Perri Nemiroff
Tomatometer-approved critic
Movies reviews only
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Scream VI (2023) |
Yet another fantastic new addition to the franchise from Radio Silence. Scream VI is packed with attack/kill scenes with sky-high tension, loads of heart courtesy of "The Core Four," and a powerhouse performance from Melissa Barrera. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Mar 08, 2023
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Knock at the Cabin (2023) |
A rock solid adaptation of the novel. There are changes, but both versions of the story work and both existing is bound to make the conversation/analysis of this scenario even richer. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Feb 16, 2023
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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (2023) |
I will never unsee MODOK. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Feb 16, 2023
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Talk to Me (2023) |
A stellar feature debut from Danny and Michael Philippou that features an A+ ensemble of rising stars navigating a wildly chilling and catchy core concept. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Jan 31, 2023
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M3GAN (2022) |
It's only the first week of January, but we already have one of the best villains of 2023. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Jan 05, 2023
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Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) |
True movie magic. The Way of Water is a visual marvel loaded with groundbreaking technical feats that always feel in service of character and world-building. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Dec 13, 2022
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) |
An immensely powerful story of forging forward — shattering at times, but also beautifully cathartic, heartening, and very much earns that title. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Nov 08, 2022
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Brother (2022) |
Ensembles don't get better than this. Brother is a delicately crafted, all-consuming piece that offers the opportunity to not just watch but wholly feel its characters' experiences. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Oct 23, 2022
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Black Adam (2022) |
Black Adam's got its highs and lows, but the lows are buoyed by charisma, vibrant set pieces, and the thrill of seeing the JSA in action. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Oct 18, 2022
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Halloween Ends (2022) |
Loaded with big swings and compelling ideas. They just don't belong on the path established in the 2018 film. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Oct 15, 2022
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Nina Forever (2015) |
A must-see tense, bloody and darkly comedic love story about a young woman who refuses to be an ex-girlfriend -- even though she's dead. - Collider
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| Posted Sep 28, 2022
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Smile (2022) |
A catchy and unsettling urban legend-like concept with a phenomenal lead performance from Sosie Bacon at its core. Smile marks yet another win for horror in 2022. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Sep 27, 2022
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) |
Another masterful murder mystery from Rian Johnson. Just like the first film, Glass Onion will warrant multiple viewings to fully soak in the wild amount of precision and passion that went into the film. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Sep 21, 2022
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Don't Worry Darling (2022) |
The film features some stellar work from Florence Pugh and cinematographer Matthew Libatique in particular, but ultimately, Don't Worry Darling is a surface-level thriller that doesn't dig deep enough into its high concept. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Sep 05, 2022
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Pearl (2022) |
A Mia Goth tour de force. Another A+ chapter in Ti West's celebration of cinema and exploration of the gnawing devastation of rejection and having dreams out of reach ... and in Pearl's case, the violence and chaos that can spark. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Sep 04, 2022
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Prey (2022) |
Not only is Prey an expertly crafted thriller, but the new Predator movie also heavily benefits from being a deeply personal character journey -- one powered by Comanche tradition just as much as it is by Predator-sparked thrills. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Aug 03, 2022
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Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) |
A fiery and very clever spin on the slasher genre featuring an A+ ensemble that well earns its electrifying mix of thrills and laughs. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Aug 01, 2022
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Nope (2022) |
A trippy, terrifying sci-fi Western that rocks a fascinating collision of big screen and real-world spectacle, and an electric performance from Keke Palmer. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Jul 20, 2022
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Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) |
A high-energy romp that highlights Taika Waititi's exceptional handle on blending humor and heart. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Jul 05, 2022
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Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2021) |
The ideal mood-boosting movie, one that earns the warm and fuzzy feeling it leaves you with via stellar writing, great performances, top notch craftsmanship, and what feels like a deep and very genuine desire to bring some happiness and hope to the world. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Jun 24, 2022
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The Black Phone (2021) |
A nightmarish scenario packed with very effective scares, but the film's most remarkable quality is that it's also a rather inspiring display of what the youngest of heroes can do to combat the most horrific of monsters. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Jun 22, 2022
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Jurassic World Dominion (2022) |
There's a good deal of missed opportunities when it comes to franchise lore and thematic growth, but Dominion still makes for a solid ride courtesy of excellent dino effects and sky high cast chemistry and charm. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Jun 08, 2022
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Crimes of the Future (2022) |
As one might expect, the body horror is exceptionally well crafted, but character coldness and limited context lessen the emotional impact of the themes and ideas David Cronenberg is exploring. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted May 23, 2022
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Firestarter (2022) |
For lack of better phrasing, it's a Firestarter movie with no spark. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted May 13, 2022
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Men (2022) |
A flawed but remarkably ambitious film from Alex Garland featuring powerhouse performances from Jessie Buckley and Rory Kinnear. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted May 09, 2022
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) |
Marvel made a Sam Raimi horror movie! It's weird, scary and very much earns the title "Multiverse of Madness." - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted May 03, 2022
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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022) |
Everything you'd want from a buddy action comedy starring Nicolas Cage as Nicolas Cage, and so much more. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Apr 18, 2022
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Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) |
Pure movie magic. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Apr 14, 2022
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The Northman (2022) |
Robert Eggers delivers big yet again. The entire ensemble sizzles in this ferocious revenge tale that envelopes you in the 10th Century and ensures you feel every ounce of the story's passion and aggression via the expertly crafted camerawork. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Apr 11, 2022
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) |
A bigger and better sequel in some ways, but not in others. However, the thrill of seeing Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles on screen together is an undeniable thrill and the film still manages to earn its emotional payoff. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Apr 08, 2022
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Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) |
The complete package! A hugely entertaining adventure with impressive effects, one winning joke after the next, and a whole lot of heart. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Apr 07, 2022
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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022) |
Secrets of Dumbledore is a big bounce back for the Fantastic Beasts series -- back to enjoying the group dynamic and caring about the main mission, which is a far more engaging and emotional ride than the last. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Apr 05, 2022
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X (2022) |
Ti West's X delivers big on slasher-style thrills, but also adds in a shockingly powerful examination of aging, the power of beauty, and what happens when one loses that power. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Mar 14, 2022
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The Adam Project (2022) |
It presents a number of themes and ideas that deserve deeper exploration, but The Adam Project is still a hugely charming sci-fi adventure with loads of spirit and heart. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Mar 10, 2022
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The Batman (2022) |
Matt Reeves delivers a standout Batman movie. It's a dark, alluring mystery that digs deep into Bruce Wayne's trauma, how it's shaped him and how he's choosing to move forward. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Feb 28, 2022
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Studio 666 (2022) |
A bloody delight that makes me love the Foo Fighters even more than I already did. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Feb 24, 2022
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Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) |
The movie's a misguided thematic mess, but the new Texas Chainsaw still manages to deliver big when simply being a movie about an unsuspecting group of kids who come face to face with Leatherface. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Feb 18, 2022
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Death on the Nile (2022) |
Kenneth Branagh improves on Murder on the Orient Express, delivering a Death on the Nile adaptation that's far more successful at encouraging viewers to play along as the murder mystery unfolds. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Feb 07, 2022
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Moonfall (2022) |
Moonfall is riddled with silliness and genre cliches, but the movie does benefit from its bonkers premise and how well John Bradley understood the assignment. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Feb 04, 2022
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Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022) |
Cooper Raiff delivers an utter gem that beautifully reassesses the meaning and value of soulmates. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Feb 01, 2022
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Emily the Criminal (2022) |
An extremely effective first feature from John Patton Ford with a powerhouse performance from Aubrey Plaza at its core. Emily may make some unethical, dangerous decisions but the film never lets you forget what put her in that position to begin with. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Jan 31, 2022
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Scream (2022) |
The new movie successfully continues the Scream tradition of evolving via sharp, fresh commentary on the horror genre, but one of the fifth installment's most striking qualities is that it is absolutely oozing with love and respect for this franchise. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Jan 12, 2022
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The Matrix Resurrections (2021) |
The whole Matrix concept lends itself to sequel stories and this new one leans hard into those elements well, but it does feel like a story that requires a trilogy re-watch for maximum effect. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Dec 21, 2021
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Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) |
The first half is a bit rough around the edges, but that second half soars. In that part of the movie, the multiverse of it all far exceeds expectations -- fun, exhilarating, often very emotional and hugely satisfying material. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Dec 14, 2021
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Don't Look Up (2021) |
If it looks like I aged 20 years the next time you see me, blame Don't Look Up. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Dec 08, 2021
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Being the Ricardos (2021) |
A deeply moving behind the scenes look at the pressures and complexities involved in making I Love Lucy with a flawless performance from Nicole Kidman at the core. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Dec 07, 2021
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Nightmare Alley (2021) |
Nightmare Alley rocks a luscious, all-consuming atmosphere -- it's one gorgeous frame after the next -- but the slow pace and hollow quality of much of the narrative, make the experience a bit of a drag with minimal payoff. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Dec 05, 2021
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West Side Story (2021) |
Spielberg's West Side Story is loaded with stellar choreography and powerhouse performances -- Ariana DeBose and Mike Faist in particular. But one significant weak spot causes the film to fall short of being a total knockout. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Dec 02, 2021
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House of Gucci (2021) |
The evolution of the Patrizia/Maurizio relationship is riveting and the highlight of House of Gucci. It's loaded with extreme ups and downs, but has just enough nuance to keep it human. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Nov 23, 2021
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Licorice Pizza (2021) |
PTA's latest feels like a dream -- an opportunity to become completely enveloped by 1970s LA and the comfort and charm of an impossibly sweet story about growing up and finding love. - Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
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| Posted Nov 15, 2021
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