Therese Lacson

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For 93 reviews, this critic has graded:
  • 47% higher than the average critic
  • 7% same as the average critic
  • 46% lower than the average critic
On average, this critic grades 2.4 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)

Therese Lacson's Scores

  • Movies
  • TV
Average review score: 68
Highest review score: 100 Thor: Love and Thunder
Lowest review score: 20 Wuthering Heights
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 93
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 93
  3. Negative: 5 out of 93
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    • 89 Metascore
    • 75 Therese Lacson
    Killers of the Flower Moon
    Bolstered by a strong cast and a luscious color palette and landscape, Killers of the Flower Moon is worthy of a watch for those who can look past its romanticization. For those looking for a film that puts Native American voices and characters on center stage or a more comprehensive story, continue moving on, even with three-and-a-half hours, this is not that film.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Therese Lacson
    2000 Meters to Andriivka
    Chernov offers us a visceral look at what Ukrainian soldiers have been facing for the last decade.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 100 Therese Lacson
    Anatomy of a Fall
    Part true crime legal thriller and part family drama, Triet's Palme d'Or winner is a thrilling story about perception, truth, and ambition.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 58 Therese Lacson
    May December
    While Haynes isn't at his best with May December, a talented cast and an intriguing story make the film an entertaining exercise all the same.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 70 Therese Lacson
    Sentimental Value
    Trier's understanding of complex family relationships and his ability to portray them honestly make this yet another win for him and a solid entry into his filmography.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 75 Therese Lacson
    The Eternal Memory
    Alberdi reminds us of the essential beauty of personal connection, and it elevates The Eternal Memory from a memoir to a glimpse into what the best humanity has to offer even in times of hopelessness or crisis.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Therese Lacson
    American Doctor
    A vital documentary, Teng gives an intimate look at not only the toll the genocide has had on Gaza, but on the first responders who can do nothing but give their everything, even as the hospitals they work in become military targets of bombings, and survival is far from a certainty.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 70 Therese Lacson
    The Librarians
    We feel very much like we are in the thick of it when watching, as if we're in the room as the story develops.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 100 Therese Lacson
    20 Days in Mariupol
    There is no comfort when watching 20 Days in Mariupol, but it's the bitter pill we must all swallow to remind ourselves of what people are going through every day in Ukraine. Chernov's account is but a snippet of the war and should galvanize people into action.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 100 Therese Lacson
    Bad Axe
    There is no simple solution. All Bad Axe offers is a portrait of an American family coming together in a time of conflict and what they can overcome when they stick together, and sometimes that's enough.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 67 Therese Lacson
    You Won't Be Alone
    You Won't Be Alone is overambitious, but it's always better to try to overachieve than underachieve, right?
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Therese Lacson
    Exhibiting Forgiveness
    A magnificent showing from Titus Kaphar and his talented cast, Exhibiting Forgiveness is a complicated and beautiful film that is masterfully crafted.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 58 Therese Lacson
    Soft & Quiet
    At the end of the day, Soft & Quiet shows a shocking and unbelievable series of events that are meant to cause a reaction and leave the audience with thought-provoking questions. This is not a film for the faint of heart, and might just leave you a bit shell-shocked in the aftermath.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Therese Lacson
    Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
    Unfortunately, where the film falters is with its other star, the aforementioned Chris Hemsworth.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Therese Lacson
    Bad Press
    We follow Angel and her fellow journalists as they must struggle through year after year, celebrating their wins and mourning their losses. There's no glossy sheen, no dramatic score. Bad Press brings us into the trenches of their push and pull with local politics, and it is made all the better for it.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 40 Therese Lacson
    The Mastermind
    The Mastermind vascillates between wanting to lean into the thrills of a heist and falling back on Reichardt's tried-and-true formula. The result is a confusing mix of tones with a fairly basic concept that rarely dips below the surface.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 50 Therese Lacson
    Brief History of a Family
    The ultimate ambiguity might be enough for some to praise Lin's work, but there's simply not enough to chew on by the end of the story for it to be a resounding success.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Therese Lacson
    Mr. Nobody Against Putin
    While the plight of Ukraine is undeniably horrific, Mr. Nobody Against Putin shows a very real cost and the damaging ripple effect this invasion will have on Russian civilians.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Therese Lacson
    Dune: Part Two
    While Part Two is impressive on multiple fronts, it doesn't make it to the finish line without stumbling first.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 83 Therese Lacson
    Monster
    Kore-eda crafts a careful story, full of hidden twists and turns that reveal themselves with time and patience.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Therese Lacson
    Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
    By the end of Not Alone Anymore, it's clear that Matlin is far from a star who burned too bright once, and her light has not dimmed at all. If anything, she's been working steadily and surely and despite the years of solitude, thanks to her creating the path forward, she is not alone anymore and won't ever be again.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 50 Therese Lacson
    Speak No Evil
    Tafdrup defangs his feature in the final act, choosing to forego the road less traveled, completely breaking up the tension of an otherwise uncomfortable, tension-filled story.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 50 Therese Lacson
    Dìdi
    Ultimately, Dìdi's problem is that it is charming but aimless. Izaac Wang is perfectly cast as Chris, and he has amazing chemistry with this cast, but there just isn't enough to go off of. It feels like we're looking into a vignette of someone's life rather than taking in a fully realized story.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Therese Lacson
    Wicker
    Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson's romantic fantasy film is a delightful and silly tale that masquerades as a fable. Beneath the surface of its folklore-esque concept, Wicker is more an exploration of human connection, a criticism of the patriarchy, and a fun exploration of just how far one ridiculous concept can be taken.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Therese Lacson
    Carolina Caroline
    At the end of the day, Rehmeier's take on an outlaw romance wrapped in a road movie is entirely too enjoyable to give too much hate to. From the country music needle drops to the oozing on-screen chemistry, anyone who loves a good crime movie that doesn't take itself too seriously will need to get their butts into the theater for this one.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 100 Therese Lacson
    The Pez Outlaw
    An immensely enjoyable treat, The Pez Outlaw is cleverly filmed with the highlight being Glew playing himself and seemingly having the time of his life. With references to Citizen Kane and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the whimsy is part of the effortless charm of the doc, and Steve and Kathy bring the heart.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 58 Therese Lacson
    Occupied City
    Occupied City starts off strong, but after the intermission, you can feel how aimless the documentary is at times, with the final act feeling almost excruciatingly long.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Therese Lacson
    Asteroid City
    While the narrative has its cracks, the visual aesthetic and appearance of Asteroid City are completely flawless.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 50 Therese Lacson
    Luz
    Luz is an ambitious film but one that overreaches a little and becomes jumbled as a result, but it shows promise for filmmaker Flora Lau.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 60 Therese Lacson
    Love Me
    Love Me has its flaws. But the cast is endearing, the robots are cute, and if you enjoy a romance movie, you won't be disappointed in this.
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