Joanne Soh
Tomatometer-approved critic
Movies reviews only
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The Batman (2022) |
Lensed by two-time Oscar nominee Greig Fraser, Gotham has never looked so gritty, moody and beautiful... Michael Giacchino's haunting score is fantastic, orchestrating each scene with a balance of intensity and intimacy. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Mar 05, 2022
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Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) |
Director Jon Watts delivers a spectacular action piece balanced with much emotional turmoil. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Dec 17, 2021
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The French Dispatch (2021) |
The French Dispatch is classic Anderson: quirky, imaginative and aesthetically exquisite. Alexandre Desplat's playful score is also a home run. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Dec 09, 2021
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Space Sweepers (2021) |
My biggest grouse is that there isn't much originality or creativity. Ten minutes into Space Sweepers and you know where things are heading, especially if you have seen Wall-E, Elysium, Guardians Of The Galaxy, Astro Boy, and many others. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Feb 10, 2021
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Monster Hunter (2020) |
Monster Hunter is a CGI spectacle. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Dec 30, 2020
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Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) |
Everything is epic, from the story and villains to the action. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Dec 17, 2020
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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019) |
But credit goes to Hanks, who doesn't hide Rogers' blemishes and problems. His version of Rogers chooses not to give in to negativity, and shows that one can rise above life's struggles and still be the good guy. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Mar 04, 2020
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The Gentlemen (2020) |
That's not to say The Gentlemen is not enjoyable. It is rather entertaining, thanks to fun performances from Grant, Hunnam and Farrell. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Feb 26, 2020
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Dolittle (2020) |
Dolittle should keep those aged 10 and below entertained with its cute animals and fart jokes. But for the rest of us, Iron Man cannot save the day this time. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Jan 22, 2020
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Little Women (2019) |
The romances and rivalries of the March sisters may have been published more than 150 years ago, but this tale of sisterhood and female empowerment is perpetually evergreen. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Jan 15, 2020
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Gemini Man (2019) |
Smith has some bright moments, but the paper-thin plot and Lee's obsession with tech ensure you will not get your money's worth of seeing two Smiths for the price of one. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Oct 09, 2019
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The Farewell (2019) |
To see [Awkwafina] shed tears, to watch her struggle with internal conflicts and to hear her deliver everything in Mandarin, she deserves much credit for daring to step out of her comfort zone. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Oct 02, 2019
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Ne Zha (2019) |
There are several eye-popping action sequences, and while the final act feels over- indulgent, Ne Zha is still a praiseworthy effort. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Sep 11, 2019
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Angel Has Fallen (2019) |
The action sequences are taut, tense and thrilling - and quite believable too in this age of drones, the dark web, domestic terrorism and conspiracy theories. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Aug 22, 2019
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The Lion King (2019) |
Despite the paint-by-numbers story, Favreau and his team of CGI wizards deserve much praise for giving us this musical safari. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Jul 17, 2019
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Parasite (2019) |
Funny, real, gritty and well-supported by a solid cast, the Palme d'Or winner at this year's Cannes Film Festival is a breath of fresh air after the onslaught of Hollywood blockbusters. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Jun 27, 2019
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Toy Story 4 (2019) |
Toy Story 4 may be a nostalgic trip for those who grew up with the series, but it will also bring much joy to a new generation of viewers. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Jun 20, 2019
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Rocketman (2019) |
This film really works because of Taron Egerton's electrifying performance. And yes, that is him singing. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Jun 14, 2019
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Aladdin (2019) |
Forget about characterisation - everything must be loud, brash and over-the-top. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted May 31, 2019
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Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019) |
Efron's transition from teen heartthrob to adult actor has not been smooth, but if he is rightly cast, like in this case, he soars. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted May 23, 2019
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Unicorn Store (2017) |
...the set-up gets a little too whimsical and abstract for its own good. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Apr 11, 2019
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Dumbo (2019) |
What really amazes here is the CGI. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Mar 27, 2019
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Isn't It Romantic (2019) |
There are several laugh-out-loud moments, like how every cuss word is bleeped out by either the beeping sound of a reversing truck or an alarm clock going off. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Mar 06, 2019
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Mary Queen of Scots (2018) |
Robbie excels as the Queen who is jealous of Mary's sassiness and beauty, but it is the sensational Ronan who rules the day. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Feb 27, 2019
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Serenity (2019) |
McConaughey and Hathaway shared much chemistry in the 2014 Christopher Nolan sci-fi opus Interstellar, but here, there are absolutely no sparks between them. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Feb 20, 2019
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Alita: Battle Angel (2019) |
Alita may be a CGI character, but her presence is magnetic. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Feb 07, 2019
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Colette (2018) |
It is an eye-opening statement in the #MeToo climate, with credit going primarily to Knightley's powerful performance. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Feb 07, 2019
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How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019) |
Yet again, the animation is flawless and the attention to detail is amazing. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Jan 30, 2019
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On the Basis of Sex (2018) |
If On The Basis Of Sex feels heavy-handed, it is deservingly so. This woman is, after all, a real-life American superhero. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Jan 10, 2019
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Mary Poppins Returns (2018) |
Besides sharing spot-on chemistry with Miranda, Blunt brings much sass and humour. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Dec 27, 2018
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Aquaman (2018) |
[Momoa] clearly knows he cannot take the subject matter too seriously, and there is always that wink, smirk and devil-may-care attitude that makes him rather charming. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Dec 19, 2018
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Bumblebee (2018) |
The movie belongs to 22-year-old Steinfeld, who holds it together, reminding everyone why she is an Oscar nominee. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Dec 19, 2018
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Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (2018) |
Familiar story and a stellar voice cast aside, the effects in Mowgli are truly amazing. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Dec 06, 2018
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Robin Hood (2018) |
The rebels look like they just walked out of an Abercrombie and Fitch advertisement... Robin's diamond stitch quilted jacket looks like an outerwear you would find in Uniqlo... - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Nov 28, 2018
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Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (2018) |
The pacing could have been tighter, but overall, it is a fun family film. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Nov 22, 2018
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Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) |
While Ralph Breaks The Internet brilliantly tackles issues of insecurity, friendship, the courage to take chances and chasing one's dreams, certain messages in the movie are not so ideal. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Nov 22, 2018
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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) |
To J.K. Rowling's credit, she truly knows how to spin her yarn, and Potterheads will want to see how she develops this series... - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Nov 14, 2018
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The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018) |
Enchantment is absent. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Nov 06, 2018
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A Star Is Born (2018) |
No acting is required from Cooper and the accompanying band when [Lady Gaga] takes the stage. Like them, you will be in awe. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Oct 02, 2018
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The Predator (2018) |
But what bugs me most is how underused Olivia Munn is. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Sep 19, 2018
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A Simple Favor (2018) |
Feig's attempt at making A Simple Favor an engaging mystery backfires as the numerous flashbacks make the plot convoluted and silly. You can also see the twist a mile away. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Sep 12, 2018
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The Wife (2017) |
The premise of her latest drama is simple, but Close's controlled yet powerful performance will win her votes from the Academy. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Sep 12, 2018
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Peppermint (2018) |
The set-up may be incredulous, but [Jennifer Garner] makes it credible and is clearly more than convincing as the one-woman army exacting revenge on a drug cartel and the corrupt legal system. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Sep 06, 2018
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Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018) |
If you think Dwayne Johnson's stunts in Skyscraper are insane, wait till you see what Cruise does in Fallout. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Jul 25, 2018
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Skyscraper (2018) |
This Die Hard-like action thriller has adrenaline-pumping sequences that are worth the ticket price. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Jul 13, 2018
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Ant-Man and The Wasp (2018) |
It is a nice change to have a light, breezy Marvel flick that's more like a heist than a save-the-world superhero film. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Jul 05, 2018
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Hotel Artemis (2018) |
Violence takes precedence over story. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Jun 28, 2018
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Incredibles 2 (2018) |
Boosted by Michael Giacchino's rousing jazzy score, Incredibles 2 is non-stop fun. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Jun 13, 2018
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Ocean's 8 (2018) |
Credit goes to director Gary Ross for letting each actress shine. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Jun 13, 2018
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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) |
The visual effects are beyond spectacular, and the dinos are the star players, especially the new and downright scary hybrid. - The New Paper (Singapore)
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| Posted Jun 05, 2018
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