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Critiques With Context
Movie reviews by an experienced movie critic and member of the Critics Choice Association
Review: "28 Years Later"
Danny Boyle does it again.
Drew Moniot
Jul 63 min read
Review: "Jurassic World: Rebirth"
It’s fun, summer entertainment, but it falls short of topping the original.
Drew Moniot
Jul 33 min read
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Review: "Elio"
An Alice in Wonderland tale set in space in which a young boy’s amazing journey becomes the heart of another hit Disney/Pixar summer movie.
Drew Moniot
Jun 193 min read
Review: "Snow White"
Disney’s live action remake is shaping up to be the box office disaster that everyone predicted,
Drew Moniot
Mar 253 min read
Movie: 'Mufasa'
A technical triumph of digital animation and entertaining prequel to the blockbuster 'Lion King' saga that fans can roar about.
Drew Moniot
Dec 29, 20243 min read
Review: 'Inside Out 2'
'Inside out 2' proves once again that Disney Pixar knows the three keys to success—story, story, story.
Drew Moniot
Jul 18, 20243 min read
Review: 'Haunted Mansion"
This re-make is perhaps only marginally better than the original by virtue of an all-star cast and updated special effects.
Drew Moniot
Aug 7, 20232 min read
Review: 'Elemental'
A movie lacking the Disney Pixar trademark touch, falling short of the strong story and dazzling visuals that we have come to expect.
Drew Moniot
Jun 12, 20233 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: 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'
Disney’s 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' isn’t a bad movie, if you’re only counting the first half.
Drew Moniot
Sep 1, 20214 min read
Review: 'Jungle Cruise'
Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt are perfectly cast in Disney’s 2021 thrill ride, summer blockbuster hit.
Drew Moniot
Jul 29, 20214 min read
Review: 'Cruella'
Emma Stone and Emma Thompson co-star in the Disney origin story that’s
essentially a remixing of ‘Oliver!’ and ‘The Devil Wears Prada’
Drew Moniot
May 26, 20214 min read
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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