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
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    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 38 Metascore
    • 60 Nadir Samara
    Vacation Friends 2
    Vacation Friends 2 doubles down on the dirty jokes of the original and delivers.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Nadir Samara
    A Banquet
    A Banquet is a beautifully made psychological thriller with nuanced performances and a gross hook.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Nadir Samara
    Share?
    With a single set repurposed multiple times, Share? makes the most out of a little — metaphorically and literally.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Nadir Samara
    Ted K
    The filmmaking is very strong, but it's Copley’s performance that sells it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Nadir Samara
    Mimang
    Mimang is exactly the film it sets out to be: Gentle, indirect but never apologetic.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 60 Nadir Samara
    The Beanie Bubble
    Every performance has something to offer and though the filmmaking is not very ambitious, it is well suited for the plot and tone. The Beanie Bubble isn’t fan service for lovers of the classic toy, but it is a refreshing take on the biopic.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 60 Nadir Samara
    Against the Ice
    Against the Ice is a searing portrayal of the cost to explore in the early 20th century.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Nadir Samara
    Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon
    Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon meets fans and newcomers right in the middle, and the resulting movie is for everyone. Overall, it's a summation of one of the best animes out right now, and if you want to prep for season 2 and are short on time, it's serviceable.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Nadir Samara
    Diablo
    Sadly, Diablo is not a special B-movie, but it is one with great fights.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 50 Nadir Samara
    The Underdoggs
    The film is funny, but the drama doesn't fully work.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 50 Nadir Samara
    Last Looks
    Crucially, Last Looks' groovy tone allows the viewer to simultaneously try and crack the case while never having to overly invest in the plot.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Nadir Samara
    Last Survivors
    The lead performance almost shipwrecks Last Survivors, but director Drew Mylrea (Spy Interventions) is in complete control of his vision. Silverstone and Moyer feel extremely welcome outside their normal roles and should leave audiences wanting more indie genre fare from the duo. The twist alone should keep audiences watching because Last Survivors has got one that isn't worth missing out on.
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