Matthew Roe

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For 13 reviews, this critic has graded:
  • 61% higher than the average critic
  • 30% same as the average critic
  • 9% lower than the average critic
On average, this critic grades 4.8 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)

Matthew Roe's Scores

  • Movies
  • TV
Average review score: 61
Highest review score: 90 Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts
Lowest review score: 20 Sunset Society
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
13 movie reviews
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    • 70 Matthew Roe
    Appalachian Dog
    It’s a ballet of personalities, where the efforts of those attempting to be the most domineering end up directly leading to the sharpest and most tragic of downfalls. But there isn’t any righteousness or catharsis in these descents — everyone is a mangled menagerie of pieces, and they’re all just trying to get themselves through life.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Matthew Roe
    In the Shadow of Beirut
    There is still life behind the eyes of each weary face and still deep-felt reasons to strive for a better tomorrow, even in the wake of such destruction and desolation.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 60 Matthew Roe
    Lord of Misrule
    Lord of Misrule might just be the most effective outing for the director yet. It possesses an earnestness and polish that affords audiences a morbidly fun and familiar film yet still manages to turn a few expectations on their ears precisely when they need it.
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    • 70 Matthew Roe
    Anchorage
    There is an earnestness within how the story is told and an attention to detail that is increasingly lost in the world of high-definition digital filmmaking. The movie may have its rough edges and shortfalls, but it effectively captures the underbelly of a generation.
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    • 50 Matthew Roe
    Itsy Bitsy
    Itsy Bitsy has some fantastic human moments inside its bland monster facade and is the only real reason I can recommend the film – however, for some it won’t be enough to redeem the played-out and wonky elements.
    • 35 Metascore
    • 40 Matthew Roe
    The Child Remains
    The Child Remains strives to be a unique amalgamation of horror themes, however, it ultimately results in a confounded muddling through mismatched generic set pieces.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Matthew Roe
    Recorder: The Marion Stokes Project
    Wolf’s directorial command when selecting material to showcase and contextualize the anecdotes spun throughout the film further affirms his mission to paint the most compendious picture possible, and he succeeds quite admirably.
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    • 30 Matthew Roe
    The Church
    There isn’t much in the way of original content to recommend in this experience beyond the film’s obvious use as easy fodder. The earnestness in which The Church was made ensures its status as an endearing failure, though sadly not as much else.
    • 34 Metascore
    • 40 Matthew Roe
    Trading Paint
    Ultimately, Trading Paint doesn’t amount to much more than an easy way to mindlessly kill eighty-nine minutes.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Matthew Roe
    Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts
    Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts is simple at a glance, nuanced under scrutiny, and is a damn fine time at the movies.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Matthew Roe
    The Night Is Short, Walk On Girl
    Almost emblematic of the nonsense and insanity that pervades university campus life, Night Is Short, Walk On Girl is a fun and entertaining ride, though its dissatisfying conclusion and weak ability to transition between ideas may leave audiences feeling a little underwhelmed.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 90 Matthew Roe
    Assassination Nation
    Although skirting the inexplicable and the absurd, Assassination Nation is a pulpy and immensely entertaining roller coaster, hallmarked by its relentless sociocritical bite and refined cinematic craft.
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    • 20 Matthew Roe
    Sunset Society
    Sunset Society manages to abuse what little b-grade credibility it earns through its cast and premise with an unbearable slog through monotony and surprising tameness.

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