Movie reviews of Jeremie Sabourin

The cliches aren’t completely avoided with Beauty Queen but they’re less in-your-face and, again, just more natural. Bolstered by some excellent lead performances and a relatable tale, Beauty Queen comes highly recommended. Review

Though it doesn’t necessarily exceed the quality of its predecessor, it’s more than worthy of carrying on and adding to its legacy. Review

It hits all the beats you need for an intriguing story and looks and sounds good doing it. It maybe doesn’t have the staying power of some of the longer or more heavy handed shorts but it’s sure to entertain in its limited time. Review

Hate Crime is a powerful story with powerful characters. It’s an exercise in misunderstanding and suppression. Review

While the film built up a lot of good faith in bringing talent back from the first two installments, Terminator: Dark Fate is just another recent Terminator movie. It’s watchable but nothing about this film is going to resonate with anyone beyond the movie theater’s exit sign. Review

There simply isn’t enough praise that can be heaped on Alvarez’s Evil Dead. This is how horror remakes and reboots should be made. Review

Entertaining. That’s what Zombieland: Double Tap is in a nutshell. It’s an enjoyable, if unspectacular, watch that feels like a bend, not break, effort. It definitely could be the large passage of time that hurts this film the most as it doesn’t offer anything necessarily fresh. Review

Rapid Eye Movement is a bit of a mixed bag. It’s definitely not bad or poorly made. Actually, it has all the makings of a really good thriller. Yet, it seems that if writer/director Peter Bishai and company maybe tried to be a little too bold. Review

Its nearly two hour runtime flies by mostly due to the fact that it’s great to see these characters again. There are some sickly funny moments... Review

It’s definitely right up there with films like The Thing, The Fly, and Dawn of the Dead as one of the best horror remakes ever made. Review

There’s something genuine about Jay and Silent Bob Reboot but, unfortunately, that doesn’t make it good. Review

The film builds up tension and plot reveals just as its predecessor and brings back a number of characters fans know and love. Review

It isn’t a horror masterpiece like The Exorcist or The Shining nor does it try to be. It’s not even on par with its aforementioned special effects brethren when it comes to story and execution. Instead, it’s a ridiculously entertaining horror experience that’s not afraid to have fun with its gross-out special effects work. Review

The Addams Family is a bad movie. It comes nowhere close to reaching the heights of its animated brethren like The Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride, or Coraline. Review

Empathy, Inc. feels like a film that has a good idea but questionable execution. It’s never boring to watch nor does it get too hokey. The overall story actually keeps you thinking and makes you want to see more. However, like the interpretation of XVR itself, there’s something about the experience that feels a bit underwhelming. Review

Nosferatu the Vampyre is a very faithful and solid adaptation of 1922’s Nosferatu. Review

Joker is a slow burn of a film that constantly crescendos, plateaus, and then crescendos once again. It emotionally and mentally batters the senses of not only its own character but its viewers as well. Review

Haunt is a surprisingly good independent horror film. It looks and sounds great, has some very good characters and villains, and is mostly everything you’d want. Review

Ad Astra is certainly a watchable film. You may even end up liking it depending on personal preferences. Though, there’s not enough here to make it a standout even in such a down year for cinema. Review

The great acting, compelling depiction of a region, and the moral conflict in question enhance its optimistic message and support for the Appalachian region. Review

While none of the films will convert non-horror fans, all three are well worth a watch if you love the genre. Review

In a nutshell, it’s Stallone drawing a line in the sand and deciding what’s right while racking up a body count. Review

From Valentine’s immediate problem to his existential crisis, there’s so much to pick apart, analyze, and interpret. In addition, it’s just fun to watch two actors take you on a journey throughout the film’s eleven and a half minutes. Needless to say, I Am a Rain Dog is highly recommended viewing if you have a chance to see it. Review

What Death Leaves Behind is still a very solid debut feature from Scott A. Hamilton. The film looks and sounds great while never feeling low budget. The cast does a very good job and there aren’t any weak links throughout. There’s a very compelling core idea to the film that, frankly, you’d like to see more of. Review