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.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 50 Kimber Myers
    No Exit
    Director Damien Power occasionally tilts the movie into horror territory, with some particularly grisly violence that might shock viewers who think they know where it’s going.
    • 34 Metascore
    • 30 Kimber Myers
    Texas Chainsaw Massacre
    The 1974 film was a nightmare that felt too close to reality, but this is merely unpleasant — and not in a good way.
    • 36 Metascore
    • 20 Kimber Myers
    The Wolf and the Lion
    Scrolling through internet videos is generally regarded as a waste of time, but watching 100 minutes of cute animals on your phone is preferable to sitting through the laughably bad The Wolf and the Lion.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Kimber Myers
    Salt in My Soul
    Salt in My Soul is emotionally affecting, but its ordinary approach hamstrings the story of a woman who seemed truly extraordinary.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Kimber Myers
    Definition Please
    Definition Please is one of those debuts that doesn’t fully cohere on its own but hints at the promise of what the filmmaker can do.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 30 Kimber Myers
    Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City
    Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City” may reward longtime fans of the video games by returning to the series’ origins, but others will find themselves wanting to leave town, much like the movie’s characters.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Kimber Myers
    She Paradise
    The story is thematically muddy at best and problematic at worst in the ways it handles Sparkle’s newfound independence and the horrors she experiences. Despite these issues, the arresting images of She Paradise and the distinctive voice of its director mark Cozier as a filmmaker to watch.
    • 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.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 40 Kimber Myers
    A Mouthful of Air
    For a film so grounded in the real-life issue, the movie doesn’t work to make its characters feel human or its world feel real, blunting the emotional impact it could have had.
    • 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.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 60 Kimber Myers
    Yes Day
    Like its juvenile characters, Yes Day sometimes goes too far, with over-the-top scenes that lessen the impact of the genuine emotions elsewhere. But will kids whine about it (other than for their own Yes Day)? Probably not, and parents likely won’t mind either.
    • 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.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 50 Kimber Myers
    The Mindfulness Movement
    There’s merit — and in fact, real present need — for what The Mindfulness Movement is trying to say, but the film often gets in its own way.
    • 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.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 50 Kimber Myers
    Almost Love
    A few strong moments from its stars brighten the film, but it’s never more than a mildly enjoyable diversion.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 40 Kimber Myers
    Tape
    Tape might be based on a true story but it still feels disingenuous, both in its bleakest moments and in those meant to inspire solidarity. There’s clumsiness present in the filmmaking, with issues that deserve so much better.
    • 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.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Kimber Myers
    The Dog Doc
    Its chill, holistic view of the clinic and its canine patients will likely appeal to pet lovers and wellness devotees alike, although the allergic and the skeptics might find their minds wandering toward its end.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 50 Kimber Myers
    Hooking Up
    While not everything connects in the movie, Hooking Up is saved by the efforts of Snow and Richardson. They make a charming couple, even if the film itself has less allure.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 40 Kimber Myers
    I Still Believe
    Those looking for inspiration will find it without looking too hard, but those who don’t attend church regularly will be as bored as they would be by a sermon.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 50 Kimber Myers
    Ride Like a Girl
    Unfortunately, this Australian horse racing film remains a standard underdog narrative that fails to rouse the audience from their seats, despite the best efforts from its cast and a few charming moments.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 40 Kimber Myers
    You Go to My Head
    De Clercq’s clear directorial talent gives the film the illusion of respectability, but it can’t remove the sweaty sheen of smarm.
    • 22 Metascore
    • 0 Kimber Myers
    Blumhouse's Fantasy Island
    The movie can only be classified as something truly terrible, escaping any other categorization that would make it resemble an actual film.
    • 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.
    • 38 Metascore
    • 30 Kimber Myers
    Waiting for Anya
    The film’s heart appears to be in the right place, but its missteps and melodrama make this a fromage unworthy of savoring.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Kimber Myers
    37 Seconds
    This isn’t the anodyne, awards-baiting film about disability that viewers might be used to; instead, Hikari’s feature debut is sensitive and empathetic, showing a young woman who is more than just her cerebral palsy. Yuma is a wildly creative, sexual person who deserves more than her society often gives her.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 50 Kimber Myers
    Gretel & Hansel
    Gretel & Hansel is Perkins’ biggest film to date, and it cements a filmmaker in full possession of a visual prowess that few others with far longer filmographies can claim. But while he offers a stunning feast for the eyes, the substance is likely to leave viewers still hungry.
    • 33 Metascore
    • 50 Kimber Myers
    Like a Boss
    Like a Boss is screamingly funny at times, thanks largely to the talented cast.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Kimber Myers
    My Name is Myeisha
    What might have worked in theater doesn’t translate here, particularly the repetition of words and phrases that feel true to the original medium but grate here on screen.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Kimber Myers
    Elsewhere
    In Elsewhere, Jiménez has made a humanist film that deals sensitively with the processes of grief and moving on.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 20 Kimber Myers
    The End of Quantum Reality
    This ambitiously titled documentary never really makes the reasons for its existence clear.
    • 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.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Kimber Myers
    Disco'd
    While Disco’d is an unvarnished, moving look at the lives affected by the rising crisis of homelessness, it could have used a bit more polish and structure in telling these stories.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Kimber Myers
    First Love
    Low-key indie First Love has some interesting but fleeting moments in its story of twins in crisis, but it feels like a first draft whose script could have used more fleshing out, particularly in the characterization of its leads.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 70 Kimber Myers
    Black Christmas
    Black Christmas is a fun film that gets its kicks out of literally smashing the patriarchy.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 30 Kimber Myers
    A New Christmas
    Travis Hodgkins’ script strives to inspire, but it’s trite even for a drama about the magic of Christmas. Unfortunately, A New Christmas receives little help from either the amateur acting or first-time director Daniel Tenenbaum’s hand.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Kimber Myers
    Cavale
    Although there are some tonal and plot issues, Gourmel’s directorial debut finely captures the dangerous energy of being a teen, especially one who struggles to deal with her life. Cavale is an imperfect film, but it’s evidence that Gourmel will be a filmmaker to watch.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Kimber Myers
    To Kid or Not to Kid
    Remaining child-free is still a relatively taboo issue, and To Kid or Not to Kid deserves praise for exploring it so openly. The film wanders a bit in that exploration, lacking a structure that might make it more effective in having the conversation, but there’s value in broaching the topic.
    • 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.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 42 Kimber Myers
    Charlie's Angels
    There’s no big action set piece à la “Mission: Impossible” here and no single line of memorable dialogue to reference. But someone will have created a supercut of Kristen Stewart’s best moments on whatever app replaces YouTube, and that will remain more indelible than the movie as an actual movie, especially for the girls who see themselves or women they want to see on screen.
    • 25 Metascore
    • 30 Kimber Myers
    Love Is Blind
    This is a film that’s better off unseen despite its lovely visuals.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 42 Kimber Myers
    Last Christmas
    For all its flaws, Last Christmas isn’t a bad time, despite being a bad movie. Credit Clarke and Golding — or that rum-heavy egg nog you should drink before the opening credits.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Kimber Myers
    The Portal
    This is all fascinating in isolation, but transitions between stories and the experts’ insights never feel cohesive. The Portal also lacks the depth to fully engage — and convince — the viewer.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Kimber Myers
    Cubby
    Directors Mark Blane and Ben Mankoff bring a kinky sweetness to this oddball dramedy, but audience’s appetites for it will depend on their patience with its lead character.
    • 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.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Kimber Myers
    The Last Color
    Melodrama and an overstuffed plot often overshadow the genuine feeling here.
    • 31 Metascore
    • 60 Kimber Myers
    Countdown
    This isn’t a subtle, moody film filled with a sense of unease; instead, jump scares are around every corner. If that’s all you want from a horror movie, you’ll have a very good time — and an elevated heart rate for its speedy 90 minutes.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 30 Kimber Myers
    Wallflower
    Wallflower is a grueling viewing experience at times, and it never truly justifies its existence and the audience going through that pain.
    • 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.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 20 Kimber Myers
    Jexi
    Jexi is such a dumb, lazy film that it might have even the most ardent cinephile reaching for their device, ready to defend their defection to the dark side when faced with this clunker of a comedy.
    • 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.
    • 35 Metascore
    • 30 Kimber Myers
    Can You Keep a Secret?
    Director Elise Duran brings a background in reality TV to this sub-par rom-com, but there’s little of the real world here.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Kimber Myers
    Seeds
    Seeds might be classified as horror, but its most disturbing element isn’t what audiences expect from the genre.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 50 Kimber Myers
    Scarborough
    Scaborough doesn’t try to shock audiences, but its attempt at a surprise is sadly predictable.
    • 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.”
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Kimber Myers
    Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken!
    Like its predecessor, Super Size Me 2 is largely entertaining, with audience enjoyment varying on their appetite for Spurlock’s fun, smug shtick.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 20 Kimber Myers
    Next Level
    This teen musical comedy is set at a girls performing arts camp, but it never convinces the audience of anyone’s talent.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 10 Kimber Myers
    Killerman
    Despite the presence of theoretically interesting elements such as dirty cops, amnesia and money-laundering, Killerman is two hours of pure boredom.
    • 17 Metascore
    • 40 Kimber Myers
    Overcomer
    Kendrick’s film eventually finds its legs in the final stretch, with an emotionally effective conclusion that might persuade even the cynics to its cause. Whether it converts them to running or to Christ will depend on the viewer.
    • 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.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Kimber Myers
    South Central Love
    South Central Love tries to deal with heavy issues with grace, but its clumsiness undercuts its message.
    • 35 Metascore
    • 42 Kimber Myers
    The Kitchen
    Because we’re living in the worst timeline, these actors and concept are wasted in a movie that lacks spark, flavor, spice, and generally anything that generates or even resembles substantive heat.
    • 38 Metascore
    • 40 Kimber Myers
    Otherhood
    Otherhood does have a few genuine and genuinely funny moments — thanks largely to its stars — but they’re overshadowed by the bad behavior of both the mothers and their sons.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Kimber Myers
    Kings of Beer
    Directed by Sean Mullin, this is 83 minutes of marketing for mega-brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev, but it’s made with enough skill that it might bring some former fans back to the fold.
    • 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
    • 30 Kimber Myers
    Be Happy! (the musical)
    Repetitive lyrics, nonsensical camera angles and incomprehensible edits will leave viewers feeling anything but positive.
    • 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.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Kimber Myers
    Bottom of the 9th
    Though it takes far too long to kick into gear, Bottom of the 9th does improve as it goes along, becoming less self-serious in its second half. But the upswing can’t vindicate the rest of the film; it may be about redemption, but it’s too little, too late for the movie itself.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Kimber Myers
    Miss Arizona
    The well-intentioned comedy never fully comes together to make a cohesive film, but there are glimpses of something interesting amidst its flaws.
    • 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.
    • 30 Metascore
    • 30 Kimber Myers
    Phil
    It approaches everything from suicide to Socrates with a facile touch, dealing with serious issues with an almost startling lack of depth and intelligence.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 30 Kimber Myers
    Skin in the Game
    Though Skin in the Game is earnest in its attempts to shed light on human trafficking, the good intentions are buried under a thick layer of grime from its trashy script.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Kimber Myers
    Ask for Jane
    Despite its flaws, Ask for Jane is moving, especially in a time where reproductive rights are at risk in states across the United States. However, abortion rights advocates will wish the message came in a better-made movie.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Kimber Myers
    Into the Mirror
    Into the Mirror is deliberately opaque, for better or worse, more concerned with images and mood than concrete details.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Kimber Myers
    Round of Your Life
    Round of Your Life is unlikely to result in any conversions — to faith, golf or focused driving — but at least it won’t have viewers throwing their clubs in anger.
    • 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.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Kimber Myers
    Plus One
    Plus One might be a romcom squarely from the dude’s point of view, but Erskine is the real breakout star here. She’s raunchy and funny, giving the film a loose, wild feeling in its best moments, though it’s too often predictable in its larger beats.
    • 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.
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