Christian Toto
Tomatometer-approved critic
I'm a contributing film critic/reporter for The Washington Times. I also am the mayor of Movies in Toto, the washingtontimes.com's movie blog. My main blog is WhatWouldTotoWatch.com.
Raising Arizona.
Movies reviews only
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Scream VI (2023) |
Slasher franchise brings meta rants, gore and surprising amount of fun.
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| Posted Mar 22, 2023
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Champions (2023) |
Woody Harrelson leads scene-stealing ensemble in wry, winning comedy. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Mar 22, 2023
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Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) |
Silly, sweet and packed with smiles, this sequel duplicates original's charm. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Mar 22, 2023
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John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) |
Keanu Reeves gets killer support from new, old franchise heroes, villains. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Mar 22, 2023
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Follow the Dead (2020) |
Irish indie suggests today's screen-obsessed Millennials can't handle an apocalypse. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Mar 15, 2023
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Jesus Revolution (2023) |
Grammer 'The Chosen's' Roumie lead soulful look at forgotten part of Flower Power past. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Feb 23, 2023
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Devil's Peak (2023) |
Thornton's frightening villain offset by lead performer's lethargic turn.
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| Posted Feb 16, 2023
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Your Place or Mine (2023) |
Reese Witherspoon, Ashton Kutcher muffled by run-of-the-mill execution. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Feb 16, 2023
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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (2023) |
Humble MCU franchise spreads its wings, delivers big-time villain, thrills. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Feb 15, 2023
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A Man Called Otto (2022) |
A surprisingly cranky Tom Hanks can't elevate this cringe-worthy drama. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Jan 20, 2023
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Sick (2022) |
Balanced commentary, sharp thrills make pandemic-themed shocker soar. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Jan 20, 2023
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There's Something Wrong with the Children (2023) |
Resilient shocker reminds us parenthood isn't for the faint of heart. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Jan 20, 2023
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Missing (2023) |
'Searching' follow-up delivers tension but can't stop itself from too many twists. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Jan 20, 2023
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Empire of Light (2022) |
Director Sam Mendes' '80s-era reflections prove less than memorable. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Dec 14, 2022
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Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) |
Cameron's stunning sequel matches eco-warnings with parental empowerment. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Dec 14, 2022
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Sam & Kate (2022) |
Hoffman, Spacek (and their kids) enliven sweet, but slight, generational romance. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Nov 14, 2022
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God's Country (2022) |
One-sided red vs. blue state thriller goes haywire in feverish third act. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Nov 14, 2022
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) |
Ryan Coogler's sequel mourns Boseman, can't deliver suitable successor. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Nov 14, 2022
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My Dinner with Trump (2022) |
Fly-on-the-wall doc flashes president's palpable strengths, weaknesses. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Nov 04, 2022
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The Lair (2022) |
'The Descent' director returns for a genre romp unworthy of his past glory. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Oct 31, 2022
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The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) |
Farrell, Gleeson and Condon combine for a sublime look at isolation, friendship. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Oct 31, 2022
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Old Man (2022) |
'Avatar' alum's incendiary performance turns stage-like tale into a keeper. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Oct 22, 2022
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Halloween Ends (2022) |
Horror trilogy wraps with fan-friendly beats but leaves out scares, Michael Myers. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Oct 13, 2022
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The Greatest Lie Ever Sold: George Floyd and the Rise of BLM (2022) |
Candace Owens' eye-opening doc digs deeper than reporters ever dared. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Oct 13, 2022
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The Visitor (2022) |
Thriller keeps us guessing until fateful revelations sink an already soggy story. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Oct 10, 2022
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Eternal Spring (2022) |
Stunning animation, sober testimonials yield must-see documentary. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Oct 10, 2022
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Exemplum (2022) |
Compelling tale of a priest’s fall from grace offers something fresh, vital. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Oct 05, 2022
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The Munsters (2022) |
Prequel tries hard, but nearly every step in this nostalgia-fest goes wrong. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Sep 30, 2022
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Dead for a Dollar (2022) |
Christoph Waltz, Willem Dafoe feast on genre essentials for directorial legend. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Sep 30, 2022
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Bros (2022) |
LGBTQ+ love story's quest for inclusivity, approval hits self-inflicted road blocks. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Sep 30, 2022
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My Son Hunter (2022) |
Subversive satire’s most shocking surprise? Embracing Hunter Biden’s humanity. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Sep 22, 2022
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Confess, Fletch (2022) |
Jon Hamm proves a fine choice to replace Chevy Chase, but this mystery is a dud. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Sep 14, 2022
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Clerks III (2022) |
YouTube made Kevin Smith's tired franchise extender even more unnecessary.
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| Posted Sep 09, 2022
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House of Darkness (2022) |
Neil LaBute's knack for probing sexual politics loses steam in bland, talky thriller. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Sep 07, 2022
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Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. (2022) |
Regina Hall, Sterling K. Brown deserve better than this bland, one-note takedown. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Aug 31, 2022
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Me Time (2022) |
So much talent. So few laughs. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Aug 29, 2022
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Day Shift (2022) |
Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg bring spark to generic, but lively, horror-comedy romp. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Aug 14, 2022
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Emily the Criminal (2022) |
Aubrey Plaza shines, but tepid thriller slams capitalism in most Gen Z way possible. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Aug 11, 2022
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Fourth of July (2022) |
‘Louie’ alum teams with Joe List for engrossing tale of redemption, hope. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Aug 07, 2022
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They/Them (2022) |
Conversion therapy shocker brims with lectures, amateur-hour narratives. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Aug 06, 2022
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Prey (2022) |
Solid prequel delivers something most blockbusters can't - efficiency. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Aug 03, 2022
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Bullet Train (2022) |
Wacky and wonderful, this adventure romp will still test your patience. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Aug 03, 2022
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Alex's War (2022) |
InfoWars’ Alex Jones gets his closeup – sans fact checks, context.
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| Posted Jul 27, 2022
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Nope (2022) |
Peele proved his horror instincts were first rate with “Get Out” and “Us,” so shifting to science fiction felt like a lateral move, talent wise. Something sizable got lost in the shift. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Jul 20, 2022
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Bill Burr: Live at Red Rocks (2022) |
The A-list comic keeps telling truths other stand-ups won't go near. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Jul 13, 2022
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Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022) |
Lesley Manville radiates British charm in a tale that’s both slow and rushed. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Jul 13, 2022
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Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) |
Hemsworth and Portman can't be blamed for Taika Waititi's tonal misfire. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Jul 05, 2022
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Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) |
The adorable yellow critters have long since worn out their welcome. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Jul 01, 2022
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Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe (2022) |
'90s relics roar back by mocking White Privilege, Antifa and soft on crime policies. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Jun 24, 2022
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The Black Phone (2021) |
Ethan Hawke's serial killer enters pantheon of creepy film monsters. - HollywoodInToto.com
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| Posted Jun 22, 2022
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