Olly Richards

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Empire, Time Out
For 257 reviews, this critic has graded:
  • 60% higher than the average critic
  • 1% same as the average critic
  • 39% lower than the average critic
On average, this critic grades 1.7 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)

Olly Richards' Scores

  • Movies
  • TV
Average review score: 64
Highest review score: 100 Cloverfield
Lowest review score: 20 The Crow
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 96 out of 257
  2. Mixed: 159 out of 257
  3. Negative: 2 out of 257
257 movie reviews
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    • 37 Metascore
    • 40 Olly Richards
    Honey
    With its hackneyed storyline and critical derision in the US, whispers were that Honey was to be the new "Glitter." It's not nearly that bad, which is a shame since it just skims the embarrassingly blind enthusiasm of which camp classics are made -- instead bouncing along the path of bland and forgettable.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 40 Olly Richards
    The House That Jack Built
    One of von Trier’s most confrontingly horrible films is also one of his weakest. A story about a man disguising his lack of worthwhile contribution with violent self-interest is guilty of every point it’s making.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 60 Olly Richards
    Away from Her
    It's Sarah Polley through and through: slightly too glum for its own good, but reeking of quality and feeling.
    • 25 Metascore
    • 40 Olly Richards
    Playmobil: The Movie
    Maybe it’s fitting Playmobil: The Movie is old-fashioned, stiff and only suitable for those between the ages of four and ten, but it sure isn’t much fun.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 60 Olly Richards
    Between the Temples
    The film is at its best when it’s sitting just with them, not doing much, not trying too hard to be eccentric; just shooting the breeze and being cheerfully weird.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 60 Olly Richards
    The Croods: A New Age
    The first film was so middle-of-the-road that most have probably forgotten it existed. Its sequel creates a more lasting impression, with vibrant animation and a wackadoodle sense of humour.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Olly Richards
    Heel
    It’s lifted by some very convincing performances.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 60 Olly Richards
    The Beast
    Bertrand Bonello’s sci-fi epic-cum-period-romance-cum-stalker-thriller is absolutely teeming with ideas. That they don’t all come together in an entirely convincing way doesn’t spoil the overall effect of something thought-provoking, very handsomely made, and appealingly weird.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 60 Olly Richards
    Keane
    Persevere through the sluggish first two acts and you'll be rewarded with a touching relationship perfectly acted by Lewis and Breslin.
    • 33 Metascore
    • 40 Olly Richards
    Fifty Shades Darker
    It’s glossy and at times goofily funny, mostly thanks to Johnson’s subtle comic skills, but the novelty of this messy relationship is really beginning to wear off.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 60 Olly Richards
    John Wick: Chapter 4
    It’s almost churlish to complain that some of the carnage is too basically carnage-y, but at 169 minutes there’s a lot of it to sit through. That running time might test the casual fan, but for Wick devotees this character’s battle through assassin hell will be close to action-movie heaven.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 60 Olly Richards
    The Island
    Like its slack-jawed clones, The Island is full of energy and incredibly pretty but burdened with only the minimum of smarts.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 60 Olly Richards
    Personal Shopper
    A Hitchcockian Poltergeist meets Single White Female, it's exactly as confused as that sounds, but just as intriguing. Stewart shows she’s now one of the most interesting actresses of her generation.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 60 Olly Richards
    Love and Other Drugs
    Well above the standards of your average romantic comedy, it's funny, sexy and smart. It's just not smart enough to stick to its guns to the end.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Olly Richards
    Enchanted
    It’s essentially, y’know, for kids, but the dedicated fairy tale fan will have tons of fun spotting all the references. Adams, meanwhile, gives one of the comedy performances of the year.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Olly Richards
    Southside with You
    Even if you didn’t know what comes next, this story of the first days of the Obamas would still seduce as a sweet, smart romance.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Olly Richards
    Sully
    Eastwood’s message that no good deed goes unpunished feels misplaced, but for the crash sequences and Hanks’ turn it’s worthwhile. But for goodness’ sake, don’t watch it on a plane.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Olly Richards
    Cars
    Judged against previous form, this is not Pixar firing on all cylinders, lacking the sophisticated comedy we've come to expect. Judged against fare from other studios, however, it's a triumph.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 40 Olly Richards
    Imaginary Heroes
    Terrific performance alone can't mask the lack of originality.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 40 Olly Richards
    Big Miracle
    This true-life tale takes some believing in the era of global warming (too much ice? Really?) but the sledgehammer emoting should let you know you're in a family drama.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Olly Richards
    Pete's Dragon
    Strong performances and direction make the most of a lightweight tale.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Olly Richards
    The Walk
    It’s extremely antic for the most part, covering a lack of real story with a lot of distracting quirk. Yet when Petit’s foot slips out onto a wire thousands of metres from the ground, it’s quietly mesmerising.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Olly Richards
    The Illusionist
    It's not on a gasp-inducing making-the-Statue-Of-Liberty-disappear level, but with its opulent presentation and confident storytelling, The Illusionist has the power to keep an audience rapt like a good old-fashioned card trick.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Olly Richards
    Neighbors
    A few big laughs but weakly drawn characters mean a film that is enjoyable enough in the moment but then quickly forgotten.
    • 34 Metascore
    • 60 Olly Richards
    Zoolander 2
    It’s fun to take another turn with Derek and Hansel, but they probably don’t have another season in them.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 60 Olly Richards
    Ice Age: Continental Drift
    Old friends and new voice talent will delight kids with a never-ending love for the most undemanding animation out there. A megabucks franchise drifts on.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Olly Richards
    The Book of Life
    The gleefully Gothic fingerprints of Guillermo del Toro are all over this zippy excursion into Mexico's myths and legends, although the gag-count falls quite a lot short of Pixar greatness.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Olly Richards
    Cinderella
    A retrograde fantasy with the depth of a dressing-up box, but it’s spirited, genuinely funny and played to the hilt by an excellent cast.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 40 Olly Richards
    G.I. Joe: Retaliation
    Fast Five was a good example of how applying The Rock to a tired series could bring it back to life. G.I. Joe, by opting for self-seriousness instead of knowing daftness, has squandered its secret weapon.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Olly Richards
    Wiener-Dog
    This is a gentler, less confrontational Solondz. It makes you laugh, but probably won’t leave you reeling after. Some fans of his might consider that a disappointment, others might find it a relief.
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