Jake Tropila
Jake Tropila's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at the following Tomatometer-approved publication(s):
Film Inquiry
Movies reviews only
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Skinamarink (2022) |
Skinamarink is a truly singular experience, one that taps into the dormant fears that lie in our pre-adolescence and brings the unfamiliar to the familiar. It’s the scariest film I’ve seen in years. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Jan 14, 2023
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The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) |
With an uproarious sense of humor and tender sequences of heartbreak, and brimming with some of the year’s finest performances, it’s a formidable effort told with great care, and easily one of the most gratifying films of 2022. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 29, 2022
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Halloween Ends (2022) |
As a final showdown for Michael Myers and Laurie, it’s a bit disappointing, but as an act of franchise self-immolation in favor of interesting storytelling choices, it’s a remarkable one. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 22, 2022
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Deep Water (2022) |
Fortunately, Lyne does have Affleck and de Armas, and they certainly don't account for nothing, lifting the material far higher than their director ever could. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Mar 26, 2022
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Halloween Kills (2021) |
This being the middle part of a planned trilogy, Halloween Kills truly suffers because it has no cohesive beginning and no proper ending. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 23, 2021
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No Time to Die (2021) |
No Time To Die is an absolute triumph, not just as a thrilling conclusion to Daniel Craig's era of Bond, but as one of the best in the series. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 09, 2021
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Spectre (2015) |
Spectre is an immensely enjoyable Bond outing, that grows stronger with each passing viewing. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 09, 2021
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Skyfall (2012) |
Skyfall is an immeasurably satisfying Bond film. Sumptuously photographed and terrifically executed, the film is a perfect valentine to the world of 007. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 02, 2021
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Quantum of Solace (2008) |
Daniel Craig remains dutiful as ever, but following the franchise zenith that is Casino Royale, this should have been a lot better. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 02, 2021
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Die Another Day (2002) |
Die Another Day is largely overblown with no real sense of closure, and the series needed to undergo some massive DNA replacement therapy before it was fit for duty once again. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 25, 2021
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Casino Royale (2006) |
A sharp script, lush direction, impeccable action, a memorably creepy Bond Villain, a bold and brilliant Bond Girl, and the arrival of Daniel Craig; Casino Royale is the greatest Bond film ever made. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 25, 2021
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The World Is Not Enough (1999) |
A pair of remarkable villains, a sizable role for M, a bittersweet goodbye for Q, a return of a formidable ally, a killer song, a competent director, and a showcase for what is arguably Brosnan's best performance as 007 - it has a lot going for it. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 18, 2021
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Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) |
Tomorrow Never Die has its moments, but the film ultimately suffers from a lack of imagination, hastily going through the Bond motions without ever leaving much of an impact. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 18, 2021
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GoldenEye (1995) |
GoldenEye was a massive return to form, modernizing Bond for a new era of filmgoers and introducing Pierce Brosnan to the role. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 11, 2021
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Licence to Kill (1989) |
Licence to Kill is a different beast entirely. Violent, barbaric, and untamed - this was everything that James Bond decidedly was not. It was here that Dalton's ideal of Fleming's agent crystallized. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 04, 2021
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The Living Daylights (1987) |
The Living Daylights is extraordinary. The greatest Bond Actor gets an auspicious debut, harkening back to the strengths of Fleming and offering a richly detailed excursion in the world of 007. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Aug 28, 2021
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A View to a Kill (1985) |
A View to a Kill is nowhere near as reviled as its reputation suggests. It might not be the proper send-off Roger Moore deserved, but the film has a great sense of fun, and its Villains are in a league of their own. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Jul 23, 2021
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Never Say Never Again (1983) |
The film stands up well on its own, and there's the added value of Connery, gifted with one last go at the role that catapulted him to superstardom. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Jul 16, 2021
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Octopussy (1983) |
It's an easy film to hate (and often paints a big target on its back encouraging you to do so), but it works perfectly as a piece of entertainment, where the good ultimately outweighs the bad. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 14, 2020
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For Your Eyes Only (1981) |
For Your Eyes Only is still the most thrilling entry in Roger Moore's tenure. A great song, a charming ally, a creepy henchman, a terrific Bond Girl, and a genuine espionage mission - what's not to love? - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 08, 2020
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Moonraker (1979) |
Frequently entertaining and grandiloquent in equal measure, Moonraker's overblown excess is a total joy. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 03, 2020
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The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) |
The Spy Who Loved Me re-establishes the greatness of the Bond franchise. It's the biggest and most boldly produced feature as of yet, offering bountiful thrills and fun in equal measure. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 30, 2020
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The Man With the Golden Gun (1974) |
The Man with the Golden Gun boasts one of the greatest villains in the series; if only the rest of the film lived up to his level. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 27, 2020
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Live and Let Die (1973) |
Live and Let Die's flaws are apparent, but it's still a solid adventure, and Moore fits smoothly into the role of Bond. It's an enjoyable film, and that's really all you could ask for. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 23, 2020
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Diamonds Are Forever (1971) |
Diamonds Are Forever might not be the greatest showcase for Connery's talents, but it's still an enjoyable outing in its own right, one that values humor over thrills. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 16, 2020
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On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) |
On Her Majesty's Secret Service is pure poetry. It transcends the idea of a Bond film. Gorgeously photographed, thrillingly executed, and wonderfully performed, this is the franchise zenith. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Sep 01, 2020
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You Only Live Twice (1967) |
While far from perfect, the film stands as a series crowning achievement of spectacle, soaring Bond to literal new heights and proving that sometimes bigger is better. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Aug 11, 2020
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Casino Royale (1967) |
I cannot even recommend the film in any half-hearted manner. It's insulting to moviegoers, it's insulting to me, and it's insulting to Bond. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Jul 07, 2020
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Thunderball (1965) |
The film moves at a leisurely pace, but it still exudes Classic Bond and features some of the finest spy work in the series to date. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Jun 10, 2020
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Goldfinger (1964) |
It's not quite the perfect film many claim it to be, but it is a perfect representation of what Bond is, and you would be hard-pressed to identify a film in the series that is filled with more iconic moments than this one. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted May 16, 2020
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From Russia With Love (1963) |
From Russia with Love is a complete and total success as both a Bond film and a spy film, loftily enjoying the best of both worlds as it further establishes an indomitable template for more adventures to come. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Apr 29, 2020
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Dr. No (1962) |
Stylish, armed with handsome production values, and sporting a confident lead actor, Dr. No is a strong entry point, elemental in kickstarting the global phenomenon we know and love. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Mar 27, 2020
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After Midnight (2019) |
After Midnight shows much potential in its early-goings, which makes the lack of a satisfying follow-through all the more disappointing. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Mar 03, 2020
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Zombi Child (2019) |
Few directors have been able to keep their vision fresh and excitingly varied through a multitude of unique projects, and Zombi Child, an eerie yet beautiful tale of coming-of-age and vodou, is no exception. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Jan 29, 2020
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Knives and Skin (2019) |
What's most frustrating aboutKnives and Skinis despite all of these wild and weird ingredients, there is simply no connective tissue to keep everything together. Reeder's vision is frustratingly opaque. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Jan 01, 2020
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Richard Jewell (2019) |
It's a relevant, emotional work from the storied filmmaker's career, and it's also one of the strongest films he's made in quite some time. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Dec 31, 2019
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Lucy in the Sky (2019) |
Lucy in the Sky is an absolute flatline, dragging to an anticlimactic ending. Hawley has proven that he's got the goods in the past, but after such an epic misfire, he might do best to stay in television where he belongs. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 19, 2019
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Rambo: Last Blood (2019) |
While Stallone is back and game to dish out the pain, it's safe to say that Rambo's famous Bowie knife has officially dulled. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 04, 2019
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The Mountain (2018) |
The Mountain is an unusual feature, but it benefits from Alverson's keen visual eye and the two strong performances from Sheridan and Goldblum. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Aug 24, 2019
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Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019) |
Leitch manages to inject some real excitement late in the proceedings, but it's too little too late for this overstuffed feature. Hobbs and Shaw may have finally received their own film, but it is not the one they deserved. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Aug 06, 2019
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Point Blank (2019) |
The remake of Point Blank has the ingredients for success, but the film never delivers, consistently fizzling out instead of coming to a boil. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Jul 19, 2019
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Domino (2019) |
The film is not completely without its merits, offering flashes of the old filmmaker's skills through all the narrative jumble. Perhaps, one day, a director's cut will be released, and we'll get the true version of De Palma's vision as intended. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted May 30, 2019
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Avengement (2019) |
As far as action cinema goes, Avengement is an absolute success, and I eagerly await to see what else Johnson has in store for us. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted May 23, 2019
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Starfish (2018) |
Given the minimal amount of budget White had to work with, Starfish is stunningly crafted. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted May 08, 2019
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Triple Threat (2019) |
While not exactly known for their dramatic capabilities, these men do know how to put up a fight, resulting in a slick, entertaining feature that works best as a showcase for their talents. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Mar 29, 2019
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Donnybrook (2018) |
Donnybrook has trouble finding its footing, coming off as derivative of superior films. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Mar 23, 2019
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Glass (2019) |
Glass may have been a film nineteen years in the making, but it feels superfluous and incredibly out of touch in a world littered with superhero films. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Jan 23, 2019
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Speed Kills (2018) |
At the end of the day, all Speed Kills really has going for it is an exceedingly committed Travolta. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Jan 10, 2019
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Creed II (2018) |
While Creed II does not reach the fantastic heights of Creed, it still puts up plenty of fight to prove itself worthy. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Dec 04, 2018
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Gotti (2018) |
It's a shame Connolly didn't quit while he was behind. All Gotti has going for it is a characteristically energetic Travolta, and without him, it's dead on arrival. - Film Inquiry
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| Posted Oct 27, 2018
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