Ferdosa Abdi

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For 154 reviews, this critic has graded:
  • 49% higher than the average critic
  • 9% same as the average critic
  • 42% lower than the average critic
On average, this critic grades 9.5 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)

Ferdosa Abdi's Scores

  • Movies
  • TV
Average review score: 56
Highest review score: 100 Turning Red
Lowest review score: 20 Big Gold Brick
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 154
  2. Mixed: 98 out of 154
  3. Negative: 15 out of 154
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    • 55 Metascore
    • 60 Ferdosa Abdi
    A Perfect Pairing
    A Perfect Pairing may not stand out to most, but its wholesome aura, charming leads, and beautiful cinematography is enough to warrant an enthusiastic watch. If the goal for any romantic comedy is to fill one with that particular, indescribable warm and fuzzy feeling, then A Perfect Pairing accomplishes that.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 50 Ferdosa Abdi
    Fistful of Vengeance
    The best action sequence comes at the end, which bolsters the film's best use of camera movement and editing to highlight the fight choreography.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 50 Ferdosa Abdi
    Memory
    The synopsis sounds straightforward, but there is a lack of balance from the start, and the film has an ill-mannered approach to telling a sensitive or impactful story about sex trafficking.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 60 Ferdosa Abdi
    The Mother
    The Mother is a lean, mean actioner, but one that could have benefited from better editing and a tighter script. That’s not to say that the film is terrible or unbearable by any means, it's just that it is a straightforward narrative that does not require a nearly two-hour run time to tell it right.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Ferdosa Abdi
    Cassandro
    Ultimately, Cassandro is a touching tale of a remarkable person who paved the path for others to find liberation and acceptance through their chosen art.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Ferdosa Abdi
    The Beta Test
    Cummings and McCabe don’t quite balance the purple envelope mystery with the character study of a self-involved man, and the ending takes a sharp left towards confusion, but it is surely something worth watching.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 50 Ferdosa Abdi
    Metal Lords
    The film is at its best, visually and narratively, when it is deeply entrenched in metal. There is a visceral impact to the third act which truly hones in on what this film has been lacking from the beginning.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 50 Ferdosa Abdi
    Sundown
    Ultimately, Michel Franco’s Sundown feels hollow and too nihilistic for its own good.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Ferdosa Abdi
    Scrambled
    The ending feels way too cookie-cutter perfect. Scrambled is a worthwhile experience, though, as it is a personal tale that aims to empower through laughter.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 50 Ferdosa Abdi
    The Dead Don't Hurt
    Krieps has such a clear vision of who Vivienne is when she isn’t the object of romance, violence or intolerance. Her quirks and quiet dominance ultimately shift the film toward the direction Mortensen thought he was headed.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 50 Ferdosa Abdi
    Hollywood Stargirl
    Sure, the film may feel somewhat tepid in places, and it meanders, but the overwhelming wholesomeness of the picture will make one embrace its simplicity.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Ferdosa Abdi
    All of You
    The film has two major things going for it: Goldstein and Poots' casting and their characters' chemistry. The only thing that fully captures our attention from beginning to end is Laura and Simons’ undeniable spark and charming banter.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Ferdosa Abdi
    American Star
    Everything in American Star hinges on McShane's intuitive performance that rejects the obvious and embraces ambiguity.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 50 Ferdosa Abdi
    Father of the Bride
    The talent is abundant on screen and behind the camera, but a flimsy screenplay fails them all.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Ferdosa Abdi
    Confess, Fletch
    Confess, Fletch isn't a ringing endorsement of rebooting projects from the 80s; instead, it is an excellent showcase of Jon Hamm's comedic chops, a well-known skill that has been primarily misused until now.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 50 Ferdosa Abdi
    Unwelcome
    Unwelcome is many things — entertaining is one of them. But with little focus on what actually makes this film worthwhile, the result is disappointing.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 50 Ferdosa Abdi
    The Guilty
    Without offering anything particularly interesting or nuanced, The Guilty still has enough to keep audiences engaged and on the edge of their seats.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 60 Ferdosa Abdi
    Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
    The return of Axel will satisfy fans of the franchise, and it might encourage those who are just tuning in to watch the original trilogy, if only to watch one of Murphy’s most significant roles from the 80s, a true golden era for the multi-hyphenate entertainer.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 50 Ferdosa Abdi
    Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always
    It is heartfelt in its embrace of silliness, and for that reason alone, it is worth a watch.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 40 Ferdosa Abdi
    The Cursed
    Ultimately, The Cursed is merely a slow trek through horrific gore, lackluster and confusing werewolf lore, and a muddled understanding of the legacy of the Roma.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Ferdosa Abdi
    Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie
    All one can hope to get is a colorful and exciting adventure that allows the characters’ personalities to shine. Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie succeeds in that regard.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 40 Ferdosa Abdi
    Saturday Night
    This particular narrative is a sound idea but for a documentary instead.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 50 Ferdosa Abdi
    Clock
    Clock showcases that Jacknow is a talent to watch in horror, though the film doesn’t stick the landing. Occasionally, the concept is stretched too thin, especially when the character work is lacking.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Ferdosa Abdi
    See for Me
    See For Me is an exciting home invasion thriller that dares to challenge viewers with a complicated lead, even if it somewhat fumbles the execution.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 50 Ferdosa Abdi
    Carmen
    Ambitious ideas and stunning visuals do not make for a great film, but Millepied should consider following his instincts to fight for an all-dance musical for his next feature.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Ferdosa Abdi
    The Spine of Night
    As the film marches to its conclusion, one will have some appreciation for the rotoscoping animation, the score, and the voice work from some of the actors. However, the murky narrative structure and the lack of a central protagonist only works against all the gory goodwill the film possessed.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Ferdosa Abdi
    The Kill Room
    Despite the lack of kinetic energy and well-developed characters, the movie offers a rather humorous take on the art world and its criminal underbelly with characters that are enjoyable to watch.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 50 Ferdosa Abdi
    Road House
    The script is mind-numbingly silly and, at times, doesn't try to elevate the remake meaningfully; it's really about engaging with the wild action and nothing else.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Ferdosa Abdi
    Extraction 2
    Extraction 2 is weighed down by Rake’s hang-ups over his choices, but the drama of the familial unit Rake is out to rescue is enough. Hargrave's vision is clear.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Ferdosa Abdi
    Wedding Season
    Wedding Season may appear to be another Hallmark-esque romantic comedy from Netflix, but it is actually a delightful endeavor that will warm the hearts of its viewers.
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