Movie reviews of The Massie Twins

Though the individual parts – such as a few solid jokes, outlandish characters, and an outrageous quandary – tend to be more memorable than the whole, this ultra low-budget, independent project is undeniably impressive. Review

In many ways, it could even stand on its own as a remake. But despite the welcome enhancements (thanks to CG), some of it is too familiar, while other parts are reminiscently tiresome. Review

This film is little more than a collection of tired tropes, seen innumerable times before. The dialogue is equally stale and the lack of surprises – in a movie that’s supposed to be full of twists and turns – is alarming... Review

It’s intermittently funny (rarely laugh-out-loud so), but the natural dialogue and the use of non-actors imparts a distinct sadness to the series of dramatic ordeals – surely aided by the subtle political background of the 2016 election cycle. Review

Despite the abundance of humor and comical situations, the film’s design leaves a bit to be desired. Review

The Power of the Dog is a long, steady build, stringing audiences along for what promises to be a catastrophic finale. But ratcheting up tension for two hours straight puts a lot of pressure on the impact of the outcome, especially if it’s a bit of a mystery. Review

What The Matrix Resurrections does do incredibly well is to fix the supremely dissatisfying conclusion of the third episode, twisting an unambiguous collection of demises and open-ended stalemates into unpolished yet pleasing second chances. Review

At least this one opts for a proper ending, even if it’s anticlimactic, a bit of a downer, and makes about as much sense as the Architect’s long-winded speech at the end of the second film. Review

And despite the fact that the love story is still the most effective part, and that the special effects have advanced to aid in spectacular set pieces, it’s of particular note just how disappointing the conclusion is... Review

Unfortunately, the longer the picture holds back answers, the greater the chance of losing viewers; some of the scenarios are intriguing, but most threaten to bore. Review

It’s technically proficient, but will likely be entertaining solely to those seeking out the latest take on a perennial masterpiece of the Bard. Review

Licorice Pizza is an enormously entertaining, touching journey, with an unwaveringly feel-good vibe. Review

The notions of identity and individuality are fascinating. Still, some of the surprises toward the finale are nearly laughable in their coincidental extremes... Review

The premise that bridges and addresses the overabundance of prior Spider-Man pictures is moderately amusing, getting the band back together to some extent for an entertaining exercise in second chances. Review

The plot progression and personas are so formulaic that it’s all merely a collection of obvious good guys and bad guys, futilely pit against one another without much of a goal other than to stir up trouble and then to quell it. Review

Fortunately, despite the depressing yet levelheaded viewpoint on the current sociopolitical climate, there are moments of humor that work, including several excellent comic-relief performances, namely by Jonah Hill and Mark Rylance as a nepotistic appointee and a tech tycoon, respectively. Review

It is intermittently funny, however, thanks to writer/director Aaron Sorkin’s skill with witty insults and rapid-fire retorts. But clever verbiage isn’t enough to overcome the dismal qualities of fame and fortune failing to provide Lucy and Desi with happiness, revealing that their delightfully pleasing show obscured a wealth of infighting, unfaithfulness, and a deteriorating marriage. Review

The story, an urban twist on Romeo and Juliet, remains amusing (familiar as it is), as do the catchy tunes, frequently embellished by fast, energetic, splashy dance routines. Review

Cyrano is an exceptional romantic drama, relying on the strength of its characters and premise to remain effective, regardless of the impact of the musical additives. Review

Sadly, the setting is too straightforward and grounded for del Toro to infuse much of his signature styling – though the carnival sets and the foggy atmosphere are appropriate milieus for the foreboding activities of deception and destruction. Review

Sadly, although this story is unexpectedly macabre and sinister, the finale is easily guessable and better fit for a Twilight Zone episode than a feature-length production, marking this effort as a moderately memorable curio – but far from an indelible film noir classic. Review

Sadly, the end result isn’t a memorable film as much as it’s merely a memorable performance – and a clever closing scene (even if the romantic pairing isn’t the least bit convincing) – neither of which can make up for the blandness of the supplementary content. Review

Much like the real JR’s life so far, this movie is tremendously inconsequential and almost infuriatingly simple. Review

It’s undoubtedly entertaining to revisit the Ghostbusters franchise, especially with an attention to visual and character authenticity, but the end result here is too much familiarity and not enough innovation. Review