Deadscreen

Deadscreen is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer^® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Murjani Rawls.

Rating	Title \| Year	Author	Quote
	Willy's Wonderland (2021)	Murjani Rawls	Nicolas Cage as a silent hero against robots is a fun premise for a while, but beyond that, nothing else sticks. Posted Feb 25, 2021
	Knocking (2021)	Murjani Rawls	Cecilia Milocco's performance is captivating through two thirds of "Knocking." It's only when you reach it's conclusion that the fabric of it's mystery starts to unravel. Posted Feb 13, 2021
	On the Count of Three (2021)	Murjani Rawls	The opening credits will have you believe otherwise, but "On the Count of Three" is a buddy pact movie that explores two men confronting the ills of their past and finding emotional catharsis in being vulnerable. Posted Feb 13, 2021
	I Was a Simple Man (2021)	Murjani Rawls	"I Was A Simple Man" connects both as a homage to Hawaii and cycling through a man's life as he makes peace with certain death. Posted Feb 13, 2021
	The Pink Cloud (2021)	Murjani Rawls	Luli Gerbase's debut film may have not been made with the current times in mind, but "The Pink Cloud" depicts the highs and lows of forced quarantine with eerie accuracy. Posted Feb 13, 2021
	John and the Hole (2020)	Murjani Rawls	For a film that has so much weight shifted to it's artistic vision and build, "John and the Hole" caves under it's own ambitions. Posted Feb 13, 2021
	The New Mutants (2020)	Murjani Rawls	The New Mutants has the atmosphere, acting, and set pieces to be successful. However, it ultimately tries to serve too many themes to make for a successful film. Posted Nov 30, 2020
	The Oak Room (2020)	Murjani Rawls	With an emphasis on slowly providing the details and a healthy understanding of atmosphere, The Oak Door asks the audience to enjoy the ride and rewards them with interesting suspense. Posted Sep 16, 2020
	Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula (2020)	Murjani Rawls	The world is bigger and more desolate. Peninsula tries to give you more, but loses the best emotional pieces that made the previous movie more endearing. Posted Sep 14, 2020
	You Cannot Kill David Arquette (2020)	Murjani Rawls	If there is a main strength to this documentary, it's that it will appeal to wrestling fans and those seeking some sort of redemption in their lives alike. Posted Sep 12, 2020
	Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)	Murjani Rawls	Resurgence is a movie that tries too hard to recapture the natural aspects of it's predecessor while trying to introduce new plot elements that you hope that can be figured out in future movies. Posted Jul 09, 2020
	Captain America: Civil War (2016)	Murjani Rawls	Civil War as a whole was a well done accumulation of previous themes and atonement for the events that occurred in previous Marvel installments. Posted Jul 09, 2020
	Suicide Squad (2016)	Murjani Rawls	DC seems to be confused in what tone to choose in their recent movies. Suicide Squad would have benefited from a "R" rating uptick. Posted Jul 09, 2020
	Blair Witch (2016)	Murjani Rawls	For someone who remembers the first film, Blair Witch feels as an attempt to put a fresh coat of paint on a classic Posted Jul 09, 2020
	Wonder Woman (2017)	Murjani Rawls	Wonder Woman is not only the depiction of a powerful woman that men and women alike needs to see, it's a metaphor for ourselves as well. It's a win for a comic movie universe that very much needed one. Posted Jul 09, 2020
	Hereditary (2018)	Murjani Rawls	The testament of the effectiveness of the story and macabre nature of Hereditary really manifests long after you leave the theater. Posted Jul 09, 2020
	Joker (2019)	Murjani Rawls	While drawing heavy influence from previous Scorsese movies, Joker boasts a great performance from Phoenix and shows that darker comic book films continue to have a place in a family-oriented realm. Posted Jul 08, 2020
	The Invisible Man (2020)	Murjani Rawls	We've come a long way from a doctor wearing bandages to make himself seen. If a remake is going to exist in the modern space, it has to take on some modern horrors. Posted Jul 08, 2020
	The Wretched (2019)	Murjani Rawls	There are times in this movie where the character arcs hinder it from reaching the great potential it seeks. However, there is enough here to complete a satisfying and generally interesting horror film once The Wretched decides what it wants to be. Posted Jul 08, 2020