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Joshua Axelrod

Joshua Axelrod's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
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Drive-Away Dolls (2024) 64% 2.5/4 EDIT “[A] lovingly crafted farce about a community that rarely gets to shine this brightly in mainstream Hollywood movies.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Apr 12, 2024 Full Review Unsinkable: Titanic Untold (2023) 3/4 EDIT “"Unsinkable” is an extremely commendable and well-intentioned project that’s only held back by an occasionally stodgy disposition and the rare moments when the film’s seams peak through its otherwise glossy exterior.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Apr 12, 2024 Full Review Mean Girls (2024) 68% 2/4 EDIT “Did we need a third iteration of the Mean Girls story? Who’s to say, but the Fey-penned one hitting theaters Friday is a mixed bag. ” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jan 22, 2024 Full Review RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ (2023) 98% EDIT “Diehard Beyoncé fans will obviously be drunk (or crazy) in love with this film, while more casual concert film enthusiasts will likely walk away marveling at her directorial prowess. Simply put, Beyoncé made a concert film fit for a Queen Bey.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Dec 1, 2023 Full Review The Marvels (2023) 63% 2.5/4 EDIT “Even at its most narratively incoherent, The Marvels manages to recapture the sense of pure fun that has been largely missing from the MCU post-Avengers: Endgame.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Nov 10, 2023 Full Review The Holdovers (2023) 97% 2.5/4 EDIT “The Holdovers could make a great play one day. For now, though, it’s just a deeply pleasant movie.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Nov 10, 2023 Full Review Rustin (2023) 83% 2.5/4 EDIT “As straight-down-the-middle biopics go, Rustin stands out just enough thanks to some genuinely compelling material and a truly special central performance.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Nov 10, 2023 Full Review TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR (2023) 98% EDIT “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour is exactly what its title advertises: a brilliantly captured concert film that puts a well-deserved exclamation point on Swift’s dominant 2023. ” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Nov 10, 2023 Full Review Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) 96% 2.5/4 EDIT “In this case, prospective moviegoers’ mission -- should they choose to accept it -- is to have a great time with Cruise and his friends. ” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jul 14, 2023 Full Review The Flash (2023) 63% 2/4 EDIT “The Flash isn't totally devoid of pathos, and Keaton provides a ton of nostalgia-heavy fun. But its odd aesthetic choices and circular storytelling resulted in a final product that's more of an exhausting marathon than breezy jog.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jul 14, 2023 Full Review Elemental (2023) 73% 3/4 EDIT “The allegories may be heavy-handed, but the adorable central romance is so well done and the visuals are so sumptuous that any shortcomings quickly melt away.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jul 14, 2023 Full Review The Little Mermaid (2023) 67% 2.5/4 EDIT “Despite a few notable warts, The Little Mermaid manages to justify its own existence thanks to Bailey’s strong work as Ariel, some technical wizardry and Marshall’s musical acumen. ” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jun 1, 2023 Full Review Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) 82% 3/4 EDIT “Its wild tonal swings and penchant for undercutting dramatic beats with poorly timed levity aside, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a mostly satisfying adventure and conclusion to arguably the MCU’s most unlikely trilogy. ” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jun 1, 2023 Full Review Don't Worry Darling (2022) 38% 2/4 EDIT “It’s a decently atmospheric psychological thriller propped up almost entirely by Pugh’s dynamic central performance, but the rest is a jumbled mess of well-intentioned but poorly executed ideas.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Sep 23, 2022 Full Review The Woman King (2022) 94% 3.5/4 EDIT “It's worth checking out for Davis' performance alone, and the rest will hopefully garner enough attention to ensure it becomes the classic it deserves to be.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Sep 20, 2022 Full Review Anything's Possible (2022) 87% 3/4 EDIT “Every time it seems like the teen rom-com drama has run out of steam, another one comes along and proves there are plenty of stories left to tell about young people exploring life and love.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jul 22, 2022 Full Review Lightyear (2022) 74% 3/4 EDIT “It managed to overcome a confusing logline and some of its more high-concept ambitions to land as a mostly fun, beautiful adventure with zero fear of portraying its protagonist as a guy in need of some hard life lessons.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jun 24, 2022 Full Review Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022) 85% 3.5/4 EDIT “Raiff’s film doesn’t have a mean bone in its body and treats everyone in its orbit like their feelings are valid, even if those feelings sometimes lead to unsavory behavior.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jun 24, 2022 Full Review Jurassic World Dominion (2022) 29% 2.5/4 EDIT “While Jurassic World Dominion still has its dopy moments and feels more like an amusement-park ride than a movie sometimes, it’s still exciting to watch dinosaurs do their respective things.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jun 9, 2022 Full Review Top Gun: Maverick (2022) 96% 3/5 EDIT “Top Gun: Maverick managing to exceed all expectations after the complicated journey it took to the big screen is a true testament to the power of simple, visceral movie magic.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette May 27, 2022 Full Review Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) 73% 2.5/4 EDIT “MCU diehards will surely be entertained by all the impressive multiverse designs, performances and Raimi-isms found in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. But as a standalone movie, its madness leans a little too close to maddening.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette May 6, 2022 Full Review Better Nate Than Ever (2022) 83% 2.5/4 EDIT “A charming celebration of young dreamers and how far they’ll go to find a community that fully accepts them.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Mar 31, 2022 Full Review Turning Red (2022) 95% 2.5/4 EDIT “Certain themes and characterizations aren’t as tightly executed as they are in other Pixar films... But the lush animation and moving ode to teenage friendship will most likely obscure those enough to make for an entertaining 100 minutes.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Mar 11, 2022 Full Review The Batman (2022) 85% 3/4 EDIT “The standout performer among the cast is Kravitz, whose Catwoman is constantly keeping all the men in The Batman on their toes. ” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Mar 4, 2022 Full Review The Lost Daughter (2021) 94% 3.5/4 EDIT “Kudos to The Lost Daughter for closing 2021 out with one last thought-provoking, immaculately crafted piece of cinema.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Feb 10, 2022 Full Review
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