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Cinapse

Cinapse is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Dan Tabor, Ed Travis
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Title/Year
Author
1
Sharp Stick (2022)

Dan Tabor

Sharp Stick is a daring film that simply put, and may not be for everyone. It's definitely a more mature effort for Dunham as she digs into the darker corners of the human psyche.
Posted Jan 25, 2022
2
Dual (2022)

Dan Tabor

Dual works as not only a bizarrely believable take on the future, but a showcase for Gillan who still manages to shine through the dry style expected of her, turning in an unexpectedly intimate and moving performance.
Posted Jan 25, 2022
3
Emergency (2022)

Dan Tabor

Emergency is a razor sharp entry in the "one crazy night" sub-genre of comedies that puts a relevant twist on the well worn formula.
Posted Jan 22, 2022
4
When You Finish Saving the World (2022)

Dan Tabor

Filled with some truly remarkable performances, Eisenberg debuts a shockingly assured vision that is as concise as it is sincere in its comedic takedown of its protagonists and in turn himself.
Posted Jan 21, 2022
5
Disciples Of Shaolin (1975)

Ed Travis

With Chang Cheh directing, Lau Kar-Leung fight coordinating, and the "bright young flame" of star Alexander Fu Sheng, Disciples of Shaolin is a great example of what the Shaw Brothers studio could do.
Posted Dec 30, 2021
6
Nightmare Alley (2021)

Dan Tabor

Nightmare Alley is a lush period extravaganza immaculately recreated, that was no doubt funded thanks to the success of Shape of Water. But unlike that film, Alley is more of an ensemble piece led by Bradley Cooper.
Posted Dec 22, 2021
7
The Matrix Resurrections (2021)

Dan Tabor

As far as sequels go, its a masterpiece in how it does all of these things and still gives us a Matrix sequel that even the most casual fan can appreciate, with the door left surprisingly open at the end.
Posted Dec 22, 2021
8
Long hu dou (The Chinese Boxer) (Hammer of the Gods) (1970)

Ed Travis

Don't come to The Chinese Boxer looking for Shaolin wisdom, or graceful wuxia enlightenment. Lei Ming rips, tears, and gouges his way to bloody vengeance and audiences will find a whole lot of satisfaction in witnessing it.
Posted Dec 11, 2021
9
Iron Warrior (1987)

Ed Travis

None of the magic, adventure, character work, or performances ever even really approach compelling. But those who love the era and the genre will probably find themselves at least somewhat charmed by the attempt.
Posted Dec 11, 2021
10
One Shot (2021)

Ed Travis

Those interested in the sheer filmmaking magic of executing on the exhausting challenges of the single take format will find much to laud here. And that's where it personally connected for me.
Posted Nov 6, 2021
11
New York Ninja (2021)

Dan Tabor

The film is a bizarre mix of 80's Troma, Akira and The Warriors all channeled through Miami Connection, in a film that's absurdity is only matched by its sincerity.
Posted Nov 3, 2021
12
Iké Boys (2021)

Dan Tabor

A Charming Anime-Infused Coming of Age Spectacle
Posted Sep 30, 2021
13
Dead & Beautiful (2021)

Dan Tabor

Like a Taiwanese CRUEL INTENTIONS, But With Vampires
Posted Sep 30, 2021
14
V/H/S/94 (2021)

Dan Tabor

A Glorious Return to Form for the Franchise.
Posted Sep 30, 2021
15
After Blue (Paradis sale) (2021)

Dan Tabor

Simply stated, After Blue (dirty Paradise) will no doubt be the best lesbian acid western you will ever see.
Posted Sep 30, 2021
16
The Beta Test (2021)

Ed Travis

The Beta Test succeeds in every possible regard... There are very few voices that are able to say what Jim Cummings is saying through his work, and his is a voice that demands to be heard.
Posted Sep 28, 2021
17
Preman (2021)

Ed Travis

The further you throw away any expectations of The Raid, the better you'll be setting yourself up to enjoy Preman.
Posted Sep 28, 2021
18
Baby Assassins (2021)

Ed Travis

You'll find just enough spark to the central relationship and a virtuoso action sequence or two to leave your jaw agape.
Posted Sep 28, 2021
19
The Execution (2021)

Ed Travis

The Execution works because it's a riveting thriller. As much as it's possible to be "entertained" by such grim subject matter as a serial killer, The Execution is loaded with red herrings and shocking revelations.
Posted Sep 25, 2021
20
Copshop (2021)

Ed Travis

Copshop, against all odds, winds up being one of this year's most entertaining crime/action films.
Posted Sep 16, 2021
21
Death Rider in the House of Vampires (2021)

Dan Tabor

Death Rider is another delirious dose of Danzig madness. It's the kind of film that does it's best work in a theatrical setting with an audience to appreciate it, leaving you wondering after the fact if it was some kind of shared hallucination.
Posted Sep 2, 2021
22
Drive (1998)

Ed Travis

With Drive, Steve Wang tackled a classic American genre in the "buddy action" picture, but infused it with Hong Kong style martial arts and gun battles that are just about unrivaled in terms of US-made action films.
Posted Aug 29, 2021
23
Guyver 2: Dark Hero (1995)

Ed Travis

What Guyver: Dark Hero trades in to great success is brilliantly captured, agile, hard-hitting martial arts choreography which makes these... practical monster suits look awesome, allowing for "man in suit" martial arts that are pretty much unrivaled.
Posted Aug 29, 2021
24
The Guyver (1991)

Ed Travis

The Guyver is weird, wild, and wonderful, featuring incredible creature designs and make up effects, fantastic martial arts action, and an impossibly weird and indelible world all on what must have been a shoestring budget.
Posted Aug 29, 2021
25
Old (2021)

Dan Tabor

OId was very much M. Night channeling his inner Rod Serling, crafting a weird and wonderful tale of the unknown that feels plucked from that era of the late 50s TV fare.
Posted Aug 12, 2021
26
Wonderful Paradise (2020)

Dan Tabor

Wonderful Paradise is just that for the discerning cinephile. It's a film you can get lost in for a little while and leave feeling better about everything.
Posted Aug 12, 2021
27
King Knight (2022)

Dan Tabor

King Knight is a hilariously heartwarming story of family and the black arts. Think What We Do in the Shadows meets Hail Satan!
Posted Aug 12, 2021
28
Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001)

Ed Travis

Its lush visuals, costumes, sets, and locations offer remarkable production value, and Gans displays talent when dabbling in whatever genre he chooses from martial arts to thriller to period drama.
Posted Jul 28, 2021
29
Wrath of Man (2021)

Ed Travis

Wrath Of Man is able to straddle the line between holy vengeance, weighty commentary, and the kind of satisfaction that can only come from seeing a star like Statham go to superhuman lengths to wreak havoc.
Posted Jul 24, 2021
30
Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021)

Ed Travis

Snake Eyes ends up falling victim to many of the tropes that plague origin stories.
Posted Jul 22, 2021
31
Hydra (2019)

Ed Travis

Hydra easily ranks among the very best action cinema has to offer this year.
Posted Jul 10, 2021
32
The Forever Purge (2021)

Dan Tabor

This film offers a fitting conclusion, while also leaving the audience with the final manifesto of this series.
Posted Jul 9, 2021
33
Silat Warriors: Deed of Death (2019)

Ed Travis

The final third of Silat Warriors: Deed Of Death makes the film worth the price of admission.
Posted Jul 3, 2021
34
Deliver Us From Evil (Daman Akeseo Goohasoseo) (2020)

Ed Travis

It'll get your blood pumping, but it won't show you much of anything you haven't seen before.
Posted May 25, 2021
35
The Legend of Drunken Master (Jui kuen II) (Drunken Fist II) (1994)

Ed Travis

A masterpiece of spectacle that will have you squealing with delight and cringing in pain as Jackie Chan delivers to your eyes what absolutely no one else can. Truly, this is the stuff of legend.
Posted May 23, 2021
36
Mortal Kombat (2021)

Ed Travis

General audiences... may scratch their heads at a sprawling cast of characters all defined more by a costume, catch phrase, or signature move than any crucial narrative reason for them to exist.
Posted Apr 22, 2021
37
Crisis (2021)

Ed Travis

Jarecki wades into... murky waters with Crisis and emerges with a message movie that sticks to its guns without becoming overly preachy, and a thriller that keeps us guessing.
Posted Apr 4, 2021
38
RAD (1986)

Ed Travis

Brimming with energy, passion, and an underdog spirit... there's not a cynical note to be found in the absolutely delightful Rad!
Posted Mar 19, 2021
39
The Fallout (2021)

Ed Travis

Park has achieved something incredible here, focusing on the topical tragedy of school gun violence that has become sadly emblematic of modern American life, and then grounding it in a bravely realistic portrait of teen life.
Posted Mar 19, 2021
40
The Spine of Night (2021)

Ed Travis

A truly breathtaking accomplishment of hand drawn dedication... The Spine Of Night is a giant middle finger to all things practical or grounded. This is pure high fantasy that takes itself deadly serious and is all the more powerful for doing so.
Posted Mar 18, 2021
41
Jakob's Wife (2021)

Ed Travis

Jakob's Wife is interested in exploring a human conflict even more ancient than vampirism: man vs woman. It's also hell bent on having a GREAT time while delving into these issues.
Posted Mar 18, 2021
42
The Fabulous Filipino Brothers (2021)

Ed Travis

So much of the vibe, the complicated dynamics of Filipino immigrant families in the United States, the crowded and complex relationships that form between multigenerational families all living under one or two roofs... it radiates through the film.
Posted Mar 17, 2021
43
Taffin (1987)

Ed Travis

Taffin... goes down so smoothly and satisfyingly. It feels exactly like reading a Jack Reacher novel, where you know the hero is going to come out on top, and you know the villains are underestimating our hero, and that's all part of the fun.
Posted Mar 12, 2021
44
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992)

Ed Travis

A refreshing reminder that sometimes movies can be everything they need to be by offering nothing more than a hairbrained setup or a particularly delicious cast pairing, Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot delivers exactly what it promises, and delightfully so.
Posted Mar 11, 2021
45
Russian Raid (2021)

Ed Travis

A Russian ballet inspired fight film much in the way The Raid introduced the world to Silat or Ong Bak showcased Muay Thai.
Posted Mar 8, 2021
46
400 Bullets (2021)

Ed Travis

Unremarkable yet satisfying, the primary motivation for checking out 400 Bullets, the latest siege action film to hit the market, is headliner Jean-Paul Ly.
Posted Mar 1, 2021
47
The Swordsman (2020)

Ed Travis

If you've loved Korean action cinema in the past, or tend to be a big fan of swordplay cinema, The Swordsman is going to serve you a healthy dose of poised and principled ass-whooping.
Posted Feb 16, 2021
48
Elysium (2013)

Ed Travis

I'm comfortable calling Elysium a film that doesn't work, but which I love to watch.
Posted Feb 10, 2021
49
Mother Schmuckers (2021)

Dan Tabor

While at times bordering on avant-garde performance art Mother Schmuckers straddles the line of comedic genius and complete insanity as it entertains an audience raised on memes.
Posted Feb 2, 2021
50
CODA (2021)

Dan Tabor

Coda, is a beautifully charming piece of cinema that highlights the differences that make us all unique, even if some may see them as shortcomings.
Posted Feb 2, 2021