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Rating
Title/Year
Author
1
7/10
The Upside (2019)
"The Intouchables" is a masterpiece; "The Upside" which is the American version is a very good movie. Hart surprises with his range, and Cranston as always delivers the goods.
Posted Jan 12, 2019
2
7/10
Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
3
5/10
Aquaman (2018)
4
5/10
Mary Poppins Returns (2018)
Just about everything that could go wrong with this sequel did. From its tuneless songs to its flat footed dancing, there is no "Mary Poppins" magic on view anywhere.
Posted Dec 18, 2018
5
6/10
Roma (2018)
This is a film that is more fun to study than to be entertained by. It may be art but it is not great entertainment.
Posted Dec 14, 2018
6
8/10
The Mule (2018)
7
6/10
Write When You Get Work (2018)
Wittrock, Keller and Mortimer make this quirky film interesting. They bring a freshness to their roles and the screenplay isn't half bad either.
Posted Nov 30, 2018
8
8/10
Instant Family (2018)
The casting could not be better, and the story will warm even the Grinch's heart. This one is in for the long run and should keep audiences happy until Santa comes to call.
Posted Nov 17, 2018
9
9/10
Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
Rami Malek and the entire cast performances are pitch perfect. And then there is the power of the music! This is must see moviemaking at its best.
Posted Nov 3, 2018
10
7/10
Don't Go (2018)
Strong performances by Stephen Dorff and Melissa George plus a haunting script make this a hunt out and see movie.
Posted Oct 29, 2018
11
7/10
Indivisible (2018)
"Indivisible" is a faith based film that should entertain both believers and non-believers. Plus it has a cast that is a "Grey's Anatomy" reunion.
Posted Oct 28, 2018
12
4/10
London Fields (2018)
13
7/10
Small Group (2018)
An enjoyable faith based film from writer/director/co-star Matt Chastain. He hits just the right notes of drama combined with humor, and it should please the choir and others.
Posted Oct 22, 2018
14
7/10
15
5/10
First Man (2018)
16
5/10
Venom (2018)
17
9/10
A Star Is Born (2018)
Gaga is good but Bradley Cooper is definitely the star of "A Star Is Born". Also worthy of strong praise are Sam Elliott and Andrew Dice Clay.
Posted Oct 6, 2018
18
6/10
Passengers (2016)
I scored it six out of 10.
Posted Oct 5, 2018
19
6/10
Assassin's Creed (2016)
It's got a lot of action to it; it doesn't require a lot of acting so I don't know why they wanted to get a cast this big.
Posted Oct 5, 2018
20
7/10
Sing (2016)
It's just amazing that [the cast] can act vocally and sing.
Posted Oct 5, 2018
21
7/10
La La Land (2016)
It's a lot of music and dancing in the movie and [the stars] aren't great at either; they're okay but not great.
Posted Oct 5, 2018
22
4/10
Landline (2017)
The cast is talented but they have all been led in the wrong direction.
Posted Oct 3, 2018
23
7/10
Little Women (2018)
A modern day version of "Little Women" has to be one of the cheesiest ideas ever considered, but by golly they did it - and did it up right thanks to a fresh and talented cast.
Posted Sep 27, 2018
24
7/10
The Children Act (2018)
A multi-layered film full of surprises. Emma Thompson shines as a woman in despair.
Posted Sep 20, 2018
25
6/10
Unbroken: Path to Redemption (2018)
Good story about a great survivor. Still the movie needs some star power to lure in an audience.
Posted Sep 15, 2018
26
7/10
The Wife (2018)
27
7/10
Beautifully Broken (2018)
This is a faith based film based on true events. It delivers its message even if the performances are not all that strong.
Posted Sep 5, 2018
28
6/10
Kin (2018)
What it lacks in dramatic impact it makes up being original. That's a real plus in these days of sequels, prequels, remakes and reboots.
Posted Aug 31, 2018
29
2/10
The Happytime Murders (2018)
Melissa plus pornographic puppets equals a movie that doesn't please anyone. Remember friends don't let friends go see "The Happytime Murders".
Posted Aug 26, 2018
30
6/10
Puzzle (2018)
Slow in its telling but strong in its acting. "Puzzle" will appeal to movie purists but not the everyday moviegoer.
Posted Aug 17, 2018
31
7/10
A good movie but maybe one or two too many races, chases, etc.
Posted Aug 1, 2018
32
7/10
Woman Walks Ahead (2018)
33
8/10
Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)
A lot of humor and the entire movie is geared to a family audience. My favorite of the Marvel movies. It is MARVEL-ous!
Posted Jul 8, 2018
34
8/10
Upgrade (2018)
35
5/10
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
What in Alden Ehrenreich's resume convinced someone he could be the next Han Solo! Star making role that just fizzled. But long live Chewy.
Posted May 27, 2018
36
4/10
Deadpool 2 (2018)
Everything new and fresh in the first is old and trite in the sequel.
Posted May 22, 2018
37
4/10
Tully (2018)
38
5/10
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Too long, too dark, too confusing - and it should state up front it is part one of a "to be continued" movie. The humor helps you endure the overrunning length.
Posted Apr 27, 2018
39
7/10
The Miracle Season (2018)
"The Miracle Season" is an inspiring family film but there is no draw except word of mouth. If those entertained spread the word then this little film could find its audience.
Posted Apr 13, 2018
40
8/10
A Quiet Place (2018)
"A Quiet Place" is this year's "Get Out,"an implausible film that portends to be one of the year's best.
Posted Apr 7, 2018
41
4/10
Ready Player One (2018)
Another disappointment from Steven Spielberg. He has come a long way down from the heart warming charm of "E T" to this cold and brassy virtual reality escapade.
Posted Mar 30, 2018
42
6/10
Unsane (2018)
An interesting plot plus a sharp performance by Claire Foy elevates this movie above the average.
Posted Mar 30, 2018
43
8/10
I Can Only Imagine (2018)
The emotional impact of this film is powerful thanks to its central theme of redemption, plus strong performances by J MIchael Finley and always reliable actor Dennis Quaid,
Posted Mar 18, 2018
44
6/10
The Hurricane Heist (2018)
It all plays out in a fast and furious manner. For a good time forget the logic and just go with the flow. It is more fun than you expect it to be.
Posted Mar 10, 2018
45
7/10
Red Sparrow (2018)
46
5/10
Death Wish (2018)
The story is still compelling but Bruce Willis and Director Eli Roth do not add anything to it. The old cocky, charming Bruce is nowhere in sight.
Posted Mar 4, 2018
47
7/10
Black Panther (2018)
Chadwick Boseman is the star of the movie but he is fighting a losing battle against scene stealers such as Michael B Jordan, Letitia Wright and Sterling K. Brown.
Posted Feb 16, 2018
48
4/10
Samson (2018)
No passion allowed in this story of seduction and betrayal. This is the sanitized version that can easily be shown in churches.
Posted Feb 15, 2018
49
4/10
Phantom Thread (2018)
If this is Daniel Day-Lewis' last film performance he leaves us with a mess.
Posted Jan 25, 2018
50
5/10
Burnt (2015)
Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller burned up "American Sniper" but not this movie.
Posted Oct 31, 2015