Movie reviews of Jeffrey Rex Bertelsen

A visually interesting, deeply personal and unique documentary. Review

Although there are plenty of problems with the film itself, Rami Malek’s extraordinary performance makes this a film you absolutely should see... Review

The Haunting of Hill House‘s beautiful blend of scares, sadness, and catharsis is the best horror entertainment that I’ve seen this year, even though the ending wasn’t quite as perfect for me as I had hoped it would be. Review

The film’s emotional journey is haunting and devastating. Damien Chazelle has done it again. First Man is a technical achievement and one of the best films of the year. Review

A wonderfully stylish ensemble thriller and exactly the kind of original studio product that the film community should champion in this superhero-dominated era of American cinema. Review

A capable but traditional slasher sequel to a great original film, but it feels more like a homage-filled update for new audiences than the sequel long-time fans may have been craving. Review

Greengrass’ film lacks depth and its style is far too conventional and inauthentic for the film to be effective and memorable. Review

For those willing to accept that jump, the film becomes a glorious mess of intense violence presented with wicked camera movements. Review

An inspired and crazy performance from Tom Hardy makes a below-average superhero film much more entertaining than it has any right to be. Review

The film is an unshowy and honest glimpse into the life of a married couple struggling with the defining feature of their marriage. I loved it. Review

In spite of the film’s grizzly and chilling look, the sometimes fascinating film is, ultimately, borderline incoherent. Review

A stunning masterpiece about an overwhelming crisis of faith with a conclusion that quite literally includes a true Hail Mary-moment in all its unfathomable glory. Review

In spite of a curious, and not entirely convincing, structural thesis, Jane Fonda in Five Acts stands tall as a brutally honest documentary... Review

A missed opportunity as a slasher franchise-starter. Hell Fest doesn’t do enough with its concept, and, more than anything, it is extremely forgettable. Review

A strong, but strange fall entertainment option that has moments showcasing both deep emotion and delightful curiosities. Review

An interesting beast of a film. Review

Lee masterfully juggles multiple threads and genres... Review

An action film stuck in the past with jokes that don’t land well anymore and a central movie monster that isn’t presented in a way that conjures up much excitement... Review

A disappointing spin-off, whose brand of entertainment is inconsistent with that of the established connected horror film franchise. Review

A predictable and extremely derivative animated film, but I did, admittedly, end up thinking that it was much more entertaining than it had any right to be. Review

Quite simply, a confident and effective rodeo version of Aronofsky’s The Wrestler. Review

This adaptation fully lived up to the promise and potential of the book... Review

A lot of the humor, I felt, was too spelled out, so to speak, but I must admit that the show’s humor had its moments of brilliance. Review

A moving and humanizing portrait of an overextended and pressured great man whose mission to save America’s soul is still relevant fifty years later. Review