Charles Barfield

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For 31 reviews, this critic has graded:
  • 67% higher than the average critic
  • 0% same as the average critic
  • 33% lower than the average critic
On average, this critic grades 2.6 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)

Charles Barfield's Scores

  • Movies
  • TV
Average review score: 68
Highest review score: 100 Handling the Undead
Lowest review score: 0 Children of the Corn
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 31
  3. Negative: 3 out of 31
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    • 64 Metascore
    • 67 Charles Barfield
    Gladiator II
    Even if not exploited for all its nuance, Mescal’s affinity for conveying tumultuous emotions, plus his chiseled physique here, serves Scott’s tale well, and successfully introduces the Irish actor into the realm of major Hollywood productions.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 58 Charles Barfield
    Terrifier 3
    Terrifier 3 is the Gwar of films. The story isn’t very good. The antics are pushing the limits of silliness. But if you can look past that, then holy sh*t, you better brace yourself for some of the bloodiest, most gruesome things you’ll ever see in a film. This is not for the faint of heart.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Charles Barfield
    Ghost Killer
    Ghost Killer is still a hell of a ride, and a good time for anyone who is looking for a unique and capital-f-Fun time.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 67 Charles Barfield
    ¡Casa Bonita Mi Amor!
    Ultimately, Casa Bonita Mi Amor is a worthy watch, just for the Parker and Stone of it all. These two are hugely entertaining and surprisingly sweet in the film. And if you’re someone who loves watching shows about fixer-uppers and renovations, then you’ll absolutely adore this film.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 33 Charles Barfield
    Jackpot!
    For as many laughs as they’re trying to get, only about half of them land. All told, Jackpot is an action comedy that is light on laughs and heavy on repetitive droning fights. Jackpot even fails as a social commentary.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 83 Charles Barfield
    Mother, Couch
    Mother, Couch is a delightful, sometimes hard-hitting family drama that will stay with you for a long time after you watch.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 91 Charles Barfield
    Longlegs
    Longlegs is a film that will crawl under your skin and live there for 100 minutes. It will make you uncomfortable.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 83 Charles Barfield
    The Contestant
    Yes, the film is about a game show in the late-’90s that went to cruel levels in the name of entertainment, but The Contestant truly showcases the power of human resilience.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Charles Barfield
    Seeking Mavis Beacon
    Seeking Mavis Beacon is one of the most interesting and thoughtful docs you’ll likely see all year. It also feels a bit scattershot and unfocused at times. However, the experience of watching Jones and Ross grow and change as artists and people throughout the investigation is worth the price of admission alone.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Charles Barfield
    Dìdi
    Dìdi is the definition of a crowd pleaser. This is a movie that will fill your heart with joy, love, and nostalgia (even if you grew up before Paramore or the early days of Facebook). And for Sean Wang, it’s a film that proves he’s capable of crafting a beautiful, funny, and at times, heartbreaking drama.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 100 Charles Barfield
    Handling the Undead
    The devastatingly bleak story of Handling the Undead is a wrenching but beautiful exploration of grief and human connection in the face of something horrific.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 42 Charles Barfield
    Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain
    It’s weird to want to rein in the sensibilities of any comedian, especially when their proclivities lean towards the farcical and ridiculous; there is a palpable joy that emanates from their collective weirdness. Sadly, little of it translates into a laugh beyond a guffaw and most of it is empty.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 83 Charles Barfield
    When Evil Lurks
    Perhaps it’s the fact that the first 45 minutes of “When Evil Lurks” is so great, but the dopamine rush does fade quite a bit in the second half of the film.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 50 Charles Barfield
    Sorry/Not Sorry
    It’s like listening to a joke, hearing an intriguing set-up, and waiting for a punchline that never comes. You’re just left wondering what’s the point?
    • 50 Metascore
    • 42 Charles Barfield
    A Good Person
    Great actors and inspired performances can only help a film so much. And in the case of “A Good Person,” Zach Braff presents another competent movie that checks all of the dramatic boxes but does so in a way that feels like ChatGPT has already invaded Hollywood.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 67 Charles Barfield
    Brooklyn 45
    Geoghegan’s Brooklyn 45 is largely able to rise above its shortcomings and deliver a unique, chilling story about the horrors of war and unsettling depths of humanity.
    • 22 Metascore
    • 0 Charles Barfield
    Children of the Corn
    If a filmmaker can’t be bothered to try, then audiences shouldn’t be asked to care.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 58 Charles Barfield
    V/H/S/99
    If you’re a fan of found footage and enjoyed the previous “V/H/S” films, you’ll find enough in “V/H/S/99” to keep you entertained. However, even though the addition of more camp and comedy shows that the anthology series is still evolving, five films deep, you have to wonder how much more tape is left in the cassette in the “V/H/S” franchise?
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Charles Barfield
    A Compassionate Spy
    Steve James’ film not only convinces you to believe that a compassionate spy can exist but also to have compassion for a man who committed a traitorous act. And even though the editorial choices are leading in their execution, it’s no secret that A Compassionate Spy is a moving, thoughtful documentary.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 67 Charles Barfield
    Clerks III
    While it’s not a perfect film by any stretch of the imagination, “Clerks III” is an achievement for Smith and definitive proof that the filmmaker is maturing.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 83 Charles Barfield
    Leonor Will Never Die
    In a film steeped in loss and grief, Leonor Will Never Die, as the title implies, is ultimately a beautiful, life-affirming celebration of the power of film and art to heal. Yes, even ‘80s action films.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 91 Charles Barfield
    Speak No Evil
    Speak No Evil might not be a thrill-a-minute film, but it’s effective in a way that many horror movies just aren’t anymore. Watching it evokes the feeling of inching closer and closer to the end of a cliff; at any moment, you feel like you might still escape the situation until you eventually reach the point of no return.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 75 Charles Barfield
    Kate
    For those just looking for bones breaking, faces getting stabbed, assassins delivering perfect headshots, Kate more than delivers. This film is a solid, fun action-thriller in a world filled with subpar ‘Wick’-ian clones.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 75 Charles Barfield
    Boss Level
    Rejoice action fans, Frank Grillo is here to save the action genre, and Boss Level proves that he has the goods to perhaps do just that.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 83 Charles Barfield
    Willy's Wonderland
    No, it doesn’t make much sense. But holy shit, it’s a wild-ass ride.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 83 Charles Barfield
    Censor
    Censor is an impressive, visually-stunning, deeply disturbing debut from Bailey-Bond and a showcase for Algar, who gives a truly spectacular performance.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 75 Charles Barfield
    Love and Monsters
    Ultimately, Love & Monsters is a film about picking yourself up, taking your destiny into your own hands, and not being afraid of living, even though you’re likely to make some mistakes along the way. And it’s a damn fun adventure to boot.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 67 Charles Barfield
    Lost Girls & Love Hotels
    If not for the performance of Daddario, Lost Girls & Love Hotels could have been a disaster.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 83 Charles Barfield
    Becky
    Besides its emotional texture, which will take you by surprise, more importantly, at the end of the day, Becky is a lot of enjoyably perverse fun.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 33 Charles Barfield
    Valley Girl
    Fun acting, playful imagery, and a catalog of great ‘80s songs should be the winning recipe for a delightful musical. Alas, the Valley Girl remake doesn’t have the musical chops to separate itself from being compared to an overly long episode of “Glee” and definitely doesn’t bring anything new to the film world that will influence movies for years to come, as the original did four decades ago.
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