#movie-critique

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fromThe Washington Post
6 days ago
Film

Review | Do yourself a favor: Decline 'Another Simple Favor'

'Another Simple Favor' exemplifies the 'Location Vacation Movie' trope, representing a poorly scripted sequel that relies on scenic settings over substantial storytelling.
fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide
1 month ago
Independent films

Why was 'Midnight Cowboy' X-rated while 'Anora' was only rated R?

"Anora" should be transparently rated due to its explicit content, suggesting that it might fit the NC-17 category.
The film's historical context highlights the evolution of movie ratings, from X to NC-17.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Nicole Kidman's 10 best and 10 worst movies, according to critics

Nicole Kidman continues to showcase her impressive acting range across various film genres, including her latest role in 'Babygirl.'
Not all of Kidman's films have been successful, with some, like 'Practical Magic' and 'The Goldfinch', receiving mixed reviews.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Why Anthony Hopkins' Netflix Herod is Hot Frosty 2 sort of

Netflix mislabels its film 'Mary' as a Christmas movie despite lacking festive traits.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Taxi Driver' writer Paul Schrader walked out of 'Joker 2' to shop as sequel is set to lose $200M

Paul Schrader strongly criticizes "Joker: Folie à Deux", expressing discontent with its characters and overall execution after watching only a short segment.
fromDefector
11 months ago
Writing

The Ideas Of 'The Idea Of You,' According To Us | Defector

The Idea of You movie on Amazon Prime is criticized for excessive product placement, particularly for Subaru.
fromWashington Post
11 months ago
Science

Review | 'IF' is a flight of fancy that doesn't take off

A family film 'IF' by John Krasinski struggles to find an audience despite an interesting concept.
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