Alan Ng

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For 559 reviews, this critic has graded:
  • 74% higher than the average critic
  • 8% same as the average critic
  • 18% lower than the average critic
On average, this critic grades 7.8 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)

Alan Ng's Scores

  • Movies
  • TV
Average review score: 73
Highest review score: 100 Dracula
Lowest review score: 20 Mufasa: The Lion King
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 474 out of 559
  2. Mixed: 71 out of 559
  3. Negative: 14 out of 559
559 movie reviews
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Alan Ng
    Shirley
    It’s Odessa Young that does much of the heavy lifting acting-wise, though overshadowed by Moss, as she is the one who ultimately transforms throughout the story. It wouldn’t be fair to leave out director Decker’s visual vision for the film or Sarah Gubbins’ screenplay as they continually keep you off balance from the start and second-guessing almost everyone and everything to the end.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Alan Ng
    Holler
    Writer/director Nicole Riegel brings such richness to all of her characters that they feel authentic, garnering empathy.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Alan Ng
    Sharkwater Extinction
    It is both inspiring and beautiful and makes an even stronger case for protecting shark since Sharkwater. The message is heavy-handed, but his visual images are stunning to soften the blow.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Alan Ng
    Encanto
    The story and music shine. Maybe it is not an instant classic like The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast, but it definitely will enrapture a new generation of Disney fans.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Alan Ng
    Blind Ambition
    Blind Ambition has plenty of drama to make a wine tasting engaging for even the most devout tea-totaller.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Alan Ng
    The Seer and the Unseen
    The Seer and the Unseen has more to offer by showing us the kind and gentle landscape and people of Iceland. It’s best to take the movie for what it is at face value. If you’re the type of person, who just wants to mock an old lady, then you best move on to a different film.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Alan Ng
    A Private War
    Colvin’s downward spiral not only sucked the positive energy from her friends and colleagues, but it will take it away from you as well. Quite frankly, this is a good thing. Films don’t always have to end with rainbows and lollipops to be powerful.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Alan Ng
    Raya and the Last Dragon
    Not only is it gorgeous, but an excellent primer for the young set into South Asian culture.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Alan Ng
    Origin
    Origin is an important movie for this single reason: to make us rethink race in America.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Alan Ng
    Titane
    The reason Titane works is director Ducournau and actors Lindon and Rousselle’s commitment to their characters and stories. Each performance is played straight without a single wink to the camera.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Alan Ng
    Ninja Badass
    As a comedy, Ninja Badass serves up one hilarious joke after the next.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Alan Ng
    Bottoms
    Bottoms falls right in my wheelhouse of comedy. Be offensive and don’t care about offending anyone. Bottoms goes after everyone without apology. It’s what comedy used to be; we’ve strayed so far off the path in the last ten years. There’s no place to play it safe in comedy. We need to return to this form of comedy oh so badly.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Alan Ng
    My Old Ass
    With standout performances from Maisy Stella and Aubrey Plaza, it sticks the landing beautifully—don’t be surprised if it ends up on your favorites list, too.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Alan Ng
    Dune: Part One
    Denis Villeneuve delivers on the big epic space story we’ve been waiting for and comes through in unique and unexpected ways.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Alan Ng
    Love, Gilda
    Love Gilda is one of those documentaries that will make you laugh, touch your heart, and inspire to make the most of your life without fear.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Alan Ng
    Eternal You
    Eternal You is an excellent documentary because it engages you along the way, and you’re constantly wrestling with the issue long after the credits roll.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Alan Ng
    See You Yesterday
    What makes See You Yesterday work for me is its fresh take on the overtold, worn-out, time-travel trope and the pitfalls of time travel. A fun and solid story that score big points with its originality and good lead performances. All this to say, See You Yesterday is good science fiction.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Alan Ng
    Joy Ride
    Joy Ride breaks through all the preconceived notions of female-led sex comedy and an all-Asian cast. Director Adele Lim has brought back for this brief moment in time the over-the-top sex comedy and delivers.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Alan Ng
    Crazy Rich Asians
    The only excuse you have not to see Crazy Rich Asians is because you hate love.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Alan Ng
    The Ghost of Peter Sellers
    Watching The Ghost of Peter Sellers is like watching a 15-vehicle car crash in slow motion.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Alan Ng
    Big Hero 6
    If there is any complaint to be laid against Big Hero 6, it is that the team itself takes a back seat. The story is primarily about the relationship between Hiro and Baymax. This is not a negative comment because the relationship between the boy and his robot is endearing and effectively told.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Alan Ng
    Música
    Life and love are like a song, and Música will have you falling in love with your toes tappin’ and knees slappin’.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Alan Ng
    Miss Juneteenth
    Miss Juneteenth’s brilliance is in its subtlety.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Alan Ng
    The Iron Claw
    The Iron Claw succeeds because of the human story being told.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Alan Ng
    This Is Not a Movie
    What sets Robert Fisk apart from the rest is he’s on the ground and in the middle of the action. He is amazingly able to travel (sometimes) to both sides of a conflict and personally eyewitness the event from both perspectives. This is the heart of This is Not a Movie.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Alan Ng
    Inside Out 2
    I love the fact that they told a straightforward, insightful story that doesn’t feel the need to push the “message.” At the same time, Inside Out 2 misses that quest for excellence and instead goes for good enough.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Alan Ng
    The Fall Guy
    The Fall Guy is a fun action flick with something for everyone.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Alan Ng
    Creed III
    The story is about being held accountable for your actions and making things right. But it’s also about the love and honesty of family and, ultimately, forgiveness.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Alan Ng
    Wicked
    Wicked: Part 1 is an incredible adaptation that captures the core of what fans adore about the stage musical while offering its own cinematic flourishes. Despite a few pacing hiccups, Jon M. Chu’s direction and the cast’s passionate performances create a magical journey worth experiencing.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Alan Ng
    The Lavender Scare
    The Lavender Scare is essential to watch and an excellently produced documentary about a time the communist threat overshadowed the so-called “gay threat” from our history books.
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