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
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Kimber Myers
    Marguerite
    At 127 minutes, Giannoli’s script feels overlong and a bit repetitive in its heroine’s disastrous performances. Lucien, the critic who helps propel Marguerite and her story forward, disappears for a large chunk of the film, only to randomly appear toward the end. Other than these missteps, Marguerite is worth watching with a well-earned grimace, largely for Frot’s pitch-perfect performance.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 50 Kimber Myers
    Touched With Fire
    Unlike its protagonists, Touched with Fire never reaches either impressive highs or awful lows. It’s a film that is capably made in most respects, particularly in its acting and visuals, but it’s not truly successful.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 67 Kimber Myers
    How to Be Single
    Though How to Be Single marks progress from the standard genre narrative and gives Alice in particular a chance to be herself, it’s not a clean win. But I certainly had fun getting dirty with it.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 83 Kimber Myers
    The Lady in the Van
    This isn’t an overly sentimental story; those expecting the emotional swells of other British fare like “Pride” and “Kinky Boots” should adjust their expectations. The Lady in the Van is a more buttoned-up narrative, but it’s no less engaging thanks to Smith, Jennings, and Bennett’s script.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 75 Kimber Myers
    Lamb
    What’s interesting about Lamb is that it doesn’t stand in judgment of its protagonist; it neither condemns him for what are undeniably bad and illegal choices, nor does it celebrate them either. Though not always successful, this is a complicated film that should cause its audience to continue to think about its characters and the actions they take.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 83 Kimber Myers
    Noma: My Perfect Storm
    Crafted with exquisite care in the vein of its subject, though it occasionally feels overly precious (criticism that might be leveled at the restaurant itself by its detractors).
    • 58 Metascore
    • 75 Kimber Myers
    A Royal Night Out
    There’s never too much at stake for the princesses or the audience, but it makes for a fine diversion from the realities of life and history.
    • 34 Metascore
    • 33 Kimber Myers
    Addicted to Fresno
    Save for a few inspired moments (usually at the expense of the city of Fresno), Jamie Babbit’s screwball comedy is cringe-inducing and unfunny. Everyone in front of the camera here deserves better, particular Judy Greer in a rare starring role.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Kimber Myers
    A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story
    Hirsh Bordo’s first film isn’t ambitious in its style or structure, but it is entirely effective at communicating its encouraging message to the audience.
    • 28 Metascore
    • 25 Kimber Myers
    Hitman: Agent 47
    It’s the first feature film for director Aleksander Bach, and he shares the blame with the pair of screenwriters. His creation is a muddled mess that is briefly lifted by some fun set pieces, but never is more impressive than a 108-minute Audi commercial.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Kimber Myers
    A Gay Girl in Damascus: The Amina Profile
    The documentary feels more like a mystery and almost like fiction itself as it unravels the multiple layers behind Amina’s real identity. The revelation is jaw-dropping and infuriating, and the outrage only increases as each additional detail is uncovered.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 50 Kimber Myers
    Insidious: Chapter 3
    The first two films faltered in their final act, and Chapter 3 experiences some of that as well, though it never achieves their heights. There are some nice scares, but a few formerly central characters are basically forgotten in favor of wrapping things up.
    • 31 Metascore
    • 67 Kimber Myers
    Hot Pursuit
    Despite all its flaws, it achieves its goal of making the audience laugh, even against their better judgment.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 91 Kimber Myers
    Iris
    Set to a rock-and-roll soundtrack, with titles featuring the bright colors Iris adores, Maysles' documentary is energetic and vibrant. Iris is the cinematic equivalent of a party, with its titular character as its host.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 83 Kimber Myers
    Félix And Meira
    Giroux’s film is a quietly moving drama that can be a little too quiet and slow at times, but it deserves credit for never jumping into melodrama.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 50 Kimber Myers
    The Divergent Series: Insurgent
    The sequel to “Divergent” is the cinematic equivalent of the KFC Famous Bowl: a nutritionally devoid mishmash of elements and past films that somehow manages to be less than the sum of its parts once cobbled together.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 67 Kimber Myers
    The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
    Smith, Nighy, and Dench aren’t delivering audacious, reaching performances here, but there’s still plenty of charm and authenticity.
    • 29 Metascore
    • 50 Kimber Myers
    Hot Tub Time Machine 2
    Corddry’s Lou was an enjoyable, over-the-top asshole in the first film, providing most of its humor, even while surrounded by an equally strong cast. However, here, he’s just a truly disgusting human being. Worse still, he’s not that funny.
    • 34 Metascore
    • 50 Kimber Myers
    Take Care
    Though the plot gets points for originality, there may be a reason why no one has told this story before: it’s ridiculous. But Take Care occasionally succeeds with funny dialogue and performances from Leslie Bibb and Thomas Sadoski.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 58 Kimber Myers
    Before I Disappear
    Isn't a bad freshman effort, but it doesn't offer anything to set it apart from dozens of other indie dramedies.
    • 38 Metascore
    • 50 Kimber Myers
    Ouija
    The film is effectively scary, filled with plenty of jump moments and a few slow-burning scenes, but the scares aren’t enough to balance the poor writing and lack of imagination.
    • 29 Metascore
    • 42 Kimber Myers
    The Best of Me
    The Best of Me features actors who are playing well above their material, but Monaghan and Marsden aren’t enough to save this film.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 83 Kimber Myers
    Wetlands
    Wetlands is more than just a film that shares far more about anal fissures than you ever wanted to know; it’s a surprisingly sweet coming-of-age comedy brimming with punk-rock energy and an impressive performance from Swiss actress Carla Juri.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Kimber Myers
    Jealousy
    While it features characters making unrelatable decisions, this 77-minute film is nonetheless compelling and beautifully constructed.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 58 Kimber Myers
    If I Stay
    Moretz is great here, able to rise above the voiceover and dialogue she’s given. And thank goodness, because she's in almost every frame.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Kimber Myers
    Get On Up
    It’s a crowd pleaser of a film, whose powerful musical moments can overshadow any smaller issues within the film.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 75 Kimber Myers
    Ivory Tower
    Ivory Tower is compelling viewing, particularly if you feel close to the crisis.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 83 Kimber Myers
    The Fault in Our Stars
    The Fault in Our Stars wins points for being more complex and stylish than most similar films feel they need to be. Most movies with this target audience are maudlin and manipulative, but Boone's film never feels like it's trying too hard to win our tears—or our laughter.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 83 Kimber Myers
    Belle
    Amma Asante’s Belle has every element that costume drama fans love, but it elevates a standard love story by adding larger historical implications and giving us a new perspective on the era.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 83 Kimber Myers
    Chinese Puzzle
    What’s impressive is that despite the sometimes heavy subject matter—divorce, creative crisis and trying to find an affordable 2BR in New York City—Klapisch’s film is light and fizzy, set to a soundtrack of funk and salsa.
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