Molly Freeman
Tomatometer-approved critic
| Publications: | Hollywood.com, ScreenRant |
Movie Reviews Only
| Rating | T-Meter | Title | Year | Review |
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| 3/5 | 88% | The Kid Who Would Be King (2019) |
Joe Cornish's The Kid Who Would Be King is a stylish and earnest modern retelling of the King Arthur story that's fun for the whole family.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Jan 16, 2019
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| 2/5 | 57% | A Dog's Way Home (2019) |
A Dog's Way Home is a fine family-friendly adventure about man's best friend, hitting the same emotional chords as (better) movies that came before.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Jan 11, 2019
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| 4/5 | 92% | Bumblebee (2018) |
Bumblebee is a fun, heartfelt and still action-filled Transformers prequel that ushers in a new - and better - era of movies about the Autobots.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Dec 14, 2018
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| 2.5/5 | 53% | Once Upon a Deadpool (2018) |
Once Upon A Deadpool proves the foul-mouthed anti-hero can work in the confines of PG-13, but it only kind of works as a re-cut version of Deadpool 2.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Dec 11, 2018
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| 3.5/5 | 64% | Aquaman (2018) |
What DC's Aquaman movie lacks in refinement, it makes up for with action spectacle and a whole lot of fun personality from Momoa's Arthur Curry.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Dec 11, 2018
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| 3/5 | 84% | Dumplin' (2018) |
Netflix's Dumplin' has an emotionally impactful message of self-acceptance, wrapped in a charming coming-of-age story & steeped in Dolly Parton music.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Dec 7, 2018
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| 3/5 | 52% | Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (2018) |
Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle is a darker adaptation of Kipling's stories, with stunning visual feats from director Andy Serkis and an impactful story.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Nov 29, 2018
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| 4.5/5 | 97% | Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) |
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse delivers a funny, heartwarming and fresh superhero origin story with gorgeously executed comic-style animation.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Nov 28, 2018
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| 90% | The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974) |
The best one of all - and surely we can all agree on this one - is The Year Without A Santa Claus. On top of being an animated Christmas special, it's also a musical with songs like I Could Be Santa Claus and Blue Christmas.‐ Hollywood.com
Read More | Posted Nov 26, 2018
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| 3/5 | 16% | Robin Hood (2018) |
Robin Hood modernizes the classic story with some new ideas that don't always work, but the tale of an outlaw hero is buoyed by Taron Egerton's charm.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Nov 20, 2018
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| 3.5/5 | 88% | Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) |
Ralph Breaks the Internet is bigger and more heartfelt, with some fun Disney nostalgia, but its story gets lost in the online setting at times.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Nov 14, 2018
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| 4/5 | 81% | Overlord (2018) |
Overlord is an elevated B-movie that effectively blends war drama with zombie-Nazi horror for a wild, gory and fantastically fun thrill fest.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Nov 8, 2018
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| 3/5 | 58% | The Grinch (2018) |
The Grinch works as a modernized retelling of Dr. Seuss's classic, with some compelling tweaks to the story and characters, for plenty of family fun.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Nov 7, 2018
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| 3/5 | 75% | Monster Party (2018) |
Monster Party is a violent ride of a home invasion horror movie that puts its own stylistic spin on the genre, but doesn't fully rise above the pack.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Nov 1, 2018
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| 2.5/5 | 34% | The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018) |
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms has all the elements of an earnest holiday movie with family-friendly fun, but is less than the sum of its parts.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Oct 31, 2018
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| 2.5/5 | 63% | Outlaw King (2018) |
Outlaw King is buoyed by strong performances, by Chris Pine in particular, but David Mackenzie's swords-and-mud epic is too plodding to be exciting.‐ ScreenRant
Read More | Posted Oct 19, 2018
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| 3/5 | 29% | 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 | 74% | 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 | 73% | 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 | 66% | 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 | 48% | 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 | 66% | 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 | 68% | 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 | 23% | 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 | 91% | 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 | 92% | 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 | 69% | 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 | 83% | 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 | 85% | 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 | 89% | 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 | 44% | 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 | 77% | 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 | 42% | 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 | 89% | 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 | 42% | 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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