Mae Abdulbaki

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For 388 reviews, this critic has graded:
  • 39% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 56% lower than the average critic
On average, this critic grades 4.3 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)

Mae Abdulbaki's Scores

  • Movies
  • TV
Average review score: 61
Highest review score: 100 Killers of the Flower Moon
Lowest review score: 20 Die in a Gunfight
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 171 out of 388
  2. Mixed: 202 out of 388
  3. Negative: 15 out of 388
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    • 71 Metascore
    • 40 Mae Abdulbaki
    Exit 8
    It grows tedious because it feels like we’re holding our breath waiting for something more significant to happen for the lead’s character development, and yet it remains largely stagnant. Exit 8 has so much squandered potential. It might have made for a better short film than a full feature, but as a psychological horror, the film falls flat.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 50 Mae Abdulbaki
    Queens of the Dead
    What the film does have is a sense of style and an ability to keep us engaged through a riotous cast that is clearly having a lot of fun.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 50 Mae Abdulbaki
    The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
    Cervera’s film is consistently intriguing, elevated by the dynamic between Winstead and Monroe, who have solid onscreen chemistry.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Mae Abdulbaki
    She Loved Blossoms More
    If anything, She Loved Blossoms More isn’t weird enough, holding out on exploring what’s beyond the time machine, which is the most compelling aspect of the film.
    • 38 Metascore
    • 40 Mae Abdulbaki
    Him
    Tipping and his co-writers have a lot of great ideas and thought-provoking commentary about the way we treat athletes, but the lead-up to an admittedly explosive conclusion doesn’t land. Wayans and the score seem to be doing most of the tension-building. It’s a shame the rest of the film couldn’t rise to the same level.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 40 Mae Abdulbaki
    A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
    A rousing story about finding someone and falling in love this is not — nor does it truly contend with the need for human connection very well.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 40 Mae Abdulbaki
    Sacrifice
    Messy, strange, and somewhat baffling, Gavras’ film is chaos personified. For this sometimes funny film, I wish that were a good thing.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 60 Mae Abdulbaki
    Swiped
    All told, Swiped is a conventional, even hopeful biopic. Lily James is great in the lead role.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Mae Abdulbaki
    Eternity
    Eternity isn’t a bad rom-com; it’s charming and wildly entertaining for the most part, but by skirting a conventional narrative to be more creative, the story loses some of its effectiveness in the process.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Mae Abdulbaki
    Steve
    Its focus may have needed some more fine-tuning, but Steve proves meaningful regardless.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 60 Mae Abdulbaki
    Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
    Despite its pitfalls, Wake Up Dead Man is still enjoyable. It has its charming moments, there’s a lot to think about in terms of the story, and the cast is good, if not great, overall. It’s just hard to watch the movie and realize the mystery and excitement have waned.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 50 Mae Abdulbaki
    The Man in My Basement
    A great cast and patience will prove only somewhat rewarding, even if the journey to get there is shaky and more than a bit confusing.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Mae Abdulbaki
    The Lost Bus
    There are certainly lulls throughout, and the story needed some tightening. But what it lacks is more than made up with a great cast, distressing moments, and some well-shot action.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 60 Mae Abdulbaki
    The Map That Leads to You
    It’s not particularly memorable, but it also has its moments, elevated by the chemistry between Madelyn Cline and Riverdale’s KJ Apa.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Mae Abdulbaki
    Nobody 2
    Nobody 2's themes could’ve been better explored, but it’s easy to overlook that and enjoy the fun, action-packed ride.
    • 31 Metascore
    • 40 Mae Abdulbaki
    Smurfs
    The script has its moments, and I chuckled a bit at a few points. But what the film lacks is genuine heart and warmth.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 60 Mae Abdulbaki
    The Old Guard 2
    The Old Guard 2 is a film that feels longer than it should be and not long enough. It strikes an odd balance, but there’s luckily more here that works than doesn’t, even if the plot is thin.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 50 Mae Abdulbaki
    Heads of State
    Without Cena and Elba’s committed and charming performances, as well as great supporting turns from Considine and Carla Gugino as Vice President Elizabeth Kirk, Heads of State wouldn’t be worth discussing
    • 29 Metascore
    • 50 Mae Abdulbaki
    Hurry Up Tomorrow
    Hurry Up Tomorrow isn’t awful. It stays at the surface, really afraid to interrogate any deeper than required, but it has its moments and aesthetic flair.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Mae Abdulbaki
    The Surfer
    The Surfer is a slow-burn film that requires a lot of patience. Cage does his best with limited material, as his character doesn’t have much depth beyond wanting something and aiming to get it.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 40 Mae Abdulbaki
    A Minecraft Movie
    Some of the best game movies have adventure, heart, humor & good characters. I wish I could say A Minecraft Movie had these things besides adventure.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 50 Mae Abdulbaki
    Ash
    Ash can be horrific and genuinely startling; there’s a specific scene near the end that underscores the apprehension that permeates the film. It’s chilling and memorable. And yet, had the sci-fi thriller given its characters more dimension, it would have been all the stronger.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 40 Mae Abdulbaki
    O'Dessa
    While O’Dessa has a lot of style, it doesn’t have much else. Its substance is sorely lacking, with a lot of jumbled ideas and themes that don’t come together.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 60 Mae Abdulbaki
    Another Simple Favor
    The fashion alone, from design supervisor Stefano De Nardis and the costume team, elevates the film, turning it into an extravagant spectacle.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Mae Abdulbaki
    The Monkey
    It’s still a serviceable film, and you’re in for a wild and weird ride. Even its message, while nihilistic, has merit. I only wish The Monkey had a more balanced story to counteract its weaker elements.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 50 Mae Abdulbaki
    La Dolce Villa
    La Dolce Villa is a feel-good film that forgoes proper tension-building for a more headache-free delivery. The result is a mixed bag that I enjoyed occasionally, though its inability to spark a greater emotional reaction is the film’s greatest weakness.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 60 Mae Abdulbaki
    Parthenope
    Parthenope is sensual and visually exquisite. It might not dig way too deep into its message, but it does get it across by the end.
    • 34 Metascore
    • 60 Mae Abdulbaki
    Love Hurts
    The film is ultimately an action comedy that is as sickly saccharine and over-the-top as Valentine’s Day itself. For a cool hour and 23 minutes, Love Hurts allows us to enjoy every minute of its absurdity, and you’ll never look at a boba straw the same way ever again.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 40 Mae Abdulbaki
    Magic Farm
    While the film has its moments of genuine humor, it never lives up to the energy or intrigue of the opening scene. The rest of the film is an empty, exhausting watch that never truly builds towards anything.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 60 Mae Abdulbaki
    Train Dreams
    At times, the movie is deeply compelling, but its complexities can get lost in the shuffle and repetition of the same points. Striking cinematography and philosophical reflections can’t make up for this too-slow film that pokes at life’s meaningful moments without inspecting them further.
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