Julian Lytle
Tomatometer-approved critic
Movies reviews only
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About My Father (2023) |
It’s not something that can really hold a viewer’s attention, even with its short runtime. You should sit this out, wait, and watch it at home if you want to see it. - Geek Girl Riot
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| Posted May 28, 2023
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You Hurt My Feelings (2023) |
Overall I feel this film keeps up the A24 standard of just having solid small dramas that are great surprises. This was a good time in the theater, and I feel it’s something worth going out and seeing.
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| Posted May 28, 2023
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The Little Mermaid (2023) |
It’s well made to a point, and I think it will probably be great for many people, especially those who really loved the old film or want to see a Black Mermaid Princess. - Geek Girl Riot
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| Posted May 28, 2023
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White Men Can't Jump (2023) |
I hope people give this a chance, as I think this can work for those who loves the old one and for current folks that want to see a basketball comedy. It was a really good time. - Geek Girl Riot
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| Posted May 18, 2023
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Fast X (2023) |
So go in and sit back and enjoy this bombastic and totally awe-inspiring action movie. - Geek Girl Riot
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| Posted May 17, 2023
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BlackBerry (2023) |
Along with Air I think we got two very well made films about business that are actually interesting and worth watching that do feel more than just commercials for capitalism. - Geek Girl Riot
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| Posted May 13, 2023
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Carmen (2022) |
Carmen feels like an interpolation of the classic Opera. While it’s not wholly successful in everything it does, this new modern American Carmen does succeed in making an engaging film-watching experience. - Ignorant Bliss
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| Posted May 05, 2023
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Peter Pan & Wendy (2023) |
Peter Pan and Wendy is purposefully crafted with care and thoughtfulness, and while it succeeds in expanding the ideas of Wendy, Hook, and Tiger Lily, it’s at the cost of the character of Peter Pan. - Ignorant Bliss
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| Posted May 05, 2023
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Polite Society (2023) |
Polite Society is a fun and playful homage to 70s martial arts film that also mixes in Jane Austin-style romance and early 2000s teen comedies. The core sister relationship of Ria and Lena ties this fun remix of styles together to make a great experience. - Ignorant Bliss
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| Posted May 05, 2023
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Beau Is Afraid (2023) |
Now honestly, this is a film I didn’t connect with in terms of story at all. Still, there is a strong handle of craft going on here with its filmmaking, and I can see it tackling its themes in interesting ways - Geek Girl Riot
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| Posted Apr 21, 2023
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Chevalier (2022) |
So here we have this pretty standard historical biopic that is handled in such a way that I feel works for introducing this figure to modern audiences and making it relevant to their lives and the current times. - Geek Girl Riot
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| Posted Apr 21, 2023
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Renfield (2023) |
For me, this movie was fun and felt like a high-budget TROMA film, and it knew it and doubled down. - Geek Girl Riot
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| Posted Apr 14, 2023
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Showing Up (2022) |
I can say I’m probably a perfect audience for this film as it hit some very specific things in its humor. I was tickled the entire runtime. It’s already one of my favorite films of the spring. - Geek Girl Riot
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| Posted Apr 14, 2023
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Suzume (2022) |
Makoto Shinkai has crafted a fantastic anime that I feel anyone who sees it will enjoy. - Geek Girl Riot
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| Posted Apr 14, 2023
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) |
I think this movie does well by making a fun and coherent story with heart and feels like a celebration of the franchise by tying as much of the many facets of the franchise all together in a banger of the animated film. - Ignorant Bliss
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| Posted Apr 05, 2023
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Spinning Gold (2023) |
A very poorly done biopic of a music executive that was sold as a film about a historic record label and its artists. - Ignorant Bliss
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| Posted Apr 03, 2023
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Air (2023) |
Affleck is able to bring about the thrills of a sports film to a story that is more than a commercial for a shoe line and is about people having equity in what they make and what is made from them. - Geek Girl Riot
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| Posted Mar 30, 2023
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A Thousand and One (2023) |
A fantastic performance from Teyana Taylor anchors this film about a mother and son that goes in ways you wouldn’t expect but also captures the spirit of mid-’90s through early 2000s New York City perfectly. - Geek Girl Riot
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| Posted Mar 30, 2023
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Tetris (2023) |
This film goes from plucky tech success stories into an international business and political thriller and back again. It’s nothing as you’d expect from a video game film and is just as engaging as the game is. - Geek Girl Riot
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| Posted Mar 30, 2023
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) |
hey have finally made a good adaptation of this game. The film has the right amount of humor and respect for the source, that works for those who know it and those who have no idea but want a good time. - Geek Girl Riot
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| Posted Mar 30, 2023
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John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) |
A bit overlong but still with fantastic action set pieces, some fun new characters, and some unnecessary ones. That’s still a really fun action movie. - Geek Girl Riot
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| Posted Mar 27, 2023
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Boston Strangler (2023) |
A well-shot & acted film about two women journalists trying to hold institutions accountable when they failed to protect the women of their city at their most vulnerable. Which in many ways connects now to what happened then. - Geek Girl Riot
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| Posted Mar 27, 2023
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Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) |
A mistake of a movie crafted with good intentions, but completely loses the core of this family of characters with its poorly thought out antagonists and journey. - Geek Girl Riot
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| Posted Mar 27, 2023
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Scream VI (2023) |
All the actors do great here, and I think overall, Scream is back for real, and I’m ready for a 7. - Geek Girl Riot
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| Posted Mar 16, 2023
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Champions (2023) |
t doesn’t overstay its welcome or take too much away from the main plot. The movie is very funny and heartwarming and does well in being a good basketball sports movie. - Geek Girl Riot
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| Posted Mar 15, 2023
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Inside (2023) |
Willem Dafoe already has one of the best acting performances of 2023. - Geek Girl Riot
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| Posted Mar 15, 2023
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Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre (2023) |
It’s Mission: Impossible with British people talking in Guy Ritchie accents. - Geek Girl Riot
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| Posted Mar 03, 2023
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Creed III (2023) |
Creed III is a fantastic sports drama and probably the best heavyweight fight we’re gonna see all year. - Geek Girl Riot
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| Posted Mar 03, 2023
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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (2023) |
I don’t care much for this movie. I had more fun helping others figure out the Kang conundrum than what actually happened on screen. - Geek Girl Riot
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| Posted Feb 16, 2023
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Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023) |
While it may not be as pleasing in some regards as Magic Mike XXL was, I feel the filmmaking in this one is stronger. - Ignorant Bliss
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| Posted Feb 14, 2023
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When You Finish Saving the World (2022) |
When You Finish Saving the World is a solid family drama that isn’t heavy-handed. It’s a promising debut film for Jesse Eisenberg but it’s also not fantastic either. - idobi.com
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| Posted Jan 27, 2023
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You People (2023) |
You People is a very well-written and performed comedy that juggles many situations yet stays relatable with a good message of coming together despite our differences. - idobi.com
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| Posted Jan 27, 2023
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Missing (2023) |
Missing is a great thriller with a mystery that’s fun to try and figure out, all while perfecting a new type of film. - idobi.com
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| Posted Jan 19, 2023
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Plane (2023) |
Plane is a knowingly silly action movie with a likable cast and an easy-to-follow narrative. It falls into some old stereotypes but is fun enough for you to ignore the problems and enjoy the ride. - idobi.com
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| Posted Jan 13, 2023
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House Party (2023) |
House Party is a fun and cool comedy that is able to take its classic name and become something new and fresh for now while keeping with the quality of the original. - idobi.com
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| Posted Jan 13, 2023
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M3GAN (2022) |
Throw away any doubts that this is another tired evil doll movie and go check out the first real banger of 2023, starring the best robot babysitter/friend in the game: M3GAN. - idobi.com
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| Posted Jan 06, 2023
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A Man Called Otto (2022) |
A Man Called Otto is a nice movie that will entertain you with a good message (even if you can’t buy into Tom Hanks being a mean old man). - idobi.com
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| Posted Jan 06, 2023
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Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022) |
It’s the script and the editing that really affects this film and doesn’t do service to Whitney Houston’s legacy. - idobi.com
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| Posted Dec 27, 2022
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Strange World (2022) |
Strange World is a fun and immaculate film using pulp and golden age aesthetics to tell a very modern tale that works on many different levels for many different audiences. - idobi.com
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| Posted Dec 20, 2022
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) |
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is an S-tier modern whodunnit mystery with great direction and excellent performances. One of the most fulfilling film-going experiences I’ve seen this year. - idobi.com
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| Posted Dec 20, 2022
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The Menu (2022) |
The Menu is a well-made and fun horror-satire that smartly dabbles in class, wealth, and criticism, featuring a good, strong cast. - idobi.com
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| Posted Dec 20, 2022
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Devotion (2022) |
Devotion is your standard holiday season fare that does well with war movie and biopic tropes but it’s not impressive in the slightest. You might feel it flies too close to other tropes you don’t like. - idobi.com
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| Posted Dec 20, 2022
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Violent Night (2022) |
Violent Night is an unforgettable new Christmas action classic, perfect for those who want to hate on Die Hard being a holiday classic—now you have one that is undeniable. - idobi.com
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| Posted Dec 20, 2022
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Emancipation (2022) |
Emancipation is a different type of historical slave movie but not different enough to really stand out and be interesting. - idobi.com
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| Posted Dec 20, 2022
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Women Talking (2022) |
The filmmaking is solid, and the pacing is good. The film also intelligently handles the subject of violence by alluding to it instead of showing it. - idobi.com
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| Posted Dec 20, 2022
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Spoiler Alert (2022) |
I do think Spoiler Alert would’ve been better served by streaming than a theatrical release but, hey, we all could be surprised by its box-office fate. - idobi.com
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| Posted Dec 20, 2022
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The Whale (2022) |
The Whale is a heartbreaking film with an astounding performance by Brenden Fraser—he is the reason to see it. - idobi.com
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| Posted Dec 20, 2022
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Babylon (2022) |
Babylon is an overly long film that feels more strongly about capturing the vibes of 1920s Hollywood than actually telling a substantial story with a point and theme. - idobi.com
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| Posted Dec 20, 2022
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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) |
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is an enjoyable animated film and probably one of the year’s best ones, injecting a fresh look and completely reinvigorating a pretty cold franchise. - idobi.com
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| Posted Dec 20, 2022
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Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) |
Avatar: The Way of Water is equally impressive in its technical merits and in its storytelling merits. It’s one of the best films of 2022, easy. - idobi.com
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| Posted Dec 13, 2022
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