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Lee Cassanell

Lee Cassanell's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
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The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) 80% 4/5 EDIT “Minnelli's love/hate letter to Hollywood is still essential viewing for any seasoned film buff.” – CineVue Aug 31, 2020 Full Review Top Dog (2014) 1/5 EDIT “The script is paper-thin and confusing, the characters are underdeveloped and uninspiring, and Kemp's direction is pedestrian and uninventive.” – CineVue Mar 21, 2019 Full Review The Railway Man (2013) 67% 2/5 EDIT “Teplikzky has produced a rushed, soulless and utterly unconvincing BBC drama -- and a poor one at that.” – CineVue Mar 7, 2019 Full Review The Counselor (2013) 34% 3/5 EDIT “Undoubtedly a film peppered with flaws that blows hot and cold from one scene to the next, but despite its many bizarre eccentricities, it still manages to hang together -- just.” – CineVue Mar 6, 2019 Full Review Thor: The Dark World (2013) 67% 3/5 EDIT “It's only when the scenery-chewing Loki enters the fray that this sequel really comes alive, with Hiddleston effortlessly swinging from comedy to villainy and back again.” – CineVue Mar 6, 2019 Full Review Machete Kills (2013) 29% 2/5 EDIT “The cameos are distracting, the plot loses its rhythm before disintegrating completely and the seemingly endless decapitations and brutal deaths will lead even the most hardened of action fans to seek religion after the credits roll.” – CineVue Mar 5, 2019 Full Review Now You See Me (2013) 51% 3/5 EDIT “Some will enjoy the show all the way to the final twist, but by the time the credits roll, you'll feel like Leterrier and his screenwriters ran out of top hats and rabbits and decided to saw their audiences brains in half.” – CineVue Feb 26, 2019 Full Review Despicable Me 2 (2013) 75% 3/5 EDIT “A slick, inventive and thoroughly entertaining slice of animated nonsense that will enthral kids, amuse adults and rule at the box office.” – CineVue Feb 26, 2019 Full Review Man of Steel (2013) 57% 2/5 EDIT “Shannon is no great shakes as the shouty villain and Adams does little with a thankless role. As for Cavill, he certainly looks the part but lacks crucial charm and charisma, surely the two essential qualities any Man of Steel needs,” – CineVue Feb 26, 2019 Full Review Oblivion (2013) 53% 1/5 EDIT “An emotionally-barren and tediously convoluted film, brimming with risible dialogue and plastic performances.” – CineVue Feb 13, 2019 Full Review Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013) 17% 2/5 EDIT “A streamlined and steam-cleaned studio product that can't decide if it's an adult horror or a children's fantasy.” – CineVue Feb 9, 2019 Full Review The Sessions (2012) 91% 3/5 EDIT “The sheer power of Hawkes' charisma and his theological discussions with Macy's perplexed padre keep you thoroughly entertained.” – CineVue Feb 8, 2019 Full Review Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel (2011) 94% 4/5 EDIT “The mixture of archive footage with contemporary interviews, photography and animation works exceptionally well and shows great craft.” – CineVue Feb 5, 2019 Full Review Savages (2012) 50% 3/5 EDIT “Savages is a fun flick that will keep you mildly entertained, but the script is flabby, the feature itself about 20 minutes too long and there's little dramatic tension to speak of.” – CineVue Feb 5, 2019 Full Review The Expendables 2 (2012) 68% 4/5 EDIT “Not only is part two superior to the inaugural 2010 effort, but it's also one of the most diabolically entertaining action movies to hit cinemas this year.” – CineVue Feb 2, 2019 Full Review 360 (2011) 19% 2/5 EDIT “Meirelles' 360 is a bit of a turkey. It might aspire for depth and meaning, but the Brazilian director's latest is a shallow and sketchy affair, all the more disappointing because everyone involved has the talent to do better.” – CineVue Feb 2, 2019 Full Review The Dark Knight Rises (2012) 87% 5/5 EDIT “The Dark Knight Rises is the pinnacle of epic movie-making and its scale and grandeur are unprecedented in cinema history. Nolan's biggest achievement -- and the real star of his third Batman film -- is Gotham city itself.” – CineVue Jan 30, 2019 Full Review God Bless America (2011) 66% 4/5 EDIT “If you're one of those few people who leave the cinema smiling after enjoying every last minute of mundane murder, what kind of monster does that make you? For even hinting at such philosophical conundrums, God Bless America is essential viewing.” – CineVue Jan 26, 2019 Full Review 7 Days in Havana (2012) 40% 2/5 EDIT “A bloated and self indulgent arthouse marathon, riddled with cynical product placement.” – CineVue Jan 26, 2019 Full Review Friends With Kids (2011) 66% 1/5 EDIT “Friends with Kids is simply not very funny. The few laughs there are come from the bickering O'Dowd and Rudolph, but even their shtick is clichéd and obvious.” – CineVue Jan 25, 2019 Full Review Where Do We Go Now? (2011) 52% 4/5 EDIT “Where Do We Go Now's strength lies in its premise, which gives Labaki licence to create a variety of amusing set-pieces based around the wily women's attempts to placate their agitated menfolk.” – CineVue Jan 10, 2019 Full Review Rock of Ages (2012) 43% 4/5 EDIT “Rock of Ages' plot is evidently pretty thin and you're never in doubt that love will conqueror all, but the film's adult themes, diluted as they are compared to the stage production, are wonderfully refreshing.” – CineVue Jan 8, 2019 Full Review Men in Black 3 (2012) 67% 3/5 EDIT “All in all, Men in Black 3 is an average Hollywood blockbuster that will just about hold your interest and keep you entertained on a rainy weekend.” – CineVue Jan 8, 2019 Full Review Get the Gringo (2012) 80% 4/5 EDIT “El Pueblito is arguably the star of the show, its seedy backstreets and market stalls beautifully constructed and skilfully shot. This might be Grunberg's first job at the helm, but it certainly won't be his last.” – CineVue Jan 8, 2019 Full Review Marvel's the Avengers (2012) 91% 5/5 EDIT “If you're in the market for one of the most wondrous and entertaining cinematic experience you could ever hope to have, book your tickets, buy your popcorn and prepare to be amazed.” – CineVue Jan 8, 2019 Full Review
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