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Sarah Gopaul

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Sarah Gopaul is a Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer-approved critic and member of the Online Film Critics Society who was captivated by cinema the moment 12 Angry Men opened her pre-teen eyes to its power. Instead of stepping behind the camera, she found her voice through writing, honing her skills with degrees in Journalism and Film Studies to master the art of the critical take. With nearly two decades of experience, previously serving as Editor-in-Chief of Popjournalism and Film Editor at Digital Journal, Sarah has a long history of sharing her insights on movies and home entertainment. Now a freelance critic, she's dedicated to telling you what's worth seeing (and what's not!).

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Toronto, ON, Canada

Reviews

Movies TV Shows
Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025) 77% EDIT “What it lacks in gore, it makes up for in style.” – That Shelf Dec 16, 2025 Full Review Black Phone 2 (2025) 72% EDIT “ Director Scott Derrickson and his co-writing team return to create a film that’s equally creepy, while also successfully reimagining a classic horror technique.” – That Shelf Nov 25, 2025 Full Review Now You See Me: Now You Don't (2025) 60% EDIT “The flashy personalities and intricate tricks always scream fun, and this film leans heavily (and successfully) into the franchise’s extravagant wonder.” – That Shelf Nov 25, 2025 Full Review Bone Lake (2024) 84% EDIT “[Bone Lane] has got a bit of a Kalifornia vibe, but cleaner and hotter.” – That Shelf Oct 15, 2025 Full Review On Swift Horses (2024) 53% EDIT “The actors are excellent at drawing viewers into the film, credibly embodying these past personalities on precarious journeys of self-discovery, which is why it’s so vexing they’re not also given the opportunity to deliver some form of closure.” – Digital Journal Oct 8, 2025 Full Review The Accountant 2 (2025) 75% EDIT “There’s a lot of unexpected humour in a movie about an accountant-vigilante with high-functioning autism trying to track down a murderer. In fact, the brothers’ straight man and wild guy banter adds a buddy movie vibe to the action thriller.” – Digital Journal Oct 8, 2025 Full Review Thunderbolts* (2025) 88% EDIT “The assembled characters have a great dynamic that only gets better as the film progresses... This film also injects degrees of vulnerability and humanity into the superhero story that, for better or worse, make the characters more relatable. ” – Digital Journal Oct 8, 2025 Full Review Clown in a Cornfield (2025) 74% EDIT “The kills mix creativity with clues about who might be responsible for the recent string of murders, gradually becoming more brutal as the big finale approaches. There are lots of suspects to choose from and the narrative keeps audiences guessing.” – Digital Journal Oct 8, 2025 Full Review Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025) 80% EDIT “If this really is Tom Cruise’s last mission, it is a fitting conclusion to the saga. The many ticking clocks keep everyone on edge for most of the picture with some unavoidable heartbreak, and a lot of breath-holding as actions come down to the wire.” – Digital Journal Oct 8, 2025 Full Review Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (2024) 82% EDIT “Although she’s beyond her formative years, this is a tale of self-discovery — or, more accurately, rediscovering oneself.” – Digital Journal Oct 8, 2025 Full Review Karate Kid: Legends (2025) 58% EDIT “There are some bumps in the narrative, but it’s an endearing picture that brings fun back to the film franchise.” – Digital Journal Oct 8, 2025 Full Review Bring Her Back (2025) 89% EDIT “After the success of their first film, the Australian brothers once again reimagine a horror standard, but this time moviegoers will find themselves more disturbed than scared.” – Digital Journal Oct 8, 2025 Full Review The Ritual (2025) 9% EDIT “It’s not scary or even disturbing, so it fails to be a horror movie. It lacks strong emotions, so it doesn’t cut it as a drama. It’s a religious procedural primarily concerned with relating the facts of the case versus creating an entertaining picture.” – Digital Journal Oct 8, 2025 Full Review Dangerous Animals (2025) 87% EDIT “Jai Courtney is completely off the rails. He maintains a crazy gleam in his eye, even when he’s feigning calmness. His enthusiasm is nearly infectious in spite of its motivation, making [his character] strangely thrilling.” – Digital Journal Oct 8, 2025 Full Review Ballerina (2025) 75% EDIT “The film delivers all the high-quality, shiny fight sequences fans expect from the franchise — but it forgets to make sure audiences care about its lethal protagonist, so they engage with more than just the cool choreography.” – Digital Journal Oct 8, 2025 Full Review The Phoenician Scheme (2025) 77% EDIT “It’s a striking picture that visually complements the excellent, intentional performances.” – Digital Journal Oct 8, 2025 Full Review How to Train Your Dragon (2025) 77% EDIT “Canadian director Dean DeBlois, who helmed all the animated pictures in the franchise, returns to adapt the live-action film. His care for the story and its characters was clearly a bright, shining beacon for the making of this movie.” – Digital Journal Oct 8, 2025 Full Review Elio (2025) 83% EDIT “Disney can’t stop orphaning its young protagonists, but there's a positive message about family and honesty. There’s also a scene that recalls 'Hackers' in which ham radio fans from around the world tag in and lend a hand to guide the heroes to victory. ” – Digital Journal Oct 8, 2025 Full Review 28 Years Later (2025) 88% EDIT “This film is unlike the others in the franchise, presenting an evolved narrative and elevated horror that demonstrates the growth of both the picture’s creators. ” – Digital Journal Oct 8, 2025 Full Review M3GAN 2.0 (2025) 57% EDIT “If a reformed, killer robot back to protect its young charge sounds familiar, that would be because this narrative shares a lot of similarities with 'Terminator 2: Judgement Day.'” – Digital Journal Oct 8, 2025 Full Review F1 The Movie (2025) 82% EDIT “The efforts to make the races realistic are beyond successful, mimicking live F1 coverage so there’s almost no difference between reality and fantasy. ” – Digital Journal Oct 8, 2025 Full Review Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) 50% EDIT “This narrative contains some of the dullest character development and most uninspired dialogue, forcing viewers to slog through the movie’s first hour. Mercifully, dino encounters breakup some of the boredom.” – Digital Journal Oct 8, 2025 Full Review 40 Acres (2024) 89% EDIT “Writer-director R.T. Thorne’s debut feature tackles a variety of subjects, but the Freemans are the heart of the story, whether they’re tending the land or fighting off marauders. ” – Digital Journal Oct 8, 2025 Full Review Superman (2025) 83% EDIT “James Gunn’s involvement created certain expectations that aren’t satisfied in this picture, but different can be good in some circumstances and that’s certainly true of this film – it works in some circumstances.” – Digital Journal Oct 8, 2025 Full Review I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) 36% EDIT “The film has fun with the fact that it’s the second sequel to a picture that was released nearly 30 years ago, while also finding occasions to pay homage to the original, as well as the meta-slasher that spawned it, Scream. ” – Digital Journal Oct 8, 2025 Full Review
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