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David Cuevas

David Cuevas's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).

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Take Me Home (2026) 94% 6/10 EDIT “Where it lacks in formal originality, "Take Me Home’s" compassionate production embraces and enforces an anti-ableist rhetoric — simultaneously on-screen and behind the camera.” – Next Best Picture Feb 4, 2026 Full Review The Fence (2025) 70% 4/10 EDIT “The aimlessness of its predictable narrative is dependent on its flimsy dialogue over visual storytelling.” – Next Best Picture Sep 16, 2025 Full Review Poetic License (2025) 90% 6/10 EDIT “While “Poetic License” falters in its abundance of dead air that only slows down the momentum of its dialogue-dependent punchlines, the film’s entertaining banter is anchored by a truly transformative performance from Cooper Hoffman.” – Next Best Picture Sep 16, 2025 Full Review Dog 51 (2025) 6/10 EDIT “Excels with its relevant commentary on artificial intelligence. Accompanied by impressive action sequences, it draws direct parallels to our growing fears of surveillance states and rogue bureaucratic structures.” – Next Best Picture Sep 7, 2025 Full Review A Poet (2025) 100% 7/10 EDIT “The sentiments drawn at the end of "A Poet" apply infinitely to any artistic practice. While the needless episodic structure disrupts the film's momentum with didactic editing, it eventually finds its passionate voice amidst the pandemonium of poetry.” – Next Best Picture Jun 4, 2025 Full Review Her Will Be Done (2025) 4/10 EDIT “As an evocative tone-piece, Kowalski somewhat succeeds in creating a unique atmosphere within her limited narrative. As a substandard horror, “Her Will Be Done“ is a disappointing entry in this year’s Director’s Fortnight selection.” – Next Best Picture Jun 4, 2025 Full Review Magellan (2025) 86% 7/10 EDIT “Lav Diaz's commendable and timely vision effectively denounces Magellan's navigational empire, meticulously recreating and deconstructing his torturous voyage to the Philippines through the effectiveness of his slow-moving Mise-en-scène.” – Next Best Picture Jun 4, 2025 Full Review The Plague (2025) 97% 8/10 EDIT “While its inciting premise isn’t necessarily a fresh idea, Polinger executes his familiar bullying narrative with a precise directorial vision.” – Next Best Picture May 29, 2025 Full Review The Wave (2025) 60% 8/10 EDIT “Essentially, “The Wave“ is the reverse of “Emilia Pérez.”” – Next Best Picture May 29, 2025 Full Review I Only Rest in the Storm (2025) 79% 4/10 EDIT “There's a frankness to the conversations in "I Only Rest in the Storm," where Pinho employs an expository dimension to his screenwriting. Unfortunately, the blunt social criticism leaves little room for subtlety or additional interpretation.” – Next Best Picture May 17, 2025 Full Review Reflection in a Dead Diamond (2025) 84% 8/10 EDIT ““Reflection in a Dead Diamond” is a breath of fresh air, a pulpy spy movie, unlike any other film from its tiresome genre.” – Next Best Picture Mar 15, 2025 Full Review Teenage Wasteland (2025) 100% 7/10 EDIT ““Middletown” mixes recreation and wholesome testimonies with the former students, told with near-perfect synchronicity.” – Next Best Picture Feb 6, 2025 Full Review The Things You Kill (2025) 96% 6/10 EDIT ““The Things You Kill” works as sufficient self-exorcism that never relies on gratuitous violence nor sensationalism to examine its provocative implications.” – Next Best Picture Feb 6, 2025 Full Review Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo) (2025) 85% 4/10 EDIT “Regrettably, while the impressive directorial diligence of Vargas and his photography team shouldn’t go unnoticed, the complementary narrative, unfortunately, prioritizes conventionality over compelling storytelling.” – Next Best Picture Jan 30, 2025 Full Review Two Women (2025) 92% 6/10 EDIT “ Whereas the lack of character interiority regresses the thematic conclusions at the crux of the remake, “Two Women” successfully revamps an old Quebecoise classic with a formidable interpretation.” – Next Best Picture Jan 29, 2025 Full Review Dead Lover (2025) 83% 7/10 EDIT “Regardless of the cultural regurgitation of pre-existing iconography, “Dead Lover” stands out from the braindead crowd — embellished by its campy tone and filthy jocoseness.” – Next Best Picture Jan 29, 2025 Full Review Else (2024) 4/10 EDIT “As a debut, Emin’s ambitions are admirable. However, the hallucinogenic visuals fall short of greatness when trying to engage with “Else” on both an intellectual and emotional plane.” – Next Best Picture Sep 24, 2024 Full Review Marco (2024) 6/10 EDIT “Just like Marco’s fabricated tale, the fictionalized cinematic rendition shouldn’t be taken to heart as the complete truth. In the realm of moving images, “Marco” aims to deconstruct acts of storytelling under the instruction of recontextualized history.” – Next Best Picture Sep 24, 2024 Full Review Chain Reactions (2024) 98% 7/10 EDIT “As a meditation on the power of the cinematic art form, the documentary succeeds as a valuable cultural examination.” – Next Best Picture Sep 23, 2024 Full Review Sanatorium under the Sign of the Hourglass (2024) 82% 4/10 EDIT ““Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass” is an arduous retelling of a challenging tale. The labyrinthine execution is more a reaffirmation of the Quays’ signature style than a creative reinvention. ” – Next Best Picture Sep 10, 2024 Full Review The Quiet Son (2024) 55% 6/10 EDIT “Reflecting on the present without relying on buzzwords or sensationalist violence, the Coulin Sisters bravely examine the spread of fascistic indoctrination without relying on easy answers. ” – Next Best Picture Sep 4, 2024 Full Review Baby Invasion (2024) 40% 3/10 EDIT “Whereas the film tries to push the boundaries further with Korine’s recent affiliations towards his EDGLRD aesthetic, “Baby Invasion” ultimately settles for infantilized drivel.” – Next Best Picture Sep 2, 2024 Full Review Shelby Oaks (2023) 55% 3/10 EDIT “While Stuckmann’s work and livelihood as a film critic certainly shines through with genre inspirations derived from titles such as “Lake Mungo,” his anticipated debut fails to enrapture its viewer through atmosphere and compelling screen direction. ” – Next Best Picture Jul 23, 2024 Full Review Gazer (2024) 81% 6/10 EDIT “If anything, “Gazer” succeeds within its provocative imperfections, amplifying the need for neurodivergent perspectives in the mainstream.” – Next Best Picture Jun 14, 2024 Full Review Plastic Guns (2024) 60% 5/10 EDIT “The film is undeniably drenched with potential. However, Meurisse leisurely settles for the surface level. In coincidence with the film’s boorish visual language, “Plastic Guns” amateurishly illuminates its euphoric themes with haphazard execution.” – Next Best Picture May 30, 2024 Full Review
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