Nadir Samara

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For 85 reviews, this critic has graded:
  • 34% higher than the average critic
  • 10% same as the average critic
  • 56% lower than the average critic
On average, this critic grades 9.5 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)

Nadir Samara's Scores

  • Movies
  • TV
Average review score: 56
Highest review score: 90 We Grown Now
Lowest review score: 20 Summering
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 46 out of 85
  3. Negative: 12 out of 85
85 movie reviews
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 60 Nadir Samara
    Benediction
    There is nothing flashy about Davies' style and the found footage doesn’t feel obtuse; it feels imminent. The film sets out to execute a plan and does so without missing a beat. It is rare to extract so much emotion from a mostly technical achievement, but Benediction does just that.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Nadir Samara
    Divinity
    There are a few lingering plot lines in need of more attention, but overall everything put to the screen makes up for any of Divinity's shortcomings.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Nadir Samara
    Flux Gourmet
    The film's comedy is the cherry on top of a disgusting meal one has to hear to believe.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Nadir Samara
    Something in the Dirt
    Something in The Dirt is a wild ride that will take one to the limits of reality and test one's patience.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Nadir Samara
    Merry Little Batman
    Just in time for the holidays, writers Morgan Evans (Teen Titans Go!) and Jase Ricci have found the perfect balance of heart and hilarity in this cartoon caper.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Nadir Samara
    The Tale of King Crab
    The Tale Of King Crab doesn’t keep one's attention at first, but if the audience can make it past the period piece there is a thought-provoking western on the other end.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Nadir Samara
    Ted K
    The filmmaking is very strong, but it's Copley’s performance that sells it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Nadir Samara
    Diablo
    Sadly, Diablo is not a special B-movie, but it is one with great fights.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Nadir Samara
    Share?
    With a single set repurposed multiple times, Share? makes the most out of a little — metaphorically and literally.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Nadir Samara
    The Kitchen
    Ultimately, The Kitchen is a film with its heart set on two stories and only succeeds in telling one.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Nadir Samara
    Shin Godzilla (Godzilla Resurgence)
    The film's first act makes you think the Japanese forces trying to stop Godzilla will eventually thin out and reveal someone the movie will focus on. But that doesn't happen, and the result is a film without an onscreen focal point.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 40 Nadir Samara
    Perpetrator
    The script plays out like a mystery that keeps you guessing, but it also works against the film at points. Perpetrator has something important to say but just doesn’t know how to say it.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Nadir Samara
    The Archies
    The Archies is entertaining, educational and original.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Nadir Samara
    Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
    Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is a blast overall. The performances hark back to the original, and while the sense of humor is not as edgy as it once was, it's still very effective.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 40 Nadir Samara
    I'm Totally Fine
    The underlying story is about dealing with grief, but I’m Totally Fine is neither nuanced nor funny enough to comment on that topic meaningfully.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Nadir Samara
    I Want You Back
    I Want You Back will definitely make viewers laugh. The film isn’t trying to make anyone cry or be overly dramatic — it simply follows funny performances through the 2022 dating world and lets the audience fill in the blanks.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Nadir Samara
    Somewhere in Queens
    Somewhere in Queens is ultimately a well-made family drama with laughs sparsely placed throughout. The cast is crushing it and the script is as gritty as it is sweet. Romano’s direction works well, and every department is on the same page.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Nadir Samara
    Aporia
    In Aporia, drama takes center stage and bells and whistles are few and far between. The production value is simple but effective, as are the performances. By the time the credits roll, Moshe’s film makes its point and, crucially, does not overstay its welcome.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Nadir Samara
    The Pact
    The film is masterful in exploring the kinetic energy between its leads, even in the most subdued scenes. The Pact is a slow burn, but one feels the heat the whole time.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Nadir Samara
    A Banquet
    A Banquet is a beautifully made psychological thriller with nuanced performances and a gross hook.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Nadir Samara
    Tornado
    The film does a serviceable job of creating a revenge story, but leaves some meat on the bone in terms of narrative and visuals. Scenes come to a standstill and make a very short movie drag in places it shouldn’t. That being said, the final showdown makes it all worth it.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 50 Nadir Samara
    Butcher's Crossing
    Though the script is not spectacular it has its moments and a realistic tension that cannot be ignored.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 40 Nadir Samara
    The Sacrifice Game
    The plot of the movie works, but the dialogue definitely does not. The style is fine, but the tone is lacking. The Sacrifice Game is a film with the potential to be something cool and eerie, but the final product doesn't live up to that.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 60 Nadir Samara
    Alienoid
    The story is very high concept and the tone is completely aware of itself, leading to a truly enjoyable experience
    • 53 Metascore
    • 60 Nadir Samara
    Luther: The Fallen Sun
    The tale is gripping, the acting is top-notch, and Luther: Fallen Sun is just plain good to miss for long-time fans of the series.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 40 Nadir Samara
    The Seed
    Albeit a good-looking movie with a fascinating premise, The Seed is constantly being held hostage by its poorly written script.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 50 Nadir Samara
    Kandahar
    Kandahar won’t knock your socks off, but it offers a solid story that doesn’t try to be something it isn’t.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 60 Nadir Samara
    The Drop
    The film's events feel natural, so the audience doesn’t have to dig deep to understand and relate to the characters. Combined with a hilarious cast who are all on the same page, The Drop delivers an entertaining enough viewing experience.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 50 Nadir Samara
    Quasi
    The film is far from perfect, but also does not attempt to be. Accents aside, the jokes are solid and don’t require a great plot to land. Quasi won’t blow anyone away, but it has its moments.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 40 Nadir Samara
    Studio 666
    Studio 666 is not great but it is gross, at times funny, and essential viewing for Foo Fighters fans. But it isn’t as good as the video for Long Road To Ruin.
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