Lauren J. Coates

Select another critic »
For 24 reviews, this critic has graded:
  • 41% higher than the average critic
  • 0% same as the average critic
  • 59% lower than the average critic
On average, this critic grades 3.6 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)

Lauren J. Coates' Scores

  • Movies
  • TV
Average review score: 62
Highest review score: 100 Shiva Baby
Lowest review score: 16 The Prom
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 24
  2. Negative: 3 out of 24
24 movie reviews
    • 47 Metascore
    • 50 Lauren J. Coates
    While the dialogue, world-building, and characters may be lackluster, there’s one thing that Boy Kills World can always be relied upon to deliver, and that’s violence.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 50 Lauren J. Coates
    There’s no intentionality behind Ungentlemanly Warfare, no perspective or passion to drive what should be a gleefully schadenfreude-filled time at the movies. With the exception of a scene-stealing Danny Sapani, The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare is a forgettable action vehicle ferrying a gaggle of uninspired rascals.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Lauren J. Coates
    What’s frustrating about Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny is how clearly it wants to recapture the magic of its predecessors while fundamentally misunderstanding how to approach a sequel set so chronologically apart from the rest of the franchise.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 42 Lauren J. Coates
    Though it sets out with noble intentions, What’s Love Got to Do With It is inelegant and reductive. It’s a well-meaning but misguided film that ends up playing into the same prejudices and preconceptions its characters are meant to be challenging.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 58 Lauren J. Coates
    Though the film boasts an impressive comedic roster and delivers a surprising number of thoughtful, emotional beats, its aimless storytelling and tonal confusion result in a middling end product that ends up more forgettable than anything else.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 42 Lauren J. Coates
    Even with a handful of toe-tapping songs written by Maluma and JLo specifically for the film Marry Me is an off-tune rom-com that should make most viewers think twice about saying “I do.”
    • 54 Metascore
    • 58 Lauren J. Coates
    From the stiff leading performances to the clunky, pretentious dialogue, The Voyeurs often feels like an amateur outing, but there’s also genuine wit in the film’s visual storytelling (particularly a number of clever match cuts), and an unpredictable enough payoff in the third act that it makes for a fresh, memorable viewing experience.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 58 Lauren J. Coates
    Though Raya and the Last Dragon is a visual and audible spectacle anchored by an all-star cast, the film’s lack of originality and paper-thin characters leave it on the less memorable end of Disney animated films.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 58 Lauren J. Coates
    While it flirts with some exciting and original concepts, The Map of Tiny Perfect Things is plagued with an uninspired story, flat characters, and a pair of romantic leads that have zero chemistry. It’s not overtly offensive, but it’s certainly the kind of movie we won’t remember two time-loops from now.

Top Trailers