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      Sioux City Journal is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Bruce R. Miller.

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      Rating Title | Year Author Quote
      4/4
      		Patriot Games (1992) Bruce R. Miller Patriot Games is a thrilling, exhausting adventure that leaves audiences wanting more. Armed with a fresh supply of brown suits and crisp blue shirts, Harrison Ford could be the man to keep the series going for a long, long time.
      Posted Jun 06, 2023
      		The Color Purple (1985) Bruce R. Miller It's everything we had hoped it would be.
      Posted May 25, 2023
      		An American Tail (1986) Bruce R. Miller Bluth, who defected from Disney's studio over a quality control dispute, is undoubtedly the man to watch when it comes to animation.
      Posted May 17, 2023
      2.5/4
      		Guy Ritchie's The Covenant (2023) Bruce R. Miller Like two films in one, this “Covenant” doesn’t seem like other examples, even though Ritchie embraces plenty of clichés. It works because the actors commit to the missions.
      Posted May 16, 2023
      2.5/4
      		Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023) Bruce R. Miller Directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, “Margaret” isn’t a sharp-focused look at the era (see: “Licorice Pizza”) but a huggable remembrance of a softer time.
      Posted May 16, 2023
      3.5/4
      		John Mulaney: Baby J (2023) Bruce R. Miller While “Baby J’s” honesty is admirable, we can only hope it’s lasting. Even in this dark world, John Mulaney’s too good to lose.
      Posted May 16, 2023
      3/4
      		Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) Bruce R. Miller If this is the last episode of the series (could that really be true?), it’s done with great care and concern. Director James Gunn knows how to fire up the faithful. Now, he just needs to point out who they are.
      Posted May 16, 2023
      		To Be or Not to Be (1983) Bruce R. Miller The first feature doesn't cry out for a remake. The second doesn't justify it.
      Posted May 12, 2023
      		Christine (1983) Bruce R. Miller This "Carrie on wheels" is driving (thanks to Gordon's performance), but it's hardly in the same league as Psycho.
      Posted May 12, 2023
      		Yentl (1983) Bruce R. Miller Yentl drags because Streisand wants it to. She has a period piece, but she wants to make it one of the most relevant films of the day. In some ways, the move is more shove than push. She knows directing. She just doesn't know how to handle a star.
      Posted May 12, 2023
      		Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Bruce R. Miller [Raiders of the Lost Ark] is destined for some kind of popcorn immortality. Rare in this world of one-shot communication, it makes one want to see it again and again. Without question, it's the best film of the summer.
      Posted May 04, 2023
      4/4
      		Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) Bruce R. Miller It's a shame that Spielberg and Ford say this is going to be the last Indiana Jones. There's so much life in this, the third installment, it could fuel several more.
      Posted May 01, 2023
      3/4
      		Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) Bruce R. Miller If you didn’t know how to play Dungeons and Dragons before seeing the movie (subtitled “Honor Among Thieves”), you won’t after seeing it, either. But you can say you were entertained.
      Posted Apr 19, 2023
      1/4
      		On a Wing and a Prayer (2023) Bruce R. Miller Because so much of this plays out like a made-for-TV movie, it’s hard to feel many of the emotions.
      Posted Apr 19, 2023
      4/4
      		Air (2023) Bruce R. Miller “Air,” in fact, is the first great movie of 2023. Even if the rest of the year is a bust, we’ve got this – an account that makes you want to get your
      Posted Apr 19, 2023
      		Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) Bruce R. Miller Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom makes every day matinee day. It whirs, it buzzes. It jumps, it thrills and it scares. It's everything an adventure-hungry crowd could want -- and more.
      Posted Apr 18, 2023
      3.5/4
      		Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) Bruce R. Miller Spielberg doesn't scrimp on any of the action. He sends his stars over waterfalls, into sand pits and on the run from a particularly scary army of giant ants. Sometimes, it seems like filler but with Indiana Jones, is there ever such a thing as too much?
      Posted Apr 12, 2023
      1.5/4
      		80 for Brady (2023) Bruce R. Miller The “Gran Torino” set will probably think “80 for Brady” is fine. But everyone who remembers the actresses in much better vehicles will wonder about their own status. Do they really need to do something like this?
      Posted Mar 15, 2023
      2.5/4
      		Knock at the Cabin (2023) Bruce R. Miller M. Night Shyamalan doesn’t reveal his hand until the very end. And then the discussion begins. Like so many of his films, “Knock at the Cabin” prompts many more questions than it answers.
      Posted Mar 15, 2023
      1.5/4
      		Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023) Bruce R. Miller Channing Tatum mumbles so much, he could have staged the second coming of Christ and we wouldn’t have gotten the picture.
      Posted Mar 15, 2023
      2/4
      		Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (2023) Bruce R. Miller Because audiences warm to Paul Rudd’s humor, his third stand-alone Ant-Man outing should have gone for the laughs, not some convoluted mythology that explains nothing.
      Posted Mar 15, 2023
      2/4
      		Cocaine Bear (2023) Bruce R. Miller It’s no “Snakes on a Plane,” but “Cocaine Bear” takes high-concept to another level and proves nothing is too outrageous for audiences desperate to laugh.
      Posted Mar 15, 2023
      2.5/4
      		Champions (2023) Bruce R. Miller A soft comedy, “Champions” may not move the needle in any significant way, but it shows there are often many games at play, no matter what the sport.
      Posted Mar 15, 2023
      2.5/4
      		Creed III (2023) Bruce R. Miller While “Creed III” has that nagging feeling of unfinished business, it also doesn’t have the skills of Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky. Rocky, in fact, isn’t even a fond memory in this outing.
      Posted Mar 15, 2023
      3/4
      		Boys on the Side (1995) Bruce R. Miller Parker, meanwhile, could make every bad drama good just by giving line readings others wouldn't think of. She's different -- and just what a quirky film like this needs.
      Posted Mar 14, 2023
      		9 to 5 (1980) Bruce R. Miller It's basically a harmless harangue that never fails to amuse.
      Posted Mar 03, 2023
      4/4
      		Thelma & Louise (1991) Bruce R. Miller Davis and Sarandon never let the story lag. They're such consummate actresses it will be difficult to choose one as Best Actress of 1991. Both will certainly be contenders.
      Posted Mar 01, 2023
      3/4
      		Godzilla (1998) Bruce R. Miller While Emmerich hasn't mastered Spielberg's bait-and-switch routine, he does know how to surprise. Godzilla is a dandy popcorn movie -- just the thing to keep kids quiet for days.
      Posted Feb 14, 2023
      3/4
      		Wild Things (1998) Bruce R. Miller Wild Things may be aimed at the under-30 crowd, but it convinces those over 30 that all is not lost with Hollywood.
      Posted Feb 02, 2023
      3/4
      		The Big Lebowski (1998) Bruce R. Miller It's a fun film but, like the White Russians Bridges downs, it provides a buzz without offering any nutrition.
      Posted Jan 21, 2023
      2.5/4
      		Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) Bruce R. Miller Clocking in at three hours and 12 minutes, "Avatar 2" takes too long to get a story going. When it does, we realize it’s basically the same story, just with new treasure and another group of blue creatures who also are leery of the “sky people.”
      Posted Dec 30, 2022
      4/4
      		The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) Bruce R. Miller Colin Farrell, who has so many different films on this year’s resume, shows he’s more than just a name on a poster. “Banshees” could be the film that puts him in the upper ranks of all actors.
      Posted Dec 30, 2022
      2/4
      		Babylon (2022) Bruce R. Miller Pitt and Robbie are good actors. They’re not miracle workers. Calva tries, but when you’re stuck behind an elephant, the results aren’t always good. That’s “Babylon,” a big-budget free-for-all that should have tamed the beast, not upset it.
      Posted Dec 30, 2022
      3/4
      		Groundhog Day (1993) Bruce R. Miller Director Harold Ramis handles the situation beautifully. A potentially silly premise takes on Capraesque qualities and delights.
      Posted Dec 21, 2022
      2.5/4
      		The Good Nurse (2022) Bruce R. Miller Because Eddie Redmayne is so good at hiding emotions, he could be under the lights of an operating room and still get buy-in. When his past is revealed, the change is better than any since Norman Bates’ in “Psycho.”
      Posted Dec 20, 2022
      3/4
      		Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022) Bruce R. Miller “Weird” may not be for everyone, but it never assumes the audience knows anything. That’s why the ride is so enjoyable. Hop aboard and you might just be part of the posse who’s bringing polka back.
      Posted Dec 20, 2022
      2.5/4
      		Armageddon Time (2022) Bruce R. Miller “Armageddon Time” may be a title that’s too explosive for the story it’s attached to. This is a coming-of-age drama that’s just as singular as Kenneth Branagh’s “Belfast” or Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans.”
      Posted Dec 20, 2022
      3/4
      		Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) Bruce R. Miller “Black Panther,” in fact, is on a higher plan than most. It creates a world, inhabits it and gives reasons for its people’s actions. It’s a bold mission statement that’s largely due to Coogler. He makes the 160 minutes worthwhile.
      Posted Dec 16, 2022
      2.5/4
      		A Christmas Story Christmas (2022) Bruce R. Miller Watch and enjoy, but don’t expect something as brilliant as “A Christmas Story.” That’s a classic that deserves to be on a loop. This is just a quick little visit from friends.
      Posted Dec 16, 2022
      3/4
      		Spoiler Alert (2022) Bruce R. Miller While tears are inevitable (bring Kleenex), there’s something about the ending that suggests all is right in the world. That’s a rare conclusion to reach with an end-of-life drama but this one finds its sweet spot.
      Posted Dec 16, 2022
      3.5/4
      		Good Night Oppy (2022) Bruce R. Miller While it took 15 years to get those Mars photos (and a selfie), “Good Night Oppy” is an effective way of making scientific ventures appealing to folks of all ages.
      Posted Dec 16, 2022
      3/4
      		She Said (2022) Bruce R. Miller Interestingly, “She Said” begins with women alleging that Donald Trump assaulted them. That story didn’t seem like such a hand wringer, but the Weinstein one does.
      Posted Dec 16, 2022
      3/4
      		The Menu (2022) Bruce R. Miller While “The Menu” isn’t as clever as “Knives Out,” it does manage to deflate pretense and show just how equal everyone is in a tense situation. It’s funny, but it’s deadly serious. Don’t go with a full stomach and be sure to try the popcorn.
      Posted Dec 16, 2022
      3.5/4
      		Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) Bruce R. Miller When you see a room full of glass sculpture, you know something is going to break before the visit is up. And, sure enough, that happens in “Glass Onion – A Knives Out Mystery,” another Rian Johnson treat that smashes more than a glass ceiling.
      Posted Dec 16, 2022
      4/4
      		The Fabelmans (2022) Bruce R. Miller While “The Fabelmans” isn’t one of Spielberg’s best films (“Lincoln,” “E.T.,” “Raiders” and “Schindler’s List” are secure), it’s one of the year’s best – a stunning look at a family and how its quirks shape a child’s future.
      Posted Dec 16, 2022
      3/4
      		Braveheart (1995) Bruce R. Miller There are plenty of contemporary parallels to give Braveheart resonance, but the true thrill of it all is the confidence with which Gibson directs. Like Robert Redford, the actor is practically assured a fruitful career behind the camera.
      Posted Nov 17, 2022
      4/4
      		Dances With Wolves (1990) Bruce R. Miller Dances With Wolves is Costner's crossroads. Amazingly, he emerges from it a better actor and an extremely good director.
      Posted Nov 08, 2022
      4/4
      		Gladiator (2000) Bruce R. Miller Plain and simple, Gladiator is a killer film, filled with everything that makes moviegoing worth the effort. It's an experience that can't be duplicated in any other format.
      Posted Nov 01, 2022
      1.5/4
      		Beast (2022) Bruce R. Miller While bits and pieces of the family’s life spill out, “Beast” doesn’t show the beauty of the relationship. This trip from hell just forces their hand.
      Posted Sep 07, 2022
      1/4
      		The Invitation (2022) Bruce R. Miller “The Invitation” takes more time than it should to reveal its secret. It doesn’t require a genius, though, to know this place is filled with monsters who are high on DNA test kits.
      Posted Sep 07, 2022
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