Mary Kassel

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For 55 reviews, this critic has graded:
  • 38% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 57% lower than the average critic
On average, this critic grades 6.5 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)

Mary Kassel's Scores

  • Movies
  • TV
Average review score: 59
Highest review score: 90 Memoir of a Snail
Lowest review score: 10 High Rollers
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 55
  3. Negative: 5 out of 55
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Mary Kassel
    The Count of Monte Cristo
    The Count of Monte Cristo is as much a swashbuckling adventure as it is a warning about the dangers of letting yourself get lost in the desire for things that don't matter. With a gorgeous score that uplifts every scene, making them more tense, romantic, and devastating, and sets and costumes on par with the best period pieces of the 21st century, everything about the movie is planned and carefully executed.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Mary Kassel
    Memoir of a Snail
    Memoir of a Snail never asks us or the narrative to compare the depth of sadness or experience. Every experience is treated with equal weight and importance. Even as we realize that Grace's life is becoming a string of misfortunes, it's impossible not to stick with her.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Mary Kassel
    The Vourdalak
    The Vourdalak is an indication of where modern horror movies should be headed. I was moved not by the gruesome violence of the story but by the devastating tragedy akin to a Greek drama. The Vourdalak doesn't need graphic cruelty to get its point across, as the movie and filmmaker understand that there is even more devastation to be found in the dark.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 80 Mary Kassel
    Until Dawn
    It's a thrilling ride, and the fun the production is having with itself is contagious. There are moments of humor and necessary breaks in the tension that let us laugh and allow us to get braver alongside the characters.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Mary Kassel
    Jazzy
    Jazzy relies on the look and feel of its world to communicate what Jazzy is feeling and succeeds in painting a universal portrait of growing up.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Mary Kassel
    The Legend of Ochi
    The Legend of Ochi isn't just a throwback in terms of style and narrative. It recalls a time when audiences had longer attention spans and were more willing to suspend their disbelief, and there's no better reason to do so than to experience The Legend of Ochi.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Mary Kassel
    MadS
    MadS shows what can be done with a little imagination and faith in the audience.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Mary Kassel
    Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
    While fans of the Mission: Impossible franchise might shed a tear watching this emotional tribute, all audiences will be swept away by its action.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Mary Kassel
    You, Me & Her
    Though the film's final act begins to drag, and many of the same themes are touched upon multiple times, You, Me & Her must be praised for the clarity of its vision.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 80 Mary Kassel
    The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
    Even if it's ultimately forgettable, the movie has an undeniable feel-good appeal, and during the cold winter months, there's no reason to take that away from anybody. Flaws and all, there's no question that this movie will find its audience and be celebrated for its nostalgia and pathos.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Mary Kassel
    Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight
    The movie is Davidtz's feature debut. What she crafts is something imperfect, but as nuanced as a discussion of this topic from the white perspective can be.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Mary Kassel
    The Long Game
    The Long Game doesn’t push itself far enough, but ultimately, it successfully and truthfully tells the story it set out to tell and has fun along the way.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 70 Mary Kassel
    Lilo & Stitch
    Audiences want to be moved and given a reason to revisit the emotions sparked by the story, and Lilo & Stitch delivers.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Mary Kassel
    Warfare
    It's gripping and effective but doesn't have anything new to say.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Mary Kassel
    Rebel Ridge
    Rebel Ridge is consistently precise in tone, theme, and pacing throughout.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Mary Kassel
    The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed
    Throughout the film, Arnow takes us on a quiet odyssey that captures the search for real intimacy, as Ann struggles to act on her desires in all parts of her life.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Mary Kassel
    Gazer
    If Sloan and Mastroianni made Gazer with only their limited resources and spark to create something new, it bodes well for the filmmakers' futures and whatever their next project will be.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Mary Kassel
    Grassland
    Grassland might not be revolutionary, but if it's a signal of where the next generation of filmmakers is heading, we're in safe hands.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Mary Kassel
    William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill
    Few stones are left unturned in the callbacks to different parts of his career, and those unfamiliar with Shatner's lower-profile roles will get a kick out of seeing him outside his most iconic roles.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Mary Kassel
    28 Years Later
    Though it's more of a reboot than a sequel, 28 Years Later pays homage to the original film without sacrificing its originality & fresh spirit.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 70 Mary Kassel
    Jurassic World Rebirth
    Going back to basics was the best thing it could have done. With a straightforward narrative and characters we care about who don't overcomplicate the plot, the film crafts something more timeless.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 60 Mary Kassel
    M3GAN 2.0
    M3GAN 2.0 doesn't lose this completely, but the more polished and grown-up world doesn't fit as easily into the silly sense of humor that made M3GAN so popular.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Mary Kassel
    Mind Body Spirit
    As an actor, Bartholomew has a lot riding on her performance, and for the most part, she nails it. Her physicality stands out above all else, as she expertly telegraphs internal changes and anguish to the audience through her body language.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Mary Kassel
    Birdeater
    Birdeater didn't have to be a blood-soaked revenge movie to be more effective, but it took too few risks to be truly thought-provoking.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Mary Kassel
    Skincare
    The overarching problem is the film's tendency to be a touch too shallow, even if that's the point of the narrative. Finding out more about Hope's hidden past, the supporting characters, and the big lives everyone hints at would have made the story more compelling and helped the characters feel real.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Mary Kassel
    The Animal Kingdom
    Though the story treads familiar territory and doesn't present a remarkable discovery about human nature, that doesn't leave us any less affected by the journey.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Mary Kassel
    Bring Her Back
    The movie tells a tight, contained story, but spends a little too much time sharpening its emotional knives to craft a truly compelling supernatural story. Bring Her Back gets lost in the weeds of its desire to rip your heart out.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Mary Kassel
    Classified
    Though competently shot, the storytelling and performances leave much to be desired.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Mary Kassel
    Miley Cyrus: Something Beautiful
    It's fun, and there's nothing inherently wrong with it, but I found myself distracted, turning away from the screen several times because I knew I wasn't missing much. Something Beautiful will come and go, and for most, it won't make much of an impact.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Mary Kassel
    The Moogai
    The Moogai uses the monster and horror as tactics, but it's at its best when the story shows that it's bigger than these two elements.
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