Richard Bonaduce
Tomatometer-approved critic
Rich Bonaduce was born and raised in Pennsylvania but has lived in Utah now for half his life. In addition to being a regular contributor as a Film Critic for Salt Lake Magazine, he is also the Film Critic and Entertainment reporter for FOX13's weekly morning show Good Day Utah. He's also a drummer in local band Mojave Rose, and is much shorter than he appears on television. You've been warned.
Movies reviews only
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Avengers: Infinity War (2018) |
Go see one of the best super-hero films ever made and see it on the biggest screen you can afford. - Salt Lake Magazine
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| Posted Oct 08, 2020
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) |
We waited 30 years for the same basic story? Hmpf. At least it looked good and had the original cast. Without that, we'd all be crying ripoff. - Salt Lake Magazine
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| Posted Oct 08, 2020
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Parasite (2019) |
It takes a while to get there, but it sticks its landing. - KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
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| Posted Feb 03, 2020
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Marriage Story (2019) |
Probably should have been called Divorce Story, but that wouldn't look as welcoming on the marquee! - KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
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| Posted Feb 03, 2020
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Just Mercy (2019) |
Just go see it. - KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
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| Posted Jan 28, 2020
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The Gentlemen (2020) |
Violent, funny, profane, engrossing, dense and wholly entertaining. - KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
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| Posted Jan 28, 2020
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Bad Boys for Life (2020) |
The Bad Boys are back in a big way! - KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
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| Posted Jan 28, 2020
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Dolittle (2020) |
"Dolittle" is aptly named. - KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
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| Posted Jan 28, 2020
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Underwater (2020) |
It might not be cinema or high art... but it's certainly a popcorn-munching good time for a fun night of getting creeped out. - KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
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| Posted Jan 19, 2020
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Like a Boss (2020) |
It probably seemed like a good idea at the time. - KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
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| Posted Jan 19, 2020
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Knives Out (2019) |
It's one of those rare flicks in which I discover more to love the longer I mull it over. - KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
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| Posted Dec 09, 2019
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Frozen II (2019) |
Imagine Frozen 2 without Olaf: Is that a movie you'd want to see? - KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
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| Posted Nov 25, 2019
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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019) |
We spend a lot of time with Matthew Rhys, Chris Cooper, and Susan Watson, but I'm not sure that's why most viewers bought their ticket. - KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
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| Posted Nov 25, 2019
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Charlie's Angels (2019) |
The 2019 Angels has plenty of girl power to trigger the trolls but also plenty to cheer about. - KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
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| Posted Nov 17, 2019
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Ford v Ferrari (2019) |
THIS is how you make a 2-1/2 hour movie. - KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
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| Posted Nov 17, 2019
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Doctor Sleep (2019) |
A solid continuance of young Danny Torrance and others who similarly "shine," the Overlook Hotel itself, and of the evil we visit upon each other. - KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
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| Posted Nov 10, 2019
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Last Christmas (2019) |
Too light to be a serious discussion of its heavier themes but too morose to be a lighthearted holiday romp. - KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
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| Posted Nov 10, 2019
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The Lighthouse (2019) |
As much as "The Lighthouse" gets cinematically right, there's at least one thing that it gets wrong: it certainly isn't accessible. - KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
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| Posted Nov 10, 2019
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Midway (2019) |
The filmmakers lean on the good graces of the audience eager for some good news and a return to America's heyday instead of making an accurate and passionate account of a legitimately exhilarating historical event. - KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
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| Posted Nov 10, 2019
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Countdown (2019) |
"Countdown" is just above the usual "rent-em-and-forget-em" horror fare out there. - KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
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| Posted Nov 10, 2019
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Hellboy (2019) |
Everything seemed forced -- certainly the language, the jokes, and especially the gore. - KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
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| Posted Oct 31, 2019
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Black Panther (2018) |
To make such a grand statement, ya gotta break some barriers, and the film's largely black cast certainly does that, with their performances being the best part of a film loaded with great parts... - Salt Lake Magazine
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| Posted Jun 05, 2019
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Aladdin (2019) |
Disney distracts - Salt Lake Magazine
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| Posted May 28, 2019
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Adrift (2018) |
A well-crafted film with great performances and convincing effects that brings home a powerful true story of young love and iron will. - Salt Lake Magazine
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| Posted May 26, 2019
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Paddington 2 (2017) |
A tenderhearted whimsical delight for all - Salt Lake Magazine
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| Posted May 26, 2019
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Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018) |
A mercy killing - Salt Lake Magazine
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| Posted May 26, 2019
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Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018) |
The action event of the summer - Salt Lake Magazine
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| Posted May 26, 2019
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Ant-Man and The Wasp (2018) |
Small but mighty - Salt Lake Magazine
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| Posted May 26, 2019
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Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) |
Fans will suck it up the way Julie Walters' Rose eats her emotions with a heaping helping of cake. - Salt Lake Magazine
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| Posted May 26, 2019
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Sorry to Bother You (2018) |
Sorry it isn't as good as you've heard. - Salt Lake Magazine
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| Posted May 26, 2019
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BlacKkKlansman (2018) |
Going for the throat - Salt Lake Magazine
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| Posted May 26, 2019
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A Star Is Born (2018) |
A... love story? - Salt Lake Magazine
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| Posted May 26, 2019
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Peppermint (2018) |
Because Taken, But With A Woman" wouldn't fit on the marquee - Salt Lake Magazine
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| Posted May 26, 2019
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Halloween (2018) |
Michael deserves better - Salt Lake Magazine
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| Posted May 26, 2019
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Mike Wallace Is Here (2019) |
That's a wrap, fellas - Salt Lake Magazine
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| Posted May 26, 2019
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The Sunlit Night (2019) |
If you're going to ask me to consume your slice of life story, at least make that slice part of a satisfying sandwich. - Salt Lake Magazine
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| Posted May 26, 2019
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Captain Marvel (2019) |
Thanos on notice! - Salt Lake Magazine
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| Posted May 26, 2019
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Avengers: Endgame (2019) |
Game over man, game over! - Salt Lake Magazine
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| Posted May 26, 2019
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Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019) |
Jillian leads a film - Salt Lake Magazine
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| Posted May 26, 2019
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The Tomorrow Man (2019) |
Put off Tomorrow today - Salt Lake Magazine
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| Posted May 26, 2019
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John Wick: Chapter 3 -- Parabellum (2019) |
Don't mess with people's dogs. - Salt Lake Magazine
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| Posted May 26, 2019
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Hail Satan? (2019) |
Hail Penny Lane? - Salt Lake Magazine
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| Posted May 26, 2019
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