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George M. Thomas
Tomatometer-approved critic
Movies reviews only
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Wish (2023) |
“Wish” is a basic fairy tale that knows its audience and plays to it without guilt. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Nov 27, 2023
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Napoleon (2023) |
“Napoleon” lands with an epic thud as opposed to just being epic. That’s disappointing for anyone who had this one circled on their calendar for the holiday movie-going season. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Nov 27, 2023
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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023) |
Though as a piece of filmmaking it isn’t bad, there’s little doubt that this bloated tale of the 10th Hunger Games goes on far too long and has to rely on secondary characters for any interesting bit that happens on the screen. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Nov 16, 2023
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Next Goal Wins (2023) |
It’s a film that feels longer than its 1 hour, 43 minute run time. Ultimately, Next Goal Wins misses the mark. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Nov 16, 2023
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The Marvels (2023) |
In Larson and Parris, there’s intelligence and strength with each having a flair for sarcasm. Their past life together also helps to add just a touch of the human element. Vellani brings unbridled enthusiasm to the screen. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Nov 10, 2023
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Priscilla (2023) |
Coppola succeeds in providing a glimpse into a woman’s revolution that is fascinating and sad. Priscilla is worth a look. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Nov 04, 2023
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Bicentennial Man (1999) |
The film is worth a look. Williams is the primary reason. His performance has heart, brains and courage. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Oct 28, 2023
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Strays (2023) |
It’s fun, vulgar and represents one of those films meant to be enjoyed on multiple occasions late at night with beers and friends. There exist other things in life that are worse for you. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Oct 12, 2023
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The Burial (2023) |
Betts and her co-writers attempt to slowly build their story into a grand revelation, almost looking for the cliched courtroom payoff. When it comes, it unsurprisingly feels more than a bit anti-climactic. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Oct 12, 2023
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The Exorcist (1973) |
This film's ponderings about the nature of good and evil still merit consideration today. It also features some wonderful performances from Ellen Burstyn, Jason Miller, Max von Sydow and, especially, a then pre-adolescent Linda Blair. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Sep 29, 2023
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A Haunting in Venice (2023) |
Branagh is generous with the cast who all get moments to shine, but he and screenwriter Michael Green, who adapts from the Christie novel “Hallowe’en Party,” ensure that Poirot isn’t just the bandleader here. He’s a full-fledged player. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Sep 14, 2023
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Bobi Wine: The People's President (2022) |
Alternately maddening, captivating and inspiring. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Aug 11, 2023
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) |
The film deftly delivers a message about acceptance while throwing the best on-screen blowout possible for kids and adults who go way back to the TMNT’s onscreen beginnings in 1990 (yup, guilty). - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Aug 03, 2023
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Haunted Mansion (2023) |
Haunted Mansion plays like an overlong episode of the classic cartoon Scooby Doo, Where Are You? - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Jul 27, 2023
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Barbie (2023) |
Barbie blends frivolous fun with thought provoking social commentary. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Jul 19, 2023
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Spirited Away (2001) |
Although you must admire Miyazaki's imagination, you crave cohesion in his storytelling... Spirited Away was a smash in Japan, but something gets lost in the translation here. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Jul 17, 2023
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Magnolia (1999) |
It's a film of power, substance and superlative performances that challenges audiences. Hopefully, audiences will be up to taking that challenge. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Jul 15, 2023
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Mulholland Dr. (2001) |
Mulholland Drive thrills with its originality and captivates with its execution. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Jul 11, 2023
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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) |
It’s clear [Mangold] understands the character and the essence of the series. The stunts impress and the story engages -- mostly. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Jun 29, 2023
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The Flash (2023) |
Director Andy Muschietti and his crew have crafted a superhero film for the ages with The Flash. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Jun 15, 2023
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Elemental (2023) |
You admire the ambition in Elemental, but that has never been a Pixar problem. In this case, the story is. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Jun 14, 2023
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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023) |
Make no mistake: the action is the star here, but it's nonetheless impressive that Ramos, who’s a versatile actor, and Fishback, an Oscar nominee, lend their talents to the proceedings and aren’t the least bit overshadowed. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Jun 09, 2023
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) |
In an industry dominated by superhero films, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is as close to perfection as the genre has seen. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Jun 01, 2023
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The Little Mermaid (2023) |
There’s little resisting Bailey’s portrayal of Ariel, which hits the right notes throughout. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted May 25, 2023
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Fast X (2023) |
Fast X is what it is -- necessary dumb fun. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted May 18, 2023
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) |
The performances prove to be on point, hitting the right notes. By the time the lights come up in the theater, many will realize these are characters they don’t want to say goodbye to. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted May 04, 2023
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Renfield (2023) |
Renfield is funnier than it should be and gorier than expected. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Apr 13, 2023
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) |
You can put "seeing The Super Mario Bros. Movie" under the list of parental duties. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Apr 06, 2023
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Air (2023) |
[Affleck] focuses his directorial efforts on what matters most – the heart and appeal of the story – rather than attempting to make Air a basketball film. It allows him to create a crowd pleaser. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Mar 29, 2023
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John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) |
The writers certainly know how to write for Reeves’ earnest, deadpan delivery. Secondary characters such as Ian McShane’s Manager and Yen’s Caine, who can be positively hilarious at times, receive their moment to shine. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Mar 23, 2023
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Champions (2023) |
Champions has a few laughs and plenty of heart, even if it does tread familiar ground. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Mar 10, 2023
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Luther: The Fallen Sun (2023) |
Luther as written by Neil Cross and portrayed by Elba has always possessed a sort of tortured soul persona that’s made the character intriguing and compelling all while capitalizing on Elba’s undeniable charisma and charm. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Mar 08, 2023
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Creed III (2023) |
The script throws out a couple of surprises that Jordan handles deftly and carefully as the film’s director. Creed III, however, is a boxing movie, and he handles that aspect effectively as well with well-choreographed action and building tension. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Mar 02, 2023
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Cocaine Bear (2023) |
It’s a sendup of B movies, and Banks realizes she’s not exactly working with Shakespeare. The cast is all in, and each of them receives their moment to shine in the mayhem, especially Martindale, who revels in her role as a park ranger. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Feb 24, 2023
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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (2023) |
Director Peyton Reed, who helmed the first two films, returns with a steady hand, and by now he knows the actors and the tone necessary to create compelling entertainment. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Feb 16, 2023
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Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) |
Members of the audience will feel immersed in a whole new world... Cameron, to his credit, succeeds in transporting the audience there. Avatar falters, however, in making them care about many of the inhabitants of this visual paradise. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Dec 16, 2022
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Violent Night (2022) |
Everyone is in on the joke and the actors especially sell it. Harbour proves to be dangerous and vulnerable as Santa and his interplay with Trudy is a high point and reminiscent of such a relationship in Die Hard. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Dec 01, 2022
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The Fabelmans (2022) |
Spielberg, one of the most influential directors in any century, remains a filmmaker at the height of his powers. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Nov 25, 2022
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Strange World (2022) |
Though intriguing with messages that should be considered and appreciated, Strange Worlds isn’t particularly compelling. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Nov 25, 2022
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) |
Coogler’s script has plenty of tear-inducing moments and one mid-credit scene that will turn most into blubbering fools. Additionally, he finds a way to add a couple of clever surprises. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Nov 11, 2022
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Black Adam (2022) |
For those who place a priority on action and spectacle, Black Adam will be to their liking. For those looking for just a smidge more in their comic book film, this, despite a thoroughly enjoyable post-credits scene, isn’t the one. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Oct 21, 2022
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Ticket to Paradise (2022) |
If this film had starred any other actors, it wouldn’t be as amusing as it is. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Oct 21, 2022
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Till (2022) |
There are a lot of familiar faces in Till, but the film’s effectiveness depends on two factors: Deadwyler’s performance and Chukwu’s direction. The two go hand in glove. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Oct 21, 2022
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Amsterdam (2022) |
Despite its noble intentions, Amsterdam is uneven and wastes a stellar cast. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Oct 06, 2022
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Smile (2022) |
With more than its share of moments that make the hair stand at attention on the back of the neck, Smile is a good old-fashioned horror movie. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Sep 30, 2022
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Don't Worry Darling (2022) |
Much of the satisfaction comes in the cast’s ability to sell the eerie, spooky premise as Pugh, who’s been ascending in her career for a couple of years now, delivers a performance that thoroughly captures the film’s tone. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Sep 23, 2022
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Pinocchio (2022) |
The film possesses an obvious “wow” factor visually. Zemeckis’ films usually do in some form. What it can’t make up for, however, is the feeling that had he kept this story and running time closer to the original it would have kept its sense of whimsy. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Sep 16, 2022
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The Woman King (2022) |
The Woman King proves to be anger-inducing and surprisingly uplifting. Dealing with those two emotions in a film with such hefty subject matter might seem contradictory, but actually, in The Woman King, they belong together. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Sep 16, 2022
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Thirteen Lives (2022) |
Howard’s most satisfying film since the early 2000s. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Jul 28, 2022
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The Gray Man (2022) |
The Gray Man wallows in its obvious excesses because it doesn’t take itself remotely serious and neither does that stellar cast... which allows for almost every absurdity that unfurls on screen to possess a wink-wink-nudge-nudge kind of appeal. - Akron Beacon Journal
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| Posted Jul 22, 2022
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