Ross Raihala

Ross Raihala
Ross Raihala's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer when published at the following Tomatometer-approved publication(s): St. Paul Pioneer Press
Publications: St. Paul Pioneer Press

Movie Reviews Only

T-Meter Title | Year
3.5/4 52% Charlie's Angels (2019) This is a movie that opens with the line "I think women can do anything" and spends the next two hours proving it. - St. Paul Pioneer Press EDIT
Read More | Posted Nov 13, 2019
2.5/4 79% Scandalous: The Untold Story of the National Enquirer (2019) It's well made and entertaining, but it's also a celebration of unethical journalism that feels shallow in the end. - St. Paul Pioneer Press EDIT
Read More | Posted Nov 12, 2019
2/4 69% Joker (2019) The social commentary of "Joker" is laughably one-dimensional and Phoenix's Fleck isn't that scary. Really, he's more sad than anything. - St. Paul Pioneer Press EDIT
Read More | Posted Oct 3, 2019
4/4 83% Judy (2019) Pack some tissues, as "Judy" is every bit electrifying as it is emotional. - St. Paul Pioneer Press EDIT
Read More | Posted Sep 26, 2019
88% Hustlers (2019) "Hustlers" is going to leave a whole lot of people smiling while pondering some of the deeper truths about life the film reveals. - St. Paul Pioneer Press EDIT
Read More | Posted Sep 13, 2019
3.5/4 85% Once Upon a Time In Hollywood (2019) Tarantino delivers an almost perfect film that showcases his many strengths. - St. Paul Pioneer Press EDIT
Read More | Posted Jul 25, 2019
2.5/4 90% Shazam! (2019) While the humor is definitely broad, "Shazam!" still offers some terrific laughs. Most of the time, it's bright and fun and good-natured. - St. Paul Pioneer Press EDIT
Read More | Posted Apr 4, 2019
1.5/4 31% Mapplethorpe (2019) "Mapplethorpe" paints a dark, depressing picture of the tortured artist but does little to answer any questions about his motivations. - St. Paul Pioneer Press EDIT
Read More | Posted Mar 8, 2019
3/4 65% Aquaman (2018) It swims more than it sinks. - St. Paul Pioneer Press EDIT
Read More | Posted Dec 20, 2018
3.5/4 61% Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) You'll leave grinning and humming Queen anthems for days to come. - St. Paul Pioneer Press EDIT
Read More | Posted Nov 1, 2018
3.5/4 79% Halloween (2018) It's clear Gordon and his writing team adore Carpenter's vision and they made wise choices in honoring it. - St. Paul Pioneer Press EDIT
Read More | Posted Oct 18, 2018
4/4 90% A Star Is Born (2018) What ultimately makes "A Star Is Born" such a pleasure is that it works on every level - the direction, the acting, the music, the casting. - St. Paul Pioneer Press EDIT
Read More | Posted Oct 3, 2018
3/4 48% Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) While it's got its faults, "Fallen Kingdom" provides plenty of thrills. - St. Paul Pioneer Press EDIT
Read More | Posted Jun 21, 2018
3.5/4 70% Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) It's merely a solidly made, fun adventure in the company of familiar characters. - St. Paul Pioneer Press EDIT
Read More | Posted May 15, 2018
4/4 91% Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) Disney found a true "Star Wars" champion in Johnson and I'm eager to see what he does when he's able to craft the next trilogy from scratch. - St. Paul Pioneer Press EDIT
Read More | Posted Dec 12, 2017