Cinematic Considerations
Cinematic Considerations is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this
publication only count toward the Tomatometer when written by the following
Tomatometer-approved critic(s):
Matt Ward
Rating
Title/Year
Author
1
High Flying Bird (2019)
High Flying Bird cuts against the grain at every turn, defying convention with rapid fire, two-handed dialogue and masterful use of place to frame scenes and performers.
Posted Feb 11, 2019
2
If Beale Street Could Talk (2019)
With Beale Street, (director Barry) Jenkins cements his status as this generation's cinematic poet laureate of the American condition.
Posted Jan 21, 2019
3
Vice (2018)
It's almost uncanny just how much of a doppelganger Bale becomes as the cinematic version of Cheney, a dry man of few words that exudes a boring outward persona.
Posted Jan 14, 2019
4
On the Basis of Sex (2019)
A middling, unexceptional biopic of Ginsburg that drives home equality for all under the law, but with a lack of relentlessness or passion that Ginsburg has been known for.
Posted Jan 14, 2019
5
The Favourite (2018)
Certainly the year's most bombastic, perversely funny feature, The Favourite may be for more open-minded audiences, but it's such a charmingly quirky film.
Posted Jan 4, 2019
6
Mary Poppins Returns (2018)
While clearly influenced by the original in both tone and plot, Rob Marshall's film is a delightful, charming adventure aimed to be the Mary Poppins for a new generation.
Posted Dec 21, 2018
7
Lion (2016)
Lion is as poignant of a film as it is wholly due to Pawar's unique ability to draw audiences in and captivate their hearts, a talent few adults - let alone children - have.
Posted Dec 19, 2018
8
Manchester by the Sea (2016)
The masterful screenplay comes to life with such vibrancy that it's difficult to remember that viewers are watching a movie rather than peeking on a Boston family's real lives
Posted Dec 19, 2018
9
Loving (2016)
(Loving) is a fractured, painstakingly tedious art-house drama that fails to connect on many levels, in spite of some wonderful moments of intimacy.
Posted Dec 19, 2018
10
Fifty Shades Darker (2017)
Far too often, the (film) has Johnson acting against a whispering wall of emotionless abs regurgitating lines off a page rather than a composed, professional performer.
Posted Dec 19, 2018
11
The Great Wall (2017)
Damon seems to understand just how absurd and misguided the film's plot is and acts accordingly as a man taking a large paycheck to sell his star power.
Posted Dec 19, 2018
12
Logan (2017)
Without question, Logan is an instant classic and one of the most intriguing, impactful performances in (Hugh) Jackman's career.
Posted Dec 19, 2018
13
The Last Word (2017)
It might take a little bit of extra effort to find The Last Word, but the cinematic experience and Maclaine's wonderful performance is well worth the journey.
Posted Dec 19, 2018
14
Going in Style (2017)
The "go big or go home" mentality of the plot doesn't particularly mesh well with the low energy screen adaptation, making Going In Style a largely forgettable movie.
Posted Dec 19, 2018
15
Gifted (2017)
Gifted, a film that could easily have been written and produced on the Lifetime Movie Network, is a surprisingly refreshing family dramedy.
Posted Dec 19, 2018
16
Baby Driver (2017)
A smooth cinematic adventure, Baby Driver is the kind of film you're going to want to watch over and over again.
Posted Dec 19, 2018
17
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Finally, the Spider-Man movie we've all been waiting for is here. And it delivers.
Posted Dec 19, 2018
18
The Big Sick (2017)
The Big Sick is one of the most honest, straightforward, quality pieces of American cinema this decade.
Posted Dec 19, 2018
19
Dunkirk (2017)
Christopher Nolan cements his directorial seal on the historical drama genre with "Dunkirk," a sweeping World War II film unlike anything you've ever seen before.
Posted Dec 19, 2018
20
Atomic Blonde (2017)
Leitch's film feels drenched in spray paint... permeates its way into every aspect of "Atomic Blonde" from cinematography to the action sequences to the acting performances.
Posted Dec 19, 2018
21
Detroit (2017)
Where Detroit shines the most is in its deep, talented cast that provides knockout performance after knockout performance.
Posted Dec 19, 2018
22
The Glass Castle (2017)
A flawed, but promising family drama, The Glass Castle might be fairly accused of playing things too even-handed.
Posted Dec 19, 2018
23
Wind River (2017)
When the tone flips on its head later in the film, Wind River becomes something else entirely: a vivid, gripping peek into life on the fringes.
Posted Dec 19, 2018
24
The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
The Hitman's Bodyguard represents yet another paint-by-numbers, rushed product that seeks to trick viewers with flashy trailers in hopes of quick cash.
Posted Dec 19, 2018
25
Home Again (2017)
Something's clearly missing, though it's never quite clear if the extra oomph Home Again needed was left on the cutting room floor or out of the script entirely.
Posted Dec 19, 2018
26
American Assassin (2017)
There's nothing particularly ground-breaking or special about American Assassin, but that doesn't mean it's not above average action fodder.
Posted Dec 19, 2018
27
Casual viewers may be left confused as to the film's meaning as The Crimes of Grindlewald ultimately serves as an extended prologue for three movies to come.
Posted Dec 19, 2018
28
Creed II (2018)
What plays on screen is a caricature of the franchise, a film so loathe to have its own identity that it forgets everything that made previous installments must-see cinema.
Posted Dec 19, 2018
29
Mid90s (2018)
Brutal and uncompromising, Mid90s packs more emotional punch than would be expected of a slacker skater movie.
Posted Dec 19, 2018
30
Roma (2018)
Worth seeing in any format, Roma is best when viewed on the biggest possible screen with the least amount of distractions.
Posted Dec 19, 2018
31
Widows (2018)
Widows... rewards audiences willing to let themselves be pulled into an interwoven tale of crime and corruption, race and class, politics and prejudice.
Posted Dec 19, 2018
32
Green Book (2018)
Despite its problematic rose-colored outlook, Green Book still is one of the year's best films thanks to two stellar acting efforts (from Mortensen and Ali).
Posted Dec 19, 2018
33
mother! (2017)
mother! (is) nothing short of a spectacular disaster, beautifully brilliant in a "why would people want to see this" sort of way.
Posted Nov 6, 2018
34
Battle of the Sexes (2017)
A solid, yet flawed biopic that does justice to its subject matter without rising to an elite level.
Posted Nov 6, 2018
35
Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
Blade Runner 2049 is a movie drenched in frills, crafted with a discerning eye and a work of art that will be long debated years from now.
Posted Nov 6, 2018
36
Stronger (2017)
Stronger hasn't gotten the attention it rightly deserves from audiences who frankly don't know this film exists. It's a movie that people simply need to see.
Posted Nov 6, 2018
37
Victoria & Abdul (2017)
Victoria and Abdul is a well above average biopic featuring a royal (Dame Judy) Dench at the top of her game.
Posted Nov 6, 2018
38
Thank You for Your Service (2017)
A highly emotional, largely effective drama that's going far too underseen.
Posted Nov 6, 2018
39
Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
40
The Meyerowitz Stories is a game-changer in the slice of life genre dominating independent filmmaking over the past several years .
Posted Nov 6, 2018
41
Justice League (2017)
Justice League often feels weighed down and bloated as it constantly jumps from subplot to subplot in its attempts for fan-service and sequel building.
Posted Nov 6, 2018
42
Mudbound (2017)
Attentive audiences may become enthralled and captivated by the film's stunning cinematography and terrific ensemble cast.
Posted Nov 5, 2018
43
Lady Bird (2017)
You'd be hard-pressed to find more vivid, authentic female characters than in Lady Bird... Be sure not to miss out on one of the decade's ten best movies.
Posted Nov 5, 2018
44
Sometimes in spite of itself, Three Billboards is a film that demands to be seen no matter how off color or outlandish things get.
Posted Nov 5, 2018
45
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)
The Last Jedi isn't the Star Wars installment anyone wanted. It's the one we all deserve.
Posted Nov 5, 2018
46
The Greatest Showman (2017)
Color, pizazz and a whole lot of movement obscure a film where performers don't have to try really hard to convey character.
Posted Nov 5, 2018
47
All the Money in the World (2017)
48
The Shape of Water (2017)
The Shape of Water elevates beyond genre expectations... an unexpected, deeply personal adventure that will captivate any audience willing to give it a chance.
Posted Nov 5, 2018
49
The Post (2018)
(The Post) is a good, not great journalism movie rushed to screens across the country to prove a political point.
Posted Nov 5, 2018
50
I, Tonya (2018)