The People's Critic -- You'll Learn to Trust Me
1 out of 5 stars (the worst of the year) Note: If you suffer from motion sickness, Jexi’s camerawork may cause a reaction. I recommend the Gravity Falls episode Soos & the Real Girl (available in parts on YouTube) if you want to see Jexi’s premise done well. Jexi shouldn’t be this bad. Written and… Continue Reading
2 out of 5 stars (has some good moments, but is overall bad) Good Boys is one of the most forgettable movies of the year. Like Booksmart, it attempts to combine the wild antics of its young heroes (in this case 6th grade boys) with a heartfelt message about friendship. Unfortunately, its central gag of… Continue Reading
3.6 out of 5 stars (Slightly Above Average) Booksmart is one of the most refreshing, funny, and intelligent movies I’ve seen this year. The directorial debut of Olivia Wilde, the film has been compared to and marketed as a female version of Superbad, a “classic” comedy I did not enjoy. However, Kaitlyn Dever (TV’s Last… Continue Reading
3 out of 5 stars (Average) Kevin Hart has built a career around his persona. Loud, honest, and often funny, Hart has entertained audiences in standup routines and movies catered to his rapid-fire style of humor. The Upside shows a quieter, more relatable version of Hart that shows his potential for dramatic roles while still providing… Continue Reading
3.5 out of 5 stars (Above Average) A Simple Favor may well be the most ambitious and outrageous film so far this year. Director Paul Feig (Spy, The Heat) has outdone himself here, crafting a darkly comedic and endlessly twisty thriller with wonderful performances from Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively, the latter of which has… Continue Reading
3.5 out of 5 stars (Above Average) Crazy Rich Asians is a pretty big deal. Not only is it a mainstream film promoting positive representation of Asian culture, but it is also a funny, sweet, and sometimes thought-provoking look at the bonds of family. Anyone expecting this to be a turn-your-brain-off yuk fest will surely… Continue Reading