Christy Lemire

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For 511 reviews, this critic has graded:
  • 47% higher than the average critic
  • 3% same as the average critic
  • 50% lower than the average critic
On average, this critic grades 7.1 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)

Christy Lemire's Scores

  • Movies
  • TV
Average review score: 58
Highest review score: 100 Poor Things
Lowest review score: 0 Cosmic Sin
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 275 out of 511
  2. Mixed: 119 out of 511
  3. Negative: 117 out of 511
511 movie reviews
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    • 54 Metascore
    • 38 Christy Lemire
    Kung Fu Panda 4
    It lacks both the delicate artistry and warm wit of its predecessors. The subtle sense of spirituality is long gone; in its place are frantic action sequences. Whereas the previous movies operated on various levels to resonate with adults and entertain kids, this one is geared mainly toward younger audiences in ways that are frequently silly and insubstantial.
    • 26 Metascore
    • 63 Christy Lemire
    Madame Web
    Within these oversaturated times for comic book movies, Madame Web is blissfully breezy in its pacing, which helps make it a more enjoyable watch than some of the super-serious, end-of-the-world fare we often see.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 38 Christy Lemire
    Departing Seniors
    There’s no real tension in this murder mystery (or much mystery, for that matter), the kills aren’t clever, and eventually this part of the story ends up feeling entirely unnecessary.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 50 Christy Lemire
    Miller's Girl
    Within the muchness of it all, there are both occasionally thrilling moments and too little in terms of substance.
    • 40 Metascore
    • 50 Christy Lemire
    Lift
    Lift is as generic and forgettable as its title, the kind of glossy, empty action picture that Netflix just keeps pumping out, whether we need it or not.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 63 Christy Lemire
    Night Swim
    Producers Jason Blum and James Wan, both horror titans, once again show they know how to freak audiences out while maintaining a sly sense of humor.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 63 Christy Lemire
    The Iron Claw
    The Iron Claw inadvertently shares a lot in common with the professional wrestling world it depicts. A lot of energy and passion clearly went into it, and there’s a drive to entertain and thrill, but it ultimately ends up feeling empty and superficial.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 100 Christy Lemire
    Poor Things
    It’s as if “Barbie” were actually about Weird Barbie, but even that idea doesn’t quite do it justice. A more apt description is: It’s the best movie of the year.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 88 Christy Lemire
    Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé
    Renaissance is both intimate and vast as it basks in Beyoncé’s impossible beauty but also turns the camera toward the audience to emphasize the powerful sense of community the Beyhive provides.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Christy Lemire
    Maestro
    Directing and starring as the legendary composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, Cooper has crafted a film that’s technically dazzling but emotionally frustrating.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 75 Christy Lemire
    Saltburn
    An update of “The Talented Mr. Ripley” set in the mid-aughts, “Saltburn” is deliciously, wickedly mean—seductive and often surreal—with lush production values and lacerating performances.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 75 Christy Lemire
    The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
    “Snow always lands on top” is the longtime credo for Coriolanus and his family. The question of how it falls, and whether it sticks, makes “The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” a surprisingly suspenseful prequel.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 38 Christy Lemire
    The Marvels
    It brings me absolutely no joy to report that The Marvels is terrible, and the worst film yet in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 63 Christy Lemire
    What Happens Later
    What Happens Later doesn't reach the heights of Ryan’s beloved romantic comedies, but its sweet comforts might be just the ticket if you’re looking for laughter-through-tears on the couch on a Sunday afternoon.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Christy Lemire
    Milli Vanilli
    Korem doesn’t uncover too much that’s new, but more than three decades later, he gives key players the opportunity to share their memories and perspectives. The passage of time provides frank reassessments—some tragic, some humorous.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 63 Christy Lemire
    Nyad
    It's a pretty standard story of sports uplift, a familiar tale of triumph over adversity.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 88 Christy Lemire
    Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour
    Simply as a technical spectacle, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour is a dazzling achievement, capturing the sensation of seeing the pop goddess’ sold-out concerts in all their enormity and intimacy.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 75 Christy Lemire
    Totally Killer
    If anything, the horror element of this horror movie is the weakest part, but Totally Killer is spry enough to remain enjoyable throughout.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 50 Christy Lemire
    The Creator
    Rich in atmosphere but short on substance, director and co-writer Gareth Edwards’ film has the look and tone of a serious, original work of art, but it ends up feeling empty as it recycles images and ideas from many influential predecessors.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 25 Christy Lemire
    Spy Kids: Armageddon
    It’s more of the same, without any discernible improvement in quality, despite the massive technological leaps over the past two decades.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 63 Christy Lemire
    A Million Miles Away
    A Million Miles Away is an inspiring movie based on an inspiring story told in an inspiring way. It’s a tale of literally astronomical success in the face of daunting adversity, and it’s important as a reflection of hard-won representation.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Christy Lemire
    Slotherhouse
    This is a movie that gleefully wallows in the ooey-gooey muck of its insane premise. Similar to “Cocaine Bear” and “M3GAN” (but not quite as successful), Slotherhouse knows exactly what it is and revels in increasingly hilarious violence.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 50 Christy Lemire
    Golda
    Given that she’s one of the greatest actresses of her time, Mirren naturally finds ways to reveal glimmers of humanity in her portrayal of former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir. But the artifice of her physical transformation too often smothers her, resulting in a stoicism that makes her an elusive figure.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 75 Christy Lemire
    Strays
    Strays is pretty much a one-joke movie, one last romp at the end of summer. But it finds enough ways into that joke within its perfectly pithy running time to remain zippy and enjoyable.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Christy Lemire
    Medusa Deluxe
    Dazzlingly impressive from a technical perspective but frustratingly dull from a narrative one, Medusa Deluxe is an ambitious but uneven experience.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 88 Christy Lemire
    Klondike
    Qhile this particular story takes place nearly a decade ago, it remains unfortunately timely as Russia’s horrific war in Ukraine rages on; Klondike helps put a specific, vivid face on a faraway conflict.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Christy Lemire
    Barbie
    It’s a visual feast that succeeds as both a gleeful escape and a battle cry.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 63 Christy Lemire
    Theater Camp
    You may not walk out humming the tunes, but you’ll leave with a smile.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 88 Christy Lemire
    Wham!
    Whether you still know every word to “Wham Rap!” four decades later or only remember the British pop duo as “George Michael and that other guy,” you’ll find everything you want in the Netflix documentary Wham!
    • 66 Metascore
    • 63 Christy Lemire
    Users
    Because Users is so captivating from a technical perspective, it’s frustrating to discover how scattered it is narratively.
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