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Sr. Rose Pacatte
Tomatometer-approved critic
Movies reviews only
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Consecration (2023) |
A muddled attempt with no saving grace to tell a story about demonic action at a convent. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted Apr 14, 2023
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Mirando al Cielo (2023) |
The story is engaging, and the film has high production value. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted Apr 14, 2023
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Argentina, 1985 (2022) |
I was frequently reminded of the long-running television drama Law & Order because of the characters and how it runs like a police procedural—only the stakes are much greater. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted Apr 14, 2023
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Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022) |
Matilda the Musical is a delightful revolt against parental, institutional, and educational tyranny. It is a celebration of girl power. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted Apr 14, 2023
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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022) |
The film is open to many interpretations, but there is no denying its elegant and sometimes terrible beauty. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted Apr 14, 2023
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Cinema Sabaya (2021) |
Cinema Sabaya is a parable about our common humanity and for people and communities who live in conflict. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted Apr 14, 2023
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The Pope's Exorcist (2023) |
Director Julius Avery is still relatively new to his art, and his efforts here don’t add much to his resume. - Sister Rose at the Movies
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| Posted Apr 13, 2023
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The Tale of King Crab (2021) |
This beautifully filmed arthouse story meanders its way across the screen and invites us to think about life’s meaning and what is important. It also shows us that violence solves nothing. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted May 26, 2022
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The Boys in Red Hats (2021) |
You may not be comfortable when watching The Boys in Red Hats, but the film may convince you to question the news media and to “empathize with people who are not walking in your shoes or do not have what you have.” - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted May 26, 2022
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The Bad Guys (2022) |
The strength of the film... is how it uses negative stereotypes to build a positive story, showing that change is possible and that we don’t have to accept the cards we are dealt in life. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted May 26, 2022
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The Bad Guys (2022) |
The Bad Guys is entertaining, if not a tad too long and over complicated. - Sister Rose at the Movies
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| Posted Apr 26, 2022
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Drive My Car (2021) |
Drive My Car is a dramatic, artful showcase of human grief, love, and loss with exceptional acting that culminates in transcendence and freedom. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted Apr 12, 2022
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The Adam Project (2022) |
I really enjoyed it. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted Apr 12, 2022
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Father Stu (2022) |
Themes of family, grace, faith, forgiveness, and reconciliation prevail. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted Apr 12, 2022
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Torn (2021) |
The film is commendable because of how it deals so sensitively and honestly with Alex’s struggle to choose between family and his passion for mountain climbing. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted Mar 25, 2022
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Sneakerella (2022) |
A vibrant, gender-switching, hip-hop reimagining of the classic Cinderella with lots of rap and dancing. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted Mar 25, 2022
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Dog (2022) |
Shows the bond between a soldier and his four-legged companion. It also highlights the reality of veterans with TBIs and PTSD, human and canine alike, who continue to suffer from their injuries. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted Mar 25, 2022
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Man of God (2021) |
Anyone interested in church history and ecumenical dialogue will find this story rather fascinating. - Sister Rose at the Movies
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| Posted Mar 23, 2022
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The Lady of Heaven (2021) |
"Lady of Heaven" is a rare film about Islamthat may be its greatest achievement. - Sister Rose at the Movies
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| Posted Jan 25, 2022
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Don't Look Up (2021) |
There is actually much to unpack in this film. A social media friend called it "ridiculous." But that is the whole point, you see. We have the data. - Sister Rose at the Movies
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| Posted Jan 25, 2022
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No Time to Die (2021) |
No Time to Die is an overlong and overwrought action thriller. The cinematography is often stunning, but the action sequences are exhausting. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted Jan 25, 2022
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15 Minutes of Shame (2021) |
[An] important documentary that can help civilize public discourse, question social media messages, and help us understand the profit motive behind the public shaming that we may participate in. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted Jan 25, 2022
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West Side Story (2021) |
West Side Story runs a little too long at 156 minutes, but what struck me is how relevant the story still is. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted Jan 25, 2022
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The Unforgivable (2021) |
This is a story about the depths and reality of love-the lengths to which people will go and the sacrifices they will make for the ones they love. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted Jan 25, 2022
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Being the Ricardos (2021) |
I enjoyed the film even as it saddened me to know Lucy and Desi's marriage would later fail. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted Jan 25, 2022
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King Richard (2021) |
Will Smith is exceptional as he always is. - Sister Rose at the Movies
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| Posted Nov 19, 2021
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Tick, Tick... Boom! (2021) |
The power of this semi-autobiographical story lies in Larson's struggle to create art and his suffering to bring that art to the stage. - Sister Rose at the Movies
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| Posted Nov 19, 2021
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3212 Un-Redacted (2021) |
This is an excellent, riveting, and heartbreaking film that educates and affirms the necessity of truth and accountability from government so that we can trust those who act in our name. - Sister Rose at the Movies
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| Posted Nov 10, 2021
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In the Heights (2021) |
The themes of family, community, immigrant struggles, and racism are handled in ways that create awareness and uplift at the same time. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted Oct 08, 2021
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Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021) |
This music and its message are as relevant as ever. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted Oct 08, 2021
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The Holy Game (2021) |
While I admit I wanted to see more soccer in the film, there is much humanity and grace in "The Holy Game." - National Catholic Reporter
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| Posted Oct 08, 2021
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Pray Away (2020) |
As a film, I found "Pray Away" intriguing; it is like a feature article in a magazine filled with pictures and personal stories. - Sister Rose at the Movies
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| Posted Oct 08, 2021
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The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021) |
Chastain's empathetic performance of Tammy Faye, who died of cancer in 2007, is respectful of her simplicity and honest about her flaws, many of which she was not terribly aware. - National Catholic Reporter
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| Posted Oct 08, 2021
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Francesco (2020) |
Francesco is a live-action, illustrated version of the pope's agenda for serving humanity and bringing the peace of Christ to those who suffer. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted Oct 08, 2021
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Come From Away (2021) |
This musical is a powerful witness, simply told and sung, to the soul and ingenuity of humanity that lifted us up during a time of deep sorrow. - National Catholic Reporter
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| Posted Oct 08, 2021
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The Starling (2021) |
It would have been better if Timothy Olyphant's role could have been more developed and a more developed story would have also upped the complexity -- but I am ok with its simplicity. - Sister Rose at the Movies
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| Posted Oct 08, 2021
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Cruella (2021) |
I like both Stone and Thompson in the film-they play off each other well. A psychological workup of the key characters would be interesting. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted Aug 27, 2021
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The Tomorrow War (2021) |
It suffers from inane dialogue and a superficial story driven by explosions and aliens that reminded me of the dinosaurs from Jurassic Park. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted Aug 27, 2021
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Land (2021) |
The stunning cinematography of Land creates a contemplative space for this study in contrasts about people dealing with grief. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted Aug 27, 2021
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Respect (2021) |
Jennifer Hudson, Aretha Franklin's own choice to play her in a film, is brilliant. - National Catholic Reporter
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| Posted Aug 19, 2021
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Of Animals and Men (2019) |
We go on what could be a ride of hope in a time of terror -- if it weren't for the irritating, sing-song-y, often childish toned narration and the confusing timeline. - National Catholic Reporter
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| Posted Jun 28, 2021
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Evelyn (2018) |
I was deeply moved by the simplicity of this gentle film and the courage it took to make it. It drew out my compassion for those who consider suicide as their only option, as well as the loved ones left behind. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted May 13, 2021
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Finding You (2020) |
Finding You is a story of grief, healing, reconciliation, and hope across generations. I was very moved at the relationship between Finley and Cathleen, which shows how caring knows no boundaries. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted May 13, 2021
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The Life Ahead (2020) |
Gueye is a promising new talent. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted May 13, 2021
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Resurrection (2021) |
Resurrection follows the Gospels fairly closely, and the film is a good watch for the family seeking inspiration during Holy Week and the Easter Triduum. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted May 13, 2021
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The House That Rob Built (2020) |
Selvig was an intense coach, as this beautifully rendered film shows, but he knew the backgrounds of his players and the challenges they faced. He was able to demand the best without breaking them. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted May 13, 2021
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Yes Day (2021) |
Garner gives such a high-energy performance in the opening scenes of the film that it made me think it could be her last action role. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted May 13, 2021
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Roe v. Wade (2021) |
The film's assertions are fact-checked on its website, but the statistics at the end of the film are dated. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted May 13, 2021
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A Week Away (2021) |
The cast is racially diverse, talented, and engaging. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted May 13, 2021
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Lady of Guadalupe (2020) |
Lady of Guadalupe is a beautiful tribute to the mother of God, the faith of the Mexican people, and all who honor Our Lady of Guadalupe as a patroness of life. - St. Anthony Messenger
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| Posted May 13, 2021
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