Kevin N. Laforest
Tomatometer-approved critic
Montréal, Qc
http://extrabeurre.com
Movies reviews only
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John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) |
The enemy brothers plot calls to mind John Woo's classics and elevates this fourth chapter above its predecessors. [Full review in French]
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| Posted Mar 18, 2023
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Plane (2023) |
A Dad Movie that could have been produced by The Cannon Group in the ’80s — we aren’t far from The Delta Force. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Jan 11, 2023
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As Good as Dead (2022) |
One of the best old-school action movies of the last few years. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Dec 15, 2022
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Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) |
This sequel is as revolutionary as the first film was in 2009. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Dec 13, 2022
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Terrifier 2 (2022) |
If you love gore, you won't be disappointed. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Oct 24, 2022
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Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday (2022) |
[The Kirby Brothers] orchestrate exaggerated bursts of violence without ever taking themselves too seriously. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Oct 10, 2022
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Triangle of Sadness (2022) |
Östlund amazes with his meticulous mise en scène and visual mastery. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Oct 07, 2022
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Werewolf by Night (2022) |
Michael Giacchino’s direction is alternately atmospheric and dynamic, with exciting, surprisingly bloody action scenes. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Oct 06, 2022
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Blonde (2022) |
If Blonde remains worth seeing despite it all, it's mostly thanks to [Ana de Armas]. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Sep 20, 2022
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Clerks III (2022) |
If you’re a fan, there is something moving about watching this self-indulgent but sincere exercise in nostalgia. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Sep 15, 2022
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That Kind of Summer (2022) |
A voyeuristic, but respectful film, more suggestive than explicit, which doesn't judge its protagonists. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Aug 23, 2022
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Prey (2022) |
Amber Midthunder ends up being (almost) as badass as Arnold Schwarzenegger in the original. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Aug 03, 2022
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) |
The Marvel version of an Evil Dead movie. Full review in French - Extra Beurre
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| Posted May 03, 2022
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The Batman (2022) |
An ultra-dark crime and corruption story, both visually and thematically. Full review in French - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Feb 28, 2022
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Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) |
Most of all, it showcases the essence of Peter Parker. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Dec 14, 2021
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One Shot (2021) |
The action movie of the year. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Nov 04, 2021
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Copshop (2021) |
Butler, Grillo, Louder et Huss create sparks every time they're on screen. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Sep 16, 2021
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Raging Fire (2021) |
Calls to mind Heat and The Dark Knight, but like any good Hong Kong action film, it also features an extra dose of bloody shootouts and wild kung fu. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Aug 13, 2021
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Annette (2021) |
Even though the story is tragic, it subtly features all the irreverence, self-deprecation and irony Sparks that has used us to. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Aug 08, 2021
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Old (2021) |
It becomes very moving, as we experience a lifetime of bereavements in less than 24 hours. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Jul 23, 2021
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Pig (2021) |
An anti-revenge film with Nicolas Cage at his best. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Jul 15, 2021
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Army Of The Dead (2021) |
Army of the Dead is a truly fun blockbuster, something we haven't often seen since the start of the pandemic. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted May 18, 2021
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Wrath of Man (2021) |
One of Jason Statham's best movies. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted May 06, 2021
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Mortal Kombat (2021) |
It does feature spectacular, bloody action scenes. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Apr 22, 2021
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Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) |
This fourth film of the MonsterVerse is by far the greatest. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Mar 30, 2021
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Crisis (2021) |
At its best, Crisis is simply a solid, unpretentious thriller. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Mar 29, 2021
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Nobody (2021) |
While waiting for [John Wick] Chapter 4, this makes for a rather satisfying entremets. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Mar 22, 2021
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Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) |
One of the most persuasive examples of the impact a new cut can have on a film. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Mar 19, 2021
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My Salinger Year (2020) |
Margaret Qualley, with her big expressive eyes and distinctive body language, always succeeds in captivating, fascinating and touching us. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Mar 03, 2021
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Boss Level (2021) |
An awesome action movie that I wouldn't be unhappy to watch over and over. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Mar 03, 2021
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Malcolm & Marie (2021) |
Zendaya and John David Washington have rarely been better. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Feb 02, 2021
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Greenland (2020) |
While not a peak of the genre, Greenland is overall an honest example of it. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Feb 01, 2021
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Promising Young Woman (2020) |
Promising Young Woman is wildly entertaining, while often being troubling and disturbing. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Jan 11, 2021
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Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) |
An uneven sequel, undeniably inferior to the original, even though it's enjoyable to see a superhero movie again, as they have been rare in 2020. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Dec 23, 2020
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Mank (2020) |
Mank doesn't lack qualities, but there is this impression that it is a bit cold, mechanical. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Dec 02, 2020
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Fatman (2020) |
Mel Gibson's performance is very heartfelt, tinged with weariness and cynicism. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Nov 18, 2020
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Last Three Days (2020) |
Memento meets Training Day. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Nov 10, 2020
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The Wolf of Snow Hollow (2020) |
As in all the best genre films, the characters are well developed and various themes are tackled between the scenes of suspense and violence. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Oct 27, 2020
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Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (2020) |
Undoubtedly the comedy of the year. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Oct 22, 2020
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A Rainy Day in New York (2019) |
The storytelling is loose and the pace could have been tightened, but I nonetheless smiled from beginning to end. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Oct 05, 2020
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Welcome to Sudden Death (2020) |
No one is more badass than Michael Jai White. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Sep 29, 2020
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Nadia, Butterfly (2020) |
While still being very physical by its nature, [this] sports drama is also surprisingly introspective. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Sep 17, 2020
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The Tax Collector (2020) |
In Ayer's very uneven filmography, The Tax Collector is among his most minor works. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Sep 05, 2020
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Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020) |
We never get tired of Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, who have the opportunity of playing multiple wacky versions of their characters. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Aug 28, 2020
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Tenet (2020) |
It's an epic film both for its thrilling set-pieces and its complex concepts. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Aug 27, 2020
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You Cannot Kill David Arquette (2020) |
[An] extraordinary film, evoking both the hijinks of Andy Kaufman and Darren Aronofsky's The Wrestler. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Aug 25, 2020
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Unhinged (2020) |
[Russell] Crowe is absolutely terrifying in the role. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Aug 10, 2020
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Legacy of Lies (2020) |
It's always a thrill to watch [Scott Adkins] in action. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Jul 28, 2020
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Primal (2019) |
Nicolas Cage's most satisfying recent VOD release. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Jul 27, 2020
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Most Wanted (2020) |
[Quebec filmmaker] Daniel Roby deserves to be in the same conversation as Denis Villeneuve and Jean-Marc Vallée. [Full review in French] - Extra Beurre
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| Posted Jul 25, 2020
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