Cinemalogue
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publication only count toward the Tomatometer when written by the following
Tomatometer-approved critic(s):
Rubin Safaya, Todd Jorgenson
Rating
Title/Year
Author
1
Luca (2021)
2
Fatherhood (2021)
A committed performance by Kevin Hart can't quite keep this tender saga of guilt, healing, and responsibility from feeling calculated and predictable.
Posted Jun 18, 2021
3
The Sparks Brothers (2021)
With style and attitude to spare, Wright's enthusiasm sometimes clashes with his exhaustive attention to detail. Yet he gives his subjects and their legacy a worthwhile spotlight.
Posted Jun 18, 2021
4
Siberia (2021)
... yields moments both provocative and profound, although it's mostly a muddled compilation of self-reflexive imagery that becomes more tedious than thrilling.
Posted Jun 18, 2021
5
Les nôtres (2021)
Beneath its contrived surface, tension simmers throughout this character-driven French drama.
Posted Jun 18, 2021
6
Gaia (2021)
... remains creepy and immersive, gradually developing an emotional resonance to match the visual intensity of its dystopian vision.
Posted Jun 18, 2021
7
A Crime on the Bayou (2021)
More than the legal injustice suggested by its title, this compelling documentary effectively shines the spotlight on two unheralded civil rights heroes.
Posted Jun 18, 2021
8
Infinite (2021)
9
Rogue Hostage (2021)
The emotional stakes feel remarkably low in this incoherent assembly-line thriller with an equally generic title.
Posted Jun 15, 2021
10
A Perfect Enemy (2021)
Captivating performances and intriguing character dynamics drive this uneven psychological thriller.
Posted Jun 15, 2021
11
12 Mighty Orphans (2021)
This underdog saga embellishes and sanitizes some of the true-life details while tugging too aggressively at the heartstrings.
Posted Jun 11, 2021
12
Sublet (2021)
... captures its working-class setting through the eyes of its richly textured characters, while the screenplay effectively weaves humor into an exploration of isolation and grief.
Posted Jun 11, 2021
13
Queen Bees (2021)
An esteemed cast cannot rescue this sweet yet contrived golden-years romantic comedy that doesn't exactly age gracefully.
Posted Jun 11, 2021
14
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021)
Straying even further from its Beatrix Potter source material, this lackluster sequel amplifies the snark without boosting the charm of the 2018 original.
Posted Jun 11, 2021
15
The Misfits (2021)
... a slick and frenetic exercise in style over substance.
Posted Jun 11, 2021
16
The Dose (La dosis) (2020)
... doesn't pass judgment on either of its main characters as they match wits, while the intriguing dynamics ratchet up the tension amid the inherent life-or-death stakes.
Posted Jun 11, 2021
17
Censor (2021)
Genre aficionados will enjoy the throwback visual flourishes in this low-budget British horror exercise, even if the creepy premise isn't sufficiently paid off in the final act.
Posted Jun 11, 2021
18
Akilla's Escape (2021)
Saul Williams drives this urban crime thriller that subverts genre cliches with a character-driven approach.
Posted Jun 11, 2021
19
In the Heights (2021)
... promotes a relevant, overarching sense of community and camaraderie that crosses ethnic and geographic boundaries.
Posted Jun 11, 2021
20
Wilson and Farmiga are as appealing as ever, but overall, it's more predictable and familiar than its predecessors.
Posted Jun 4, 2021
21
Spirit Untamed (2021)
Too often, the film emphasizes broad slapstick over character development and emotional depth.
Posted Jun 4, 2021
22
Undine (2020)
Grounding a fairytale fantasy in gritty reality, this lightweight German romance manages an enchanting balance of weirdness and whimsy.
Posted Jun 4, 2021
23
Under the Stadium Lights (2021)
Taking pages from a well-worn playbook, this hokey football drama lacks subtlety and surprise.
Posted Jun 4, 2021
24
Super Frenchie (2021)
... achieves a nice mix between the breathtaking sequences of Giraud in action with a more intimate glimpse into his family life.
Posted Jun 4, 2021
25
Hero Mode (2021)
The simplistic underdog scenario plays out in clunky fashion due to some increasingly far-fetched twists that compromise the occasional flashes of nerdy charm.
Posted Jun 4, 2021
26
Gully (2019)
As aimless as its trio of wayward teenage protagonists, this gritty coming-of-age drama squanders a talented young cast under the weight of heavy-handed urban cliches.
Posted Jun 4, 2021
27
Flashback (2020)
... so busy trying to unscramble its narrative puzzle that it lacks any emotional entry point for moviegoers.
Posted Jun 4, 2021
28
Edge of the World (2021)
Directed with visual flair, it settles into a compelling character study that also offers a broader examination of Victorian-era colonialism.
Posted Jun 4, 2021
29
The Carnivores (2021)
... struggles to explore its subtext with much depth, yet its subversive approach to genre elements leaves you hungry for more.
Posted Jun 4, 2021
30
Cruella (2021)
31
A Quiet Place Part II (2021)
... more than just a compilation of surface frights, finding fresh and satisfying new avenues to explore its characters, both of the human and extraterrestrial variety.
Posted May 28, 2021
32
... well acted, yet compromises its authenticity by yanking too aggressively at the heartstrings.
Posted May 28, 2021
33
Plan B (2021)
The characters generate an endearing chemistry that resonates above the contrived mayhem.
Posted May 28, 2021
34
Endangered Species (2021)
Hardly a trip worth taking, this low-budget survival thriller might leave you rooting for the four-legged predators over their two-legged prey.
Posted May 28, 2021
35
Steeped in smoky period atmosphere, this World War II procedural struggles to drum up the intrigue its true-life subject matter would suggest.
Posted May 28, 2021
36
Dream Horse (2021)
Like its equine title character, the film's feisty underdog spirit makes it a winner.
Posted May 21, 2021
37
Sound of Violence (2021)
Brown's deeply felt performance balances Alexis' strength and vulnerability. Yet the screenplay becomes contrived and far-fetched in the final act, diminishing its visceral chills.
Posted May 21, 2021
38
Rare Beasts (2019)
... only occasionally capitalizes on its unique feminist perspective. Instead it relies on quirks rather than generating much sympathy or charm.
Posted May 21, 2021
39
P!NK: All I Know So Far (2021)
... amid abundant snippets of her greatest hits, this surface-level portrait feels too guarded to allow for much genuine insight.
Posted May 21, 2021
40
New Order (Nuevo orden) (2021)
41
Bolstered by strong performances, this World War II melodrama overcomes some stuffy period trappings.
Posted May 21, 2021
42
Final Account (2021)
More noteworthy for its intentions than its cumulative emotional impact, this documentary makes for a worthwhile historical document.
Posted May 21, 2021
43
The Dry (2021)
Although elements of this Australian mystery feel weathered and dusty, a sturdy performance by Eric Bana elevates this evocative character-driven saga.
Posted May 21, 2021
44
Drunk Bus (2021)
As it navigates a familiar coming-of-age path, this quirky dark comedy has enough heart beneath its mischievous surface to make it a worthwhile ride.
Posted May 21, 2021
45
Blast Beat (2021)
... establishes some intriguing character dynamics, yet as a broader examination of the immigrant experience, it lacks the depth and nuance to make an impact.
Posted May 21, 2021
46
The Woman in the Window (2021)
This visually striking yet dramatically muddled adaptation of the popular novel never fulfills its lofty Hitchcockian ambitions while squandering a top-notch cast.
Posted May 21, 2021
47
Those Who Wish Me Dead (2021)
This combination of rural survival story with cat-and-mouse revenge thriller is well crafted yet rarely achieves the intended level of tension and urgency.
Posted May 14, 2021
48
Spiral: From the Book of Saw (2021)
49
Riders of Justice (2021)
Mads Mikkelsen's intense performances galvanizes this offbeat Danish thriller that's mostly about brutal revenge but also is amusing and heartwarming beneath the surface.
Posted May 14, 2021
50
Profile (2021)