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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    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Mae Abdulbaki
    Den of Thieves 2: Pantera
    A couple more action set pieces would have also helped the pacing from growing too stagnant as, like its predecessor, Den of Thieves 2 is far too long at nearly two and a half hours. It’s bloated and, with nothing too exciting going on, the wait for the heist itself starts to drag. Despite some tension, there’s no real sense of urgency at any point. The film sets up yet another sequel, but Pantera lacks the passion and consistency needed to dredge up any genuine excitement for yet another film in a struggling franchise.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Mae Abdulbaki
    A Complete Unknown
    I walked away from the film feeling distant from Bob Dylan. That seems to be by design but it’s no less frustrating from a storytelling point of view.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Mae Abdulbaki
    Unstoppable
    It’s the kind of movie that’s simultaneously a feel-good tear-jerker that’s deeply personal in the themes it tackles.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Mae Abdulbaki
    The Girl with the Needle
    while the film may meander some, von Horn and Langebek’s script never loses sight of the story, offering something that is deeply bleak but also worth thinking about.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Mae Abdulbaki
    Lake George
    Embedded in its humor is a sense of melancholy that heightens the emotions prevalent throughout the film, surprisingly tugging at our heartstrings.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Mae Abdulbaki
    Moana 2
    The animation is still strong and the character beats are affecting, but the villain and his motivations stand in the film's way of true greatness.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 50 Mae Abdulbaki
    Spellbound
    Compared to other, stronger animated films, Spellbound sits comfortably in the middle. Kids will likely be delighted with it — though at nearly two hours long the wait to get to the end might be a struggle — and it offers just enough for them to keep watching.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 70 Mae Abdulbaki
    All We Imagine as Light
    It’s the little moments and details that turn it into something more profound and lovely.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Mae Abdulbaki
    Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
    While Super/Man touches upon the role, its impact on Reeve’s career and personal life, the documentary is more of a touching ode to the complicated, charming man behind the cape, and the perseverance he showed following his accident.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Mae Abdulbaki
    Weekend in Taipei
    With a game cast and thrilling action sequences, Huang’s film offers more than expected to keep us engaged.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 30 Mae Abdulbaki
    Here
    It’s a film so soulless I questioned the point of it.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Mae Abdulbaki
    Juror #2
    It’s an imperfect film that is intriguing until the end.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Mae Abdulbaki
    The Graduates
    The film is grounded, avoiding sensationalism and empty indulgences.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 50 Mae Abdulbaki
    Blitz
    While Blitz may not be transformative, it isn’t all bad. McQueen is a capable director who deftly moves between different points in time, offering a glimpse into Rita and George’s life before and during the war.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Mae Abdulbaki
    Small Things Like These
    Mielants’ film does a lot with little dialogue, setting the stage for something rich and thought-provoking.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Mae Abdulbaki
    Allswell in New York
    The film brings the drama, but it’s never overdone and the performances from the cast elevate the material, adding dimensions to the characters’ lives.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 60 Mae Abdulbaki
    Lonely Planet
    The film is melancholic and contemplative in a way that isn’t always the case with romance genre films.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 60 Mae Abdulbaki
    House of Spoils
    House of Spoils is an exploration of witchcraft, land, and the respect it should be given, and a study of the perversion and stress of the restaurant industry.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Mae Abdulbaki
    Piece By Piece
    What the documentary lacks in depth it makes up for with style, creativity, and entertainment value.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Mae Abdulbaki
    Notice to Quit
    Writer-director Simon Hacker has a good grasp on his characters and story, but while Notice to Quit has a spark, it lacks any true heartwarming moments, which are buried beneath a surface-level premise that refuses to engage with vulnerability.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 40 Mae Abdulbaki
    Hold Your Breath
    When a film is trying to tell three stories at once, it’s bound to get tied up in its own narrative misgivings, and Hold Your Breath is certainly culpable of that.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 40 Mae Abdulbaki
    Lee
    Winslet’s got plenty of fire as the titular photographer, but the biopic’s spark quickly fades.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Mae Abdulbaki
    His Three Daughters
    His Three Daughters is a balancing act. The characters are layered and the story is so simple yet thoroughly touching and, at times, painful to watch because of the flood of emotion that comes through.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Mae Abdulbaki
    Eden
    The true story aspect will leave audiences wanting to dig deeper into the two disparate accounts, but even if they don’t, Howard’s Eden is a compulsory watch that does enough to satisfy.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Mae Abdulbaki
    The Assessment
    The Assessment, directed by Fleur Fortuné, is conceptually sound and looks incredible, but while it’s psychologically involved and provoking, it doesn’t go beyond the surface of its ideas.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 60 Mae Abdulbaki
    Never Let Go
    The horror film has an engrossing premise that remains engaging even in its lulls.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 60 Mae Abdulbaki
    The Cut
    While the point of the film is excellent, The Cut has a bit too much trauma. It’s like the writers wanted to throw everything at Boxer and see if he could survive it, but it’s a lot.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Mae Abdulbaki
    The Fire Inside
    The Fire Inside manages to accomplish a lot in its nearly two-hour runtime. It’s a sports drama that encapsulates the experience of living in Flint and a powerful, character-driven story that isn’t afraid to show the gritty aspects as they actually are.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 80 Mae Abdulbaki
    Transformers One
    Transformers One is simply good storytelling. It offers detail, solid action, and narrative depth that longtime fans will appreciate while being a nice entry point for those who are newer to the world of Transformers.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Mae Abdulbaki
    Heretic
    Heretic knows exactly how to keep us mesmerized. It's a unique horror experience that's sure to have everyone talking.
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