What I Watched Tonight
What I Watched Tonight is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this
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Tomatometer-approved critic(s):
Matt Hudson
Rating
Title/Year
Author
1
9/10
Scream (2022)
Brutal, visceral, and a lot of fun on top! I had an absolute blast with Scream...in the most non-sadistic way, of course...
Posted Jan 20, 2022
2
4/10
Struggles to hit the low bar set by the previous Resident Evil movies.
Posted Jan 4, 2022
3
8.5/10
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Whilst not perfect and carrying a fairly thin narrative, No Way Home eventually surges to life and gives fans of the MCU, Spider-Man and blockbusters one hell of a ride.
Posted Jan 4, 2022
4
3/10
Titane (2021)
Grimy visuals, unappealing characters, nasty imagery and carrying an overwrought plot...Titane wasn't intended for everyone and it certainly won't be for everyone.
Posted Dec 20, 2021
5
7/10
Lamb (2021)
Lamb carries real intrigue and beauty. The ambiguity will undoubtedly deter many, but, despite its stumbles, it's one of the year's more interesting releases.
Posted Dec 20, 2021
6
8/10
House of Gucci (2021)
Very good mainly thanks to Gaga's brazenly big performance. It may not be Ridley's best but it certainly is entertaining.
Posted Nov 28, 2021
7
8.5/10
tick, tick...Boom! (2021)
Another example of the talent Miranda possesses and also provides an exquisite showcase for the abilities of Andrew Garfield. Toe-tappingly good.
Posted Nov 28, 2021
8
9/10
Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
Call it fate, call it luck, call it karma, call it whatever - Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a fun, fan-pleasing, and surprisingly emotional ride. I loved it.
Posted Nov 19, 2021
9
4.5/10
Red Notice (2021)
Not quite the success Netflix would have been banking on even if it isn't entirely awful. It isn't far off though, and it can thank its lead trio for barely keeping it afloat.
Posted Nov 17, 2021
10
6/10
Spencer (2021)
An extremely competent movie with plenty of positives. At times it's touching and at others, it's very on the nose but it never felt truly balanced or enticing.
Posted Nov 15, 2021
11
5.5/10
Eternals (2021)
I came out disappointed having witnessed an imbalanced, slightly messy, uninspiring, and sadly boring slog.
Posted Nov 8, 2021
12
10/10
The Card Counter (2021)
Powered by Isaac's excellent performance, The Card Counter is precisely layered and fiercely executed.
Posted Nov 5, 2021
13
8.5/10
The Beta Test (2021)
If you're looking for a taut, energetic thriller then you'll find a lot to admire and enjoy about The Beta Test.
Posted Nov 3, 2021
14
7.5/10
Army of Thieves (2021)
Thieves is a surprisingly decent and superior effort in the ever growing Armyverse.
Posted Nov 2, 2021
15
4.5/10
The French Dispatch (2021)
The French Dispatch has all of the traditional Wes conventions but it feels less fun this time, it feels too neurotic to enjoy, too indulgent to ever feel welcoming.
Posted Nov 2, 2021
16
5.5/10
Last Night in Soho (2021)
Whilst you cannot fault Wright's ambition, Last Night in Soho ultimately ends up as a disappointing thriller that was packed full of potential.
Posted Nov 2, 2021
17
7/10
Antlers (2021)
Whilst it may not be terrifying, Antlers remains an extremely solid horror flick that hits most of the necessary beats but stumbles on a handful of other key requirements.
Posted Oct 27, 2021
18
9/10
The Last Duel (2021)
An admittedly tough watch, The Last Duel is a compelling and bruising movie fuelled by a fearless performance from Jodie Comer.
Posted Oct 20, 2021
19
10/10
Dune (2021)
Dune is epic, bold, and breathtaking. This is awe-inspiring sci-fi at its best and the new benchmark.
Posted Oct 20, 2021
20
6/10
Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)
If you can tolerate some daft fun and a movie full of knowing glances then you'll be just fine. It's not a particularly good movie but I did have a good time with it.
Posted Oct 16, 2021
21
5.5/10
Halloween Kills (2021)
You need more than just inventive deaths to keep things interesting. 'Kills' is crammed with shallow dialogue, uninteresting characters, and a lack of any real narrative path.
Posted Oct 14, 2021
22
9/10
No Time To Die (2021)
Despite some runtime and minor story issues, No Time to Die is a fabulous send-off for Daniel Craig and the best action movie of the year.
Posted Oct 1, 2021
23
5/10
Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021)
The story plods along at a pedestrian pace but doesn't offer anything engrossing to complement the deliberate pacing which frustratingly leads to a mostly unfulfilling watch.
Posted Sep 25, 2021
24
7.5/10
Respect (2021)
Strives to achieve a balance that never fully materializes, and, in the end, Respect is solid as opposed to a showstopper.
Posted Sep 25, 2021
25
10/10
The Green Knight (2021)
Lowery has taken the source material and made something exalted from it. The Green Knight is weird, wonderful, and genuinely superb.
Posted Sep 25, 2021
26
4/10
Locked Down (2021)
Had the chance to capture the strange times we live in and provide something warm, fun, optimistic, and, yes, crazy but instead, it all feels a bit hollow and rushed.
Posted Sep 23, 2021
27
7/10
Black Widow (2021)
The positives do outweigh the negatives but it does frustratingly end up feeling middle-of-the-road in terms of the MCU output.
Posted Sep 23, 2021
28
8.5/10
Cruella (2021)
A surprisingly stylish, prickly and fun backstory for an already-iconic character.
Posted Sep 23, 2021
29
7.5/10
A Quiet Place Part II (2021)
Despite it still being a very respectable and effective sequel, it does raise the question of how much fuel is left in the tank?
Posted Sep 23, 2021
30
9/10
The Suicide Squad (2021)
You'll be lucky to have this much fun in a cinema again this year.
Posted Sep 23, 2021
31
6/10
Fans of the franchise will enjoy this competent slice of modern horror but it's hard not to want more scares from these movies.
Posted Sep 23, 2021
32
9/10
Minari (2020)
Everything in Minari combines to create a compelling family drama that is powerful, emotional, and intensely authentic.
Posted Sep 23, 2021
33
8/10
The Mauritanian (2021)
Strong rather than spectacular.
Posted Sep 23, 2021
34
6/10
It certainly helps that the titular characters are affable otherwise Barb & Star could have been a bust, instead it's simply just fine.
Posted Sep 23, 2021
35
5/10
In the Heights (2021)
All spark and no fire.
Posted Sep 23, 2021
36
9/10
Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)
Never anything but captivating. A visual beauty and a new kick-ass princess for fans of Disney too.
Posted Sep 23, 2021
37
7.5/10
Malignant (2021)
Has a great twist and a genuinely crazy third act that sets it apart from most horror movies this year. It's not a great movie but I had a great time with it.
Posted Sep 13, 2021
38
2/10
He's All That (2021)
He's All That is a modern masterpiece...if the criteria includes being substandard, superficial, and utterly forgettable.
Posted Sep 10, 2021
39
5.5/10
Annette (2021)
Bonkers, bizarre, and somehow also boring, the ambition of Annette can't be faulted but that couldn't prevent the disappointment that lingered as the credits rolled.
Posted Sep 10, 2021
40
6.5/10
Mortal Kombat (2021)
Certainly better than I originally thought it would be though it did leave me with the nagging sense of wanting a bit more.
Posted Sep 9, 2021
41
8.5/10
Nobody (2021)
Bloody, crowd-pleasing, brutal, and fun, Nobody is a surprisingly great action movie.
Posted Sep 9, 2021
42
9/10
Candyman (2021)
Candyman hits the heights more often than not, and, in terms of modern horror sequels, it's right up there with the best of them.
Posted Sep 3, 2021
43
7/10
It knows what it is and it knows what it needs to do - and it does those things efficiently to create a perfectly serviceable and enjoyable rom-com.
Posted Aug 28, 2021
44
1/10
Demonic (2021)
The tension is genuinely non-existent and there are no creepy or scary scenes/visuals to fall back on. Boring and simply not very good.
Posted Aug 28, 2021
45
9/10
CODA (2021)
Emotionally satisfying and funny to boot, CODA is an absolute delight.
Posted Aug 26, 2021
46
9/10
Pig (2021)
It may feel like one of the smallest movies I'll see this year but Pig definitely feels like one of the best.
Posted Aug 25, 2021
47
4/10
Reminiscence (2021)
Reminiscence will fade into memory and won't be one I'll look to revisit.
Posted Aug 25, 2021
48
7.5/10
Stillwater (2021)
The familial dynamic provides a solid emotional foundation and, whilst contentious, the story of Stillwater is strong enough to make it a very decent watch.
Posted Aug 25, 2021
49
5/10
Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021)
A forgettable action/superhero movie that aims for gravitas but ends up feeling rather insignificant. Is this the start of the GIJOECU? I doubt it.
Posted Aug 25, 2021
50
1.5/10
Don't Breathe 2 (2021)