Drew Taylor
Drew Taylor's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at the following Tomatometer-approved publication(s):
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Movies reviews only
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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022) |
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore pulled off the most impressive magic trick of all: making you care about this franchise. - The Playlist
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| Posted Apr 05, 2022
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Turning Red (2022) |
Its messier, hornier, and more frantic. And like the big red panda version of Mei, its more lovable because of its faults. - The Playlist
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| Posted Mar 07, 2022
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Sing 2 (2021) |
"Sing 2" is like having a mainstream radio station on in the background. It's enjoyable and not in the least bit challenging. And sometimes that's enough. - The Playlist
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| Posted Nov 23, 2021
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Encanto (2021) |
In a movie as visually stunning as Encanto, it's the depth of its empathy that might be its most miraculous feature. - The Playlist
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| Posted Nov 15, 2021
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Black Is King (2020) |
Black Is King is a fascinating, sometimes overwhelming mélange - of beautiful, breathtaking images, astounding musical numbers, poetic spoken-word interludes, and snippets of dialogue... - Collider
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| Posted Jul 12, 2021
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F9 The Fast Saga (2021) |
It's hard to argue with too many of the decisions considering what a fitfully entertaining and satisfying entry it really is. - The Playlist
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| Posted Jun 22, 2021
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Freaky (2020) |
Anchored by a pair of truly outstanding performances from Vaughn and Newton and embroidered with lovely emotional flourishes, Freaky is the real deal - a horror comedy with heart. - Collider
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| Posted Feb 03, 2021
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Wolfwalkers (2020) |
It really does feel, even as you're watching it, like you've uncovered a beloved treasure. It's that good. - Collider
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| Posted Jan 27, 2021
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The Croods: A New Age (2020) |
You might walk into Croods: A New Age wondering why they bothered making a sequel. But you'll walk out of it wondering why it took so long. - Collider
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| Posted Dec 15, 2020
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Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay (2012) |
We want to know as much as we can about this guy, but like any good magician, he keeps things shadowy and hard to pin down. - indieWire
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| Posted Nov 03, 2020
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Over the Moon (2020) |
Over the Moon feels outside of director Glen Keane's comfort zone in the best possible way. - Collider
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| Posted Oct 21, 2020
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Howard (2018) |
Hahn chooses to focus on the entirety of the man, foibles and all. The shortcomings, the temper, the strive for ultimate perfection whether he reached it or not - that's what made Howard so special. And what makes Howard so special. - Collider
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| Posted Aug 11, 2020
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Frozen II (2019) |
Even if Frozen II doesn't always recreate the same magic of the original, the emotionally mature, complicated sequel should still be applauded for attempting new tricks. - The Playlist
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| Posted Nov 15, 2019
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Burlesque (2010) |
The movie still has enough plucky "you-go-girl" spirit that you will leave the theater entertained. - The Playlist
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| Posted Mar 28, 2019
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Clash of the Titans (2010) |
Clash of the Titans is a gods-awful mess from start to finish. - The Playlist
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| Posted Mar 28, 2019
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Dark Skies (2013) |
Alien abductions are a truly terrifying idea, and building an alien abduction movie on the template of "Poltergeist" is a great idea. But "Poltergeist" had one thing "Dark Skies" is sorely in need of: follow-through. - indieWire
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| Posted Dec 04, 2018
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Midnight in Paris (2011) |
Midnight in Paris intoxicates you, and it's hard not to fall under its spell. - The Playlist
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| Posted Dec 01, 2018
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Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) |
For as visually arresting as it is, the fact that Ralph Breaks the Internet firmly puts you inside the heads and hearts of the characters is its most impressive accomplishment. - The Playlist
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| Posted Nov 15, 2018
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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) |
While the first Fantastic Beasts was jarring and clumsy, the sequel finds itself settling into a groove; it's darker, weirder, more relevant and, yes, way more magical. - The Playlist
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| Posted Nov 14, 2018
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Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007 (2012) |
The result is a story full of just as much intrigue, suspense, and heartache as in your typical spy yarn. The difference is: this all really happened. - indieWire
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| Posted Sep 17, 2018
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Teen Titans GO! to the Movies (2018) |
Teen Titans Go! To the Movies is one of the biggest surprises at the movies this summer. In fact, it's downright super. - The Playlist
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| Posted Jul 21, 2018
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Incredibles 2 (2018) |
It's not only the best animated film of the year, it's one of the best films of the year, period. And it's a blast. - The Playlist
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| Posted Jun 11, 2018
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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) |
Bayona directs with grace and a number of memorable set pieces combine tension and thrills in the right, delicate balance. but overall, these dinosaurs deserve so much better. - The Playlist
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| Posted Jun 06, 2018
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Pacific Rim Uprising (2018) |
What was once a refreshing alternative to the countless big-budget sequels has become a franchise as crass, unimaginative and unrelenting as everything else. - The Playlist
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| Posted Mar 20, 2018
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Coco (2017) |
The results are magical and feel somewhat rebellious given the current political climate, which makes the film feel even more special. - The Playlist
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| Posted Nov 08, 2017
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Murder on the Orient Express (2017) |
"Murder on the Orient Express," full of movie stars and fake snow and perfect for holiday viewing, is an unceremonious dud. - The Playlist
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| Posted Nov 08, 2017
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It (2017) |
It could have been one of the greatest Stephen King adaptations ever. As it stands, it's simply a very, very good one - The Playlist
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| Posted Sep 06, 2017
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Annabelle: Creation (2017) |
David F. Sandberg and his key collaborators have created something unlikely and thrilling, and extended "The Conjuring" franchise in a witty way. - The Playlist
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| Posted Aug 07, 2017
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Logan Lucky (2017) |
This is a brilliantly constructed, whip-smart, and laugh-out-loud-funny romp from a filmmaker whose precision and craft is nearly unparalleled. - The Playlist
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| Posted Jul 24, 2017
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Dunkirk (2017) |
There have been countless films this summer that have engaged in endless spectacle but "Dunkirk" is the rare blockbuster that will leave a bruise. - The Playlist
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| Posted Jul 17, 2017
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The Book of Henry (2017) |
All of the good intentions don't add up to much. - The Playlist
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| Posted Jun 15, 2017
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Cars 3 (2017) |
"Cars 3" is a welcome return to form that makes you appreciate what made the first, woefully underappreciated film so special and pushes the series into some unexpected places. - The Playlist
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| Posted Jun 12, 2017
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King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017) |
Guy Ritchie's 'King Arthur' is a pleasing big budget spectacle, oddly aligned to the filmmaker's thematic interests and startlingly compatible with his signature razzle-dazzle style. - The Playlist
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| Posted May 09, 2017
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Life (2017) |
"Life" is lean, mean, and terrifying. - The Playlist
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| Posted Mar 19, 2017
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Kong: Skull Island (2017) |
"Kong: Skull Island" enters with lofty ambitions and style to spare. Whether or not it completely succeeds is open for subjective debate, but damn if it isn't a hell of a ride. - The Playlist
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| Posted Mar 02, 2017
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Raiders! (2015) |
It's a movie for anyone who has ever dreamed big, been knocked down, and dared to dream again. - The Playlist
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| Posted Jun 15, 2016
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Tab Hunter Confidential (2015) |
Even if you have no idea who Tab Hunter is, this documentary is riveting and insightful. - The Playlist
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| Posted Sep 29, 2015
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Two Step (2014) |
Two Step is definitely a slow burn, but it announces its intentions early and settles into a definitive mood and tempo, and when the sudden bursts of violence do arrive (and they do), they are accompanied by an unexpected power. - The Playlist
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| Posted Jul 29, 2015
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X-Men: First Class (2011) |
For all its many little foibles, X-Men: First Class, is surprisingly well-handled and directed; surging forth with the drama and intensity of a global-looming threat. - The Playlist
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| Posted Jul 14, 2015
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Minions (2015) |
This is something craftily designed to sell toys and theme park tickets and special cans of Tic-tacs. But it's not a movie. It's an eyesore. - The Playlist
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| Posted Jul 11, 2015
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Ted 2 (2015) |
'Ted 2' might be enough of a financial success to put MacFarlane back on top, but creatively, he's still bankrupt. - The Playlist
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| Posted Jun 25, 2015
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Child 44 (2015) |
Nothing in "Child 44" adds up to much. The political backdrop and the period setting and all of those subplots and narrative tangents don't mean a lot when the film boils down to a typical fistfight/shoot out scenario we've seen countless times before. - The Playlist
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| Posted Apr 16, 2015
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The Divide (2011) |
"The Divide" is an ugly film, both visually and thematically. But it only really rubs you the wrong way if you take it seriously, which we can't imagine anyone would. - The Playlist
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| Posted Apr 09, 2015
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Home (2015) |
This is not the hit film that DreamWorks Animation was hoping for; if anything it will only signal more trouble for the studio. Hopefully they'll get back on their feet but "Home" certainly isn't going to help accomplish that. - The Playlist
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| Posted Mar 26, 2015
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The Gunman (2015) |
"The Gunman," as fashioned by Penn and his collaborators, is an ugly, morally nebulous thriller that attempts to offer edification even as it panders to the lowest common denominator. - The Playlist
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| Posted Mar 20, 2015
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Get Hard (2015) |
"Get Hard" is an absolutely horrible, amateurishly assembled comedy that is more offensive than just about anything we've seen lately. - The Playlist
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| Posted Mar 18, 2015
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Spy (2015) |
Feig's commitment to the genre, and some truly wonderful set pieces, make "Spy" as lovable as its main character. - The Playlist
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| Posted Mar 16, 2015
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Unfriended (2014) |
"Unfriended" is diverting and energetic and should be awarded points for attempting to be the Facebook generation's "Ringu," but it fails to create memorable characters and is awash in tired clichés and muddy mythology. - The Playlist
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| Posted Mar 14, 2015
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Run All Night (2015) |
While "Run All Night" might be ten minutes too long, it's still an undeniably hardboiled work of crime fiction - The Playlist
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| Posted Mar 10, 2015
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Unfinished Business (2015) |
...stiff and unfocused and strained for any kind of credibility or realism... - The Playlist
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| Posted Mar 06, 2015
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