Kaplan vs. Kaplan
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David Kaplan, Jeanne Kaplan
Rating
Title/Year
Author
1
Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
2
Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
Both Robbie and Ronan are sensational in their roles, particularly Ronan who has the lion's share of the two parts.
Posted Dec 6, 2018
3
Vox Lux (2018)
VOX LUX is not particularly an easy movie to recommend --- I actually don't. However, if you are a fan of Portman's you will not want to miss her in this.
Posted Dec 6, 2018
4
Vox Lux (2018)
The musical numbers are literally jaw-dropping and Portman's singing and gyrations make the film worth seeing.
Posted Dec 6, 2018
5
The Mercy (2018)
THE MERCY is not a bad film, but because of the fact that it's based on a rather sad true story, it should have been so much more compelling.
Posted Nov 29, 2018
6
The Mercy (2018)
7
The Favourite (2018)
Each of these female actors is well equipped to carry a film alone, but together --- they are dynamic. THE FAVOURITE will not suit everyone, but I found it incredibly entertaining.
Posted Nov 21, 2018
8
The Favourite (2018)
An unusually provocative presentation given the time frame and its place in history. Furthermore, the trio of actresses who anchor the story could not be better.
Posted Nov 21, 2018
9
Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)
RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET is an engaging, highly entertaining movie break for the entire family.
Posted Nov 19, 2018
10
Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)
John C. Reilly (Ralph) and Sarah Silverman (fearless speed demon Vanellope) are totally enchanting together. Their dialogue is witty, natural and down-to-earth.
Posted Nov 19, 2018
11
Plenty of excitement to please most of Rowling's devotees.
Posted Nov 15, 2018
12
It's essentially a joyless story with only a smattering of humorous moments and not much in the way of suspense.
Posted Nov 15, 2018
13
The Grinch (2018)
THE GRINCH is colorful, delightful fun --- for the little ones.
Posted Nov 8, 2018
14
The Grinch (2018)
Parents can take their toddlers to this picture and not worry about anything too scary. Just don't expect much in the way of entertainment for adults.
Posted Nov 8, 2018
15
Boy Erased (2018)
Hedges' portrayal is strong and steadfast, yet tender and poignant --- simply brilliant.
Posted Nov 1, 2018
16
Boy Erased (2018)
17
The Guilty (Den skyldige) (2018)
18
The Guilty (Den skyldige) (2018)
The prolific Danish actor Cedergren must perform flawlessly to make this work --- and he does.
Posted Oct 29, 2018
19
Suspiria (2018)
It's extremely violent --- and bloody --- with a penchant for the macabre. And at times, SUSPIRIA is downright silly and stupid.
Posted Oct 25, 2018
20
Suspiria (2018)
The film becomes such a gore fest of bloody events, it becomes laugh-inducing. Thus I can't even remotely call SUSPIRIA entertaining.
Posted Oct 25, 2018
21
Weed the People (2018)
WEED THE PEOPLE is a powerful advocate for, if nothing more, the need for research.
Posted Oct 25, 2018
22
Weed the People (2018)
WEED THE PEOPLE will have moviegoers thinking much differently about methodologies if they know someone diagnosed with cancer.
Posted Oct 25, 2018
23
Halloween (2018)
HALLOWEEN is one stupid cliche after another. Same old writing --- same old plot lines.
Posted Oct 17, 2018
24
Halloween (2018)
I will say the opening sequences are truly unnerving. However, the rest of the movie has a hard time living up to this ultra creepy "before-the-opening-credits" segment.
Posted Oct 17, 2018
25
Beautiful Boy (2018)
A film wallowing in the perils of addiction would not be judicious. BEAUTIFUL BOY is not that film.
Posted Oct 11, 2018
26
Beautiful Boy (2018)
Chalamet is --- pure and simple --- extraordinary, and there's no chance he will not be considered by Academy voters.
Posted Oct 11, 2018
27
First Man (2018)
FIRST MAN does a first-rate job of re-creating the unbearable tension and excitement of the first landing on the moon.
Posted Oct 10, 2018
28
First Man (2018)
The film is a superb re-creation of the moon landing and all the facets of the project. FIRST MAN is a highly ambitious and fascinating effort.
Posted Oct 10, 2018
29
The Happy Prince (2018)
It's such a gorgeous, sumptuous film with stunning cinematography and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack
Posted Oct 9, 2018
30
The Happy Prince (2018)
From the impossibly impeccable cast to the costuming, to the fabulous score by Gabriel Yared, this is a film to devour for its honesty and intelligence.
Posted Oct 9, 2018
31
A Star Is Born (2018)
32
A Star Is Born (2018)
Beautifully acted and intelligently written, A STAR IS BORN is an ambitious, even monumental achievement in filmmaking.
Posted Oct 4, 2018
33
Ultimately, the success of THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN THE WALL depends upon young Vaccaro --- and he delivers!
Posted Sep 27, 2018
34
Director Eli Roth, who first distinguished himself with the highly successful CABIN FEVER sixteen years ago, is rapidly becoming the king of horror in Hollywood.
Posted Sep 27, 2018
35
Colette (2018)
Knightley is exceedingly well-equipped to carry this magnificent film on her own --- an Oscar-nominated performance for sure.
Posted Sep 19, 2018
36
Colette (2018)
Most significantly, this movie represents Knightley's finest hour as an actress.
Posted Sep 19, 2018
37
The Children Act (2018)
THE CHILDREN ACT is purely a thespian's dream, allowing each member of the ensemble his or her opportunity to make a statement.
Posted Sep 16, 2018
38
The Children Act (2018)
McEwan's script and Thompson's nuanced turn provide insight into human events not normally captured on TV or film in the name of entertainment.
Posted Sep 16, 2018
39
White Boy Rick (2018)
Drug dealing in East Detroit is a tough business and Demange's cast and crew bring it to life with a gritty realism.
Posted Sep 13, 2018
40
White Boy Rick (2018)
French director Yann Demange and a trio of writers elevate the story into a family dynamic that is both moving and realistic.
Posted Sep 13, 2018
41
Lizzie (2018)
It's almost as if Sevigny was born to play Lizzie Borden. A resident of Massachusetts herself, she has been obsessed with this crime since childhood.
Posted Sep 13, 2018
42
Lizzie (2018)
43
Operation Finale (2018)
OPERATION FINALE is billed as a "razor-sharp" thriller. It is thrilling, but, as opposed to fictional spy films, it is much more cerebral.
Posted Aug 28, 2018
44
Operation Finale (2018)
The reality is that a high degree of suspense is not achieved by the filmmakers. Instead we are privy to an interesting cat-and-mouse game.
Posted Aug 28, 2018
45
Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
46
Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
It works primarily because the love-struck couple has genuine chemistry. Wu and Golding are outstanding.
Posted Aug 15, 2018
47
The Wife (2018)
I did not find THE WIFE at all amusing or urbane.
Posted Aug 14, 2018
48
The Wife (2018)
THE WIFE is a totally consuming, dialogue-driven story that places the viewer squarely in the center of Joan and Joe's stormy relationship.
Posted Aug 14, 2018
49
The Package (2018)
THE PACKAGE provides a good dose of hilarity and entertainment.
Posted Aug 9, 2018
50
The Package (2018)