The film is likable in spite of the fact the gators show up where ever they need to be, like a submersible Michael Myers.
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Stuber (****) Comedy that doesn’t die hard
The film is not a work of genius. If you took away the leads, it'd be pretty boring. I loved every minute of it, and so did Em. I am not sure they could pull off another film with this gimmick, but I definitely think I will enjoy watching what each of these two do in the future of action comedy.
Midsommar (***1/2) – You’ve never been held…
If you want to be unsettled by the horror of reality and have a laugh midway through, try this film out. Even if it's not perfect, it is a good to nearly great film. It's dedicated film-craft, and worthy of your support.
Spider-Man: Far From Home (****1/2) continues the winning streak
One thing that should not be disputed by now is that Tom Holland is the best Spider-Man, and it's not even close.
Annabelle Comes Home (***) – Time to close the case
Annabelle Comes Home is a fun film. It's not an essential one.
I Am Mother (*****) the future is then
Keeping the characters to a minimum in no way diminishes the effectiveness of the story. This is dystopian future story telling at its best. It makes us think about more than the story. It makes us think about who we are and what we could be.
Shaft (*****) is damn right
John Shaft is the urban answer to the motto "Don't Tread on Me." It's a remarkable statement that no doubt has lead many critics who live in big cities to blanch at the apparent crudity espoused by the filmmakers. Now in their 5th film and going on 5 decades. All it really does is show the difference between those who prefer a nanny state and those who'd rather think of it as a distant uncle they see once in a while.
The Dead Don’t Die (**) doesn’t rise
Still, that I don't hate this film is more a tribute to the interesting cast. I keep thinking something good could happen, even though nothing really does. People just show up places, wait around, talk about stuff, then they die.
Under the Silver Lake (***1/2) – Jesus wouldn’t hide a message in a message
"Garfield is good in a performance that would test the limits of any actor. His eyes betray a vulnerability that his actions don't always match. He is clothed in an ignorance, like NEO from The Matrix. He just doesn't have anyone there to guide him as clearly as Morpheus. "
Always Be My Maybe (***1/2) more comedy than romance
"Romantic comedies too often forget the second part of that description. Wong and Park put the emphasis on the comedy and leave the romance to fend for itself."