Rob Dean
Rob Dean's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at the following Tomatometer-approved publication(s):
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Originally from Massachusetts but now based out of Austin, TX, Rob writes some things for the Internet: sometimes film reviews, sometimes funny stuff, but all embedded with secret Masonic messages. He loves film, comic books, and is still mourning the loss of Pushing Daisies. His dream is to one day have his musical based on The Goonies debut on stage. Yes, that last part is real.
Movies reviews only
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John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) |
The John Wick series continues to be the most impressive action franchise of the modern era, and John Wick: Chapter 4 solidifies that reign with a truly awesome film that delivers on every level. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Mar 24, 2023
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Air (2023) |
The banter in Convery’s script is entertaining, but it’s truly the actors under Affleck’s excellent direction that makes “Air” feel like something special. It doesn’t nail every scene or sentiment; but when the film is good (which is often), it’s on fire. - TheWrap
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| Posted Mar 20, 2023
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Scream VI (2023) |
Scream VI delivers in basically every way that one would want from a Scream film. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Mar 10, 2023
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Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre (2023) |
Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre isn’t a complete failure ... but the majority is a limp affair that never fully engages. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Mar 03, 2023
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Creed III (2023) |
Creed III is a winning movie that delivers exceptional performances alongside standout fights in an impressively stylish manner. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Mar 03, 2023
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Cocaine Bear (2023) |
As I watched a man slowly get his leg devoured by a strung-out bear, I couldn’t help but think, “This should be more exciting.” - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Feb 24, 2023
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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (2023) |
The third Ant-Man installment certainly has some winning elements ... but it feels like it’s doing too much while trying to tackle something far too big. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Feb 17, 2023
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Somebody I Used To Know (2023) |
Somebody I Used To Know is excessively charming, and that goes a long way toward endearing it to viewers. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Feb 09, 2023
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The Whale (2022) |
[The Whale] coasts on the back of some amazing acting, led by an all-time turn by Fraser that cuts deep into the hearts of viewers. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Dec 21, 2022
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Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths (2022) |
Exploration is the point of Iñárritu’s brilliant film, which uses lush imagery, poignant moments and haunting emotional honesty to tell a compelling story that audiences will revisit for many years to come. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Dec 16, 2022
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Violent Night (2022) |
Violent Night is not a crowning achievement of cinema, but it delivers exactly what you want from a movie where Santa fends off scores of gun-toting criminals. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Dec 02, 2022
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Strange World (2022) |
Strange World may feel less than spectacular after the fact, [but] in the moment, it is exceptionally entertaining. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Nov 23, 2022
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Devotion (2022) |
Devotion does a lot right, but the feeling of formula plagues its every move. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Nov 23, 2022
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) |
The fact that Johnson was able to follow up his crackerjack whodunnit with another that is equally fantastic is a testament to a filmmaker working at the height of his powers. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Nov 23, 2022
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The Menu (2022) |
Shot beautifully, scripted perfectly and acted wonderfully, The Menu is a dark comedy/horror in the tradition of 1995’s The Last Supper that uses a clever setup to explore real characters in an unreal situation. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Nov 17, 2022
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Spirited (2022) |
It probably won’t join many people’s holiday-watching traditions ... but it’s an okay Christmas diversion with some nice surprises. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Nov 17, 2022
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) |
Writer/director Ryan Coogler managed to not only find a way to get the best-case scenario out of an impossibly bleak situation but to do so in a way that exceeds expectations and confronts those dark conditions head-on. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Nov 14, 2022
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The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) |
[The] whole affair rests on the shoulders of Farrell and Gleeson, and they carry it well. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Oct 27, 2022
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Black Adam (2022) |
Black Adam feels like a greatest hits of previous superhero movies assembled into an easily digestible but incredibly tedious affair. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Oct 21, 2022
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Halloween Ends (2022) |
Even if it’s not what people are expecting, [Halloween Ends] remains a very effective film that acts as a nice coda to this decades-long story. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Oct 14, 2022
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Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) |
Hocus Pocus 2 is a long-gestating project that seeks to serve old and young audiences alike but only manages to fail both equally. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Sep 29, 2022
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Don't Worry Darling (2022) |
Don’t Worry Darling feels like an attempt at saying something profound, but it comes up terribly short. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Sep 22, 2022
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The Woman King (2022) |
The Woman King is an enthralling film, mostly thanks to some dynamic sequences and winning performances. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Sep 16, 2022
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Confess, Fletch (2022) |
Confess, Fletch doesn’t do anything truly innovative or explore territory that hasn’t been done better in other films, but the filmmakers find ways to make it a charming and enjoyable movie. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Sep 16, 2022
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Clerks III (2022) |
It's certainly an improvement over Clerks II, but it remains an inconsistent affair that only has peaks and valleys with very little in between. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Sep 09, 2022
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Prey (2022) |
[Midthunder is] a dynamic presence on screen, which is great, as she’s in most of the movie and helps make the already strong story that much more compelling. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Aug 05, 2022
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Bullet Train (2022) |
Bullet Train isn’t a high watermark in the history of movies ... But it’s a tremendous cinematic dessert that serves to briefly delight and distract. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Aug 05, 2022
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Nope (2022) |
Nope is a fascinating film that is hilarious, terrifying and exhilarating in ways that haven’t been seen since [Jaws]. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Jul 21, 2022
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The Gray Man (2022) |
Nothing is particularly novel in The Gray Man ... and yet it all still works as a very entertaining action thriller with comedic elements throughout. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Jul 21, 2022
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Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) |
Thor: Love and Thunder is a fun movie with lots of great sequences ... but there’s a sense that Waititi’s ambitions got in the way of a more powerful version of this story. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Jul 07, 2022
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The Black Phone (2021) |
Director Scott Derrickson delivers an engaging and genuine thriller that is powered by fantastic child actors, a grounded sense of time and place, and a well-strung thread of unsettling horror. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Jun 24, 2022
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Elvis (2022) |
Luhrmann’s energy quickly dissipates to reveal a boring, tin-eared and awkward biopic that is mostly by the numbers. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Jun 24, 2022
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Spiderhead (2022) |
Director Joseph Kosinski’s Netflix project is a middling effort that has some bright spots but is mostly forgettable. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Jun 16, 2022
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Jurassic World Dominion (2022) |
Jurassic World Dominion is so beholden to what came before that it forces awkward references and reverence that bog down any new aspects from truly flourishing. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Jun 10, 2022
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Top Gun: Maverick (2022) |
Despite its suffocating adherence to nostalgia, there are many impressive elements to Top Gun: Maverick. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted May 26, 2022
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Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022) |
There’s terrific banter and strong bits that land brilliantly, with some truly stellar sight gags that are incredible to behold. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted May 19, 2022
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Men (2022) |
It’s powerful, heady stuff that is accompanied by disturbing sequences built around memorably creepy images. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted May 19, 2022
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) |
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a unique creature that is as fascinating to watch as it is thrilling to experience. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted May 06, 2022
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Ambulance (2022) |
Ambulance boasts impressive set pieces and some good performances, but the films excessive nature leads to paper-thin engagement and diminishing returns. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Apr 08, 2022
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) |
Fowler has made a fun movie filled with delightful characters that moves at a clip and never feels like its sole interest is your wallet. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Apr 08, 2022
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Morbius (2022) |
Morbius is a character whos caught between two worlds (man and monster), and his movie is stuck in a similar liminal space that ultimately makes it unremarkable. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Apr 01, 2022
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The Lost City (2022) |
Like much of the romance genre, The Lost City has its problems, but its a surprisingly pleasant slice of entertainment. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Mar 25, 2022
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The Outfit (2022) |
The Outfit is a fantastic thriller that figures out new ways to unfold and entertain. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Mar 18, 2022
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The Adam Project (2022) |
Despite its flaws, The Adam Project is truly a fun movie that has enough depth to not feel like complete fluff. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Mar 11, 2022
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Turning Red (2022) |
Turning Red is a potent and infectious film that addresses situations rarely discussed in movies, especially those aimed at younger audiences. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Mar 11, 2022
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The Batman (2022) |
Though Matt Reeves The Batman is very entertaining ... its yet another in a long line of films about fractured heroes thats targeted at appealing to an older crowd at the expense of greater audience inclusivity. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Mar 03, 2022
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Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) |
As a Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie, this latest update fails just like so many others have before, but as a throwback to mid-tier 80s slashers, its not that bad. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Feb 18, 2022
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Uncharted (2022) |
Apart from some missteps, Uncharted is a fun movie centered on a charismatic lead with enjoyable set pieces and engaging relationships. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Feb 18, 2022
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Death on the Nile (2022) |
Death on the Nile has all the ingredients for an engaging film but instead delivers a waterlogged corpse of a movie. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Feb 11, 2022
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Moonfall (2022) |
Moonfall plays like a parody of Ridley Scott's The Martian. - Bullz-Eye.com
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| Posted Feb 04, 2022
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