Carson Timar
Tomatometer-approved critic
Movies reviews only
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Master Gardener (2022) |
Schrader tackles yet another impossible subject with a humanity and love that defies expectations and delivers a uniquely poignant final product. - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted May 26, 2023
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Book Club: The Next Chapter (2023) |
One does not go to a film like Book Club: The Next Chapter for Shakespearean drama that tests the morals of humanity itself, one goes to Book Club: The Next Chapter for innocent and heartfelt fun which the film delivers on excellently. - Clapper
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| Posted May 26, 2023
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The Little Mermaid (2023) |
While The Little Mermaid is far from being a complete disaster in the same way the remakes of Aladdin and Dumbo were, the film is a massive mixed bag. - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted May 24, 2023
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Outpost (2022) |
While Outpost proves Joe Lo Truglio's ability within the horror genre and successfully overcomes many of the common faults in the genre, the film fails itself and its own characters with a beyond-questionable final act. - Clapper
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| Posted May 17, 2023
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) |
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is the best film of the MCU to date. - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted May 01, 2023
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Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) |
A mess both in ideals and execution, the film fails to have the charm and poignance it presents and has to be seen as a rare failure for modern Disney animated features. - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted May 01, 2023
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Smoking Causes Coughing (2022) |
Smoking Causes Coughing is a prime example of the talents and worth of Dupieux as a filmmaker. - Clapper
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| Posted May 01, 2023
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Winnie the Pooh (2011) |
2011's Winnie the Pooh is a wonderful new adventure. Truly capturing a nostalgia and style that no longer is seen in wide releases, the film is a breath of fresh air and is a golden gem against Disney's modern filmography. - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted Apr 30, 2023
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Suzume (2022) |
While Suzume is far from being a disaster, the film is also a clear step down for Makoto Shinkai compared to his other recent projects. - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted Apr 23, 2023
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Beau Is Afraid (2023) |
One has to question why Beau is Afraid exists at all. - Clapper
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| Posted Apr 23, 2023
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Make Mine Music (1946) |
Make Mine Music might have a few memorable moments, but these are not enough to save this disjointed and overall underwhelming feature. - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted Apr 20, 2023
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) |
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is the Illumination style done at its absolute worst. - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted Apr 13, 2023
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Robin Hood (1973) |
While the film might not be perfect, Robin Hood is one of the more underrated Disney efforts. Blending imagination with technical ability, the film is entertaining and rewarding. - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted Apr 13, 2023
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Renfield (2023) |
It is hard to imagine many going to see Renfield and not finding at least a few solid laughs. - Clapper
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| Posted Apr 09, 2023
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Paint (2023) |
Paint is one of the weakest comedies in recent memory and it is hard to find a single reason why someone should be compelled to spend their money or time on a project on this level. - Clapper
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| Posted Apr 08, 2023
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Boston Strangler (2023) |
For fans of the true crime genre, Boston Strangler will provide an adequate retelling of this classic case with strong performances and a unique perspective. - Clapper
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| Posted Mar 20, 2023
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Creed III (2023) |
Michael B. Jordan does a great job in his directorial debut! - ClapperCast
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| Posted Mar 08, 2023
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Cocaine Bear (2023) |
Cocaine Bear is a film that knows exactly what it is. For anyone wanting dumb drugged-up-bear action, Cocaine Bear delivers on this expectation with genuinely hysterical timing and camp execution. - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted Feb 24, 2023
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Magazine Dreams (2023) |
A strong evolution for nearly every individual both in front and behind the camera, Magazine Dreams is a brooding work of loneliness and desperation that manifests into a complex and emotional final statement. - Clapper
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| Posted Feb 20, 2023
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Sharper (2023) |
A twisty psychological thriller with plenty of turns and reveals, Sharper kicks Apple TV+'s 2023 feature slate off with a bang as the film delivers an engaging and satisfying viewing experience. - Clapper
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| Posted Feb 20, 2023
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The Eternal Memory (2023) |
While haunting and heartbreaking, the film also holds the power and promise of love close with the final message being more about what one gains from human connection rather than what one loses due to a disease. - Clapper
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| Posted Feb 19, 2023
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The Hunger Games (2012) |
The first film in this franchise is really fun. Yes, it is long, but with the smaller budget the filmmaking is really strong and the emotional beats do work. - ClapperCast
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| Posted Feb 15, 2023
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Knock at the Cabin (2023) |
The cast is incredible! This is instantly one of the best ensembles of the year and Dave Bautista gets better with every performance! - ClapperCast
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| Posted Feb 15, 2023
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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (2023) |
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania starts Phase 5 off with a flop as a dull story and questionable execution causes the film to be a wildly worthless miss. - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted Feb 15, 2023
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Your Place or Mine (2023) |
Your Place or Mine is a shadow of what film actually can be and is yet another Netflix Original that will either waste 2-hours of an audience or get instantly lost in the depths of the Netflix algorithm. - Clapper
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| Posted Feb 14, 2023
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Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023) |
While the technical ability of the film and its filmmakers are clear, in both story and plot, the film finds an underbaked thesis that ends up with surprisingly sexist results. - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted Feb 12, 2023
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Fair Play (2023) |
Not only showcasing a masterful effort of filmmaking by Chloe Domont, but also a powerhouse duo of wickedness in Phoebe Dynevor and Alden Ehrenreich, Fair Play is a breakout hit of the festival! - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted Jan 25, 2023
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The Deepest Breath (2023) |
While The Deepest Breath is a competent documentary when it comes to showing the thrilling actions and achievements of Alessia Zecchini, the film fails to expand or evolve deeper than this. - Clapper
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| Posted Jan 25, 2023
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The Princess and the Frog (2009) |
The narrative is largely dull and the representation ranges from overdue to problematic. While the film still has a charm, specifically in its visuals, the overall viewing experience is more average than anything else. - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted Jan 25, 2023
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Fairyland (2023) |
Fairyland is a beautiful feature that gives a personal new reflection to the library of modern queer texts. - Clapper
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| Posted Jan 24, 2023
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The Pod Generation (2023) |
While The Pod Generation does everything in its technical power to seem like some grand and needed statement, the film ends up feeling like a rather hollow first draft in practice. - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted Jan 24, 2023
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Chicken Little (2005) |
Outside of a few interesting designs, specifically with the aliens, and a couple of funny lines, Chicken Little is a disaster. - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted Jan 23, 2023
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Lilo & Stitch (2002) |
There is no doubt that Lilo & Stitch is a masterpiece. With some of the best character work ever seen in animation, a fantastic cast, and a real emotional core, the film is everything one could want in a film. - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted Jan 23, 2023
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Iron Butterflies (2023) |
Using experimental filmmaking to analyze past trauma and find modern connections, there is no denying that the deeper core of emotions strikes with a poignant venom even if the base level of understanding can sometimes be more mixed. - Clapper
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| Posted Jan 23, 2023
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The Longest Goodbye (2023) |
The Longest Goodbye is a complex documentary that provides no easy answers or solutions. It asks questions with no real answers leaving the audience to sit with the tragedy and aftermath of these emotions and choices. - Clapper
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| Posted Jan 22, 2023
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birth/rebirth (2023) |
While the ideas are strong and the film is rather strong when it comes to the modern horror genre, the thesis suffers from a somewhat confusing execution that demands more craft and clarity. - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted Jan 21, 2023
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Blueback (2022) |
While no one can question the heart of Blueback, the final film does leave some to be desired. - Clapper
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| Posted Jan 21, 2023
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Mamacruz (2023) |
MAMACRUZ is both a funny and liberating cinematic expression! - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted Jan 21, 2023
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Brother Bear (2003) |
While the film can definitely be annoying in its comedy and have some misses such as the soundtrack, the emotional core of the film is still wildly strong with a moving and mature conversation that is honestly one of Disney's best. - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted Jan 21, 2023
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The Emperor's New Groove (2000) |
The narrative of The Emperor’s New Groove might be cliched but the style drags the film to much more memorable heights. - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted Jan 20, 2023
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Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) |
While the style and technical ability of Atlantis: The Lost Empire is clear, the bland storytelling and the overused emotional beats cause the film to ultimately become forgettable and dull. - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted Jan 20, 2023
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Dinosaur (2000) |
Dinosaur is a surprisingly strong effort, even in the face of the limitations by the technology the film is using. - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted Jan 18, 2023
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Tarzan (1999) |
For coming at a time when so many Disney films ended up feeling lackluster, Tarzan is somewhat of a hidden gem. While there are faults, the drama and emotion of the film do hit rather effectively with both memorable visuals and weight. - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted Jan 18, 2023
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Hercules (1997) |
The film struggles to find a strong voice and identity as it drags itself through a rehashed story with weak characters that lack the iconic performances needed to elevate them. - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted Jan 16, 2023
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Sick (2022) |
Sick is a film that deserves to be put into quarantine. - Clapper
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| Posted Jan 16, 2023
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) |
The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a bold effort with some of the strongest uses of size and scale in Disney history. The entire film, however, fails to land with a distracted and ineffective voice. - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted Jan 15, 2023
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Pocahontas (1995) |
While a conversation surrounding the morals of Pocahontas deserve attention and space, it is worth knowing that the film itself is also a rather weak outing for Disney. - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted Jan 14, 2023
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The Lion King (1994) |
While there have been Disney films that have impressed and succeeded in certain areas, it is incredibly rare to find a film with the all-around talent and consistency of The Lion King. - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted Jan 14, 2023
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Aladdin (1992) |
While the cast and animation remain the works of geniuses, the story ultimately struggles with flawed ideas and executions ultimately hurting the film's final potential. . - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted Jan 14, 2023
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Beauty and the Beast (1991) |
Due to strong execution and smart ideals, Beauty and the Beast is easily one of the best Disney films to date. - ButteredPopcorn
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| Posted Jan 14, 2023
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