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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
Nov 201 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: 'The King's Man'
Despite the star power of Ralph Fiennes, Djiman Hounsou and Gemma Arterton, this origin story falls short of expectations.
Drew Moniot
Dec 22, 20214 min read
Review: 'Cyrano'
Peter Dinklage and Haley Bennett shine in the musical movie adaptation of 'Cyrano.'
Drew Moniot
Dec 16, 20213 min read
Review: 'West Side Story'
The 1961 version is a classic movie musical for the ages. Against all odds, Steven Spielberg has managed to make lightning strike twice.
Drew Moniot
Dec 11, 20215 min read
Review: 'Being the Ricardos'
I Love Lucy, but Nicole Kidman misses the mark in this Aaron Sorkin tale.
Drew Moniot
Dec 7, 20214 min read
Review: 'King Richard'
Will Smith is back, proving once again why he is one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars in this exceptional biopic.
Drew Moniot
Dec 5, 20213 min read
Review: 'Licorice Pizza'
A comedy that reflects the directorial touch of Robert Altman and the quirky casting of 'Napoleon Dynamite.'
Drew Moniot
Nov 29, 20214 min read
Review: 'House of Gucci'
Lady Gaga’s performance might be the only reason to see this movie about greed, corruption and murder in the 'House of Gucci.'
Drew Moniot
Nov 27, 20214 min read
Review: 'tick, tick...BOOM!'
The directorial debut of Lin-Manuel Miranda and a well-crafted, energetic, heartfelt tribute to the late Jonathan Larson, creator of 'Rent.'
Drew Moniot
Nov 19, 20214 min read
Review: 'That Cold Dead Look in Your Eyes'
It’s hard to say what this is, exactly, other than a messy, campy mashup of movie genres trying to pass itself off as an art film.
Drew Moniot
Nov 14, 20214 min read
Review: 'Belfast'
A very personal, well-crafted film from an acclaimed filmmaker, Kenneth Branagh.
Drew Moniot
Nov 9, 20213 min read
Review: 'Finch'
A Tom Hanks triumph—a story about a man facing mortality and loss, and a robot learning what it is like to be human.
Drew Moniot
Nov 4, 20214 min read
Review: 'Last Night in Soho'
Edgar Wright’s latest film shines with two powerhouse performances from Thomasin McKenzie and Anya
Taylor- Joy.
Drew Moniot
Oct 29, 20214 min read
Review: 'Antlers'
A by-the-numbers horror movie that falls short of what you might expect from writer/director Scott Cooper and Keri Russell.
Drew Moniot
Oct 28, 20213 min read
Review: 'The Eternals'
A major misfire from Chloe Zhao who follows her Oscar-winning masterpiece 'Nomadland' with a clunky, lifeless Marvel superhero movie.
Drew Moniot
Oct 27, 20214 min read
Review: 'The French Dispatch'
Wes Anderson is back with another delightful storybook of a film-- a charming, amusing tribute to the glory days of 'The New Yorker.'
Drew Moniot
Oct 26, 20213 min read
Review: 'Halloween Kills'
The aging protagonist and mindless murderer seem to be growing tired and bored with this repetitive, never-ending tale.
Drew Moniot
Oct 25, 20214 min read
Review: 'Nine Days'
A brilliant movie for the mind.
Drew Moniot
Oct 16, 20213 min read
Review: 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye'
Jessica Chastain becomes Tammy Faye Bakker with a stand-out, career-topping performance.
Drew Moniot
Oct 5, 20213 min read
Review: 'No Time To Die'
'No Time to Die' marks the end of an era for Daniel Craig and the entire James Bond franchise.
Drew Moniot
Oct 1, 20214 min read
Review: 'The Many Saints of Newark'
The characters may not be eligible for sainthood, but their corrupt, complicated lives make for an exceptionally good mob movie.
Drew Moniot
Sep 26, 20214 min read
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