Robert Yaniz, Jr.
Robert Yaniz, Jr.'s reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
The Meg (2018)
47%
6/10
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“The Meg delivers the Statham-versus-giant-shark battle moviegoers are promised, but does so in a way that still manages to be underwhelming.” –
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Aug 10, 2018
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Blumhouse's Truth or Dare (2018)
16%
4/10
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“Truth or Dare lacks the conviction to do anything remotely interesting with its premise, instead falling back on one tired horror cliche after the next.” –
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Apr 13, 2018
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Jungle (2017)
60%
5/10
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“Daniel Radcliffe does what he can to elevate the survival story at the heart of Jungle, but the film's awkward pacing and over-reliance on cliche hold him back.” –
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Oct 19, 2017
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Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
88%
9/10
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“The latest Denis Villeneuve achievement, Blade Runner 2049 is the rare sequel that both pushes the franchise to challenging new places and serves as a natural extension of what's come before.” –
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Oct 6, 2017
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American Made (2017)
85%
6/10
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“Following The Mummy, American Made is easily the best Tom Cruise film of 2017, though it never strikes quite the right tone for the story it's trying to tell.” –
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Sep 29, 2017
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Jeepers Creepers 3 (2017)
17%
3/10
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“Lacking in imagination or genuine scares, Jeepers Creepers 3 falls tragically short on just about every front.” –
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Sep 27, 2017
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Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
92%
8/10
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“It may not quite reach the heights of Raimi's Spider-Man 2, but Spider-Man: Homecoming emerges as one of the character's strongest films to date, granting him a clean slate and infinite room to grow.” –
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Jun 29, 2017
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Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017)
87%
7/10
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“In his big screen debut, Captain Underpants brings a much-needed irreverence and tongue in cheek sense of adventure to the superhero genre that should please more than just its target audience.” –
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Jun 1, 2017
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Sandy Wexler (2017)
27%
2/10
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“Just when you thought Sandler couldn't embarrass himself any further, he drops the laughless mess known as Sandy Wexler on Netflix subscribers.” –
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Apr 14, 2017
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Going in Style (2017)
47%
6/10
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“Going in Style doesn't bring much imagination or innovation to the world of crime comedies, but its legendary stars enhance the experience enough to make it passable entertainment.” –
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Apr 7, 2017
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CHIPS (2017)
20%
5/10
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“A blatant attempt to apply the winning 21 Jump Street formula to another television property, CHIPS instead winds up a standard hard-R action comedy that audiences will probably forget by the time they leave the theater.” –
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Mar 24, 2017
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Table 19 (2017)
25%
3/10
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“Positioned as a quirky antidote to Hollywood wedding comedies, the awkward, tonally inconsistent Table 19 ultimately turns out to be more of the same.” –
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Mar 3, 2017
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Collide (2016)
23%
4/10
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“A cast of reliable performers slum it in this by-the-numbers action thriller.” –
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Feb 24, 2017
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Assassin's Creed (2016)
18%
3/10
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“Any fans hoping that Assassin's Creed would break the long streak of poor video game adaptations are bound to be disappointed by this nearly incomprehensible mess.” –
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Dec 21, 2016
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Hidden Figures (2016)
93%
8/10
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“With an air of optimism and hope for the future, Hidden Figures is a balm for the current political landscape, inspiring audiences to stand up for their ideals and continue striving forward.” –
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Dec 10, 2016
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Life on the Line (2015)
0%
2/10
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“A listless cast and a crushingly flat script fail to illuminate the lives of high-wire electrical workers in Life on the Line, which instead resorts to tired story beats and a false sense of self-righteousness.” –
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Nov 18, 2016
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The Take (2016)
49%
6/10
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“Idris Elba makes a dynamite action star, but this politically charged thriller doesn't give him the support he needs to become the next Liam Neeson.” –
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Nov 17, 2016
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Trolls (2016)
76%
4/10
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“Based on the popular toy line, Trolls bears all the earmarks of a blatant cash-in on a recognizable property, with little imagination to speak of and predictable creative choices from beginning to end.” –
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Nov 6, 2016
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The Ivory Game (2016)
77%
7/10
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“While The Ivory Game's ambitiously broad look at the illegal ivory trade takes on a bit more than it needs to, it does shed some definite light on a growing global problem.” –
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Nov 5, 2016
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Before the Flood (2016)
76%
8/10
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“Leonardo DiCaprio takes viewers on a global tour exploring the ramifications of - and possible solutions to - climate change, and Before the Flood makes a compelling case for immediate action.” –
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Oct 26, 2016
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The Whole Truth (2016)
35%
5/10
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“Keanu Reeves effectively anchors The Whole Truth, but a capable cast can only do so much to keep the lingering mystery afloat before logic weighs it down.” –
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Oct 21, 2016
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again (2016)
29%
4/10
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“This new take on the beloved cult classic halfheartedly stages a "reimagining" of The Rocky Horror Picture Show but forgets both the humanity in its characters and the distinct tone that made it a sensation in the first place.” –
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Oct 18, 2016
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Max Steel (2016)
0%
2/10
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“Moviegoers suffering from superhero fatigue should especially avoid Max Steel, a film that embodies the worst of what the genre has to offer.” –
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Oct 16, 2016
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Ordinary World (2016)
53%
7/10
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“Ordinary World - the first starring role for Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong - may feature a conventional story, but it counters that with tons of heart and solid performances throughout.” –
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Oct 15, 2016
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Kevin Hart: What Now? (2016)
75%
7/10
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“Despite a tacked-on framing device that mostly falls flat, Kevin Hart: What Now? proves to be a laugh riot thanks to the comedian's high-energy delivery and the broad spectrum of relatable topics he integrates into his set.” –
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Oct 12, 2016
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