Tim Grierson

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For 1,182 reviews, this critic has graded:
  • 42% higher than the average critic
  • 3% same as the average critic
  • 55% lower than the average critic
On average, this critic grades 2.2 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)

Tim Grierson's Scores

  • Movies
  • TV
Average review score: 63
Highest review score: 100 Christine
Lowest review score: 10 The Emoji Movie
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 575 out of 1182
  2. Mixed: 555 out of 1182
  3. Negative: 52 out of 1182
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    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Tim Grierson
    Loveless
    When the film concludes, you may find yourself wanting to watch it again to fully absorb the journey Zvyagintsev took you on. And because Loveless is so accomplished, the repeat viewing promises to be deeply rewarding.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Tim Grierson
    Hereditary
    Grief, guilt and family dysfunction prove to be overwhelming forces in Hereditary, a supremely elegant and tonally assured horror movie that trusts its audience will acquiesce to its measured, absorbing storytelling style.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Tim Grierson
    If I Had Legs I'd Kick You
    Byrne is raw, brittle and believably volatile, bringing such immediacy and nervous energy to every scene that we understand why Linda cannot think straight — and why the seemingly most simple tasks (like making an appointment with the doctor) are beyond her.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Tim Grierson
    Hamnet
    A delicate exploration of how art can address (but never fully heal) personal pain, Hamnet is a potent love story anchored by Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal’s expertly modulated performances.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Tim Grierson
    Incredibles 2
    If there’s one quibble with this nimble entertainment, it’s that Bird’s eye-popping flair outpaces his story’s emotional resonance. Incredibles 2 is such a fleet treat that it doesn’t always stop for its characters’ pathos to really connect.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 90 Tim Grierson
    Beau Is Afraid
    While this psychodrama satirises our tendency to scapegoat our parents for our own failings, Aster is even more searing when he takes Beau’s trauma seriously, resulting in a film with meticulously executed tonal command and emotional nuance.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Tim Grierson
    Longlegs
    Myriad horror films create a sense of dread, but few manage to evoke the palpable evil that emanates from Longlegs.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Tim Grierson
    The Post
    Of a piece with his recent, stately dramas Lincoln and Bridge Of Spies, director Steven Spielberg’s latest brings intelligence and electricity to its study of nimble strategic manoeuvring which is guided by urgent performances from Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Tim Grierson
    Marty Supreme
    This propulsively entertaining, bracingly amoral character study is powered by Timothee Chalamet’s performance as a despicable egoist who happily manipulates those around him.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Tim Grierson
    Caught by the Tides
    Caught by the Tides serves as a handy primer on Jia’s fascination with China’s political, cultural and economic evolution, amplifying those dependable themes with the benefit of working across a larger canvas of a quarter-century.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Tim Grierson
    The Tale
    Brilliantly constructed and heartrendingly performed, The Tale feels as cathartic and cleansing as a primal scream.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Tim Grierson
    Hunt for the Wilderpeople
    Warmly funny and deeply delightful, Hunt For The Wilderpeople is a tale of two misfits told with such generosity of spirit and consistent good humour that it’s a pleasant surprise to discover how sneakily touching it is as well.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Tim Grierson
    Nosferatu
    Eggers gives us a gothic horror that teeters on the edge of madness, resulting in an elegantly woven tapestry of encroaching evil. Led by Bill Skarsgard as the unholy titular monster, this Nosferatu leaves its mark as one of the most memorable of vampire tales.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Tim Grierson
    The Florida Project
    A remarkable study of poverty, family and personal responsibility, The Florida Project meticulously illustrates how life on the margins affects one impressionable six-year-old.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 90 Tim Grierson
    It
    Consistently, persuasively unnerving, It turns the coming-of-age drama into a nightmare.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Tim Grierson
    A Different Man
    Some people will always want what they do not have, but it is hard to imagine anyone feeling short-changed by such a tonally rich, thematically ambitious film.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 90 Tim Grierson
    Joker
    An iconic comic-book villain gets an appropriately epic origin story in Joker, which allows Joaquin Phoenix’s raw talent its grandest stage yet.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 90 Tim Grierson
    Avengers: Infinity War
    The film boasts plenty of comic-book action while also making room for a darker tone and emotional resonance rarely matched in previous installments. In a cinematic world stuffed with big-budget movies, Infinity War is a genuine blockbuster.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 90 Tim Grierson
    Dune: Part One
    This Dune dwarfs most contemporary sci-fi in its scope and execution, ably juggling multiple characters and settings so that it matches the sprawling drama of the original tome.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Tim Grierson
    Finding Dory
    Finding Dory is a supremely delightful sequel. Although never challenging the original’s high standing within the Pixar pantheon, this follow-up showcases everything the venerated animation company does so well, providing plentiful laughs, ace action sequences and a deep emotional wellspring.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 90 Tim Grierson
    Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
    Perhaps the darkest, most action-packed Star Wars instalment, director Gareth Edwards’ standalone adventure establishes its own rhythm, balancing fan demands with grand, poetic moments unlike anything this cinematic galaxy has previously achieved.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 90 Tim Grierson
    Sasquatch Sunset
    Writer-directors David Zellner and Nathan Zellner’s fifth feature is easily their finest, a portrait of a Bigfoot community that starts out as an absurdist comedy before slowly transforming into a moving study of survival and loss.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Tim Grierson
    Passing
    The muted elegance of Passing’s design proves to be a deft feint for a film full of passion and profound longing, highlighted by two controlled but devastating performances.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Tim Grierson
    C'mon C'mon
    C’mon C’mon is a gentle drama, but its deep emotional wellspring is mitigated by how wise it is about what impossible little monsters kids can be when they’re acting out.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Tim Grierson
    Women Talking
    Women Talking is a challenging work that requires a little patience from the audience, which is rewarded with a troubling, provocative story that lingers in the mind long after the film is over.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 90 Tim Grierson
    I Am Not Your Negro
    Baldwin’s insights originate from 1979, but they still speak volumes, and Peck makes their observations sting.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Tim Grierson
    Lean on Pete
    The power of writer-director Andrew Haigh’s sublime drama is that it can support myriad interpretations while remaining teasingly mysterious—like its main character, it’s always just a bit out of reach, constantly enticing us to look closer.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 88 Tim Grierson
    About Endlessness
    It’s a slow-burn stunner.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 88 Tim Grierson
    Makala
    The documentary’s so simple it feels profound without ever really trying.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 87 Tim Grierson
    Happy End
    This repetition of old themes might suggest a filmmaker out of ideas. I’d argue the opposite: Happy End is a movie that’s fully alive, no matter how chilly it is. And its calm is a kind of rage, methodically cataloging the crimes and misdemeanors of a family that’s seemingly above consequence.
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