Daily Journal (Kankakee, IL) - Rotten Tomatoes

Daily Journal (Kankakee, IL)

Daily Journal (Kankakee, IL) is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Kiera Allen, Pamela Powell
Rating
Title/Year
Author
1
1.5/4
The Girl in the Spider's Web (2018)

Pamela Powell

In many films, you must suspend belief, but this film attempts to meld two worlds -- one of reality and one of absurdity -- and it just doesn't work.
Posted Nov 9, 2018
2
3.5/4
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018)

Pamela Powell

A magnificent reimagining of the classic Christmas tale filled with beauty and magic, but most importantly, it's a tale that gives strength, power and intelligence to the lead character, a girl, Clara.
Posted Nov 2, 2018
3
Halloween (2018)

Pamela Powell

So predictable and formulaic, caught up in the stereotypical slasher movie genre, that it becomes just another Halloween sequel, not capturing any of the sensory prelude to terror that Carpenter so perfectly parlayed.
Posted Oct 22, 2018
4
3.5/4
First Man (2018)

Pamela Powell

It is a spectacular feat in retelling history and the journey of getting to the moon. We learn of the men who paved that path, some by laying down their own lives to make it possible.
Posted Oct 15, 2018
5
Pick of the Litter (2018)

Pamela Powell

It's like watching a marathon filled with elite athletes as we root for each of them, cheering and being surprised as their strengths and weaknesses change over the course of months.
Posted Oct 5, 2018
6
To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018)

Kiera Allen

This movie is witty, funny, heartwarming and will make even the nonbelievers of true love, or at least romance, into converts.
Posted Sep 21, 2018
7
3.5/4
Operation Finale (2018)

Pamela Powell

While there are some issues with pacing and editing as well as Isaac's performance, Operation Finale is an important part of history that should not be forgotten.
Posted Sep 21, 2018
8
4/4
The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018)

Pamela Powell

Black's comedic timing and acting makes him a perfect fit for portraying the outlandishly peculiar uncle. Blanchett's poise and grace, paired with her adept and nuanced acting, bring what could have been a dull character to technicolor life.
Posted Sep 21, 2018
9
2.5/4
The Happytime Murders (2018)

Pamela Powell

Is it great cinema that we will hear about during Oscar season? Absolutely not. Is it fun, embarrassingly so? Yes. It pushes the envelope and a few buttons, but that's exactly what it promised to do..
Posted Aug 30, 2018
10
#Realityhigh (2017)

Kiera Allen

The writing in this film is seamlessly funny with quippy sarcasm, but it's also heartfelt when dealing with the sensitivity of teenagers going through all of the motions of a high school setting.
Posted Aug 26, 2018
11
El Camino Christmas (2017)

Kiera Allen

No carols are sung. No Santa is seen, and the decorations are few and far in-between. This is more of an anti-Christmas, anti-feel-good flick, but it's one you might want to watch more than once.
Posted Aug 26, 2018
12
The Babysitter (2017)

Kiera Allen

The Babysitter has meticulously placed laughs (and music) when needed, but the standout laughs come from Andrew Bachelor (who plays John), better known as King Bach from his laugh-inducing, viral Vine videos.
Posted Aug 26, 2018
13
Little Evil (2017)

Kiera Allen

Scott brings plenty of humor to the classic role of a seriously concerned stepdad. But it is once he actually starts pursuing the idea that Lucas actually might be the Antichrist that things get even funnier.
Posted Aug 26, 2018
14
When We First Met (2018)

Kiera Allen

What's refreshing about When We First Met is that it comes with twists and heartfelt surprises.
Posted Aug 26, 2018
15
6 Balloons (2018)

Kiera Allen

Jacobson does a fantastic job portraying someone who's at the end of her rope while still feeling like she has to do more.
Posted Aug 26, 2018
16
Extinction (2018)

Kiera Allen

Extinction is sure to thrill, shock, surprise and impress -- if you're a science-fiction fan.
Posted Aug 26, 2018
17
Bright (2017)

Kiera Allen

This movie has heart, promise from the very beginning, well-delivered dialogue and stellar, emotional performances from Smith and Edgerton, with laugh-out-loud lines thrown in for sometimes-needed comic relief.
Posted Aug 26, 2018
18
1922 (2017)

Kiera Allen

It's what comes after that killing that leads into 70 additional minutes of horror and misfortune for the James family.
Posted Aug 25, 2018
19
Black Panther (2018)

Kiera Allen

Longtime fans, newcomers and moviegoers alike will find this film emotional, mesmerizing and refreshing yet familiar. It'll quickly become the new movie you'll want to watch again and again.
Posted Aug 25, 2018
20
Win It All (2017)

Kiera Allen

Jake Johnson brings a type of charisma and serious humor that's no different than his past roles in New Girl and Drinking Buddies. His way of acting really helps to tell a very real story of a man on a downward spiral.
Posted Aug 24, 2018
21
Set It Up (2018)

Kiera Allen

At a run-time of an hour and forty-five minutes, the fast pace of the film never drops as the momentum is held by the energetic spirits of both Powell and Deutch.
Posted Aug 24, 2018
22
2.5/4
Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

Pamela Powell

The elements that create interest such as cultural differences, familial secrets and obligations, the love of a mother and her child and, of course, romance, strongly shine through.
Posted Aug 22, 2018
23
4/4
BlacKkKlansman (2018)

Pamela Powell

In my opinion, it's one of Lee's best films to date, appealing to all audiences who want a great story.
Posted Aug 22, 2018
24
3/4
The Spy Who Dumped Me (2018)

Pamela Powell

"The Spy Who Dumped Me" is great fun while it provides fans of this genre the intense action that is expected.
Posted Aug 22, 2018
25
3.5/4
Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018)

Pamela Powell

While the story is simply ludicrous, the sensational camera work and action more than make up for it.
Posted Aug 22, 2018
26
3.5/4
Unfriended: Dark Web (2018)

Pamela Powell

Be warned. This is a disturbing film, and it's not for everyone.
Posted Aug 22, 2018
27
2/4
Skyscraper (2018)

Pamela Powell

"Skyscraper" isn't going to be remembered a year from now, and Johnson will not be the next "Die Hard's" John McClane.
Posted Aug 22, 2018
28
4/4
First Reformed (2018)

Pamela Powell

This is Hawke's best performance to date and a film that is at the top of my list of the year.
Posted Aug 22, 2018
29
3.5/4
Ocean's 8 (2018)

Pamela Powell

It's a fast-paced, comedic, heist film that balances out the gender scales for everyone to enjoy.
Posted Aug 22, 2018
30
3.5/4
Book Club (2018)

Pamela Powell

The film captures an element of female friendship that perhaps most films typically don't.
Posted Aug 22, 2018
31
3/4
A Quiet Place (2018)

Pamela Powell

In "A Quiet Place," Krasinski demonstrates he can make us care and our hearts race.
Posted Aug 22, 2018
32
4/4
Ready Player One (2018)

Pamela Powell

Creating escapism is what Spielberg is all about, and he nails it with "Ready Player One."
Posted Aug 22, 2018
33
3.5/4
A Wrinkle in Time (2018)

Pamela Powell

It's refreshing to see a young girl lead and a predominantly female cast made up of many different ethnicities, making this a magical movie with an uplifting message.
Posted Aug 22, 2018
34
4/4
The Shape of Water (2017)

Pamela Powell

As an actress who utters not a single word, Hawkins give a profound performance, creating a breathtaking understanding of her longing to be loved.
Posted Aug 22, 2018
35
4/4
I, Tonya (2018)

Pamela Powell

It's really a rather sad tale, but Rogers' script and the editing make this biopic surprisingly hilarious. Still it does not demean the brutality and cyclical effects of abuse.
Posted Aug 22, 2018
36
2/4
12 Strong (2018)

Pamela Powell

While it does attempt to look into the disturbing treatment of women and children in war, the constant bombardment of air strikes and bombing doesn't give us enough of a storyline.
Posted Aug 22, 2018
37
4/4
All the Money in the World (2017)

Pamela Powell

This could very well be the best film Scott has directed.
Posted Aug 22, 2018
38
2.5/4
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)

Pamela Powell

If you're a fan, you're going to appreciate the story continuing (on and on). If you're into makeup and CGI, you'll appreciate every minute of it.
Posted Aug 22, 2018
39
4/4
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)

Pamela Powell

The film brings us into small-town living, and dying, and all the difficulties in between.
Posted Aug 22, 2018
40
2.5/4
Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

Pamela Powell

Sadly, although the film has all the markings of a great sequel, it lacks any passion or sentiment for most of the story.
Posted Aug 22, 2018
41
2.5/4
Friend Request (2017)

Pamela Powell

Just in time for Halloween, this up-to-date horror film might make you think twice before you "friend" someone you don't know. And that's not a bad lesson to learn.
Posted Aug 22, 2018
42
4/4
Wind River (2017)

Pamela Powell

Standout performances and excellence in direction, writing and cinematography create one of the best films of 2017.
Posted Aug 22, 2018
43
2/4
Ingrid Goes West (2017)

Pamela Powell

Spicer pushed the envelope on this one, and perhaps he pushed it just a bit too far.
Posted Aug 22, 2018
44
3/4
Atomic Blonde (2017)

Pamela Powell

With mystery and intrigue, "Atomic Blonde" is everything you'd want in an action-thriller and will satisfy any fan of the genre.
Posted Aug 22, 2018
45
3.5/4
Girls Trip (2017)

Pamela Powell

While predictable, the film makes up for it in all the right ways - this comedy rivals any of its "bromance" predecessors.
Posted Aug 22, 2018
46
2/4
Cars 3 (2017)

Pamela Powell

What "Cars 3" needs is cutting. It seems to have taken the long way home with too many dull pit stops along the way.
Posted Aug 22, 2018
47
3/4
Megan Leavey (2017)

Pamela Powell

It delves deeply and beautifully into the unbreakable bond between a soldier and her dog. Real life can sometimes be like a movie, and this is a prime example of that.
Posted Aug 22, 2018
48
3/4
Wonder Woman (2017)

Pamela Powell

"Wonder Woman" lives up to its hype, and DC Comics' example of a strong, independent, fit woman is something to support.
Posted Aug 22, 2018
49
1.5/4
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017)

Pamela Powell

"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" is a lackluster story filled with mesmerizing special effects.
Posted Aug 22, 2018
50
2.5/4
Alien: Covenant (2017)

Pamela Powell

The younger generation who did not grow up with "Alien" will appreciate the story and gruesome special effects, much in the way as those who did.
Posted Aug 22, 2018