Kimber Myers

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Los Angeles Times, The Playlist
For 511 reviews, this critic has graded:
  • 48% higher than the average critic
  • 20% same as the average critic
  • 32% lower than the average critic
On average, this critic grades 9.8 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)

Kimber Myers' Scores

  • Movies
  • TV
Average review score: 56
Highest review score: 100 Apollo 11
Lowest review score: 0 Blumhouse's Fantasy Island
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 217 out of 511
  2. Mixed: 194 out of 511
  3. Negative: 100 out of 511
511 movie reviews
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    • 63 Metascore
    • 75 Kimber Myers
    Downton Abbey: A New Era
    Despite its pedigree, “Downton Abbey” remains the fanciest of soaps — the kind that Martha Stewart and Oprah Winfrey use — but it’s still a soap. There’s drama and dalliances, and it would all seem so silly if it weren’t for its setting, cast, and budget. Some plot elements are so ludicrous that they earn giggles, but Fellowes makes it so purely enjoyable that it’s hard to complain too much.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 80 Kimber Myers
    India Sweets and Spices
    Warmth and intelligence — and a strong sense of both fun and feminism — make Malik’s film worth a watch, and rising star Ali is worth keeping an eye on as well.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Kimber Myers
    The Last Forest
    The result is as poetic as it is insightful as the Yanomamis’ current experience coexists onscreen with their mythology.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    Everybody's Talking About Jamie
    Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is big-hearted, with as much desire to put something good in the world as its hero wants to express himself.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    Swan Song
    A little too broad at times, Swan Song smartly balances its excesses with small, sweet moments that leave an impression on the audience just as significant as Pat’s imprint on Sandusky.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Kimber Myers
    Sabaya
    With Sabaya, we witness documentary filmmaking at its boldest; we find hope in seeing not only the triumphs of the Yazidi Home Center but also what the medium can do.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Kimber Myers
    Lydia Lunch: The War Is Never Over
    This is a messy, riotous film worthy of Lunch herself, and just like Lunch, it isn’t asking to be liked.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Kimber Myers
    Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones and D-Man in the Waters
    Death and grief may exist in the soul of “D-Man in the Waters” but “Can You Bring It” is full of vitality and energy, a testament to the power of art in the face of tragedy.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Kimber Myers
    Violation
    Sims-Fewer and Mancinelli have crafted a morally complex film that mingles sex and violence in ways that are meant to make the audience uncomfortable.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Kimber Myers
    Martha: A Picture Story
    The vibrant, absolutely vital documentary “Martha: A Picture Story” introduces audiences to the now-septuagenarian photographer as she’s suiting up for a night out, strapping on a backpack with her camera to tag along with taggers, keen for the perfect shot and to avoid getting caught.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Kimber Myers
    Stray
    Lo’s humane film helps us glimpse the lives of those who are often overlooked, whether they walk the streets of Istanbul on four legs or two.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
    This trip is filled with goofy fun, though it wanders enough to occasionally test the attention spans of those neither young enough nor high enough to be in the film’s target audience.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    To All the Boys: Always and Forever
    Returning director Michael Fimognari and screenwriter Katie Lovejoy have made a love letter to all of these characters — not just Lara Jean and Peter — and audiences will find it hard not to be smitten too.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    The Map of Tiny Perfect Things
    The Map of Tiny Perfect Things mingles happiness and sadness as easily as it does genres, ultimately resulting in a film that is its own little joy.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    Finding 'Ohana
    While its beats are familiar, TV director Jude Weng’s debut feature diverges from its well-worn path when it matters, staying true to its heart and love of Hawaiian culture.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 83 Kimber Myers
    Sea Fever
    The initial draw of Sea Fever might be as a monster movie, but this is a profoundly humane and humanist film whose ideas stays with you longer than the nightmares.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    Banana Split
    Regardless of how far audience members are from their own post-high school, pre-college summer like these teens, there’s still truth and plenty of laughter here that feels specific to their experience yet universal to anyone who’s had a BFF.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 80 Kimber Myers
    Swallow
    Swallow is difficult viewing at times, but it’s psychologically rich and always feels genuine, even in its gorgeously stylized approach to the interior life of its complex protagonist.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    Go Back to China
    Not every note rings true, but this breezy pop song of a movie is mostly fun while it lasts.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    All the Bright Places
    Though it’s not without humor, All the Bright Places takes teens’ emotions seriously and will move romantics of any age — in possibly unexpected ways.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    Lost in America
    It digs deeply into youth homelessness, as well as its roots in the foster care system, LGBTQ discrimination and sex trafficking.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    Buffaloed
    This is a fast, fun watch that succeeds largely on the charms of its star and the able hands of its director.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    Troop Zero
    Troop Zero is bursting with personality and stylistic flourishes; it might be too twee for some, but it’s better to let yourself be won over by its sincerity and sweetness, tempered by just enough sadness and quirk.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    Black Christmas
    Black Christmas is a fun film that gets its kicks out of literally smashing the patriarchy.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    Everybody's Everything
    Devotees will appreciate a different look at their fallen idol, while those who aren’t familiar with his music might find the film a bit long at nearly two hours but will see what the appeal was to those who loved him.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Kimber Myers
    Ximei
    This isn’t simply a damning indictment of the nation; it is a hopeful celebration of one woman’s activism and kindness in the face of her own struggle with AIDS.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Kimber Myers
    The Elephant Queen
    The documentary doesn’t hesitate to reveal the dangerous reality facing elephants and the other animals, offering a frank look at their existence in a film that’s as entertaining as it is moving.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    Villains
    Berk and Olsen’s script only skims the surface of what is really going on here, and yet Villains remains a delightfully slick dip in the shallow end of the pool. You may leave wanting a longer swim, but enjoy the sick fun while it lasts.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    Birds without Feathers
    McColm and Day show promise as filmmakers, even if not everyone will be into their off-kilter look at the world. Birds Without Feathers hatches fully formed, though the resulting film’s absurdity will have limited appeal beyond its niche art-house audience.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    Depraved
    Depraved is smart in its commentary on everything from the evils of the pharmaceuticals industry to the terrors of PTSD, but there’s real heart and empathy here too. Skeptics might question whether Adam has a soul or not, but Fessenden’s film clearly possesses one.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    The Weekend
    The Weekend is as easygoing as its title implies, a loose, lovely complement to Meghie’s more polished studio film “Everything, Everything.”
    • 55 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    Driven
    Driven, the year’s second DeLorean-inspired film, veers from glib comedy to character-driven drama to crime thriller, but director Hamm always has his hands on the wheel.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    Piranhas
    Piranhas drags in moments, but it jumps from scene to scene as quickly as the boys weave through Naples on their scooters. The film races at speeds so fast that viewers won’t find themselves bored, even if they’re jarred a bit by the transitions.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    American Heretics: The Politics of the Gospel
    For anyone interested in politics, religion, American culture or the ever-overlapping space they occupy, this documentary has the potential to move hearts and minds.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 83 Kimber Myers
    Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins
    Similar to RGB, Raise Hell preaches to the small choir that adored Ivins, but this documentary sings a beautiful new psalm that will reach new disciples and renew the follower faith like a tent revival.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 83 Kimber Myers
    Mike Wallace Is Here
    This is often an insightful film, but it’s full of delights for journalism, history, and political junkies alike. It doesn’t fully answer the challenging problem of where the line between the two needs to be, but at least it’s asking the right question.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    Girls with Balls
    This is a deranged nightmare of wildness, as full of laughs as it is arterial sprays. It won’t be everyone’s cup of thé, but its joyously vulgar title probably deters those likely detractors anyway.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable
    Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable doesn’t offer the technical details about the sport that might have made its subject’s feats even more inspiring, but even someone who knows nothing about surfing can’t help but sit mouth agape at Hamilton’s athleticism, optimism and determination.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Kimber Myers
    The Feeling of Being Watched
    The Fear of Being Watched is focused and thorough, but it takes the time to place its events in a larger context.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    For the Birds
    For the Birds is kind to its subject, while recognizing the harm she’s inadvertently doing. Animal hoarding is far more complex than most would imagine, but this film handles it with care.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Kimber Myers
    American Woman
    American Woman at once reveals its soft underbelly while landing a surprisingly effective punch to the gut — largely thanks to Miller’s deft performance.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    Free Trip to Egypt
    There’s nothing particularly sophisticated about the filmmaking in Free Trip to Egypt, but first-time feature director Ingrid Serban succeeds in telling a simple story in a simple fashion, and it’s an effectively moving effort.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Kimber Myers
    16 Shots
    The resulting film is a gripping story about a search for justice amid systemic corruption.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 83 Kimber Myers
    Always Be My Maybe
    Like the kimchi stew it prominently features, this is comfort food at its best. Given its origins, it should feel like something out of a lab, but this is a charming crowd-pleaser in the best sense.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    Brightburn
    There’s some truly nasty stuff here — both violence-wise and in its outlook on evil — but it still somehow manages to be fun amid all the carnage.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Kimber Myers
    The Serengeti Rules
    The Serengeti Rules celebrates not only the diversity and beauty of the natural world but also recognizes the transformative power of curiosity and knowledge.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Kimber Myers
    Origin Story
    For her directorial debut, Vilaysack has made an authentic documentary that deals honestly with issues of identity, immigration and family. There’s little self-editing here, giving the audience insight into her pain, an experience that is both moving and uncomfortable in its raw state.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 83 Kimber Myers
    Good Posture
    Gentle but sharply observed, Good Posture is an uncommon cinematic look at an intergenerational female relationship.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 83 Kimber Myers
    Come to Daddy
    Come To Daddy is definitely not going to be everyone’s cup of tea. ... Provocative and ballsy ... [the film] doesn’t give a shit if you like it and perhaps even dares some audiences to sit through it unfettered. Ultimately, it knows that those who stay are on its weirdo wavelength and are in for something insanely entertaining.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 83 Kimber Myers
    Fast Color
    There should be more films like Fast Color. Movies that demonstrate that you don’t need a giant budget or decades of established IP to do superhero or sci-fi well on the big screen.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 83 Kimber Myers
    Wild Nights with Emily
    Wild Nights with Emily feels at once revelatory and a total delight, a surprise for both for literature geeks and those who didn’t do their required reading in school.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 67 Kimber Myers
    Missing Link
    Missing Link is a fun, if uneventful and uninspired, trip, but at least it won’t annoy the parents who are along for its fast-paced ride.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Kimber Myers
    Skid Row Marathon
    This is a moving documentary that treats its subjects with the dignity and respect they don’t always get but certainly deserve.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 67 Kimber Myers
    Pink Wall
    Though “Pink Wall” rarely breaks new ground in its focus on the evolution of a couple’s relationship, Cullen’s truly raw, intimate approach helps it feel fresher than it might have otherwise.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase
    As played by It standout Lillis, Nancy is smart, independent and loyal, and it’s easy to see how she’ll charm a new generation of viewers — and hopefully readers.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Kimber Myers
    Island of the Hungry Ghosts
    It’s a humane, compassionate film, simultaneously full of beauty, sadness and struggle.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Kimber Myers
    Sword of Trust
    “Sword of Truth” is full of seemingly effortless charms and quirks, but Shelton keeps it from overloading into full-on twee. This is a small film in every way: one that sometimes lacks precision, but its casual feel really works within its world and among its characters.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 100 Kimber Myers
    Apollo 11
    This is a rousing, essential viewing experience that reminds us of exactly what humanity is capable of when we work together toward a single, world-changing goal.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 83 Kimber Myers
    Sorry Angel
    There are moments of joy and humor throughout, and the film insists on feeling those emotions, just as much as it does grief.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Kimber Myers
    The Breaker Upperers
    The Breaker Upperers features a distinctly New Zealand style of comedy: dry, awkward and utterly hilarious. But directors, writers and stars Jackie van Beek and Madeline Sami still give this film a wild energy that’s absolutely their own, with jokes that take the audience from giggles to cackles to all-out shrieks.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 75 Kimber Myers
    Isn't It Romantic
    It pokes fun at falling in love on screen, but it’s smart and sweet enough make us fall for it as well.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    Happy Death Day 2U
    Like most sequels, Happy Death Day 2U can’t quite replicate the feelings of joy and discovery of the original, but Landon deserves credit for varying the tune, while still playing the hits that will please the fans of its predecessor.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    One Million American Dreams
    One Million American Dreams lacks a cohesive structure, but it is bound together by the tears and grief of the people left behind.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 75 Kimber Myers
    Cold Pursuit
    Flaws and all, Cold Pursuit is a gleefully violent good time. Moland’s movie is silly but sharp, with barbs drawing blood despite a story that we’ve seen before.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    The Unicorn
    Directed by Robert Schwartzman (“Dreamland”), The Unicorn is more silly than sexy, but it also has moments of seriousness with an emphasis on the value of honesty and trust in relationships.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 75 Kimber Myers
    Adam
    Adam is a small movie, but it still feels like a big step forward for trans representation in film, which has lagged behind gay and lesbian progress made on screen in the last few decades. It’s as imperfect as its hero, but there’s still something to root for here.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 91 Kimber Myers
    High Flying Bird
    High Flying Bird is often serious in how it deals with issues more substantial than just sports, but even beyond McCraney’s sharp, witty script, there’s a sense of joy here. The fun Soderbergh had making the film radiates off it, with this masterful movie that reminds the audience why we’re lucky one of the greatest living directors is still in the business.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 67 Kimber Myers
    The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part
    Like its signature song (which has taken up permanent residence inside my brain), The Lego Movie 2 is fun and full of energy, but unlike the original, it’s not entirely memorable. Hopefully, its kind message will stick with kids and parents, even if none of the jokes do.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Kimber Myers
    The Heat: A Kitchen (R)evolution
    Both awe-inspiring and mouth-watering, The Heat: A Kitchen (R)evolution celebrates seven female chefs forging ahead in a male-dominated industry.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Kimber Myers
    Egg
    It may poke fun at Karen and Tina, but it never says that their choices around motherhood aren’t valid and deserving of happiness. Its ultimate sympathy for these women may be at odds with earlier jabs at them, but it creates an empathetic space that is surprisingly emotionally satisfying.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 83 Kimber Myers
    Little Woods
    Little Woods isn’t always subtle, but the occasional lack of nuance doesn’t lessen the power of its timely themes or impressive performances.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 67 Kimber Myers
    Dumplin'
    As sweet, corny, and comforting as your grandma’s creamed corn, Dumplin’ may not be a balanced meal of a movie, but it’s an enjoyably carb-y binge.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Kimber Myers
    Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes
    Even for those who do know Ailes’ history of profound power abuse and sexual harassment, Divide & Conquer is engrossing.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 67 Kimber Myers
    On the Basis of Sex
    On the Basis of Sex is a well-enough-made movie, fully constructed in the mold of hundreds of biopics that came before; it’s emotionally satisfying but has few surprises.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 75 Kimber Myers
    May the Devil Take You
    May the Devil Take You is less funny and a bit less playful than its inspiration in Raimi’s work, but there’s still a sense of fun here. That is, if you find shrieking and laughing in terror fun.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    Unknown Distance
    Not every stylistic choice works, with some moments distracting from the film’s message and occasional shots that don’t feel organic. But Brown’s journey remains compelling and absolutely necessary for the audience to see, as do the stories of his fellow veterans.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    Meow Wolf: Origin Story
    Other than showing moments of in-fighting, Meow Wolf: Origin Story is an almost entirely positive exploration of the collective and their art — but it’s an effective one.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    Roll With Me
    Roll with Me avoids the tropes that narratives about people with disabilities often offer, instead giving a fully developed picture of a man who wants his family to be proud of him and his accomplishments.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    The Long Shadow
    Causey deserves real credit for reckoning not only with America’s legacy of slavery and prejudice, but also examining her own ancestors’ specific roles in the racist treatment of African Americans.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 91 Kimber Myers
    Mary Queen of Scots
    Despite its ruff collars and Elizabethan English, Mary Queen of Scots is no staid, stuffy period drama, as restrained as the breathing of corseted women. Instead, this a vital film, whose lace-trimmed bosom heaves with life.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 75 Kimber Myers
    Overlord
    If you took “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” mashed it up with some gonzo grindhouse pics, doused it in shaken-up cans of original Four Loko and then lit it on fire, laughing while it burned, you might begin to approach the craziness that is Overlord.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Kimber Myers
    Unlovable
    Director Yoonessi and deGuzman perfectly balance the contrast between Joy’s cuteness and innocence and the darkness and sexuality of her experience.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Kimber Myers
    Liyana
    The children’s stories alone would have been compelling, but illustrating them in this medium adds even more depth, nuance and emotion.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    Wobble Palace
    This isn’t an idealized version of romance or L.A. millennials; Kotlyarenko and Nekrasova shine a glaring iPhone flashlight on their characters’ — and their generation’s — flaws.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    Painless
    This character-driven thriller gives specificity to small scenes, engaging the audience in each moment.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    A Boy. A Girl. A Dream.
    Not every directorial choice or camera movement works, but this indie drama shines in the silences. The moments between lines of dialogue are the strongest as Cass and Frida sit side by side and look at each other, with expressions and reactions saved only for us.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 80 Kimber Myers
    Bel Canto
    Swelling with humanity and romance like the crescendo of an aria, “Bel Canto” is a moving meditation on the power of love, music and proximity.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 91 Kimber Myers
    They'll Love Me When I'm Dead
    There’s been no shortage of study on Welles, but They’ll Love Me When I’m Dead offers a new understanding of the elusive, cunning filmmaker with a verve the man himself would have admired.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 67 Kimber Myers
    Destination Wedding
    Destination Wedding is bitter, bubbly and ultimately refreshing, the Aperol Spritz to your sickly sweet Amaretto Sour.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 83 Kimber Myers
    The Little Stranger
    This is a subtle, slow burn of a film that refuses to bow to audience expectations in either its small moments or its overall arc.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 83 Kimber Myers
    To All the Boys I've Loved Before
    There’s emotional complexity, making it work for more than just its key demo.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 75 Kimber Myers
    Never Goin' Back
    Anarchic and daring, Never Goin’ Back is a tale of adolescent female friendship that is somehow ballsier than your standard dude-driven buddy comedy. Frizzell’s film is as fearless as her heroines, and it refuses to judge them for their bad behavior.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Kimber Myers
    Three Identical Strangers
    Director Tim Wardle’s film is full of surprises, the least of which is its own dramatic shift in tone from wildly entertaining to absolutely disturbing.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 67 Kimber Myers
    Unfriended: Dark Web
    This horror film lacks the freshness of its predecessor, but its bleak view on humanity and technology, as well as some truly unsettling ideas and visuals, still set it apart from most of its fellow studio genre fare.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 75 Kimber Myers
    Mission: Impossible – Fallout
    There’s a delirious joy in watching this much action, this well executed at every level.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    King of Peking
    The movie isn’t just an excuse for the filmmaker to declare his love for “Lethal Weapon”; it dives into family dynamics, focusing on the son’s relationship with his unconventional father with some sweet and more serious moments.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 80 Kimber Myers
    Ideal Home
    Equal parts sweet and tart, director Andrew Fleming’s “Ideal Home” is the cinematic equivalent of Sour Patch Kids.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 80 Kimber Myers
    A Skin So Soft
    Côté’s film patiently paints a picture of men who are more than their bodies, revealing the emotions beneath the skin and muscles and challenging perceptions about them.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 91 Kimber Myers
    Won't You Be My Neighbor?
    If there’s anyone deserving of hagiography, it’s Rogers. This documentary truly captures the depth of his goodness and earnestness, peeling back layers to reveal an even better person than you remembered. “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” doesn’t cast Rogers as perfect, but it’s hard to imagine a more admirable man.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 83 Kimber Myers
    Ocean's 8
    Ocean’s 8 is the self-aware frosé of movies; a summer delight, perfectly airy and refreshing, it’s not here to be your cinematic think piece. Ocean’s 8 knows exactly what it’s doing and what it’s trying to achive– showing the audience hell of a good time – and it succeeds marvelously at it, without leaving the audience feeling duped.
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