Lyles' Movie Files
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Jeffrey Lyles
Rating
Title/Year
Author
1
8/10
The Royal Treatment (2022)
Doesn't create a rom-com revolution, but it's a sweet and fun film that makes for an enjoyable Netflix night on the couch.
Posted Jan 26, 2022
2
3/10
Warhunt (2022)
Warhunt attempts to enlist in the ranks of quality WWII horror/thrillers, but ultimately proves unfit for combat...or much entertainment.
Posted Jan 18, 2022
3
9.5/10
The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)
It could just roll out its cast and reap the accolades. Coen makes this a memorable take with an actor's showcase presentation and striking visuals.
Posted Jan 16, 2022
4
9/10
See For Me (2022)
See For Me emerges as an early 2022 standout thanks to a clever premise and a breakout performance from lead Skyler Davenport.
Posted Jan 8, 2022
5
7/10
The 355 (2022)
A less predictable plot and more globe-trotting would have been more than enough to make this a special spy thriller.
Posted Jan 6, 2022
6
7/10
If it weren't for two pretty significant questionable decisions it could have been the best video game movie adaptation yet.
Posted Dec 30, 2021
7
5/10
The Matrix Resurrections (2021)
There's little to suggest it was worth exhuming the decrepit shell of the franchise back for another round. If this is enlightenment, pass me another blue pill.
Posted Dec 22, 2021
8
9/10
A nice family-focused romance movie that doesn't sacrifice the strong family dynamic for the sake of a relationship everyone watching knows is inevitable.
Posted Dec 20, 2021
9
9/10
Being the Ricardos (2021)
There's some hiccups with the storytelling format, but ultimately it thrives with the focus on Lucy and Desi buoyed by a stellar performance from Kidman.
Posted Dec 17, 2021
10
10/10
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
No Way Home isn't just the best of the eight live-action Spider-Man films, it's one of the superior films of the entire Marvel Studios franchise.
Posted Dec 13, 2021
11
2/10
Twas the Night (2021)
Seeking to get some of the holiday charm of dark Christmas comedies like Bad Santa, Twas the Night stumbles and bumbles through its interesting premise.
Posted Dec 6, 2021
12
8/10
An Ice Wine Christmas (2021)
Free of some of the more annoying genres clichés making it well suited for viewers that want a more laid back and chill holiday film.
Posted Dec 5, 2021
13
4/10
House of Gucci (2021)
Aims to be The Godfather: The Fashionista Version, but trips up over its gaudy excess of showy performances and joyless, overbearing length.
Posted Dec 2, 2021
14
8/10
Last Night in Soho (2021)
A messy final act holds it back from being one of 2021's elite films, but it's definitely one worth watching.
Posted Dec 2, 2021
15
8/10
King Richard (2021)
Smith should reap the laurels of his performance, but hopefully it won't be long for films that serve up the legacy of the William sisters as well.
Posted Nov 30, 2021
16
7/10
While it might not be the standout Lifetime cinematic gift this season, it's charming enough to get viewers hyped and eagerly awaiting the countdown for Christmas.
Posted Nov 27, 2021
17
8/10
A Picture Perfect Holiday (2021)
An enjoyably heartfelt Christmas romantic charmer that snaps into focus on the strength of its two leads.
Posted Nov 19, 2021
18
9/10
Love Hard (2021)
Don't look for it to reinvent the Christmas rom com. It plays out the genre's checklist with some unexpected laughs and charm making for a winning start to the 2021 season.
Posted Nov 13, 2021
19
7.5/10
Red Notice (2021)
This is the potential straight A student settling for Bs simply because it requires less work. It still gets the job done, but the payoff could be even greater.
Posted Nov 12, 2021
20
6/10
The Harder They Fall (2021)
21
6/10
Army of Thieves (2021)
An average heist film that never quite pulls off the job of serving as a necessary prequel to a zombie movie.
Posted Nov 2, 2021
22
5/10
Eternals (2021)
If Eternals stuck to the multi-million dollar blueprint, it could have been one of the more fascinating MCU entries instead of the most disappointing effort to date.
Posted Oct 29, 2021
23
7.5/10
Fun, but would have been even more engaging with more of the heroes being more prominently involved in the mix.
Posted Oct 29, 2021
24
6/10
Injustice (2021)
Easily has enough material to play out for multiple movies. The biggest mistake here was trying to pack everything into one film and hope for the best.
Posted Oct 19, 2021
25
5/10
Halloween Kills (2021)
It's got some inspired moments, but mostly feels like a filler installment for the film everyone wants to see with Halloween Ends in 2022.
Posted Oct 15, 2021
26
8.5/10
The Manor (2021)
A surprisingly thoughtful horror thriller with some welcome layers to it making for one of the more effective in the genre for 2021.
Posted Oct 15, 2021
27
7/10
South of Heaven (2021)
It's got one too many twist to truly prove satisfying, but South of Heaven is definitely eventful and unpredictable enough to make it worth checking out.
Posted Oct 6, 2021
28
6/10
Bingo Hell (2021)
Thrives when it's just focused on a likable, engaging group of characters. As a horror film? It never quite manages to get the right combination to craft a winning card.
Posted Oct 5, 2021
29
8.5/10
Black as Night (2021)
A very effective horror thriller that's got more on its mind than blood and guts while sinking its teeth into colorism and the disenfranchised.
Posted Oct 1, 2021
30
9/10
The Addams Family 2 (2021)
While The Addams Family 2 won't surprise anyone this time, it hardly suffers from a sequel slump proving to be at least as much fun as the original.
Posted Oct 1, 2021
31
6.5/10
No Time To Die (2021)
The kind of finale that suggests Craig should have hung up his tuxedo and finished his last vodka martini immediately after Skyfall.
Posted Sep 29, 2021
32
5/10
Night of the Animated Dead (2021)
It doesn't help that with this style of animation the living move just as herky jerky and clumsily as the dead.
Posted Sep 29, 2021
33
8/10
Copshop (2021)
Copshop, successfully captures Carnahan's knack for creating interesting characters, a layered story and wildly over the top action.
Posted Sep 15, 2021
34
4/10
Kate (2021)
Kate's biggest issues are self-imposed. It could have been a much stronger film with just a couple of tweaks.
Posted Sep 12, 2021
35
7/10
This should entertain fans of the series, but it likely won't create a massive demand for a third installment.
Posted Sep 7, 2021
36
5/10
SAS: Red Notice (2021)
This was a premise that just needed to lean in on its action hero DNA roots harder instead of trying to make a weak thinking man's spy thriller.
Posted Sep 3, 2021
37
4/10
Cinderella (2021)
Maybe making a fairy tale with modern ideologies wasn't as smooth as fitting into a glass slipper after all?
Posted Sep 1, 2021
38
5/10
He's All That (2021)
While appealing on a surface level, He's All That lacks the charm, depth and heart of its inspiration.
Posted Aug 29, 2021
39
8/10
Vacation Friends (2021)
A pleasant enough destination for those seeking a fun and good-natured wild comedy.
Posted Aug 27, 2021
40
10/10
Candyman (2021)
Even if horror isn't your thing normally, it's good enough to win you over and never forget the name.
Posted Aug 25, 2021
41
9/10
It's always fascinating watching Marvel tackle another genre. Marvel fully kicks the door in on the martial arts arena with another explosive audience pleasing effort.
Posted Aug 23, 2021
42
5.5/10
African America (2021)
Despite its flaws, African America is rarely boring and should appeal to viewers seeking a less predictable, by the numbers journey of self-discovery.
Posted Aug 22, 2021
43
3/10
Sweet Girl (2021)
Takes a simple premise and somehow churns out a film as relentlessly ridiculous as charging people $5,000 for a $4 pill.
Posted Aug 20, 2021
44
5.5/10
The Night House (2021)
A tremendously unnerving and tense-filled thriller before eventually becomes that pesky houseguest who overstays their welcome.
Posted Aug 18, 2021
45
10/10
Raging Fire (2021)
Delivers on every front with extremely high level action scenes and equally quality performances.
Posted Aug 17, 2021
46
5/10
Beckett (2021)
Beckett is best suited for those who like their thrillers in excessively spaced out increments.
Posted Aug 12, 2021
47
8/10
Free Guy (2021)
Free Guy doesn't set the bar as the new mark for video game films, but it's got enough laughs and spectacle to plug in and disconnect for two hours.
Posted Aug 12, 2021
48
9.5/10
The Suicide Squad (2021)
Gunn's violent, chaotic, hilarious and sneakily heartfelt vision are all safely intact resulting in easily one of the best DC Extended Universe films.
Posted Aug 6, 2021
49
7/10
Resort to Love (2021)
One major hang-up aside, Resort to Love checks in with good laughs, a charming cast and a brisk run time to make it worth a quick destination choice for your weekend viewing.
Posted Jul 30, 2021
50
6/10
Jungle Cruise (2021)