The Hollywood Outsider
The Hollywood Outsider is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this
publication only count toward the Tomatometer when written by the following
Tomatometer-approved critic(s):
Aaron Peterson, Amanda Sink
Rating
Title/Year
Author
1
6.5/10
Last Looks (2022)
2
7/10
Deserto Particular (2021)
Deserto Particular, a.k.a. Private Desert, bewitchingly explores the story of who we all are through Daniel and Sara.
Posted Jan 17, 2022
3
6/10
Minamata (2021)
Johnny Depp returns to the character work that built his career in Minamata.
Posted Dec 17, 2021
4
8.5/10
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Director Jon Watts has closed out his trilogy with a rip-roaring rollercoaster ride of an event. Spider-Man: No Way Home is the Endgame of Spider-Man movies.
Posted Dec 16, 2021
5
7/10
Silent Night (2021)
Led by a stellar turn from Keira Knightley, Silent Night delivers as the rare holiday film that provokes open discussion and leaves us contemplating our own mortality.
Posted Dec 3, 2021
6
5/10
Zeros and Ones (2021)
Ethan Hawke elevates Abel Ferrara's bewildering script, but the ends simply do not justify the means.
Posted Nov 17, 2021
7
8/10
The Beta Test (2021)
An engrossing narrative and another knockout performance from Jim Cummings make The Beta Test one of the most popcorn-worthy movies of the year.
Posted Nov 5, 2021
8
4.5/10
Dune (2021)
Dune is the most visually arresting, well-cast film of the year. Sadly, it also plods and meanders along until it reaches its overwrought conclusion.
Posted Oct 22, 2021
9
5.5/10
Halloween Kills (2021)
Halloween Kills strays from the identity of the iconic serial killer, leaving only bloody remnants behind.
Posted Oct 16, 2021
10
6.5/10
Needle in a Timestack (2021)
An accomplished cast and a novel concept combine for a charmingly romantic drama that stimulates our own innate curiosity on the unending possibilities surrounding relationships.
Posted Oct 12, 2021
11
7.5/10
South of Heaven (2021)
Jason Sudeikis and Evangeline Lilly deliver as a couple caught up in a romantic tale of desperation and happenstance in Aharon Keshales' twisty thriller.
Posted Oct 7, 2021
12
5.5/10
Coming Home in the Dark (2021)
Daniel Gillies and Matthias Luafutu overcome a muddled third act to stand out in James Ashcroft's coldly endearing thriller.
Posted Sep 30, 2021
13
7/10
Copshop (2021)
Gerard Butler, Frank Grillo, and Alexis Louder all deliver in Copshop, which emerges as the kick-in-the-balls start to the fall movie season we all needed.
Posted Sep 18, 2021
14
8/10
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is the most dynamic, fun, clever MCU solo film since Black Panther.
Posted Sep 3, 2021
15
4.5/10
Demonic (2021)
16
7/10
The Suicide Squad (2021)
17
6/10
Playing God (2021)
Elevated by Alan Tudyk and Michael McKean, Playing God overcomes its problematic concept to deliver more than thoughts and prayers.
Posted Aug 6, 2021
18
6.5/10
Ride the Eagle (2021)
Ride the Eagle is a laid-back comedy full of heart, breathtaking scenery, and wonderful performances across the board.
Posted Jul 28, 2021
19
5/10
Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021)
Snake Eyes delivers a modern G.I. Joe film with an underwritten lead and stronger supporting characters than the coolest commando in all of cartoons, but it's still fun.
Posted Jul 23, 2021
20
4/10
Gunpowder Milkshake (2021)
Gunpowder Milkshake misses its mark and does a disservice to the otherwise talented cast. The script is so bad, you'd think they teamed up with Tommy Wiseau.
Posted Jul 14, 2021
21
7.5/10
Black Widow (2021)
Black Widow's triumphant return to the big screen parallels the dark storyline with the real-life horrors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and historical female oppression.
Posted Jul 12, 2021
22
6.5/10
Fear Street Part One: 1994 (2021)
Fear Street plays like a love song to the 90s with feverishly fun kills and an outstanding soundtrack.
Posted Jul 6, 2021
23
7.5/10
Werewolves Within (2021)
Cultivating a talented cast, weaving together a gleefully madcap tone, and a smartly paced script; Werewolves Within is one of the most fun movies of the summer.
Posted Jun 22, 2021
24
5.5/10
The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard is an enjoyable enough action romp, and Salma Hayek is an easy standout, but this cast deserved a tighter script.
Posted Jun 17, 2021
25
8.5/10
In the Heights (2021)
In The Heights is the crowd-singing, chair-shaking, summer fever-inducing, electrified block party we all needed after the past year and a half.
Posted Jun 10, 2021
26
8/10
A Quiet Place Part II (2021)
27
5.5/10
Seance (2021)
Seance could have benefitted from a bit more logic in its plotting and a dose of manic energy in the proceedings, but overall this is an entertaining thriller
Posted May 20, 2021
28
6/10
North Hollywood (2020)
Much of North Hollywood is by the book, but if you're looking for a short and sweet coming-of-age film about dreams and navigating male bonds, it's worth a rental.
Posted May 14, 2021
29
7/10
High Ground (2021)
A simplistic yet beautifully shot historical revenge thriller, highlighted by Simon Baker's restrained performance and newcomer Jacob Junior Nayinggul.
Posted May 11, 2021
30
6/10
Wildcat (2021)
Fueled by Georgina Campbell's captivating performance, Wildcat is a taut drama with a thrilling final act.
Posted Apr 22, 2021
31
7/10
Beast Beast (2021)
Danny Madden has delivered a strong indictment of the teenage experience in a film that should only grow esteem with age.
Posted Apr 16, 2021
32
7/10
Ludi (2021)
33
5/10
Kid Candidate (2021)
34
6.5/10
Here Before (2022)
35
5.5/10
Our Father (2022)
36
6/10
I'M FINE (Thanks for Asking) (2021)
Kelley Kali's warmth and clinging optimism is what keeps I'm Fine engaging even when various storylines zigzag in the most obvious of directions.
Posted Apr 1, 2021
37
6/10
The Feast (2021)
38
8.5/10
Violet (2021)
39
5/10
Cherry (2021)
Chery is a beautifully shot and (mostly) well-acted tale, but an overstuffed and flawed script does it no favors and ultimately leads to a film that is easily 30 minutes too long.
Posted Feb 26, 2021
40
7/10
The Vigil (2021)
41
6/10
Silk Road (2021)
42
5.5/10
Sator (2019)
Sator captures a compelling story dripping with atmosphere, yet struggles due to pacing issues. Nevertheless, an auspicious tale from director Jordan Graham.
Posted Feb 8, 2021
43
6/10
The Reckoning (2021)
44
6.5/10
Supernova (2021)
Relying most heavily on the two leads' delivery and chemistry, Supernova's tale of accepting mortality through the eyes of love will captivate you.
Posted Jan 29, 2021
45
6/10
The Night (2021)
Kourosh Ahari's The Night is a thought-provoking thriller with a generous amount of atmosphere to complement the captivating performances of Shabab Hossein and Niousha Jafarian.
Posted Jan 26, 2021
46
7/10
Outside the Wire (2021)
47
8/10
Hunter Hunter (2020)
Hunter Hunter is a twisted, must-see thriller, with a ferocious lead performance from Camille Sullivan.
Posted Dec 21, 2020
48
6.5/10
Happiest Season (2020)
Happiest Season takes a traditional Christmas movie formula, wraps it in romance, comedy, and heart, and secures it with a beautiful rainbow ribbon.
Posted Nov 24, 2020
49
6/10
Dreamland (2019)
Margot Robbie illuminates the screen as a bank robber pulling a conflicted young man towards a darker future.
Posted Nov 13, 2020
50
7/10
Shithouse (2020)