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John Brhel

John Brhel's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
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Glass (2019) 37% EDIT “Overall, it’s one of the strangest, most daring superhero movies out there. Where DC trades in grim realism and Marvel does the whole snarky, joke-a-minute thing, the Shyamalanverse (I guess that a thing now) is a flavor all its own...” – Vague Visages Jun 6, 2023 Full Review Velvet Buzzsaw (2019) 61% EDIT “Velvet Buzzsaw wants to be a satire of the shallow, nose-in-the-air modern art scene and a supernatural thriller — and I believe a movie in that vein could be done effectively — but it doesn’t deliver on either fronts. ” – Vague Visages Jun 6, 2023 Full Review Happy Death Day 2U (2019) 73% EDIT “Happy Death Day 2U is a big risk film, one that might not resonate with the typical Blumhouse moviegoer, but it’s fun, no matter what dimension you’re watching it in.” – Vague Visages Jun 6, 2023 Full Review Reservoir Dogs (1992) 90% EDIT “Reservoir Dogs is an impressive debut that reflects Tarantino's unique, postmodern style and points towards things to come.” – Vague Visages Jun 6, 2023 Full Review Pulp Fiction (1994) 92% EDIT “Pulp Fiction humanizes villainous characters by showing them chatting about the most humdrum things imaginable. ” – Vague Visages Jun 6, 2023 Full Review Tolkien (2019) 51% EDIT “Great set design, solid acting and stunning cinematography. It offers insight into the genesis of Tolkien’s stories and will likely be of interest to casual fans. But it’s fairly standard biopic fare that unfortunately only skims the surface...” – Vague Visages Jun 5, 2023 Full Review Jackie Brown (1997) 88% EDIT “While Jackie Brown does revel in nostalgia and feature its fair share of firearms, it’s a much more subdued, nuanced and mature film than any of Tarantino’s previous works, or any other production within his entire filmography.” – Vague Visages Jun 5, 2023 Full Review Alien (1979) 93% EDIT “A brilliant female protagonist, tense slow-burn plot and artful direction...” – Vague Visages Jun 5, 2023 Full Review Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004) 84% EDIT “It’s Tarantino’s idiosyncratic style that makes it transcend those previous, lesser-known works...” – Vague Visages Jun 5, 2023 Full Review Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) 85% EDIT “A wild, eclectic action movie with visual flair, great performances and personality up the wazoo.” – Vague Visages Jun 5, 2023 Full Review Grindhouse Presents: Death Proof (2007) 67% EDIT “Death Proof is too singularly grindhouse, but it works as a fun, trashy flick, and a cool female empowerment story.” – Vague Visages Jun 5, 2023 Full Review Batman (1989) 77% EDIT “Batman is a fun mishmash of adventure, humor and horror that doesn’t take itself too seriously but isn’t without some subtlety.” – Vague Visages Jun 5, 2023 Full Review Yesterday (2019) 63% EDIT “Yesterday might be directed by someone willing to take more chances, and it might have been a memorable, trippy film. As it stands, it’s a slight affair with a few good jokes and some nice Beatles covers. But it’s definitely not a “Revolution.” ” – Vague Visages Jun 5, 2023 Full Review Inglourious Basterds (2009) 89% EDIT “Inglourious Basterds is a study in suspense.” – Vague Visages Jun 5, 2023 Full Review Midsommar (2019) 83% EDIT “Midsommar is all steak, no sizzle, and no real lessons are learned other than, maybe, ‘Screw your mansplaining boyfriend.'” – Vague Visages Jun 5, 2023 Full Review Django Unchained (2012) 87% EDIT “It might not be the most innovative in Tarantino’s oeuvre, but it’s got real stakes and memorable characters one can root for. Django is packed with Tarantino’s postmodern trademarks, but it also has the added value of actually addressing serious issues.” – Vague Visages Jun 5, 2023 Full Review The Blair Witch Project (1999) 86% EDIT “The Blair Witch Project isn’t a horror film experience on par with ‘The Exorcist’ or ‘The Shining,’ but that’s not a fair comparison. It’s an experience all its own.” – Vague Visages Jun 5, 2023 Full Review The Hateful Eight (2015) 74% EDIT “When looking at Tarantino's filmography, The Hateful Eight doesn't hold a candle to works like 'Pulp Fiction' or 'Kill Bill,' but it's an entertaining film nonetheless — if you don't mind the runtime.” – Vague Visages Jun 5, 2023 Full Review Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood (2019) 86% EDIT “Not groundbreaking Tarantino, but it’s a fun trip back through time with real heart and likeable characters. Allow yourself to sink into its world and you’ll be rewarded with good tunes, laugh-out-loud jokes and moments of exhilaration.” – Vague Visages Jun 5, 2023 Full Review District 9 (2009) 90% EDIT “District 9 might not be a classic like Alien or ‘The Terminator’ (not many films are), but it’s still an effective sci-fi film with depth and style.” – Vague Visages Jun 5, 2023 Full Review QT8: The First Eight (2019) 92% EDIT “QT8: The First Eight is a serviceable, well-edited survey of Tarantino’s filmography prior to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood...” – Vague Visages Jun 5, 2023 Full Review
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