Musings of Guitargalchina
Musings of Guitargalchina is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this
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Katie Smith-Wong
Rating
Title/Year
Author
1
4/5
Promising Young Woman (2020)
Provocative and rebellious, Promising Young Woman is a stunning directorial debut of Fennell while Mulligan continues her string of strong female characters.
Posted Dec 13, 2020
2
3/5
The Way Back (2020)
3
2/5
The Awakening (2012)
It is beautifully shot and the scenery and the ambience of a large haunted house is wonderfully captured, but can this film be the upstart for the modern British horror?
Posted Dec 11, 2019
4
4/5
Puss in Boots (2011)
It was fun, action packed and the animation was well-put together - a charming flick.
Posted Dec 11, 2019
5
1/5
In Time (2011)
All in all, In Time lacked time to get the key ingredients - as well as practically everything else that could have made it great.
Posted Dec 11, 2019
6
3.5/5
The Adventures of Tintin (2011)
Altogether, Tintin is a well-made adaptation but there is room for improvement.
Posted Dec 11, 2019
7
4/5
The Help (2011)
Abruptly ending and slightly overlong it may be, the performances from the three female leads and the authenticity of the setting covers the cracks in an otherwise charming film.
Posted Dec 11, 2019
8
3.5/5
So bypass the small inaccuracies and just get lost in this action and bromance-filled caper.
Posted Dec 11, 2019
9
3/5
As far as decent popcorn movies go, M:I-GP is a nice entry for 2012 - entertaining and thrilling.
Posted Dec 11, 2019
10
3/5
J. Edgar (2011)
J. Edgar is overlong yet provocatively challenging.
Posted Dec 11, 2019
11
4/5
The Artist (2011)
12
4.5/5
Shame (2011)
Shame is one of this year's boldest dramas.
Posted Dec 10, 2019
13
5/5
The Muppets (2011)
The Muppets is a sugar-coated treat that you can enjoy again and again.
Posted Dec 10, 2019
14
3.5/5
The Woman in Black (2012)
[H]aunting and chilling.
Posted Dec 10, 2019
15
4.5/5
Chronicle (2012)
Chronicle is like a geeky kid's wet dream.
Posted Dec 10, 2019
16
4/5
The Descendants (2011)
Overall, The Descendants is a lovely film with great performances from [George] Clooney and [Shailene] Woodley.
Posted Dec 10, 2019
17
4.5/5
A Separation (2011)
[T]he X Factor in A Separation lies with its cast, bringing the extraordinary out of the seemingly ordinary.
Posted Dec 10, 2019
18
4.5/5
Marvel's The Avengers (2012)
Overall, Marvel's Avengers Assemble is fun, funny and downright entertaining. Joss Whedon did good.
Posted Dec 10, 2019
19
2/5
Lockout (2012)
There's not a lot that can save Lockout from being what it is: 94 minutes of mindless fun.
Posted Dec 10, 2019
20
3/5
American Reunion (2012)
[T]he real charm of the film is seeing all of the original cast together - it really does make you smile.
Posted Dec 10, 2019
21
2/5
Dark Shadows (2012)
[Tim] Burton could have done so much more with this film.
Posted Dec 10, 2019
22
4.5/5
The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
Disgusting at times and fun in others, The Cabin in the Woods is like a breath of fresh air to an exhausted genre.
Posted Dec 10, 2019
23
3/5
2 Days in New York (2012)
2 Days in New York is a medium effort and even though there are genuine laughs and touching moments, they are too scattered and far-between.
Posted Dec 10, 2019
24
5/5
The Raid: Redemption (2012)
Thrilling, fast-paced and never a dull moment.
Posted Dec 10, 2019
25
2/5
Men in Black III (2012)
26
3/5
Prometheus (2012)
Overall, Prometheus is enjoyable as a summer blockbuster but it does not offer enough to compliment the Alien franchise.
Posted Dec 10, 2019
27
3/5
Rock of Ages (2012)
Rock of Ages is fun. Sing to the songs. Laugh at the haircuts. Just don't expect rocket science.
Posted Dec 10, 2019
28
3/5
The Five-Year Engagement (2012)
[Nicholas] Stoller has created a refreshing film, which offers a realistic edge in an otherwise clichéd genre.
Posted Dec 10, 2019
29
4/5
Killer Joe (2012)
Killer Joe is tense, character-driven and McConaughey gives the performance of his career.
Posted Dec 10, 2019
30
3.5/5
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
The Amazing Spider-Man is enjoyable filled with great moments and wonderful performances from [Andrew] Garfield and [Emma] Stone.
Posted Dec 10, 2019
31
3/5
Magic Mike (2012)
[T]rust an established director like Steven Soderbergh to put substance into stripping.
Posted Dec 10, 2019
32
3/5
Your Sister's Sister (2012)
A little too quiet and slow in places, Your Sister's Sister is warm and touching with three great lead performances.
Posted Dec 10, 2019
33
4/5
Ted (2012)
Ted is funny, silly and very rude...so unless you're easily offended, watch it and revel in the laughter.
Posted Dec 9, 2019
34
2/5
The Bourne Legacy (2012)
35
4/5
Dredd (2012)
The result is quite trippy.
Posted Dec 9, 2019
36
4/5
Take This Waltz (2012)
Take the Waltz is wonderfully played out, with a great performance from [Michelle] Williams, bringing a refreshing change on the typical out-of-love relationship.
Posted Dec 9, 2019
37
4.5/5
The Imposter (2012)
Intermingling with archive home videos from Nicholas to reenactments on key events, Layton weaves an intriguing tale of emotional turmoil and deceit.
Posted Dec 9, 2019
38
4/5
Brave (2012)
However, what the film lacks in originality, it makes up for in technical and animated excellence.
Posted Dec 9, 2019
39
4/5
Skyfall (2012)
Thrilling, smart yet slightly overlong, Skyfall is more than a film - it is a statement. Welcome back, Mr Bond.
Posted Dec 9, 2019
40
4/5
End of Watch (2012)
Fast-paced, entertaining with great performances from Gyllenhaal and Peña, End of Watch is more than your usual cop-partner/buddy flick.
Posted Dec 9, 2019
41
4/5
Sightseers (2013)
Initially sweet and good natured, only to become disturbing yet laugh-out-loud funny, Sightseers is a dark treat.
Posted Dec 9, 2019
42
3.5/5
Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
43
4.5/5
Django Unchained (2012)
Django is another gem in Tarantino's crown.
Posted Dec 9, 2019
44
4/5
Pitch Perfect (2012)
Silly, predictable but funny as hell with an infectiously catchy soundtrack, Pitch Perfect is a ray of cinematic sunshine.
Posted Dec 9, 2019
45
3.5/5
The Ides of March (2011)
Altogether, Ides of March is a very neat package. Eye candy aside, smart yourself up in this feature.
Posted Dec 9, 2019
46
2/5
Gangster Squad (2013)
Messy, lacklustre and disappointing, the only saving grace of Gangster Squad is the quality of its cast.
Posted Dec 9, 2019
47
1/5
Hugo (2011)
Overall, Hugo is like a Christmas present - the wrapping is beautiful but the present itself is a disappointment.
Posted Dec 9, 2019
48
3.5/5
Beautiful Creatures (2013)
Overall, Beautiful Creatures is a welcome change to Twilight and a film that is actually enjoyable.
Posted Dec 9, 2019
49
3/5
John Carter (2012)
All together, John Carter is fun to watch and pretty to look at - just don't expect too much besides that.
Posted Dec 9, 2019
50
2/5