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For 7,946 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 54% higher than the average critic
  • 2% same as the average critic
  • 44% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.9 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Movie review score: 64
Highest review score: 100 Autumn Tale
Lowest review score: 0 Argylle
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5,228 out of 7946
  2. Mixed: 1,553 out of 7946
  3. Negative: 1,165 out of 7946
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  1. Last Breath
    I doubt anyone will be too bothered by the lack of character depth. The audience for “Last Breath” is there for the dangerous dive developments.
  2. The Monkey
    Putting the film’s thesis statement in the mouth of its maternal figure feels intentional; so does the laissez-faire tone. As a result, we laugh so that we may not cry.
  3. Captain America: Brave New World
    While Lumbly brings a refreshing amount of Black anger and cynicism to his performance, Mackie is stuck in a kumbaya mode designed to not offend white viewers. It may be a brave new world, but it’s the same old story.
  4. Paddington In Peru
    Colman and Banderas have a great time hamming it up, and their fun is quite infectious. Walters is also at her spiky best. They help make this a worthwhile afternoon at the cinema.
  5. Love Hurts
    Love Hurts is an absolute mess, but its hero almost saves the day.
  6. I'm Still Here
    Director Walter Salles returns to the political filmmaking he employed in the 2004 Che Guevara film, “The Motorcycle Diaries.” Like that film, this one follows a protagonist who becomes an activist after being jarred by political events.
  7. Dog Man
    The big surprise is that none of these talented voice actors bring anything new or interesting to their one-dimensional roles.
  8. All We Imagine as Light
    This is a very patient movie, filled with equally patient performances, lyrical camerawork and some stunning images of its characters residing within the frame.
  9. One Of Them Days
    At almost two hours, “One of Them Days” does lag a bit. But even when it gets sluggish, there’s still a sisterly moment to enjoy or a laugh to be had.
  10. Diane Warren: Relentless
    Each one of these performers uses the same adjective to describe the songwriter: “relentless.” Many more interviewees will testify that Warren earned the bracelet she wears — the one that says “relentless as [BLEEP].”
  11. The Brutalist
    The Brutalist reminded me of Paul Thomas Anderson’s “There Will Be Blood.” With both films, I found the first half spectacular, while the second half left me dissatisfied and scratching my head.
  12. September 5
    Throughout the film, we know as much as ABC does and nothing more. Filled with scenes of process, it’s as suspenseful as any thriller.
  13. The Room Next Door
    This dramatic two-hander partners one of the cinema’s greatest talkers with one of its best listeners, Julianne Moore.
  14. Hard Truths
    Hard Truths is a definitive work in Leigh’s canon.
  15. The Last Showgirl
    The movie is big and ostentatious when its delicate, sad story needed to be more quietly told. Anderson definitely understands this idea; despite playing a chaotic and unlikable character, she’s the most stable element here.
  16. Nickel Boys
    Perhaps by making the audience walk a mile in the shoes of Black characters, Ross is engendering some much-deserved empathy.
  17. The Fire Inside
    What makes “The Fire Inside” so powerful is the uncomfortable questions it poses: How responsible is a person for their family’s well-being?
  18. A Complete Unknown
    It’s the cinematic equivalent of a classic-rock station, except instead of getting the genuine articles to serenade you, you’re stuck with a bunch of actors cosplaying famous folk singers.
  19. Babygirl
    I must give credit to Reijn’s screenplay for including scenes where Romy and Samuel work out the kinks in satisfying this particular kink.
  20. Nosferatu
    When Dafoe is onscreen, his unpredictable energy drives a deserving stake into the film’s stodgy heart.
  21. Mufasa: The Lion King
    The voiceover work is good and, as far as franchise entries go, it’s quite watchable.
  22. Carry-On
    Though I could easily predict what’s coming next in Carry-On, that didn’t stop me from having a good time. The twists were executed successfully, and I liked that the heroic characters did some unlikable things in order to save themselves.
  23. Maria
    As the plot swings haphazardly between drug-induced hallucinations and reality, we lose trust in what we are seeing.
  24. Flow
    Flow can be read as a climate-change parable, an empathic plea for understanding each other, or as a simple entertainment featuring cute animals and perilous situations.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    Nightbitch
    Nightbitch is a satire that needed to be more fearless and dangerous. Instead, its bark is far worse than its bite.
  26. Moana 2
    Moana 2 is disappointing, but it’s also watchable. I appreciated the attempt to tell a story that wasn’t based solely on the studio’s IP. And the visuals will entertain the kids too young to endure all 160 minutes of “Wicked” this holiday season.
  27. Wicked
    The biggest problem I had with this visually unappealing cinematic version of “Wicked,” is that it can’t handle the tonal shifts.
  28. Gladiator II
    Thumbs up for Denzel; send the rest of this movie to the lions.
  29. Red One
    Though “Red One” is a bit of a slog, it’s still better than about 98 percent of the Christmas movie junk flung at us by the studios and streaming services every holiday season.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    Hot Frosty
    Every scene featuring these bumbling cops is painful.
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