Grant Rollings
Grant Rollings's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at the following Tomatometer-approved publication(s):
The Sun (UK)
Movies reviews only
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Beau Is Afraid (2023) |
Beau Is Afraid jumps all sharks. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted May 24, 2023
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Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023) |
Still is a classy mixture of nostalgia, celebrity and hope that is sure to move you. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted May 12, 2023
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) |
It is full of so much blink-and-you-miss-it humour that I’d like to watch Guardians 3 again. None of this could work without the characters whose flaws are played up for comic effect by judicious pairings. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted May 05, 2023
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Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World (2023) |
Even Davis and Forest Whitaker, playing George's mentor Doc Broadus, can't lift an often flat-footed drama. This story... has plenty of meat. But it's never tender or raw. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Apr 28, 2023
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The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (2022) |
Despite the missteps, this film should be commended for taking the unlikely decision not to rose-tint the view. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Apr 27, 2023
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Cocaine Bear (2023) |
Naturally, the star is the coke-snorting bear. She'll leave you on a high. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Feb 24, 2023
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The Son (2022) |
Hugh Jackman takes an impressive tilt at the standards set by Hopkins, but is undone by a faulty script. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Feb 16, 2023
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Women Talking (2022) |
Sarah Polley should be applauded for tackling the subject of sexual violence so sensitively – even if it means selling so few tickets. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Feb 10, 2023
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Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023) |
Ultimately, the laboured plot bumps make The Last Dance too much of a grind. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Feb 10, 2023
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Tori and Lokita (2022) |
It’s not an easy watch, but an important one. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Dec 02, 2022
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White Noise (2022) |
There are some amusing moments, mostly from Driver, but overall this is a bum-numbingly boring, baffling movie that would have been best left in the pages of a book. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Dec 02, 2022
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Violent Night (2022) |
The biggest plaudits go to Harbour, who has the charisma to lead a movie, and Beverly D’Angelo, who is great as the potty-mouthed gran. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Dec 02, 2022
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The Menu (2022) |
Hoult, Fiennes and Taylor-Joy are brilliant, but The Menu suffers from a heavy helping of self-satisfaction. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Nov 18, 2022
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Aftersun (2022) |
One of the most beautiful and affecting films I have seen this year. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Nov 18, 2022
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) |
The most notable performance is that of Janelle Monae, who proves she is every bit as accomplished at acting as she is singing. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Nov 18, 2022
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Emily (2022) |
Literary historians are sure to gripe, but if you want to know about Bronte’s life, go watch a documentary. If you’re looking for a hat full of passion, go see Emily. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Oct 21, 2022
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Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022) |
Apart from the long-winded title there is nothing to criticise in what is the best family movie since Paddington 2. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Oct 07, 2022
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The Lost King (2022) |
This movie about a search for the 500-year-old tomb of a cursed king may not have the excitement of Indiana Jones, but it is a fantastic story which had to be told. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Oct 07, 2022
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Official Competition (2021) |
Joyful, with outstanding performances, but for such a sharp, witty script it’s a shame the momentum fizzles out towards the end. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Aug 26, 2022
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Mr. Malcolm's List (2022) |
This film may look pretty, but fancy costumes and finery are simply not enough to be engaged in its plodding, stilted script. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Aug 26, 2022
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Beast (2022) |
Even the mighty Idris Elba can’t save Beast from the worst fate imaginable for a disaster movie — laughter. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Aug 26, 2022
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Explorer (2022) |
While most documentaries spin out noteworthy lives with supplementary material, Explorer faces the opposite problem. Director Matt Dyas has to brush over numerous adventures to leave time to examine the man himself. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Jul 15, 2022
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McEnroe (2022) |
The key ingredient for a good documentary is honesty and in that regard, McEnroe is a winner. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Jul 15, 2022
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Railway Children (2022) |
This is a heartwarming homegrown movie which proves that you do not need flashy special effects for escapism. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Jul 15, 2022
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Brian and Charles (2022) |
... An odd-couple routine that’s less bromance and more teen angst. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Jul 11, 2022
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How to Please a Woman (2022) |
Clearly aiming for Full Monty feel-good factors, the cosy but daft tone careers wildly from gentle, to risqué, to silly, but never quite hits its G-spot. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Jul 11, 2022
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Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) |
Even what could be scary scenes, such as the kidnap of a bunch of children, are given a light touch. That robs Bale’s murderous villain of his threat. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Jul 11, 2022
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Vortex (2021) |
By the end of this slog it is the audience that needs some emotional support. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted May 12, 2022
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Father Stu (2022) |
For me, Father Stu isn't the revelation it could have been. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted May 12, 2022
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) |
Carrey could cackle the phone book manically and it would make for decent entertainment. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Apr 01, 2022
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The Bad Guys (2022) |
At moments it can be groan-worthy but it makes a thought-provoking point about certain animals always being painted as bad guys in stories. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Apr 01, 2022
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Ambulance (2022) |
Decent gags and a colourful cast of supporting characters ensure that Ambulance never flat- lines for too long. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Mar 25, 2022
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The Phantom of the Open (2021) |
Sir Mark Rylance milks the amateur bumbling for all it’s worth, lining up Maurice’s quizzical glances with perfect comic timing as his shots go awry. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Mar 18, 2022
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Marry Me (2022) |
Wilson and Lopez deserve credit for developing just enough on-screen chemistry to make the romance work. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Feb 11, 2022
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Scream (2022) |
I'd use less millennial language than "requel" to describe this film. It's a rehash, it's a recash-in, it's a regurgitation. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Jan 14, 2022
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Cow (2021) |
What makes Arnold's documentary stand out... is the complete absence of commentary of any kind. She simply shows us moving images of a dairy cow's life and leaves us to make up our own minds. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Jan 14, 2022
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Save the Cinema (2022) |
The pace dawdles but there's nostalgia and sentimentality aplenty in this feel-good tribute to a neighbourhood hero. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Jan 14, 2022
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Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) |
For superhero fans it will be hard to forget. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Dec 16, 2021
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Clifford the Big Red Dog (2021) |
After watching Clifford, there is no way you will feel blue. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Dec 10, 2021
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Encanto (2021) |
Every line in every song is whip-smart and each tune seems better than the previous one. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Nov 26, 2021
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Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) |
Ghostbusters is haunted by its past - but this thrill ride does blow off the cobwebs. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Nov 19, 2021
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Cry Macho (2021) |
There is nothing you haven't seen before and when it comes to animal sidekicks, the rooster obviously doesn't have the charisma of Clyde the orangutan in Every Which Way But Loose. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Nov 12, 2021
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A Brixton Tale (2021) |
It is a simple plot, well told thanks to the performances of the largely unknown cast. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Sep 17, 2021
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Everybody's Talking About Jamie (2021) |
At times I wished for a spot more Billy grit under the polished nails of this largely upbeat tale. But if you are looking for a rainbow with minimal clouds, you will love Jamie. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Sep 17, 2021
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Off the Rails (2021) |
The chemistry generated by Preston, Phillips and Seagrove keeps the drama on track. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Jul 23, 2021
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The Forever Purge (2021) |
The only thing that scares me? There is no end in sight for The Purge. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Jul 16, 2021
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To Olivia (2021) |
Bonneville portrayal of Roald Dahl in To Olivia isn't worthy of a golden ticket... - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Feb 19, 2021
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You Cannot Kill David Arquette (2020) |
By the end of this documentary, you cannot dislike David Arquette. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Nov 20, 2020
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The High Note (2020) |
Even so, a few off-key moments shouldn't stop The High Note from being a streaming success. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted May 30, 2020
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Richard Jewell (2019) |
It's an ugly approach that badly sours what could have been a really good movie. - The Sun (UK)
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| Posted Jan 31, 2020
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