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Critiques With Context
Movie reviews by an experienced movie critic and member of the Critics Choice Association
Review: "The Surfer"
"The Surfer" is a torturous, modern-day parable about a man selling his soul to the devil. Its audience may be limited to only the most die-hard Nicolas Cage fans.
Drew Moniot
5 hours ago3 min read
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Review: "Thunderbolts*"
“Thunderbolts*” tries to breathe new life into the superhero genre.
Drew Moniot
4 days ago3 min read
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Review: 'Judas and the Black Messiah'
This cultural time trip is an important film for our times.
Drew Moniot
Feb 12, 20214 min read
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Review: 'Land'
The survivalist story of a woman’s self-exile to the wilderness that loses its way and becomes the stuff of paperback romance novels.
Drew Moniot
Feb 11, 20213 min read
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Review: 'WiNDUP'
This tender story about a father’s love and the healing power of music will touch your heart.
Drew Moniot
Feb 9, 20212 min read
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Review: 'A Day in the Life of America'
Jared Leto’s ambitious project to document an entire nation by dispatching 92 film crews to all 50 states.
Drew Moniot
Jan 29, 20214 min read
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Review: 'The Little Things'
A contemporary film noir detective story with an Oscar-winning cast including Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto.
Drew Moniot
Jan 26, 20213 min read
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Review: 'One Night in Miami'
A brilliant screenplay and a powerhouse cast mark the feature film directorial debut of Oscar-winning actress Regina King.
Drew Moniot
Jan 15, 20213 min read
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Review: 'Climate of the Hunter'
A campy, kitschy, Seventies-style vampire flick-- marks the 27th feature film of indie, arthouse filmmaker Mickey Reece.
Drew Moniot
Jan 3, 20214 min read
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Review: 'Wonder Woman'
Patty Jenkins fails to live up to the success of 'Wonder Woman' (2017) in this failed attempt at a superhero sequel.
Drew Moniot
Dec 26, 20204 min read
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Review: 'The Midnight Sky'
A technically competent sci-fi film that suffers from borrowed plot elements and a disregard for plausibility.
Drew Moniot
Dec 25, 20204 min read
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Review: 'News of the World'
A western with two outstanding performances from Tom Hanks and 11-year-old newcomer Helena Zenger.
Drew Moniot
Dec 24, 20204 min read
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Review: 'Soul'
A blending of dazzling digital effects and a timelessly entertaining parable. Add 'Soul' to Pixar’s list of modern, animated masterpieces.
Drew Moniot
Dec 22, 20204 min read
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Review: 'Promising Young Woman'
Carey Mulligan stars as Cassie, a wickedly smart lady out for well-deserved revenge at any cost in this deliciously dark thriller.
Drew Moniot
Dec 20, 20204 min read
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Review: 'Ammonite'
Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan heat up the screen as fictional 19th century lovers in this breathtakingly artistic film.
Drew Moniot
Dec 19, 20204 min read
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Review: 'Farewell Amor'
Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine’s standout performance in Ekwa Msangi’s romantic drama tops a list of reasons to see this movie.
Drew Moniot
Dec 12, 20203 min read
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Review: 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom'
Oscar-worthy performances by Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman in his final and most powerful film appearance.
Drew Moniot
Dec 11, 20204 min read
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Review: 'Let Them All Talk'
An improved, dialog-heavy comedy adrift at sea with an all-star cast doing their best to tread water and stay afloat.
Drew Moniot
Dec 7, 20203 min read
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Review: 'Mank'
Less 'Citizen Kane,' more backstory of Mank's politics and personal demons leading up to his greatest professional triumph.
Drew Moniot
Dec 4, 20205 min read
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Review: 'Happiest Season'
Director Clea DuVall creates Christmas magic in this holiday romance co-starring Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis.
Drew Moniot
Dec 2, 20203 min read
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Review: 'Dear Santa'
An uplifting holiday documentary film about Operation Santa and the legion of “Adopter Elves” who make Christmas wishes come true!
Drew Moniot
Nov 28, 20204 min read
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Review: 'Friendsgiving'
Malin Akerman is the only thing to be thankful for in this misguided Thanksgiving movie.
Drew Moniot
Nov 25, 20204 min read
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