Movie Mom
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Nell Minow
Rating
Title/Year
Author
1
B+
Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
A romantic comedy with a knock-out cast that shows us over-the-top glamour, money, privilege, and parties and raises thoughtful, nuanced questions.
Posted Aug 16, 2018
2
A-
BlacKkKlansman (2018)
With Stallworth's remarkable true and timely story and Washington's star-making performance, one of Lee's all-time best, most purely entertaining, and most important films.
Posted Aug 10, 2018
3
B
The Meg (2018)
Tons of first-class stunt work and digital effects, and dialogue disposable enough it won't matter if it translates well.
Posted Aug 10, 2018
4
B+
Far From the Tree (2018)
This movie is not so much about the family differences we have to surmount as it is about the imperishable love that sustains us.
Posted Aug 2, 2018
5
B+
An outstanding performance from Moretz, who allows us to observe her as she observes those around her. Neither she nor we are miseducated by the end.
Posted Aug 2, 2018
6
B+
Christopher Robin (2018)
The joy of reconnecting to your own inner child and to your family is not just the theme of "Christopher Robin." It is the experience of watching it.
Posted Aug 2, 2018
7
B+
It makes fun of itself and then it makes fun of itself for making fun of itself, and then it makes fun of us for watching so many superhero movies.
Posted Jul 26, 2018
8
B+
Puzzle (2018)
Kelly McDonald is exquisite as Agnes.
Posted Jul 26, 2018
9
B+
Blindspotting (2018)
Exceptional performances a gripping story, and a nuanced, sometimes poetic portrayal of issues of race, class, and friendship.
Posted Jul 19, 2018
10
B
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)
Often sounds like it was badly translated from the original Swedish. But it's a cool treat on a hot summer evening, and let's face it - you couldn't escape if you wanted to.
Posted Jul 19, 2018
11
B+
Eighth Grade (2018)
It is so viscerally authentic to the experience of being in middle school that for a moment I felt like I was standing in the lunchroom clutching my tray.
Posted Jul 13, 2018
12
B
It turns out music does have charms to sooth the savage beast after all. And this movie has enough charm to soothe little savages on summer vacation for 90 minutes.
Posted Jul 13, 2018
13
B-
Skyscraper (2018)
Nice visuals, lots of action, and a script as generic as the title.
Posted Jul 13, 2018
14
B+
Sorry to Bother You (2018)
High social satire fueled by a sharp understanding of the politics of our time and the human nature of all times.
Posted Jul 5, 2018
15
B+
Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)
16
B
Uncle Drew (2018)
Silly fun with a dance-off, some gorgeous moves on the court, and athletes having so much fun it's impossible not to have fun with them.
Posted Jun 28, 2018
17
C
Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018)
Villeneuve has been replaced by Stefano Sollima, Deakins has been replaced by Dariusz Wolski, and subtlety has been replaced by a storyline just above "The Expendables."
Posted Jun 28, 2018
18
B+
Leave No Trace (2018)
A thoughtful meditation on parents and children, on damage and courage, on communities we create, and on what we mean by home.
Posted Jun 28, 2018
19
B
Get ready for #6, "Jurassic World: Electric Blue-galoo."
Posted Jun 21, 2018
20
B+
Tag (2018)
Grown-ups strategizing a game of tag -- including formal legal amendments to the foundational agreement -- gives this movie a joyful bounciness that becomes positively giddy.
Posted Jun 14, 2018
21
A-
Incredibles 2 (2018)
The concept of baby-proofing a house takes on a whole new meaning when it isn't the baby you're trying to protect, but the house.
Posted Jun 14, 2018
22
B+
Hearts Beat Loud (2018)
Haley writes roles that great actors want to play, and he creates a space for them to do their best.
Posted Jun 7, 2018
23
B+
Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
Candid but respectful, utterly heartwarming, and a particularly timely reminder that we don't have to be swept away in bombast and sensory overload.
Posted Jun 7, 2018
24
B+
Ocean's 8 (2018)
A dream cast and a heist of delightful complexity and ingenuity.
Posted Jun 7, 2018
25
B+
Punk in this film is not angry so much as revolutionary, fueled by ideas and optimism. That may seem like an alien idea today, but Mitchell makes it seem right on time.
Posted May 31, 2018
26
C
Adrift (2018)
The back-and-forth flashbacks weaken the intensity of the struggle and a weak script and weaker twist ending make even a story of survival more disappointing than inspiring.
Posted May 31, 2018
27
B+
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
It may not be necessary, but it is most welcome...fits as satisfyingly into the "Star Wars" universe as that last piece in a jigsaw puzzle.
Posted May 22, 2018
28
B+
A film that gives us a rare chance to hear directly from a man whose devotion and compassion will inspire anyone.
Posted May 18, 2018
29
B
Book Club (2018)
The silly premise, Bumble product placement, clunky double entendre, and Viagra humor make us long for the more reliable middle-age female empowerment fluff of Nancy Meyers.
Posted May 17, 2018
30
B+
Deadpool 2 (2018)
The quips and pop culture references come at you "Airplane!"-style, meta times meta, breaking the fourth wall and probably the fifth, sixth, and seventh as well.
Posted May 15, 2018
31
B+
Life of the Party (2018)
Deanna says she is "down to clown," which is supposed to be an eye-rolling mom-ism. But it is McCarthy who is truly down to clown and we are all the better for it.
Posted May 10, 2018
32
B+
Tully (2018)
33
B
Modern Life Is Rubbish (2018)
34
B+
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
At times it feels like the Fellowship of the Infinity Stones.
Posted Apr 24, 2018
35
B+
They (2017)
Writer/director Anahita Ghazvinizadeh gives the film a lyrical, meditative quality.
Posted Apr 24, 2018
36
B+
I Feel Pretty (2018)
Amy Schumer shines in an adorable fantasy that both draws from and slyly subverts the classic Cinderella story.
Posted Apr 20, 2018
37
B
Aardvark (2018)
Three thoughtful performances and a couple of intriguing interactions, but it is ultimately undermined by an underwritten script. The parts are greater than the whole.
Posted Apr 12, 2018
38
B
Rampage (2018)
Johnson is right in his sweet spot here, and so are we, with a popcorn treat to kick off the summer season.
Posted Apr 11, 2018
39
B+
Ready Player One (2018)
There has never been a director better at the craft of cinematic storytelling, and there has never been a story more suited to that craft than this one.
Posted Mar 28, 2018
40
B+
Isle of Dogs (2018)
What some audiences experience as whimsical, charming, and witty, others see as cloying, twee, or claustrophobic. But he is a marvel at world-building.
Posted Mar 26, 2018
41
B-
Pacific Rim Uprising (2018)
Second verse, same as the first. Even bigger robots. Even meaner monster aliens. Even dumber dialogue.
Posted Mar 23, 2018
42
B+
Love, Simon (2018)
I can't remember when I've heard an audience respond with cheers and applause as joyous as they did here when the big kiss moment finally arrived.
Posted Mar 15, 2018
43
B-
Tomb Raider (2018)
It may be tough to get a video game avatar over a chasm or through a labyrinth, but it is even tougher to make her into a movie star, even Lara Croft.
Posted Mar 15, 2018
44
B+
Gringo (2018)
If you like your crime stories to be nicely nasty, this one does the trick.
Posted Mar 8, 2018
45
B+
A Wrinkle in Time (2018)
Most of what I love about the book was beautifully realized, and the movie is sure to be a middle school sleepover perennial and a family favorite for generations.
Posted Mar 8, 2018
46
B+
Actors of Sound (2016)
Being a Foley artist requires "imagination, tempo, coordination, and love," and this film is a welcome appreciation for an essential and often overlooked profession.
Posted Feb 26, 2018
47
B-
Game Night (2018)
Thanks to winning performances from Bateman and McAdams, it is watchable, with a few clever twists and across the board strong support from the cast.
Posted Feb 23, 2018
48
B+
Annihilation (2018)
Garland uses luscious, even seductive visuals in the verdant Florida swamp setting to beguile and horrify us, sometimes both at once.
Posted Feb 22, 2018
49
B-
Samson (2018)
A respectful and heartfelt portrayal of a story whose power is undimmed over the millennia.
Posted Feb 15, 2018
50
B
Early Man (2018)
Lesser Aardman but a pleasant little treat.
Posted Feb 15, 2018