Aine O'Connor
Aine O'Connor's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at the following Tomatometer-approved publication(s):
Sunday Independent (Ireland)
Movies reviews only
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House of Gucci (2021) |
House of Gucci is a remarkable story and lavish pot-boilers are right up my street -- especially when they're as well done as this. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Dec 02, 2021
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Shepherd (2021) |
A lot of thought has gone into it -- the gorgeous settings and palette, the wonky Tubular Bells-like score and the recurrent motif of eyes -- and Hughes is very good. But the film is short on frights and too much is left unsaid. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Dec 02, 2021
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Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) |
The first part of the film, led by the kids and child-like Gary, is the most successful. It works less well when it becomes an homage/imitation of the original film. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Nov 24, 2021
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Petite Maman (2021) |
French film-making genius Céline Sciamma has done it again. Her great skill in evoking emotion is taken to a new level, because in Petite Maman, she makes the audience complicit. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Nov 24, 2021
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The Colour Room (2021) |
History is not just about the big moments. There are so many smaller events and lesser-known people, especially women, who shape the world in which we live. Claire McCarthy's film is about one such woman. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Nov 18, 2021
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King Richard (2021) |
This authorised version of the sisters' story does gloss over some of Richard's unorthodox methods. However, it is still a remarkable tale, the cast are great, and the 146-minute run time flies by. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Nov 18, 2021
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Red Notice (2021) |
A classic of either the heist or action-comedy genre it is not, but, it works as a forgettable, unchallenging watch. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Nov 11, 2021
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Eternals (2021) |
Chloé Zhao's take on the Marvel Universe is a far cry from her last film, Nomadland. While Eternals has its moments, it is not one of the Marvel greats. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Nov 11, 2021
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Spencer (2021) |
Stewart is excellent. Her speech and mannerisms are uncanny at times. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Nov 11, 2021
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Love Yourself Today (2021) |
With plenty of concert footage, the film is a must for Dempsey fans. In fact, even if you've never heard one of his songs, the generous sharing of hard-earned wisdom makes for an uplifting watch. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Nov 11, 2021
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The Courier (2020) |
The cast is very good but -- little surprise -- it's Cumberbatch who steals the show. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Nov 04, 2021
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The Rescue (2021) |
This well-made, fascinating film tells a story which is built around all of the best things about humanity: kindness, bravery, endurance, ingenuity and cooperation. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Nov 04, 2021
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The Boss Baby: Family Business (2021) |
Sure it's milking the first film's success, but it works well and kids of pretty much any age, and their accompanying adults, will enjoy the humour, fun and animation. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Oct 25, 2021
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Passing (2021) |
It has some fascinating themes, like race-generated shame. Negga shines and Thompson is very good but her character is a bit thankless. However after a powerful start, the story sags in the middle. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Oct 25, 2021
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Dear Evan Hansen (2021) |
It is an interesting premise for a horror. It is a weird idea for an inspirational story. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Oct 25, 2021
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Riverdance: The Animated Adventure (2021) |
There is humour, a little moralising, and Riverdancing giant elks, so what's not to like? Super sweet, it's little-kid and parent friendly -- and tweens should sneakily enjoy it too. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Oct 22, 2021
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Monster (2019) |
This is very effective in channelling the suffering that people endured -- not just the hunger, but how hardship, despair and isolation can diminish us. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Oct 15, 2021
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The Addams Family 2 (2021) |
It's not a classic, but it is fun. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Oct 15, 2021
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Deadly Cuts (2021) |
Alongside the dirty jokes, there are some really clever lines. It has that Derry Girls confidence of being utterly place-specific without pandering to other audiences. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Oct 15, 2021
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Sweetheart (2021) |
Marley Morrison's debut feature is aptly titled, for it is very sweet. The film, written and directed by Morrison, is a familiar tale, well told -- and with plenty of laughs and bittersweet observations. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Oct 15, 2021
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S...house (2020) |
Overall it's clever, wise, sometimes funny, and always sweet. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Oct 08, 2021
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Gagarine (2020) |
What does it all mean? It's about dreams, belonging, and vulnerability, all wrapped up in how the future becomes the past. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Oct 07, 2021
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Voyagers (2021) |
All in all, a serviceable YA sci-fi story. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Oct 07, 2021
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No Time to Die (2021) |
Overall, No Time To Die is well worth the wait and a worthy end to the reign of Craig's excellent Bond. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Oct 07, 2021
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The Green Knight (2021) |
The Green Knight is epic, gorgeous, philosophical, existential and at times obscure. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Sep 30, 2021
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Father of the Cyborgs (2020) |
It's fascinating stuff, both the science and the ethics, and it is greatly enhanced by Kennedy's huge personal charm. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Sep 30, 2021
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The Guilty (2021) |
Though the phone gimmickry gets a bit tedious towards the end, there is a palpable sense of stress in this mostly successful thriller. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Sep 30, 2021
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Rose Plays Julie (2019) |
The three leads are superb and the sum total is excellent. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Sep 24, 2021
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12 Mighty Orphans (2021) |
Despite some violent scenes, overall it is a heartwarming watch that tweens especially might enjoy. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Sep 24, 2021
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Small World (2021) |
The line between shining a light and exploitation can be blurry, and Small World definitely crosses it. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Sep 24, 2021
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Copshop (2021) |
It doesn't quite work, but it's not terrible. Me and my 25-year-old manchild liked it. And it looks amazing, thanks to cinematographer Juan Miguel Azpiroz. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Sep 16, 2021
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Herself (2020) |
Two parts reality, one part wishful thinking, Herself is heartfelt, female-driven, people-positive and mostly feelgood. But bring tissues. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Sep 16, 2021
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Respect (2021) |
While Respect is not a hagiography, it is a bit dutiful and some things are not well enough explained. The music and costumes are wonderful though and Hudson is very good in the role. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Sep 16, 2021
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Our Ladies (2019) |
It's bawdy fun, and there are certainly some laughs. However, I have an issue with this story being told by men. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Sep 02, 2021
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Redemption of a Rogue (2020) |
The film is full of ideas. It is also full of humour, from running jokes to visual gags. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Sep 02, 2021
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The Last Bus (2021) |
A gentle and bittersweet watch. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Sep 02, 2021
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Breaking Boundaries: The Science Of Our Planet (2021) |
It's a comprehensive and sobering film. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Aug 20, 2021
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The Outpost (2019) |
All in all, a really good war/action film. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Aug 20, 2021
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Dream Horse (2020) |
Euros Lyn's unashamedly schmaltzy film is based on a true story and it is heart-warming, feel-good and family friendly. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Aug 20, 2021
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Vanquish (2021) |
Rose has no character to work with, the direction is overstyled and the score is comically expository with super Bad Guy music for bad guys and so on. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Aug 20, 2021
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The Father (2020) |
The word "devastating" is used so much as to be almost devalued. But, in its truest, most powerful sense, The Father is devastating. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Aug 20, 2021
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Midway (2019) |
It's not a gritty war film, it's a big battle movie and as such is fine. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Aug 20, 2021
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End of Sentence (2019) |
End of Sentence is not a wildly original story, but it does have some nice original details. It wriggles into unexpected places. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Aug 20, 2021
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Martin Eden (2019) |
The film is interesting for fans of the novel, for fans of inventive cinema and anyone who likes an existential/philosophical conundrum. However it is a niche market. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Aug 20, 2021
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Cowboys (2020) |
The effect is to pitch the vastness of nature against the sometimes tinyness of the lives we create. It sounds heavy, but it is light and lovely. And Zahn is fabulous. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Aug 20, 2021
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The Secrets We Keep (2020) |
It is short, to the point and keeps you wondering long enough to stay interesting. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Aug 20, 2021
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Finding You (2021) |
It is all very good-natured and clean, Ireland looks beautiful and Carlingford is a great location. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Aug 20, 2021
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Lady Boss: The Jackie Collins Story (2021) |
Jackie Collins's own life story is rather fascinating. And, for all my familiarity with her persona, I knew very little about her and so greatly enjoyed director Laura Fairrie's documentary, Lady Boss: The Jackie Collins Story. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Aug 20, 2021
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The World to Come (2020) |
Norwegian director Mona Fastvold delivers a beautiful, atmospheric and interesting film. It will be a bit slow for some tastes, but I loved it. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Aug 20, 2021
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I Never Cry (2020) |
Piotr Domalewski's second feature is a powerful, thought-provoking film. It turns a traditional genre trope on its head whilst raising little-discussed issues that affect millions of people. - Sunday Independent (Ireland)
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| Posted Aug 20, 2021
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