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Marianna Neal
Tomatometer-approved critic
Movies reviews only
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The Creator (2023) |
It’s a visuals-first sci-fi thriller that aspires to stand out, but really only manages to recycle some classic sci-fi movie influences and genre tropes, relying on the word-building to do the heavy lifting. Beyond that, it doesn’t have much to offer. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Sep 27, 2023
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Talk to Me (2023) |
It has the scares, it has a great story, it has an emotional element to bring it all together, and I doubt I will see another horror movie this year that's going to be able to top this one. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Jul 27, 2023
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Barbie (2023) |
If you’re looking for nuance and subtlety - this is not the movie for you. But it’s also so easy to get caught up in this vibrant, exuberant, campy adventure that clearly comes from the heart. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Jul 22, 2023
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Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, Part One (2023) |
Everything you love [Mission: Impossible] movies for is here: fantastic stunts, impressive action, great pacing, memorable characters, and making things a bit more personal this time around only makes the film stronger! - Impression Blend
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| Posted Jul 11, 2023
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Joy Ride (2023) |
If you love a good, raunchy comedy - “Joy Ride” is the movie for you. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Jul 09, 2023
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Past Lives (2023) |
“Past Lives” is absolutely the kind of film that makes you want to discuss it with other people, not because of some insane plot twists or theories, but because it speaks to personal experiences in a deep and nuanced way. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Jun 30, 2023
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Evil Dead Rise (2023) |
It may not be a new horror classic, but it’s exactly what it needs to be to keep the “Evil Dead” franchise very much alive. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Apr 23, 2023
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Renfield (2023) |
[Renfield] actually could have been a great, campy horror comedy, but in the end it's just a bland movie elevated by some great scenes and a great performance. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Apr 20, 2023
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Beau Is Afraid (2023) |
It’s bold, it’s unhinged, and while it may not be as rewatchable as his previous two films, it’s certainly unforgettable. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Apr 15, 2023
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How to Blow Up a Pipeline (2022) |
A 100 minutes of quality stress and adrenaline are guaranteed! - Impression Blend
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| Posted Apr 08, 2023
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John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) |
Get ready, action fans because this one is a crazy ride! - Impression Blend
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| Posted Mar 26, 2023
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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (2023) |
It’s average and serviceable, and it lacks any kind of spark or creativity that would make it memorable in a meaningful way. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Feb 17, 2023
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Knock at the Cabin (2023) |
“Knock at the Cabin” is Shyamalan’s best movie since “Signs” [...] and that makes it his best work in 20 years. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Feb 04, 2023
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M3GAN (2022) |
Thoroughly entertaining from start to finish! - Impression Blend
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| Posted Jan 10, 2023
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Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) |
It’s a high-stakes film that’s truly epic in scope and scale, set in a well-developed world, but it also has a big heart. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Dec 18, 2022
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) |
A thoroughly great time! - Impression Blend
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| Posted Dec 12, 2022
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The Good Nurse (2022) |
The only thing that puts it slightly above average are the lead performances. While you won’t regret spending two hours on it, you’re going to wish you were watching a documentary about all of this instead. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Oct 27, 2022
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Tár (2022) |
“TÁR” is a movie that trusts the intelligence of its viewers, that demands attention to detail and wants to start a discussion rather than tell you what to think or how to feel, which is something that has become increasingly rare in modern cinema. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Oct 20, 2022
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Halloween Ends (2022) |
“Halloween Ends” is ridiculous on many levels, and at this point ending is the best thing this franchise can do. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Oct 14, 2022
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Mr. Harrigan's Phone (2022) |
The only thing that holds this together is the warm relationship between Craig and Mr. Harrigan, but that is nowhere near enough to keep you from looking down at your own phone. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Oct 04, 2022
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Don't Worry Darling (2022) |
It’s a flawed but functioning high-concept thriller that doesn’t quite reach its potential, but can still be an entertaining experience, as long as you forget it’s actually trying to push some sort of commentary. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Sep 24, 2022
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Blonde (2022) |
One of the most exploitative films I’ve seen in years. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Sep 18, 2022
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Pearl (2022) |
If you’re here to see a Mia Goth showcase, as Pearl’s repressed desires and ambitions make her into a volatile, Technicolor murderess - you have come to the right place. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Sep 14, 2022
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Barbarian (2022) |
A surprise every step of the way! - Impression Blend
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| Posted Sep 09, 2022
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Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) |
“Bodies Bodies Bodies” may not reinvent the genre, but it offers a fresh and clever spin on a murder mystery. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Aug 12, 2022
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Bullet Train (2022) |
“Bullet Train” is an action comedy done right! [...] It’s original, action-packed, hilarious, and just the right amount of over-the-top, featuring an amazing ensemble cast with great cameos. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Aug 04, 2022
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Nope (2022) |
Even a flawed Jordan Peele film still has a lot to offer and gives you a lot to think about. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Jul 24, 2022
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Elvis (2022) |
The perfect example of how easy it can be to overlook a film’s flaws when it gets what’s important right, when the experience is so captivating, and when the lead delivers an out-of-this-world performance! - Impression Blend
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| Posted Jun 23, 2022
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Top Gun: Maverick (2022) |
“Top Gun: Maverick” soars above the original every step of the way! - Impression Blend
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| Posted May 26, 2022
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Men (2022) |
It has some interesting things going for it and it’s effective as a horror film, but the writing leaves a lot to be desired. - Impression Blend
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| Posted May 20, 2022
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Firestarter (2022) |
As far as movies based on Stephen King’s novels go, this is easily one of the worst. - Impression Blend
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| Posted May 14, 2022
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) |
It’s definitely the darker side of magic and fantasy, and Raimi manages to infuse a surprising amount of his “Evil Dead” self into this. - Impression Blend
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| Posted May 08, 2022
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The Northman (2022) |
If you want to see a cinematic spectacle of Viking violence and warrior masculinity - this is going to be for you! - Impression Blend
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| Posted Apr 22, 2022
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Morbius (2022) |
When you combine bad dialogue, questionable editing, and a dead-serious tone - the result is not exactly great. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Apr 01, 2022
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Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) |
"Texas Chainsaw Massacre" has nothing to offer other than a few cool shots and some gore, but at least it's the shortest one in the franchise? - Impression Blend
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| Posted Feb 18, 2022
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Scream (2022) |
For all their jokes about sequel rules, requel rules, and toxic fandoms, Scream 5 doesn't actually follow through by standing out on its own or introducing anything all that new. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Jan 24, 2022
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West Side Story (2021) |
Spielberg pulls off the seemingly impossible: his West Side Story stands on its own, side by side with the original adaptation, and in some ways actually improves on it. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Dec 10, 2021
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The Humans (2021) |
Stephen Karam clearly has an eye for directing. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Nov 30, 2021
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Licorice Pizza (2021) |
A heartwarming, romantic, nostalgic journey, and what's even more important is that the chemistry between the two leads is undeniable and magnetic. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Nov 30, 2021
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Spencer (2021) |
There are films that you would normally consider character studies in general, and then there are films like Spencer in which the character and the performance are the film. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Nov 30, 2021
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Last Night in Soho (2021) |
I love when horror is approached creatively like this, when it's gorgeous and seductive, and a little bit crazy! - Impression Blend
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| Posted Oct 31, 2021
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Antlers (2021) |
Antlers desperately needed more work because, as is, it just feels underdeveloped. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Oct 31, 2021
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Army of Thieves (2021) |
A fun, light thriller, with a good amount of heart and humor. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Oct 31, 2021
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Dune (2021) |
A rich, complex world brought to life, full of textures and depth that give it a powerful sense of place and realism, featuring an incredibly talented cast - a blockbuster that's able to merge scope and substance. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Oct 22, 2021
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Halloween Kills (2021) |
Is Halloween Kills worth your time? Well, that depends on what you're looking for in a horror film. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Oct 18, 2021
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The Last Duel (2021) |
A great film to watch not only for fans of medieval settings and historical pieces, but also for people who aren't majorly into period dramas. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Oct 18, 2021
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Bergman Island (2021) |
After I was done watching it, I could not help wondering "how was this going to do outside of festivals and Film Twitter?" - Impression Blend
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| Posted Oct 18, 2021
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Mass (2021) |
Mass is undoubtedly one of the most powerful and effective films of the year! - Impression Blend
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| Posted Oct 09, 2021
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Lamb (2021) |
[Lamb] would have been stronger and more visceral if it leaned more into horror, like the trailer implied it would. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Oct 09, 2021
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No Time to Die (2021) |
Had they nailed the villain here - this would have undoubtedly been one of the best entries in the entire Bond franchise. - Impression Blend
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| Posted Oct 09, 2021
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