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Nate Adams
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Nate Adams is a Michigan based online and print critic for film, theatre and television. A 2017 graduate of Siena Heights University, in which he received his degree for Theatre-Speech Communications, and proud member of the Detroit Film Critics Society - Nate?s reviews have been widely publicized and seen across national platforms (including Movietickets.com). In addition to his reviews, Nate also served as a Juror (and soon film selector) for the inaugural Adrian International Film Festival, and a local Detroit area event called Horror Film Roulette. Along with those merits, Nate?s done red carpet interviews with many prominent figures in the entertainment biz including: Bo Burnham, Will Poulter, Flo Rida, John Boyega and Bruce Campbell.
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Leave the World Behind (2023) |
“Leave the World Behind” showcases the things society takes for granted while also offering insightful commentary on conspiracy theories, perceptions of race, and political turmoil.
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| Posted Dec 05, 2023
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Silent Night (2023) |
Ends up being another cliché riddled low-level basement burner that is far removed from the filmmaker’s bigger swings. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Dec 02, 2023
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Wish (2023) |
Ain’t no magic here. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Nov 22, 2023
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Leo (2023) |
The sentimental message about a school pet trying to make the most of his final days crossed with oddball musical numbers and a spattering of misplaced crude humor makes you wonder if the movie was conceived for adults or children? - The Only Critic
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| Posted Nov 21, 2023
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Saltburn (2023) |
Barry Keoghan brings the swagger in Emerald Fennell’s tasty black comedy. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Nov 21, 2023
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Thanksgiving (2023) |
“Thanksgiving” feels like Roth has finally assembled the best bits of his previous movies and meshed it with a story filled with plenty of intrigue and mystery, including a final act that, against all odds, sticks the landing. An instant slasher classic! - The Only Critic
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| Posted Nov 17, 2023
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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023) |
The odds were not in its favor. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Nov 15, 2023
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The Marvels (2023) |
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is now officially on life support. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Nov 08, 2023
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It's a Wonderful Knife (2023) |
Juggling comedy with horror, “It’s A Wonderful Knife” is neither a successful satire of the movie it’s knocking off nor a very entertaining slasher. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Nov 07, 2023
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Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) |
Despite an authentic production design that brings the world to vivid life and stupendous animatronics from the Jim Henson Creature Shop, the movie has no sense of direction or rhythm. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Oct 27, 2023
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Pain Hustlers (2023) |
Flush this prescription down the toilet. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Oct 26, 2023
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When Evil Lurks (2023) |
A demonic thriller that’s unrelenting as it is incredibly disturbing, Demián Rugna’s “When Evil Lurks” is the movie “The Exorcist: Believer” thinks it was. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Oct 24, 2023
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Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) |
Scorsese delivers another triumphant knockout. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Oct 17, 2023
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Dark Harvest (2023) |
Yields a bloody good time. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Oct 13, 2023
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The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (2023) |
It’s a sturdy, impeccably acted courtroom drama that’s more than deserving of being in the same league of “A Few Good Men.” - The Only Critic
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| Posted Oct 12, 2023
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The Exorcist: Believer (2023) |
Lord, forgive Hollywood for they have sinned. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Oct 06, 2023
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Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (2023) |
Sometimes dead is better. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Oct 05, 2023
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The Royal Hotel (2023) |
It results in a tepid mediation on the mistreatment and challenges women endure in every facet of their life with an unsatisfying ending that leaves a bitter aftertaste. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Oct 04, 2023
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Totally Killer (2023) |
“Totally Killer” is a slasher with little pulse or memorable execution. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Oct 02, 2023
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Saw X (2023) |
I haven’t squirmed this bad in a movie theater in I don’t know how long. Director Kevin Greutert, and writers Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger go back to basics, delivering ingenious death traps and an engaging narrative that keeps things simple. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Sep 29, 2023
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Expend4bles (2023) |
I had a feeling this was going to be bad, but “Expend4bles” still found a way to exceed my wildest expectations. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Sep 22, 2023
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No One Will Save You (2023) |
The home invasion genre is getting a makeover with “No One Will Save You,” writer-director Brian Duffield’s 90-minute thriller that could probably be described as “Signs” meets “Home Alone.” - The Only Critic
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| Posted Sep 22, 2023
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It Lives Inside (2023) |
An otherwise generic horror movie that’s perfectly harmless, but not very nourishing. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Sep 21, 2023
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Next Goal Wins (2023) |
“Next Goal Wins” misses the net, and never slows down long enough to make you care about the camaraderie of the team or deliver on the ingenious premise borrowed from the documentary of the same name. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Sep 15, 2023
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The Holdovers (2023) |
“The Holdovers” is arguably the feel-good movie of the autumn season that would pair nicely alongside “Dead Poets Society.” - The Only Critic
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| Posted Sep 15, 2023
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A Haunting in Venice (2023) |
“A Haunting in Venice” is a perfectly serviceable thriller even if it doesn’t quite stick the landing. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Sep 14, 2023
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Dumb Money (2023) |
Goes to the moon. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Sep 14, 2023
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The Equalizer 3 (2023) |
This nearly decade long franchise manages to go out with style, gravitas, and a few surprises. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Sep 05, 2023
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Bottoms (2023) |
It’s far from perfect, but its bold take on empowerment is something that should be cherished.
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| Posted Aug 31, 2023
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You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah (2023) |
From the “oh my gawd, you’re embarrassing me dad” one liners, authentic conversations around crushes to growing pains and puberty, this is a spiritual and modernized companion to “Sixteen Candles'' that also happens to capture the young Jewish experience. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Aug 24, 2023
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Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story (2023) |
Doesn't make a strong case for audiences to show up in theaters when the video game at home is guaranteed to be more fulfilling. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Aug 22, 2023
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Strays (2023) |
You could probably make the case that “Strays” is easily the most gag-inducing dog film of its kind, complete with visual stints about gentiles, bodily fluids, and one memorable needle drop involving “Wrecking Ball.” - The Only Critic
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| Posted Aug 17, 2023
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Blue Beetle (2023) |
It’s somewhat of a disappointment, but at least “Blue Beetle” never takes itself too seriously. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Aug 17, 2023
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Heart of Stone (2023) |
Will likely have you craving something better the moment those credits roll. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Aug 15, 2023
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Red, White & Royal Blue (2023) |
Another welcome dose of queer representation can’t salvage lackluster chemistry in “Red, White & Royal Blue.” - The Only Critic
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| Posted Aug 11, 2023
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River Wild (2023) |
For a remake of a decent through not entirely beloved nineties cable hit, you could do much worse. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Aug 10, 2023
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Meg 2: The Trench (2023) |
The story is completely bonkers, but it packs more bite, unlike the lackluster carnage from “The Meg,” and understands its B-movie sensibilities. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Aug 04, 2023
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) |
I guess if you’re going to attempt a reboot of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” for the umpteenth time, having Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg in your corner as producers/writers isn’t the worst way to do it. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Jul 31, 2023
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Talk to Me (2023) |
A crackling horror flick with plenty of rapid-fire energy, memorable jump scares, and a final shot for the ages, filmmakers/brothers Danny and Micheal Philippou’s “Talk to Me” take viewers on a whirlwind head trip. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Jul 27, 2023
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Haunted Mansion (2023) |
A cheap expansion of the beloved attraction. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Jul 26, 2023
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The Beanie Bubble (2023) |
“The Beanie Bubble” is a tired, cliche-riddled puzzle of confusing scenes and underdeveloped subplots. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Jul 25, 2023
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Theater Camp (2023) |
If you love musical theater, this movie is for you. And if you hate musical theater, I’d argue it’s still for you. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Jul 24, 2023
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They Cloned Tyrone (2023) |
It’s a movie that will be appreciated rather than be remembered, however, Taylor’s film has “cult classic” written all over it, thanks in part to an outlandish premise, and three exceptional performances from John Boyega, Jamie Foxx, and Teyonah Parris. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Jul 20, 2023
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Oppenheimer (2023) |
Nolan is attempting to set the record straight while also pointing the camera back at us and asking: How did we get here? It hits like a sack of bricks and lingers with you long after the credits roll. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Jul 19, 2023
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Barbie (2023) |
“Barbie” is the movie our world needs right now. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Jul 18, 2023
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Insidious: The Red Door (2023) |
A clumsy end to an already lackluster franchise. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Jul 07, 2023
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Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, Part One (2023) |
This is still probably the only franchise today, save for maybe James Cameron’s “Avatar,” that maintains a $300+ million budget and you can see every penny on screen. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Jul 05, 2023
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Joy Ride (2023) |
Take this hilarious and endearing R-rated comedy for a spin. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Jul 03, 2023
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No Hard Feelings (2023) |
It’s a genuine movie about friendship and the chemistry between Lawrence and her co-star Andrew Barth Feldman has an endearing sweetness that keeps you invested amid the raunchy tomfoolery. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Jun 23, 2023
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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) |
“Dial of Destiny” plays things safe and is desperately missing Spielberg’s flair and attentiveness to scale. - The Only Critic
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| Posted Jun 22, 2023
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