Tag: Jaume Collet-Serra
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The Woman In The Yard Has Been There Before (***)
“The Woman In the Yard” directed by Jaume Collet-Serra tells the story of Ramona, portrayed by Danielle Deadwyler, grappling with loss in a decaying farmhouse alongside her children. A mysterious woman in black introduces an ominous element, but the film’s familiar narrative ultimately falls short despite strong performances, lacking surprises and depth.
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Black Adam (***) is just enough for The Rock
What this or the mid-credits scene does for the DCEU started by Zack Snyder is unclear. For now, you have a decent, entertaining DC film which is not terribly different than the rest of them.
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Orphan (***) the only thing unexpected is the brutality
We get the absolute creeps from Esther’s relentless mowing through one character after the other, innocent or not, knowing what it is she ultimately has in mind. Still, there is not enough here for more than a mild recommendation.
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The Shallows (**1/2) doesn’t wade too far
The Shallows – 2016 Director Jaume Collet-Serra Screenplay Anthony Jaswinski Starring Blake Lively One would think Blake Lively in a movie called The Shallows is an asshole reviewers’ dream match. In truth, we can’t make this movie into more than it is: a scary movie with a shark. There is no way a shark that big could be…
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Non-Stop has Characters, Heroes
Non-Stop – 2014 Director Jaume Collet-Serra Starring Liam Neeson, Julianne Moore, Scoot McNairy, Michelle Dockery, Nate Parker, Jason Butler Harner, Anson Mount, Lupita Nyong’o, Linus Roache, Corey Stroll Screenplay John W. Richardson, Chris Roach, Ryan Engle Non-Stop is the kind of movie that is full of surprises. It has the burden of a premise that we’ve seen many times before, most notably in Passenger 57, Executive Decision,…
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