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Alex Arabian

Alex Arabian's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
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The Current War: Director's Cut (2019) 61% EDIT “The Current War builds upon a solid narrative foundation by richly transporting the viewer to a pivotal and prescient time for humankind, offering one-of-a-kind insights into some of the most brilliant minds of the 19th and 20th centuries.” – Film Inquiry Oct 30, 2019 Full Review Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019) 67% EDIT “Smith has crafted a heartfelt, thoughtful film with Jay and Silent Bob Reboot. You didn't read that incorrectly.” – Film Inquiry Oct 23, 2019 Full Review Seberg (2019) 36% EDIT “Seberg gives viewers a peek behind the curtain into a politically divided time presciently reflective of today's society, and offers an iconic, tour de force performance from Stewart.” – Film Inquiry Oct 11, 2019 Full Review Men in Black: International (2019) 23% EDIT “The end product is a film that doesn't creatively expand the Men In Black universe or explore the deep end of its possibilities, but rather, safely floats in the shallow end, seemingly stuck between schools of nostalgia, novelty, and narrative nuance.” – Film Inquiry Jun 19, 2019 Full Review Brightburn (2019) 57% B+ EDIT “Brightburn is a genre antithesis that screams of intelligent rebelliousness with clever, stylistic flourishes to boot.” – The Playlist May 22, 2019 Full Review Trial by Fire (2018) 63% EDIT “Trial By Fire is an expertly-crafted work of art that doubles as a biopic and perceptive, dual character study, brimming with jaw-dropping performances led by the versatile O'Connell.” – Film Inquiry May 20, 2019 Full Review Unicorn Store (2017) 66% EDIT “Larson's directorial debut marks the beginning of a new chapter in the multi-hyphenate's career.” – Film Inquiry Apr 11, 2019 Full Review Distorted (2018) 18% EDIT “Distorted leaves viewers with a disjointed, unoriginal story, a made-for-TV feel, and underwhelming thrills, with the only saving graces being the presence of Ricci and Cusack.” – Film Inquiry Jan 19, 2019 Full Review The Leisure Seeker (2017) 38% EDIT “The Leisure Seeker isn't a bad film, but its sluggish pace, inexplicable changes between the film and the book, and some corny dialogue keep it from being great and distract the attention from the impressive central performances.” – Film Inquiry Dec 30, 2018 Full Review Back Roads (2018) 55% EDIT “A well-acted, mostly captivating, and wholly unpredictable noir, Back Roads is an impressive directorial debut for Pettyfer, who pulls double-duty in his strongest screen performance yet.” – Film Inquiry Dec 19, 2018 Full Review The Clovehitch Killer (2018) 79% EDIT “This could happen anywhere, and that is, perhaps the most chilling aspect of the film.” – Film Inquiry Dec 8, 2018 Full Review Izzy Gets the F... Across Town (2017) 56% EDIT “For any film, Izzy Gets The Fuck Across Town would be an impressive feat. But for a writing and directorial debut, Papierniak has crafted a masterful film that one would think was the work of a veteran filmmaker.” – Film Inquiry Nov 29, 2018 Full Review Stella's Last Weekend (2018) 67% EDIT “Stella's Last Weekend is an under-the-radar gem of an independent film.” – Film Inquiry Nov 22, 2018 Full Review Tell Me Your Name (2018) 38% EDIT “Along Came the Devil balances haunting imagery and genuine scares with a realistic story about family, tragedy, and overcoming loss” – Film Inquiry Aug 28, 2018 Full Review Extinction (2018) 32% EDIT “Strong acting, wonderful direction, and a mostly alluring script overcome a somewhat commonplace story with familiar themes.” – Film Inquiry Aug 24, 2018 Full Review 1985 (2018) 96% EDIT “1985 is a miracle of a film, one that pays tribute to an era, a generation past, and a culture that fueled the progress of LGBTQ civil rights for decades to come.” – Film Inquiry Jul 22, 2018 Full Review The Catcher Was a Spy (2018) 32% EDIT “The Catcher Was a Spy is a moderately anticlimactic but engaging character study about a secretive man who lived an unbelievable life.” – Film Inquiry Jul 19, 2018 Full Review Ideal Home (2018) 68% EDIT “Most of the jokes land, and, without appearing too cloying, the film is an endearing portrait of parenthood. I could have watched Coogan and Rudd bicker at each other for another two hours.” – Film Inquiry Jul 4, 2018 Full Review Counterfeiters (2017) 83% EDIT “By combining realism with some of his favorite cinematic influences, maximizing an impressively minimal budget, and embracing the the art of collaboration, Hirschberg makes a commendable film debut.” – Film Inquiry Jun 8, 2018 Full Review A Kid Like Jake (2018) 52% EDIT “A Kid Like Jake succeeds on behalf of Howard's confident direction, Pearle's sharp-witted and empathetic script, and two outstanding performances from Danes and Parsons.” – Film Inquiry Jun 1, 2018 Full Review Humor Me (2017) 70% EDIT “This isn't the kind of film that you see for the spectacle, nor is it one you see for its ability to engage the brain significantly. It's an easy, 93-minute viewing experience. One that's more suitable for VOD platforms.” – Film Inquiry May 8, 2018 Full Review Avengers: Infinity War (2018) 85% EDIT “Avengers: Infinity War begins to close the portal to Marvel Studios' three phases in an extravagant fashion, combining the star power of several successful franchises to create an enviable ensemble” – Film Inquiry Apr 30, 2018 Full Review Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (2018) 77% EDIT “With exceptional performances from Hill, Phoenix, Mara, and Black, an inventive score from Elfman, spasmodically calculated direction by Van Sant, and an incredible true story, Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far On Foot succeeds as a biopic.” – Film Inquiry Apr 30, 2018 Full Review The Guardians (2017) 92% EDIT “Les gardiennes is another gracefully-directed film by Beauvois, and it gifts the audience with another perfect arrangement from Legrand, three gripping performances from Smet, Baye, and Bry, and plenty of eye-catching imagery to make up for a slow pace.” – Film Inquiry Apr 17, 2018 Full Review Sorry to Bother You (2018) 93% EDIT “Sorry To Bother You is an intelligent, batshit crazy satire that offers plenty of the theater of the absurd, a standout performance from Lakeith Stanfield, the most original script of the past two years, and plenty of laughs and food for thought.” – Film Inquiry Apr 17, 2018 Full Review
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