Movie reviews of Ruth Maramis

With DaCosta’s directing skills and Thompson’s exceptional acting talent, this partnership proves to be another successful one. Review

This documentary is undoubtedly created by and for his admirers, yet anyone who stumbles upon it will likely find it difficult not to appreciate, or even adore, John Candy. Review

While Steve may not be a cheerful, feel-good movie, it certainly offers an immersive and emotionally intense social drama. Review

Tron: Ares serves up popcorn sci-fi on a silver platter; it’s like enjoying fast food in an upscale, high-end restaurant. While it may appear to be gourmet fare, it ultimately still lacks any real substance. Review

A more experienced filmmaker would elevate this story with tighter editing and a more coherent narrative, but it’s still worth a watch for Daniel’s magnetic performance. Review

The real stars are Matthew himself and Ferrera, who at times had to take turns driving the bus and calming the young students. Review

If you love French films, Mr Blake At Your Service! offers a lovely and airy escape. Review

We became quite bored after around 20 minutes, so we began browsing the web while watching this. The segments about bringing together some of the greatest musicians in history, Mozart, Louis Armstrong, Jimi Hendrix, and others, are mildly amusing. Review

We were really in the mood for a fun action comedy, and this one totally delivers. Review

Although Time Travel Is Dangerous may not be considered one of the top time-travel films, it offers a zany and fun diversion from mainstream cinema. Review

The narrative is meticulously crafted in such a way that it rarely loses its rhythm, which is quite a feat in itself. PTA’s direction and the outstanding performances create an immersive experience. Review

Despite those quibbles, I still find Queen of the Ring a rousing and inspiring biopic. Review

I’m glad Johansson picked a character-driven story, and overall she acquits herself well, though I wouldn’t rate this as highly as other directorial debuts by a female director... Review

In theory, this movie has everything going for it, but what might seem magical on paper doesn’t translate to the screen. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is quite an overly confident promise, but this schmaltzy romance lacks heart, which I think is the biggest blunder of all. Review

So what we get is a sizzle reel masquerading as a biopic made for digital natives with a fleeting attention span. Review

While Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale may not be the epic conclusion the filmmakers intended, it remains a fun watch for those who love period dramas. The set design, costumes, etc, are still as impeccable as ever. Review

Match in a Haystack effectively showcases the women’s defiance as artists who refuse to be silenced. Review

The film falls short of achieving the emotional impact the creators intended. While there are some beautiful moments, the storyline is unfortunately filled with clichés. Review

That style and the slower pace might be challenging for some viewers, though ultimately the film does reward our patience. Review

Ortega is a charming actress, and she has great chemistry with Percy Hynes White, but the plot is really thin, and the ending, which is reminiscent of Notting Hill, is off-puttingly saccharine. Review

This is such an eye-opening documentary that completely changed my opinion about Bob Kane and those who enabled him to keep up such a huge lie for so long. Review

I thoroughly enjoyed this one from start to finish. Props to Columbus for making great use of his stellar cast. Review

Despite some absurd scenes, I think The Roses is quite thought-provoking, especially for those contemplating marriage. Review

I’m not convinced that Howard, in perhaps his darkest films to date, really captures the essence of the crazy tale. Yet he does effectively illustrate that humans can often be our own worst enemies, even more than harsh weather or dangerous animals. Review