Andrew Gaudion
Tomatometer-approved critic
An entertainment writer for hire who grew up on the island of Alderney and now lives in London. Graduate of The University of Warwick (BA) and King?s College London (MA). Writer of articles and reviews, conductor of interviews and constant student of popular culture. Loves film, TV, music, books, food and dogs.
Movies reviews only
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The Little Mermaid (2023) |
...new additions fall flat, with the film ultimately proving to be another one of these remake projects that do little to improve upon the original or offer much in the way of a convincing reason to be beyond being a surefire cash-in. - THN
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| Posted May 22, 2023
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Fast X (2023) |
Fast X does have all the elements you would expect from an F&F, but sadly the execution this time out leaves this first chapter of the closing stretch a jumbled, messy and cluttered affair. - THN
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| Posted May 18, 2023
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Beau Is Afraid (2023) |
Beau Is Afraid is another example of Aster’s ability to place you in an uncanny and occasionally uncomfortable environment, only to come out of the other side with the sense that you are the richer for it. - THN
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| Posted May 17, 2023
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Evil Dead Rise (2023) |
Evil Dead Rise is an excellently produced entry in the franchise, even if it never does anything that proves particularly rattling. - THN
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| Posted Apr 11, 2023
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Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) |
Shazam is the underdog that you’d like to see succeed, but sadly this outing is already out of breath before it has stepped out of the gate. - THN
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| Posted Mar 16, 2023
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Plane (2023) |
It delivers exactly what you would expect from a Gerard Butler film called Plane – and there’s a simple pleasure to be had in just how thrifty it is at doing that. - FILMHOUNDS Magazine
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| Posted Jan 27, 2023
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Spirited (2022) |
It is an over-decorated Christmas tree that is often at the risk of toppling over, yet ultimately manages to stay upright thanks to some catchy musical sequences and a ‘go for broke’ enthusiasm that is more than fitting this time of year. - THN
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| Posted Nov 17, 2022
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Strawberry Mansion (2021) |
Thoroughly endearing as it goes into its phantasmagorical adventure made with an economical sense of craft that doesn’t skimp on fantastic imagery. - VultureHound
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| Posted Oct 24, 2022
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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022) |
Driven by its more mature approach and dazzling animation, del Toro’s Pinocchio is very close to making a claim as the definitive take on the story – but sadly loses itself a little on the way. - metro.co.uk
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| Posted Oct 18, 2022
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Decision to Leave (2022) |
An alluring, exciting, and often very funny thriller – one that should linger on the mind even as the mist sets in. - metro.co.uk
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| Posted Oct 18, 2022
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Wayfinder (2022) |
While it may not always hold your attention, it is a singular piece of art with plenty of ambition and deeply felt emotion. - VultureHound
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| Posted Jul 12, 2022
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Nitram (2021) |
It is undeniably well made, expertly performed and does for the most part manage to avoid a sense of sensationalism that other films of its kind often trade in. - VultureHound
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| Posted Jul 12, 2022
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Morbius (2022) |
It is a muddy puddle of a blockbuster; aimless, dull and lacking in a pulse. - THN
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| Posted Mar 31, 2022
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Ambulance (2022) |
Its a visceral, bloody, thrilling and breathless piece of entertainment. See it big and see it loud: the Bayhem demands it. - THN
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| Posted Mar 25, 2022
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Uncharted (2022) |
Most of its best moments are recreations from the games, and even then it takes some time for the sequences to bring a sense of fun akin to taking hold of a dual shock controller. - THN
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| Posted Feb 11, 2022
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The Hand of God (2021) |
By looking back, Sorrentino feels like he is welcoming a new chapter in his career, one where he wears his heart more on his sleeve, and it is often captivating to behold. - THN
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| Posted Dec 18, 2021
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Raging Fire (2021) |
Far from original - and a little murky in its agenda - Raging Fire is nonetheless terrifically directed when it comes to delivering thrilling action sequences. If only there were more of them. - THN
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| Posted Nov 13, 2021
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Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) |
Any goodwill the first act conjures soon becomes lost in an avalanche of obvious and clumsy callbacks that feels more like a piece of fan-service bingo than anything else, which frankly gives it all the freshness and taste of a 40-year-old Twinkie. - THN
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| Posted Nov 09, 2021
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The French Dispatch (2021) |
A must for fans of Wes Anderson, but for those not already converted, you might want to pick up a different magazine. - THN
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| Posted Oct 22, 2021
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Wendy (2020) |
Wendy is undoubtedly a well-intentioned attempt at re-dressing a classic story, but the narrative and performances often keep this version from taking flight. - THN
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| Posted Aug 13, 2021
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Free Guy (2021) |
Free Guy is very much the Mountain Dew of summer blockbusters. You kinda like the taste, you question its nutritional value, but you keep taking a sip, no matter what your dentist might say. - THN
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| Posted Aug 10, 2021
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A Quiet Place Part II (2021) |
Sequels are a difficult trick to pull off, as many rarely manage to exceed their predecessor. But A Quiet Place Part II comes closer than most. - VultureHound
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| Posted May 29, 2021
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Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies (2017) |
...as a look into an era of Hollywood cinema that produced some of the most beloved films of all time, it is undeniably a personal and sweet reflection of what was truly a golden age. - VultureHound
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| Posted Apr 23, 2021
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Made in Italy (2020) |
Everything is played with a sweet sincerity, but it is in service of a screenplay that would rather fall back on cliche as it struggles to penetrate much beyond the surface. - VultureHound
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| Posted Mar 26, 2021
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Come True (2020) |
Come True will likely earn many fans for the sense of mystery and palpable fear that its imagery and concept often conjures throughout its setup. - VultureHound
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| Posted Mar 13, 2021
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The Act of Reading (2019) |
...a final book report that never engages as a whole as it has far too many self-indulgent tangents that rob the film of the universal message that lies at the heart of its strongest ideas. - VultureHound
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| Posted Feb 17, 2021
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More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story (2021) |
It is a film that both shows a lot of love for a beloved and troubled actor, but also one that makes sure to frame his career in the larger context of representation on screen for Asian American characters. - THN
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| Posted Feb 11, 2021
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Hellraiser: Judgment (2018) |
It is frustrating that there are morsels of some inspiration in here that either get rushed over or buried in quite extreme gruesome imagery and predictable plotting. - VultureHound
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| Posted Feb 10, 2021
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Baby Done (2020) |
...an endearingly bittersweet account of a young couple going through the motions of an unplanned pregnancy, even if it can't quite help leaning into more formulaic territory from time to time. - THN
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| Posted Feb 04, 2021
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Rams (2020) |
A very charming and engaging look at community, family and the importance of communication. - THN
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| Posted Feb 02, 2021
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Twist (2021) |
An odd messy twist to the Dickens tale, that forgets the imagination part of reimagination. - VultureHound
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| Posted Jan 27, 2021
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Hunted (2020) |
There is very little in the way of three-dimensional character development, meaning that the catharsis that the film should be delivering ends up diluted, leading to an experience that does very little with its modern re-telling of Little Red. - VultureHound
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| Posted Jan 21, 2021
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The Call (2020) |
The Call is ultimately a derivative horror film with a half baked 80's setting and a narrative that struggles to maintain much in the way of originality and surprise. - THN
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| Posted Jan 11, 2021
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Robin's Wish (2020) |
A more fitting title may have been Susan's Wish, as it very much is an account of her working through the grief of losing her husband to such a horrible disease, and finding some purpose and meaning in that loss. - VultureHound
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| Posted Jan 04, 2021
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Soul (2020) |
There are stretches in Soul where Docter and his team are very much in the zone, crafting many magical and beguiling moments, only occasionally getting knocked out of it along the way. - VultureHound
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| Posted Dec 28, 2020
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The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone (1990) |
The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone gives fans the chance to at least go in with a different sense of expectation. - VultureHound
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| Posted Dec 14, 2020
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I'm Your Woman (2020) |
It is a smart and subversive thriller that is frequently gripping, with a red hot cast firing on all cylinders. - VultureHound
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| Posted Dec 09, 2020
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The End of the Storm (2020) |
A soothing balm for any fan of Liverpool Football Club, and stands as an entertaining account of one of the best and strangest seasons in the storied history of the club. - VultureHound
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| Posted Nov 24, 2020
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976-EVIL (1989) |
The film is much more interesting as a curious oddity than it is something that genuinely feels like a well-crafted film. - VultureHound
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| Posted Oct 22, 2020
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On the Rocks (2020) |
When it clicks back into more of a hangout vibe, cruising around the city of New York and enjoying some cocktails, it becomes a more palatable and witty experience. - THN
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| Posted Oct 20, 2020
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Friendship's Death (1987) |
This is mostly a pleasantly strange meditation on what it means to be human that has many a prescient observation to share about life on Planet Earth. - VultureHound
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| Posted Oct 19, 2020
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Possessor: Uncut (2020) |
It is a very cold experience, but it is hard to deny that sense of intrigue that develops, as you become more macabrely compelled to see just how far it is willing to go. - VultureHound
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| Posted Oct 19, 2020
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Nomadland (2020) |
An absolutely magical piece of work. - VultureHound
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| Posted Oct 16, 2020
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David Byrne's American Utopia (2020) |
American Utopia comes to be a captivating expression of how music creates the spaces for all kinds of feeling, as well as acting as a beacon for its usefulness as a tool for change. - THN
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| Posted Oct 15, 2020
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Another Round (2020) |
It is a touching, funny, and bittersweet tale that uses the top shelf of human emotion to concoct a potent cocktail that'll linger on your mind long after it has been consumed. - THN
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| Posted Oct 15, 2020
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180 Degree Rule (2020) |
A hard film to embrace and appreciate, despite some clear talent on display. - THN
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| Posted Oct 14, 2020
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Undine (2020) |
What it does have going for it is a lead performance that proves hard to ignore, one which keeps you chasing the bait in the hope that something unique is going to be on the other end of the line. - THN
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| Posted Oct 14, 2020
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Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets (2020) |
It is a boozy, rollicking night as The Roaring 20's rings in its last call. The bar patrons do not want this night to end, and it is a feeling that you will likely end up sharing. - VultureHound
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| Posted Oct 14, 2020
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Shirley (2020) |
With intense close ups and an attention to rich and bright colours, Decker constructs a technicolour gothic fable that thrives on an atmosphere of unease - THN
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| Posted Oct 10, 2020
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Farewell Amor (2020) |
It crafts an unconventional story about family, but one we can all learn something from when it comes to addressing how we can find connection with those in our family we disagree with, even if those differences seem too hard to overcome. - THN
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| Posted Oct 08, 2020
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