Category: Review

Poster for Babylon, featuring a blonde woman in a red dress laying on her back with her eyes closed, being help up by a crowd at a raucous party in a mansion 0

Babylon (2022) – Review

Despite having the potential to be a great film, Babylon is ultimately hampered down by its rambling, disjointed, and aimless narrative. Damien Chazelle set his sights higher than Whiplash or La La Land with...

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Violent Night (2022) – Review

Violent Night spoils an intriguing premise with lackluster action, paper-thin characters, and a discordantly sentimental plot. If audiences want to see a Christmas-themed action flick, a classic like Die Hard serves them much better....

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Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) – Review

Avatar: The Way of Water matches an improved central narrative with breathtaking, hyper-realistic visual effects that astound and amaze. James Cameron has raised the bar once more, using unique technology to craft another larger-than-life...

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Hunt (2022) – Review

Debut director and renowned actor Lee Jung-jae delivers violent spectacle with complex intrigue in gripping espionage thriller Hunt. Drawing on his decades of experience starring in Korean film and television, Lee directs, co-writes and...

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The Fabelmans (2022) – Review

The Fabelmans is Steven Spielberg’s most personal and vulnerable picture to date, chronicling the turmoil and passion of his youth. Sammy Fabelman (Gabriel LaBelle) is an avatar for Spielberg’s childhood, using filmmaking to escape...

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Glass Onion (2022) – Review

Rian Johnson hits two-for-two with Glass Onion, a second modern classic and a worthy sequel to Knives Out. Rian yet again succeeds as a storyteller where many others have failed; his blend of Golden...

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) – Review

Despite a bloated plot with mediocre cinematography, a strong ensemble cast and score keep Black Panther: Wakanda Forever afloat. The actors put on compelling performances that elevate the material they’ve been provided with. It...

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Encanto (2021) – Review

Where Turning Red handles transgenerational trauma with nuance and respect, Encanto handles the topic in a naive and damaging context. The well-researched presentation of Colombian culture, history, and diversity is a great boon to...

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Turning Red (2022) – Review

Between Turning Red and Soul, Pixar is giving mainline Disney a run for its money; it is refreshing to see the respect that Pixar has for its audience. Turning Red gives kids content with...