Noëlle D. Lilley
Noëlle D. Lilley's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at the following Tomatometer-approved publication(s):
Chicago Reader
Movies reviews only
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The Little Mermaid (2023) |
Overall, it’s a visually gorgeous film, buoyed by a strong ingenue in Bailey with enough laughs for the kids and the nostalgic adults—just don’t expect anything new. - Chicago Reader
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| Posted Jun 03, 2023
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Creed III (2023) |
In his directorial debut, Michael B. Jordan brings a surprisingly heartfelt though formulaic addition to the Rocky franchise. - Chicago Reader
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| Posted Feb 25, 2023
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Don't Worry Darling (2022) |
Ultimately, Don’t Worry Darling boasts a (mostly) talented cast with a strong start but can’t follow through on its promises. - Chicago Reader
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| Posted Sep 24, 2022
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Where the Crawdads Sing (2022) |
There are a host of other things wrong with the film, from poor pacing, to a lack of character depth, to heavy-handed themes...but Jones does her best with what she has to work with, and it may still strike an emotional chord if they don’t look closely. - Chicago Reader
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| Posted Jul 21, 2022
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Lost Illusions (2021) |
Xavier Giannoli’s film is hilarious and always moving with vivid colors and rapid-fire narration that in another movie might feel heavy-handed but here is a guiding force that gives a fascinating quasi-history lesson. - Chicago Reader
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| Posted Jul 01, 2022
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The Batman (2022) |
Robert Pattinson shuts all his haters up with a vulnerable and terrifying performance in Matt Reeves’s The Batman. - Chicago Reader
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| Posted Mar 08, 2022
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The Matrix Resurrections (2021) |
The Matrix Resurrections is a breath of fresh air in a time when reboots are a dime a dozen. - Chicago Reader
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| Posted Dec 23, 2021
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King Richard (2021) |
It's a welcome addition to the biopic genre, buoyed by a career-defining performance from Will Smith. - Chicago Reader
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| Posted Nov 24, 2021
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Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020) |
Never Rarely Sometimes Always is a slow-moving film, but these young women will stay with you long after the film ends. - Chicago Reader
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| Posted Jan 26, 2021
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The King of Staten Island (2020) |
Viewers familiar with Davidson's role as a similar good-natured yet immature loafer in 2019's Big Time Adolescence may find the typecasting unoriginal, but the fact of the matter is this: it's a type Davidson shines in. - Chicago Reader
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| Posted Jun 26, 2020
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The Booksellers (2019) |
For those that can stick it through, they'll find a unique gem of a movie that they might not know they're missing. - Chicago Reader
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| Posted May 12, 2020
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The Sower (2017) |
If viewers can muster up the patience to stick it out, they'll walk away feeling more than satisfied - and maybe even a little heartbroken. - Chicago Reader
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| Posted Apr 16, 2020
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The Raft (2018) |
The Raft remains a fascinating look into human relationships that's even more relevant in the wave of sensationalized television. - Chicago Reader
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| Posted Mar 24, 2020
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Yomeddine (2018) |
Yomeddine surpasses its predictability to become a heartfelt film that hits home. - Chicago Reader
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| Posted Mar 11, 2020
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Dogman (2018) |
Told through unflinching shots in grayish hues, Matteo Garrone's film keeps viewers holding their breath to the bitter end. - Chicago Reader
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| Posted Mar 11, 2020
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Blumhouse's Fantasy Island (2020) |
By its end, Fantasy Island is just another cautionary tale against remakes. - Chicago Reader
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| Posted Mar 06, 2020
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Tyler Perry's A Fall From Grace (2020) |
The film quickly spirals into unstructured, nearly laughable chaos. - Chicago Reader
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| Posted Mar 06, 2020
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Them That Follow (2019) |
In their directorial debut, Britt Poulton and Dan Madison Savage fail to show the church in a neutral light, choosing instead to lean into a "crazy cult" caricature rather than evenly portray what is already a complex, divisive religious custom. - Chicago Reader
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| Posted Feb 21, 2020
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I Am Mother (2019) |
Australian filmmaker Grant Sputore's direction keeps viewers on their toes, and we never quite know who to trust. - Chicago Reader
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| Posted Feb 21, 2020
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Melancholic (2018) |
[Yoji Minagawa is] sulking yet charming. - Chicago Reader
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| Posted Feb 21, 2020
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Mine 9 (2019) |
Unfortunately, the film begins to lose its once-solid footing in the third act, leading to a rushed and disappointing ending. - Chicago Reader
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| Posted Feb 20, 2020
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Black and Blue (2019) |
The movie falters when pushed beyond its intriguing premise to a meaningful message. - Chicago Reader
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| Posted Feb 15, 2020
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