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Critiques With Context
Movie reviews by an experienced movie critic and member of the Critics Choice Association
Review: "Wicked: The Movie"
Will "Wicked: The Movie" defy gravity at the box office?
Drew Moniot
7 days ago1 min read
Review: "Nuremberg"
Nuremberg is a movie that should be required viewing--a cautionary tale for everyone and every generation.
Drew Moniot
Nov 173 min read
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Review: 'See How They Run'
A disappointing comedy/murder mystery whodunnit for anyone but the most devout Agatha Christie fans.
Drew Moniot
Sep 21, 20223 min read
Review: 'Moonage Daydream'
An IMAX extravaganza of thunderous sound and kaleidoscopic images.
Drew Moniot
Sep 17, 20223 min read
Review: 'Fall'
An impressive technical achievement with effects that more than compensate for shortcomings in the script.
Drew Moniot
Sep 13, 20224 min read
Review: 'Bullet Train'
'Bullet Train' is the thrill ride of the summer.
Drew Moniot
Aug 28, 20223 min read
Review: 'Marcel the Shell with Shoes On'
A mollusk with a mind and a shell with a sense of curiosity and adventure.
Drew Moniot
Aug 4, 20223 min read
Review: 'Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris'
Could be the sleeper hit of 2022. It’s that modestly budgeted film that works, on every level.
Drew Moniot
Jul 17, 20223 min read
Review: 'Thor: Love and Thunder'
A misguided mess of a movie that fails to deliver.
Drew Moniot
Jul 7, 20224 min read
Review: 'Lightyear'
Might not be what audiences are expecting. It’s not about the cute 'Toy Story' toy as much as the complex character who inspired it.
Drew Moniot
Jun 19, 20224 min read
Review: 'Jurassic World Dominion'
It’s hard to top a movie that got it all right the first time around.
Drew Moniot
Jun 11, 20223 min read
Review: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
Well worth the wait!
Drew Moniot
May 25, 20223 min read
Review: ‘The Bob’s Burgers Movie’
A funny, summer, animated comedy that aims to make you laugh your buns off.
Drew Moniot
May 24, 20223 min read
Review: 'Downton Abbey: A New Era"
Guaranteed to please the legion of 'Downton Abbey' fans.
Drew Moniot
May 19, 20223 min read
Review: 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'
While it may turn out to be this summer’s first blockbuster, it might fall short of fan expectations.
Drew Moniot
May 6, 20224 min read
Review: 'The Northman'
An overly-long, darkly depressing Viking saga.
Drew Moniot
Apr 20, 20224 min read
Review: 'Ambulance'
Michael Bay is perhaps the undisputed king of movie chaos. His latest movie is definitely chaotic. But not in a good way.
Drew Moniot
Apr 18, 20223 min read
Review: 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2'
Lightning can strike twice in Hollywood, when you combine a talented created team with a dream team cast.
Drew Moniot
Apr 7, 20223 min read
Review: 'Morbius'
It seemed like a vampire role that Jared Leto could really sink his teeth into, but the results prove otherwise.
Drew Moniot
Apr 5, 20223 min read
Review: CIFF 46
There's lots to see at the 46th Cleveland International Film Festival!
Drew Moniot
Apr 4, 20224 min read
Review: 'The Batman'
A deliciously dark and entertaining updating of the Batman saga.
Drew Moniot
Mar 4, 20223 min read
Review: 'Spiderman: No Way Home'
This is a spoiler-free review of 'Spider-Man: No Way Home', that rare movie that lives up to all the hype. And then some.
Drew Moniot
Dec 23, 20214 min read
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