Tom Glasson
Tom Glasson's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at the following Tomatometer-approved publication(s):
Concrete Playground
Tom is currently the host of Australia's daily satirical TV news show 'THE ROAST', as well as a film critic for the online cultural weather vane 'Concrete Playground'. A former lawyer, Tom was headhunted while still in law school to write for shows including 'Comedy Inc,' 'The Ronnie Johns Half Hour' and 'David Tench Tonight,' which he continued to work on whilst practising IP law with the global firm Allens Linklaters. Winner of the prestigious 'Golden Gavel' competition, Tom is also a national public speaking champion and lifesaver on Australia's iconic Bondi Beach.
Movies reviews only
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Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) |
Unlike the 'kids' movies from Pixar and Disney, this one's ONLY going to appeal to under-10s (but it'll suit them just fine). - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Feb 17, 2020
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) |
Chaotic and inconsistently paced, this big dose of fan service gets a few things deliciously right and a lot disappointingly wrong. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Dec 22, 2019
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Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) |
This follow-up to 2017's Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle doesn't quite capture the same action-comedy magic, but it comes damn close. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Dec 22, 2019
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Terminator: Dark Fate (2019) |
Between the action and the iconic characters, the latest 'Terminator' sequel feels very familiar - but that's not entirely a bad thing. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Nov 01, 2019
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The Dead Don't Die (2019) |
Mellow for some, underwhelming for others, The Dead Don't Die will split audiences like its ghouls split spleens. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Sep 30, 2019
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Rambo: Last Blood (2019) |
A film that aspires to be Logan, yet lands somewhere closer to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Sep 19, 2019
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Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019) |
So over the top, it makes The Fate of the Furious look like gritty realism. Think about that for a moment. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Aug 07, 2019
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Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) |
The official end of Marvel's Phase 3 offers a lot of laughs, a big heart and more than enough hope for the future. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Jul 02, 2019
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Dark Phoenix (2019) |
It's never a good sign when your main character is also your least interesting one. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Jun 07, 2019
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Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019) |
A convoluted plot and constant exposition dumb down this live action Pokemon film to a level that even kids will find silly. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted May 14, 2019
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Avengers: Endgame (2019) |
Where Infinity War was all bombast, Endgame offers reserve. Where Infinity War wrought intergalactic devastation and destruction, Endgame delivers intimacy and an examination of grief, loss and very private regret. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Apr 26, 2019
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Hellboy (2019) |
With its R-rating, Hellboy gleefully dials up the gore. If only it had dialled up the story, too. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Apr 24, 2019
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Shazam! (2019) |
Shazam! is the kind of carefree superhero film that reinvigorates the fantasy of actually being a superhero. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Apr 04, 2019
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Dumbo (2019) |
Tim Burton's darker take on the Disney classic boasts a gorgeous star given far too few opportunities to soar. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Apr 03, 2019
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Captain Marvel (2019) |
21 Marvel films to get our first female-led offering was an unforgivable delay, especially for something that plays it so safe. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Mar 12, 2019
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Alita: Battle Angel (2019) |
Lack of originality notwithstanding, Alita still delivers an engaging experience thanks to Rodriguez's nimble and full-throttle direction. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Feb 19, 2019
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The Mule (2018) |
Clint Eastwood directs and stars in this true story of an elderly drug runner, but can't quite settle on a tone. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Jan 29, 2019
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Glass (2019) |
The conclusion to M. Night Shyamalan's unexpected superhero trilogy feels like a wasted opportunity. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Jan 29, 2019
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Aquaman (2018) |
The fix is easy: Mo Momoa, Fewer Problems. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Dec 26, 2018
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Overlord (2018) |
The patience with which Overlord delays its monster reveal is impressive, albeit let down by how little they're then used for the remainder of the film. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Dec 11, 2018
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Creed II (2018) |
Creed II ramps up the nostalgia in a story that's as much a family drama as a boxing movie. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Nov 29, 2018
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Fahrenheit 11/9 (2018) |
Michael Moore returns to form with a bleak and unsettling take on the erosion of American democracy. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Nov 04, 2018
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First Man (2018) |
An intimate and breathtaking character study that reminds us exactly why we still love going to the movies. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Oct 15, 2018
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Venom (2018) |
An entirely squandered opportunity. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Oct 15, 2018
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The Predator (2018) |
Predator's original screenwriter is back, but not even he can recapture the thrill and surprise of the 1987 classic. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Sep 28, 2018
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The Meg (2018) |
You'll find more bloody gore in a lamb commercial than this toothless and pointless creature feature. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Aug 23, 2018
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Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018) |
A rare example of a franchise improving with each new instalment; Fallout is a benchmark setter that begs to be seen on the big screen. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Aug 03, 2018
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Skyscraper (2018) |
Billed as a homage to Die Hard and Towering Inferno, Skyscraper's lack of wit, grit and suspense leaves it far behind its predecessors. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Jul 25, 2018
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Ant-Man and The Wasp (2018) |
With a self-contained storyline and plenty of laughs, Ant-Man and The Wasp is the perfect follow-up to the chaos of Infinity War. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Jul 18, 2018
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Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) |
Focussed, fun and faithful to the lore, Solo is a worthy and entertaining expansion of the Star Wars universe. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted May 30, 2018
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Deadpool 2 (2018) |
Deadpool 2's scathing critique of the 2008 credit default swap crisis is a timely reminder for the need for rigorous global financial regulation. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted May 16, 2018
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Avengers: Infinity War (2018) |
Relentless, entertaining and more than a touch surprising, yet starved of substance and likely to leave many feeling shortchanged. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Apr 26, 2018
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Rampage (2018) |
Key to the 'Big, Dumb & Fun' genre is 'Fun', but this is too dumb to even come close. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Apr 18, 2018
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Ready Player One (2018) |
Pop-culture references are no substitute for brains in this overly frenetic, poorly written blockbuster. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Apr 03, 2018
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The Commuter (2018) |
The Commuter runs disappointingly close to the far superior Non-Stop. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Jan 25, 2018
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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) |
Freaky Friday meets Indiana Jones in this surprisingly funny reimagining of the Robin Williams classic. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Dec 25, 2017
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) |
Unjustifiably long and with misplaced humour throughout, The Last Jedi nonetheless delivers some scintillating action, spine-tingling lore and a loving farewell to Fisher. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Dec 14, 2017
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Justice League (2017) |
Weary, joyless and stammering, Affleck's Batman acts more like a corporate recruiter than a caped crusader in this dull, CGI affair. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Nov 17, 2017
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Thor: Ragnarok (2017) |
Fast-paced, irreverent and with a delicious 80s aesthetic, this might be Marvel's most entertaining movie yet. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Nov 07, 2017
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Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017) |
Overly long and lacking much of the spark of its predecessor, this sequel still entertains with its wildly outlandish brand of action. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Sep 29, 2017
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The LEGO NINJAGO Movie (2017) |
Whilst still entertaining enough to satisfy, Lego Ninjago is definitely the weakest entry in the franchise. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Sep 29, 2017
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The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017) |
All the ingredients are there, yet the final product fails to deliver. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Aug 31, 2017
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The Dark Tower (2017) |
A bland and lifeless recreation of a Stephen King story that was anything but. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Aug 21, 2017
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The Wall (2017) |
Like 2016's surprise hit The Shallows, The Wall proves you can achieve a lot with very little. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Aug 15, 2017
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The Trip to Spain (2017) |
Like comedy comfort food, this third instalment offers little by way of new material yet delivers in spades on what you know and love. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Aug 04, 2017
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War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) |
Majestic. Breathtaking. A Masterpiece. Use all the best words then invent new ones. War for the Planet of the Apes is an astonishing achievement. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Jul 28, 2017
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Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) |
It may have taken 15 years and 3 reboots but Spidey finally has a decent villain. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Jul 05, 2017
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Transformers: The Last Knight (2017) |
At one point Sir Anthony Hopkins (Remains of the Day, Shadowlands) says: "What a bitchin' ride". That's all you need know. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Jun 21, 2017
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The Mummy (2017) |
Had it not been for all the clumsy Dark Universe building, The Mummy might well have soared as an old-school, Gothic-era Monster Romp. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Jun 15, 2017
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Baywatch (2017) |
Let it drown. - Concrete Playground
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| Posted Jun 01, 2017
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