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San Antonio Current

San Antonio Current is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Kiko Martinez
Rating
Title/Year
Author
1
3.5/5
The Mitchells vs. The Machines (2021)

Kiko Martinez

Of all the animated films this year, the story of an eccentric family stuck at the center of a robot Armageddon, is the funniest and most imaginative of the bunch. Plus, it features a fat pug, so how can you go wrong with that?
Posted Dec 30, 2021
2
3.5/5
The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain (2021)

Kiko Martinez

Led by a phenomenal performance from Frankie Faison.
Posted Dec 30, 2021
3
3.5/5
Prayers for the Stolen (Noche de fuego) (2021)

Kiko Martinez

The sense of dread that emanates from the harrowing drama is gut-wrenching as we watch these innocent children live in the shadows of their own homeland.
Posted Dec 30, 2021
4
3.5/5
Spencer (2021)

Kiko Martinez

Filmmaker Pablo Larraín creates an atmosphere of dignity and discontent.
Posted Dec 30, 2021
5
3.5/5
Language Lessons (2021)

Kiko Martinez

Told entirely between the two lead characters speaking via video chat, the format is consistently engaging, and witnessing the narrative unfold is a rewarding experience.
Posted Dec 30, 2021
6
4/5
Being the Ricardos (2021)

Kiko Martinez

Aaron Sorkin can turn a phrase better than almost anyone in Hollywood. Even when he overwrites dialogue, it's difficult not to be reeled in by his sharp wit and humor.
Posted Dec 30, 2021
7
4/5
Licorice Pizza (2021)

Kiko Martinez

First-time actors Cooper Hoffman and Alana Haim radiate with charming chemistry, and [Paul Thomas] Anderson's screenplay, far less misanthropic than his past work, is resolute in its pursuit of happiness and nostalgia.
Posted Dec 30, 2021
8
4/5
Mass (2021)

Kiko Martinez

Equal parts cathartic and soul-shattering.
Posted Dec 30, 2021
9
4/5
CODA (2021)

Kiko Martinez

This jaded heart has been jolted. CODA is the Best Film of 2021.
Posted Dec 30, 2021
10
3.5/5
Jockey (2021)

Kiko Martinez

In a career-best performance, actor Clifton Collins Jr. takes the reins of this emotionally resonant sports drama and makes it soar.
Posted Dec 30, 2021
11
3.5/5
The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)

Kiko Martinez

Anchored by a riveting performance by Oscar-winner Denzel Washington, the traditional narrative is enhanced by Bruno Delbonnel's haunting black and white cinematography.
Posted Dec 30, 2021
12
2.5/5
American Underdog (2021)

Kiko Martinez

Kurt Warner was a star. His biopic is just your average backup QB.
Posted Dec 30, 2021
13
3.5/5
Parallel Mothers (Madres paralelas) (2021)

Kiko Martinez

Pedro Almodóvar's script blends a story about the sins of the past with the story of a family's hopeful future in a mature and thought-provoking way.
Posted Dec 30, 2021
14
3/5
The Novice (2021)

Kiko Martinez

Actress Isabelle Fuhrman delivers an intense and physically brutal performance in this sports drama that features hints of horror.
Posted Dec 30, 2021
15
3.5/5
Nightmare Alley (2021)

Kiko Martinez

Even without his customary cinematic monsters, Guillermo del Toro has fashioned a fascinating tale of human barbarism and delivers one of the most satisfying, albeit predictable, movie endings of the year.
Posted Dec 30, 2021
16
3/5
Don't Look Up (2021)

Kiko Martinez

Sometimes the sharp jabs from its script hit the target, [but] the all-star cast can only carry the silliness so far.
Posted Dec 30, 2021
17
3.5/5
Val (2021)

Kiko Martinez

It's rare for individuals to put themselves in such a vulnerable place publicly. The fact that Kilmer embraces the idea is what makes Val - the man and the movie - so special.
Posted Jul 27, 2021
18
3.5/5
Pig (2021)

Kiko Martinez

A unique indie project that allows [Nicholas Cage] to deliver the kind of dark and poignant performance we'd all like to see more of.
Posted Jul 27, 2021
19
1.5/5
Old (2021)

Kiko Martinez

[Shyamalan's] ambition as a screenwriter surpasses his execution. What's left is a film built on complex ideas that crumble under their own weight.
Posted Jul 27, 2021
20
3.5/5
I Carry You with Me (2021)

Kiko Martinez

First-time feature director Heidi Ewing blends a beautiful narrative with real-life subjects to capture a story that is alluring an emotionally rich.
Posted Jul 19, 2021
21
1/5
Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)

Kiko Martinez

Will end up being as fondly remembered as Shaquille O'Neal's Kazaam and Metta World Peace doing the cha-cha on Dancing with the Stars.
Posted Jul 19, 2021
22
1.5/5
Die in a Gunfight (2021)

Kiko Martinez

It's all so artificial and not nearly as clever as it thinks it is.
Posted Jul 19, 2021
23
3/5
Black Widow (2021)

Kiko Martinez

Johansson packs some butt-kicking abilities, but also carries some emotional weight.
Posted Jul 16, 2021
24
3/5
The Phantom (2021)

Kiko Martinez

It'll be hard for audiences to not be upset at the situation that unfolds.
Posted Jul 16, 2021
25
3/5
Summertime (2021)

Kiko Martinez

Just like a real-life poetry slam event, not every performer is going to speak to you on a personal level, but the one or two that do will make Summertime feel like a fascinating experience.
Posted Jul 16, 2021
26
4/5
In the Heights (2021)

Kiko Martinez

A joyful celebration of culture and family that is creative, spirited and sincere.
Posted Jul 8, 2021
27
2.5/5
The Tomorrow War (2021)

Kiko Martinez

Zero points for originality.
Posted Jul 3, 2021
28
4/5
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021)

Kiko Martinez

In the opening scene...audiences get a glimpse of iconic musician Stevie Wonder sitting on stage behind a drum set banging out a percussion solo. From that moment, it's impossible not to be hooked.
Posted Jul 3, 2021
29
2.5/5
The Forever Purge (2021)

Kiko Martinez

The fifth and final installment of the horror franchise might end up being the best of the bunch, but that's not saying much unless you are a true fan of the dystopian film series.
Posted Jul 3, 2021
30
2/5
F9 (2021)

Kiko Martinez

At least we know why it made so much sense to keep rapper Chris "Ludacris" Bridges around for all these years. His nickname sums up the franchise perfectly.
Posted Jul 3, 2021
31
3.5/5
Us Kids (2021)

Kiko Martinez

Us Kids is proof that being an advocate for something as polarizing as gun control is a difficult job. Now, imagine being one of the most recognizable torchbearers for a movement that is becoming revolutionary.
Posted Oct 30, 2020
32
1.5/5
Come Play (2020)

Kiko Martinez

It's evident [writer/director Jacob] Chase saw 2014's The Babadook a few hundred times, but the execution feels more like Slender Man.
Posted Oct 30, 2020
33
2/5
The Craft: Legacy (2020)

Kiko Martinez

If you're one of those hardcore fans of the original who has a wiccan altar assembled every Halloween in honor of Fairuza Balk, the sequel will only spell disaster.
Posted Oct 30, 2020
34
3/5
Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm (2020)

Kiko Martinez

The sequel may not have as many laughs and will not deliver the same cultural impact as its predecessor, but [Sacha Baron] Cohen has turned his brand of tomfoolery into an artform.
Posted Oct 30, 2020
35
3/5
On The Rocks (2020)

Kiko Martinez

[Bill] Murray and [Rashida] Jones paired together offers enough entertaining content to enjoy before you have to close out your tab.
Posted Oct 30, 2020
36
3/5
Over the Moon (2020)

Kiko Martinez

[Glen] Keane's animation is an imaginative and colorful space adventure filled with touching family moments and a soundtrack of memorable songs.
Posted Oct 30, 2020
37
2.5/5
Rebecca (2020)

Kiko Martinez

Rebecca retreats into something that is dreary and dull and sorely lacking in creativity or emotion.
Posted Oct 30, 2020
38
3.5/5
Totally Under Control (2020)

Kiko Martinez

[It's] is such a well-packaged, strong investigative piece of journalism. When someone 100 years from now asks what happened in the U.S. back in 2020, [Alex] Gibney's documentary should be the first thing they unearth to get a solid explanation.
Posted Oct 30, 2020
39
4/5
The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)

Kiko Martinez

This is top-tier storytelling, and [Aaron] Sorkin presents the narrative with thrilling court-room drama, maddening realism and moments of levity that keep the film steadily paced and engaging throughout.
Posted Oct 30, 2020
40
2/5
The Witches (2020)

Kiko Martinez

Little kids are bound to have nightmares when the witches' mouths contort into something that looks like Pennywise from the It franchise, but it's also too silly by half for tweens who might enjoy the darker side of Halloween cinema.
Posted Oct 30, 2020
41
3.5/5
White Noise (2020)

Kiko Martinez

It's courageous filmmaking when you produce something so timely and critical to the greater good and actually do it from the belly of the beast.
Posted Oct 30, 2020
42
3.5/5
Yellow Rose (2020)

Kiko Martinez

Yellow Rose blooms bright and [Eva] Noblezada is the reason.
Posted Oct 25, 2020
43
2/5
The War with Grandpa (2020)

Kiko Martinez

Unfortunately, The War with Grandpa doesn't do itself any favors with unfunny physical humor and jokes about adult diapers.
Posted Oct 25, 2020
44
3.5/5
Siempre, Luis (2020)

Kiko Martinez

[Luis Miranda's] work ethic is both inspiring and exhausting, and Siempre, Luis, only proves that Act Three will be his strongest yet.
Posted Oct 25, 2020
45
3/5
The Nest (2020)

Kiko Martinez

An unflinching domestic drama that picks at the scabs of a marriage in peril.
Posted Sep 18, 2020
46
3/5
Kajillionaire (2020)

Kiko Martinez

Anytime [Evan Rachel] Wood is on the screen, you'll wish someone would make another Ocean's 11 heist movie featuring Old Dolio hitchhiking across the country alone stealing FedEx boxes off people's porches.
Posted Sep 18, 2020
47
3/5
The Devil All the Time (2020)

Kiko Martinez

It's not always a fulfilling experience, but like that sharp elbow you might've received from your mother if you fell asleep during a church sermon, [filmmaker Antonio] Campos isn't shy about jolting viewers awake - aggressively if necessary.
Posted Sep 18, 2020
48
3.5/5
All In: The Fight for Democracy (2020)

Kiko Martinez

No matter who wins this November, the soul of this nation is going to change drastically. It's up to everyone to decide what kind of country they want to live in - All In advocates for one that is not tainted by totalitarianism.
Posted Sep 18, 2020
49
1.5/5
Antebellum (2020)

Kiko Martinez

If anyone tells you Antebellum is like Get Out (and they will because it's the laziest comparison to make), tell them to get out of the Sunken Place before recommending any more movies.
Posted Sep 18, 2020
50
3.5/5
Cuties (Mignonnes) (2020)

Kiko Martinez

This is a thought-provoking cautionary tale. Little girls need to stay little girls for as long as possible. No one is arguing otherwise.
Posted Sep 14, 2020