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Michael Ward
Tomatometer-approved critic
Movies reviews only
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Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story (2023) |
...a rousing crowd pleaser - dented and battered perhaps - but mostly intact. - Should I See It
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| Posted Sep 24, 2023
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Dumb Money (2023) |
...We get to partake in a fun re-enactment and see an intriguing overview of the circumstances that took place, (but) the film also becomes somewhat difficult to personally and totally invest in. - Should I See It
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| Posted Sep 24, 2023
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A Haunting in Venice (2023) |
Akin to a cinematic escape room, A Haunting in Venice stands as the best of Branagh’s trio of recent murder mysteries. - Should I See It
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| Posted Sep 17, 2023
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Cassandro (2023) |
Gael García Bernal’s terrific performance is almost enough reason alone to see Cassandro. - Should I See It
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| Posted Sep 17, 2023
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) |
...remind(s) us that inventiveness and taking risks can reap some wonderful rewards. - Should I See It
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| Posted Aug 03, 2023
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Haunted Mansion (2023) |
...stuck in place, never quite achieving the bigger, more meaningful tone (director Justin) Simien seeks but can never quite get to materialize. - Should I See It
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| Posted Aug 03, 2023
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Barbie (2023) |
For every nod and wink it offers the audience, there is also an urgent call to attention simmering beneath those barbed and razor-sharp quips and puns. - Should I See It
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| Posted Jul 28, 2023
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Oppenheimer (2023) |
Though many moments undeniably resonate, Oppenheimer is so tightly packed, we cannot get close - ironically kept at almost too safe a distance from the emotional detonations Nolan has worked so hard to create. - Should I See It
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| Posted Jul 24, 2023
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Fast X (2023) |
Written, it seems, from the mind of an 8-year-old... - Should I See It
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| Posted May 21, 2023
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Monica (2022) |
A stunning, career-altering performance from Trace Lysette. - Should I See It
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| Posted May 21, 2023
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Satan Wants You (2023) |
An impressive array of talking heads keep the film informative and engaging. - Should I See It
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| Posted May 21, 2023
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Free Money (2022) |
...an interesting film, but paints this story only in broad strokes. - Should I See It
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| Posted May 21, 2023
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Year of the Fox (2023) |
I’m happy to mention it is one of Megan Griffiths' best. - Should I See It
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| Posted May 21, 2023
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Egghead & Twinkie (2023) |
Vibrant, smart, funny, and endearing - a wonderful discovery. - Should I See It
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| Posted May 13, 2023
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20 Days in Mariupol (2023) |
Whether Chernov intended to make a film on Russia’s initial attack on Ukraine as an indictment on the media, I’m not sure. What I do know is that 20 Days in Mariupol is a movie that proves impossible to forget. - Should I See It
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| Posted May 13, 2023
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The Mattachine Family (2023) |
...a great performance by Nico Tortorella carries us through, wonderfully supported by the Vallentines compassionate approach to storytelling. - Should I See It
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| Posted May 13, 2023
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Chile '76 (2022) |
Küppenheim is terrific in holding the film together. - Should I See It
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| Posted May 13, 2023
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Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy (2022) |
...an interesting film, full of tidbits, stories, and facts that underscore the lasting legacy of (Midnight Cowboy) some 54 years after its release. - Should I See It
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| Posted May 13, 2023
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) |
...enjoyable but inconsistent. - Should I See It
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| Posted May 07, 2023
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Sam Now (2022) |
A poignant and beautiful exploration that balances loss and hope in equal measure. - Should I See It
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| Posted Apr 30, 2023
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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023) |
...precisely the kind of film that will speak to young adults and teenagers with an ease and accessibility few films come close to achieving. - Should I See It
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| Posted Apr 29, 2023
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) |
Ultimately, a big-hearted crowd-pleaser. - Should I See It
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| Posted Apr 16, 2023
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Rye Lane (2023) |
The performances are authentic and endearing. The film's unique editing style, with quick cuts, flashbacks, and asides, perfectly captures the characters' thoughts and moods. - Should I See It
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| Posted Apr 16, 2023
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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (2023) |
...this trip into Quantumania is a missed opportunity. - Should I See It
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| Posted Apr 16, 2023
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Knock at the Cabin (2023) |
...when placed in the hands of Dave Bautista, Knock at the Cabin becomes a far more engaging and interesting movie than it really has any right to be. - Should I See It
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| Posted Feb 05, 2023
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Missing (2023) |
The movie loses its way, struggles with its own premise, and delivers an underwhelming resolution to what is, for a while, an intriguing tech-driven mystery. - Should I See It
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| Posted Jan 22, 2023
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Skinamarink (2022) |
...doesn’t play nice with its audience, yet also trusts that same audience to completely immerse itself within the frightening world it constructs around us. - Should I See It
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| Posted Jan 22, 2023
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Women Talking (2022) |
There’s truth in every word, real-life experiences laid bare. - Should I See It
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| Posted Jan 22, 2023
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Living (2022) |
This is Bill Nighy’s moment. And he more than delivers. - Should I See It
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| Posted Jan 22, 2023
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The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) |
...a stark reminder of how ego, pride, and an incessant need for control can consume anyone. A film powerfully written and brilliantly constructed by Martin McDonagh. - Should I See It
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| Posted Jan 22, 2023
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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) |
...quite the fun surprise to uncover at year’s end. - Should I See It
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| Posted Jan 22, 2023
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M3GAN (2022) |
A crowd-pleaser of the highest order; an instant cult classic is born. - Should I See It
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| Posted Jan 20, 2023
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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022) |
Another success in the inimitable storyteller’s wildly inventive canon of filmmaking. - Should I See It
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| Posted Dec 26, 2022
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The Whale (2022) |
(Brendan) Fraser aims for so much more in a film which lacks any hint of true empathy and understanding. - Should I See It
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| Posted Dec 26, 2022
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Babylon (2022) |
An angry and hostile film. - Should I See It
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| Posted Dec 26, 2022
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RRR (2022) |
...defines the joy of making movies, the excitement of experiencing movies, and the love we share of escaping into the movies - all in one unforgettable package. - Should I See It
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| Posted Dec 24, 2022
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Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) |
(The Daniels) Kwan and Scheinert make everything seem possible. - Should I See It
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| Posted Dec 24, 2022
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Tár (2022) |
A work of staggering genius. Nuanced, layered, challenging, and engrossing, TÁR is one of the best films of the year.
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| Posted Dec 24, 2022
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Art & Krimes by Krimes (2021) |
We all can find something to feel inspired by through the work, the words, and the fearless honesty of Jesse Krimes. - Should I See It
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| Posted Dec 24, 2022
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Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) |
An incredible structure. When you settle in and start poking around though, all the visual effects in the world cannot truly erase the underwhelming realities Cameron has placed on screen. - Should I See It
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| Posted Dec 16, 2022
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) |
...perhaps one of the more melancholy superhero movies in the MCU’s history. - Should I See It
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| Posted Nov 14, 2022
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The Return of Tanya Tucker: Featuring Brandi Carlile (2022) |
Few films capture the essence of vulnerability like this one does. - Should I See It
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| Posted Nov 05, 2022
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Decision to Leave (2022) |
Challenging in all the right ways and one of 2022's best films. - Should I See It
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| Posted Nov 05, 2022
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Triangle of Sadness (2022) |
If, within 149 minutes, all you can do is point at people and laugh at their emptiness and shallow behavior, then your thesis sadly embodies a similar vacancy. - Should I See It
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| Posted Nov 05, 2022
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Eternal Spring (2022) |
As stylish, impressive, and cinematically compelling as (the) film happens to be, reality catches up to the artistry and leaves a sour, unrelenting bitter taste in the mouth. - Should I See It
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| Posted Nov 05, 2022
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Black Adam (2022) |
...about as soulless, empty, and unnecessary a superhero movie as you will ever see. - Should I See It
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| Posted Oct 25, 2022
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My Policeman (2022) |
...a by-the-numbers melodrama where we are always more intuitive and aware of what’s unfolding than the main characters appear to be. - Should I See It
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| Posted Oct 25, 2022
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Amsterdam (2022) |
...succeeds only at finding incoherence. - Should I See It
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| Posted Oct 08, 2022
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The Good House (2021) |
Sigourney Weaver takes the ball and runs with a performance that strengthens a middling script and reunites her on screen with a frequent acting partner in Kevin Kline. - Should I See It
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| Posted Oct 08, 2022
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Blonde (2022) |
...yet one more example of a man taking a voice away from a woman and not caring enough to consider any of the consequences. - Should I See It
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| Posted Oct 08, 2022
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