for a charming Dwayne Johnson, but even he can't save it from repetitive set pieces and a stale story.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Jul 10, 2018
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| 3.5/5 | 88% | Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) |
Ant-Man and the Wasp is a hilarious return to the shrinking heroes, but with elevated action and a heartfelt story, it's a well-rounded Marvel sequel.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Jun 27, 2018
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| 4.5/5 | 94% | Sorry to Bother You (2018) |
Boots Riley's Sorry to Bother You ambitiously pushes the envelope of the sci-fi and comedy genres for a wholly unique, refreshing and hilarious film.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Jun 22, 2018
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| 2.5/5 | 94% | Incredibles 2 (2018) |
Incredibles 2 captures most of the fun of Pixar's The Incredibles, but feels somewhat outdated in the modern Hollywood landscape of superhero movies. ‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Jun 11, 2018
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| 3/5 | 68% | Ocean's 8 (2018) |
Ocean's 8 offers a fun female-fronted summer movie experience as it returns to the world of Ocean's 11, but falls short of elevating the franchise.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Jun 5, 2018
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| 4/5 | 48% | Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) |
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is a fun ride full of adventure - and scares - that builds on the mythology of Jurassic Park in very interesting ways.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Jun 5, 2018
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| 4/5 | 87% | Upgrade (2018) |
Leigh Whannell's Upgrade is rooted in classic sci-fi, but with healthy doses of horror and slick action, it's a surprisingly fresh and thrilling ride.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Jun 1, 2018
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| 3.5/5 | 70% | Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) |
Solo: A Star Wars Story hits all the expected Han Solo origin story beats, delivering a solidly entertaining experience with few surprises.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted May 16, 2018
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| 4/5 | 82% | Deadpool 2 (2018) |
Deadpool 2 is far more ambitious than the first film, elevating the action, humor and overall scope for an even more fun experience in the sequel.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted May 14, 2018
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| 3.5/5 | 83% | Avengers: Infinity War (2018) |
Avengers: Infinity War delivers an exciting culmination of the MCU, though it's overstuffed and suffers from certain typical Marvel movie problems.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Apr 24, 2018
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| 4/5 | 83% | Blockers (2018) |
Blockers takes the classic raunch comedy premise of teens losing their virginity and gives it a hilariously entertaining update for modern audiences.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Apr 5, 2018
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| 3.5/5 | 90% | Isle of Dogs (2018) |
Isle of Dogs infuses writer-director Wes Anderson's signature humor in an offbeat, but still heartwarming story about a boy and his dog(s).‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Mar 22, 2018
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| 3/5 | 43% | Pacific Rim Uprising (2018) |
Pacific Rim Uprising builds out the universe for a bigger, more fun fight between giant robots and monsters, but loses sight of del Toro's vision.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Mar 21, 2018
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| 3/5 | 79% | I Kill Giants (2018) |
I Kill Giants faithfully adapts the graphic novel for a striking coming-of-age movie that blends magical realism with heartbreaking drama.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Mar 20, 2018
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| 2.5/5 | 41% | A Wrinkle in Time (2018) |
A Wrinkle in Time offers an engaging family-friendly sci-fi adventure, but falls short of reaching the potential of its talented cast and director.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Mar 7, 2018
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| 4/5 | 92% | Love, Simon (2018) |
Love, Simon is a funny, heartfelt, and truly touching teen romantic comedy that instantly becomes a modern classic for today's generation.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Mar 2, 2018
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| 3.5/5 | 87% | Annihilation (2018) |
Director Alex Garland blends high concept sci-fi with stunning visuals and a dash of horror for an exciting female-led film in Annihilation.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Feb 21, 2018
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| 2/5 | 12% | Fifty Shades Freed (2018) |
Fifty Shades Freed brings the E.L. James' book-based trilogy to its climax with plenty of sex, overwrought drama, and unintentional humor.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Feb 9, 2018
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| 2/5 | 43% | Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018) |
Maze Runner: The Death Cure provides a satisfactory concluding chapter to the YA dystopian trilogy, and little else beyond action spectacle.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Jan 19, 2018
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| 2.5/5 | 28% | Proud Mary (2018) |
Proud Mary is an entertaining enough thriller with some flare from director Babak Najafi, but works best as Taraji P. Henson's action vehicle.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Jan 12, 2018
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| 2/5 | 32% | Pitch Perfect 3 (2017) |
Pitch Perfect 3 offers a satisfying conclusion to the a capella series, but sacrifices heart and substance for bizarre, over-the-top story choices.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Dec 19, 2017
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| 4.5/5 | 91% | Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) |
Star Wars: The Last Jedi builds upon Star Wars history for a more expansive, high-stakes adventure with plenty of fresh - and classic - elements.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Dec 12, 2017
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| 3.5/5 | 84% | Darkest Hour (2017) |
Joe Wright's Darkest Hour stylishly follows Winston Churchill's early days as Prime Minister with a transformative performance from Gary Oldman.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Dec 10, 2017
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| 4.5/5 | 95% | Call Me by Your Name (2018) |
Call Me By Your Name is a beautiful and powerful coming of age love story with remarkable performances from Armie Hammer and Timothée Chalamet.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Nov 24, 2017
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| 4.5/5 | 92% | The Shape of Water (2017) |
Guillermo del Toro's The Shape of Water elegantly blends whimsical fairy tale with a fresh spin on classic monster movies for a delightful experience.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Nov 16, 2017
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| 4/5 | 97% | Coco (2017) |
Coco is a heartwarming story about family and a well-crafted coming of age tale steeped beautifully in the traditions of Mexico's Día de los Muertos.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Nov 9, 2017
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| 3.5/5 | 92% | Thor: Ragnarok (2017) |
Taika Waititi's Thor: Ragnarok is a breath of fresh air in the MCU, but still feels very much like a Marvel movie - for better or worse.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Oct 25, 2017
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| 3/5 | 81% | Tragedy Girls (2017) |
Tragedy Girls is a delightfully subversive and darkly comedic take on a slasher horror film, though it doesn't necessarily reinvent the genre.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Oct 21, 2017
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| 4/5 | 86% | Professor Marston & The Wonder Women (2017) |
Professor Marston and the Wonder Women deftly blends a beautiful tale of romance with the story of Wonder Woman's origin and her feminist ideals.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Sep 21, 2017
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| 4/5 | 53% | Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017) |
Kingsman: The Golden Circle doubles down on slick action and spy genre riffs, but adds enough fresh and fun elements to provide an exciting sequel.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Sep 18, 2017
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| 3/5 | 40% | The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017) |
The Hitman's Bodyguard is a mediocre action flick elevated by the talent and comedic chemistry of Samuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Aug 18, 2017
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| 2.5/5 | 16% | The Dark Tower (2017) |
The Dark Tower is a mixed bag of abridged mythology from King's book series, fun performances from Elba and McConaughey, and uninspired action.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Aug 3, 2017
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| 2.5/5 | 48% | Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) |
Besson's Valerian is a visually stunning, if overlong, sci-fi romp that's weighed down by an uncharming dynamic between its two leads.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Jul 21, 2017
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| 3/5 | 78% | The Beguiled (2017) |
Though an only decent adaptation, The Beguiled is deftly directed by Coppola, giving room for the cast to shine in their performances.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Jun 23, 2017
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| 3/5 | 45% | Rough Night (2017) |
Rough Night offers an entertaining genderswap on the bromantic comedy, which especially works thanks to its Broad City brand of humor.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Jun 16, 2017
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