Cinemalogue
Cinemalogue is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this
publication only count toward the Tomatometer when written by the following
Tomatometer-approved critic(s):
Rubin Safaya, Todd Jorgenson
Rating
Title/Year
Author
1
Rifkin's Festival (2022)
2
Sundown (2022)
3
Brighton 4th (2022)
4
The Fallout (2021)
Navigating tricky emotional territory, this well-intentioned coming-of-age drama struggles to find a consistent tone and comes across as more contrived than provocative.
Posted Jan 28, 2022
5
Compartment No. 6 (2021)
... stylishly extracts some intriguing dynamics from a diverse batch of characters, even if the ambiguous ending perplexes.
Posted Jan 28, 2022
6
Silent Night (2020)
There's not much cheer, holiday or otherwise, in this formulaic British thriller that never gains much momentum as either a quick-witted comedy or a violent crime saga.
Posted Jan 28, 2022
7
False Positive (2021)
8
Against the Current (2021)
...doesn't always fit together seamlessly, but the result is a powerful look and transformation and acceptance, along with an impressive feat of physical endurance.
Posted Jan 28, 2022
9
Munich: The Edge of War (2022)
Using speculation and embellishments to fill in the narrative gaps, this political procedural tends to oversimplify the sociopolitical complexities and moral dilemmas at its core.
Posted Jan 21, 2022
10
Warhunt (2022)
Revising history with minimal coherence or inventiveness, this World War II thriller is a lackluster genre hybrid that shortchanges both the suspense and the scares.
Posted Jan 21, 2022
11
The Tiger Rising (2022)
The wholesome intentions and modest charms in this drama promoting childhood innocence and self-esteem are overwhelmed by heavy-handed sentimentality.
Posted Jan 21, 2022
12
A Shot Through the Wall (2022)
13
Redeeming Love (2022)
An evocative visual re-creation of Gold Rush-era California provides window dressing for an otherwise predictable and melodramatic faith-based romance.
Posted Jan 21, 2022
14
Scream (2022)
... works so hard to justify its existence while indulging in many of the same tropes it claims to subvert. You might scream, but not for the intended reasons.
Posted Jan 14, 2022
15
Shattered (2022)
Krug brings a sense of playful mischief to the femme fatale role. Yet the formulaic execution squanders any chance to build meaningful suspense.
Posted Jan 14, 2022
16
The Pink Cloud (2022)
Despite a lack of broader context, it's a quietly perceptive examination of family dynamics and mental health under the most stressful of circumstances.
Posted Jan 14, 2022
17
The mayhem feels more familiar than fresh, despite the occasionally amusing sight gag or one-liner. It's time to put this series in the coffin.
Posted Jan 14, 2022
18
Borrego (2022)
Examining drug culture along the Mexican border with minimal insight or suspense, this contrived thriller becomes lost in the desert, like its characters.
Posted Jan 14, 2022
19
20
The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)
... retains the spirit of the source material while darkening the tone and sharpening the focus to exhilarating effect.
Posted Jan 14, 2022
21
A Hero (2022)
Through a unique cultural lens, the well-acted film offers a perceptive look at the fickle nature of redemption and public perception in the social-media age.
Posted Jan 7, 2022
22
Conventional romantic payoffs go out the window in this low-key psychological thriller from Hungary, which features some intriguing character dynamics.
Posted Jan 7, 2022
23
Spoor (Pokot) (2017)
Emphasizing atmosphere over plot, this muddled genre hybrid never musters the consistent suspense to match its haunting imagery.
Posted Jan 7, 2022
24
17 Blocks (2019)
While illustrating the hardships facing low-income families virtually in the shadow of lawmakers, on a personal level the film also finds hope amid the heartbreak.
Posted Jan 7, 2022
25
Moby Doc (2021)
26
Jolt (2021)
Style overwhelms substance in this high-energy thriller about a kick-ass heroine more adept at fighting humans than a thinly sketched script.
Posted Jan 7, 2022
27
No Time To Die (2021)
... continues to raise the bar in terms of visual extravagance, even if this installment lacks the substance to match the spectacle.
Posted Jan 7, 2022
28
A Man Named Scott (2021)
Playing like a confessional of sorts, the film is an introspective treat for devoted fans while offering a deep-dive into broader conflicts between art and commerce.
Posted Jan 7, 2022
29
Gaza Mon Amour (2021)
30
The King's Man (2021)
31
The 355 (2022)
32
A Journal for Jordan (2021)
It's not really about Jordan or his journal, which would be fine if the alternative wasn't so cloying and calculated.
Posted Dec 29, 2021
33
American Underdog (2021)
By relying on a familiar narrative playbook, this faith-based biopic fails to reach the goal line.
Posted Dec 29, 2021
34
Licorice Pizza (2021)
35
Taking a different approach than the average nature documentary, the result charms the senses while pondering humankind's place in the world.
Posted Dec 29, 2021
36
Sing 2 (2021)
37
Memoria (2021)
Emphasizing mood over plot, this meditative drama is a hypnotic and quietly perceptive feast for the senses.
Posted Dec 29, 2021
38
Jockey (2021)
Clint Bentley's richly textured directorial debut resonates with bittersweet authenticity. Meanwhile, Collins' understated and deeply committed portrayal keeps the film on track.
Posted Dec 29, 2021
39
The Matrix Resurrections (2021)
40
The Scary of Sixty-First (2021)
This muddled attempt to subvert genre tropes doesn't muster any incentive for emotional investment in its collection of creeps and weirdos.
Posted Dec 17, 2021
41
Nightmare Alley (2021)
42
The Tender Bar (2021)
43
The Lost Daughter (2021)
Galvanized by another quietly powerful performance from Olivia Colman, this richly textured drama marks a sharp directorial debut for actor Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Posted Dec 17, 2021
44
Swan Song (2021)
45
Last Words (2021)
46
47
Rumble (2021)
The script for the average professional wrestling match is more sophisticated and less predictable than the one for this silly animated comedy.
Posted Dec 17, 2021
48
The Novice (2021)
49
The Souvenir: Part II (2021)
... relies more on mood than dialogue to tell a powerful story of self-discovery and artistic inspiration.
Posted Dec 15, 2021
50
Love Is Love Is Love (2021)