Movie reviews of The Massie Twins

It’s a very convincing love story, even when it follows formulaic patterns. Review

The occasional sequences of frightening realism are quickly washed out by monster movie excessiveness, but it’s undeniably engaging; the tension is incredible. Review

None of it makes for a particularly notable production, however, which is this film’s biggest downfall; it just doesn’t leave much of an impression. Review

The longer Cassie is onscreen, the more fascinating her character gets, even if her authenticity correspondingly wanes. Review

Its failure to tell anything close to a complete story does succeed in encouraging viewers to re-watch Citizen Kane. Review

Soul is never quite as funny, heartfelt, or moving as the pictures that preceded it, disappointingly leaving major points of satisfaction curiously unresolved or unexplored. Review

Though the premise is amusing once the primary gimmick is revealed, the plot immediately runs out of ideas. Review

The zombie-based horror is still moderately effective, but these characters and their scenarios struggle to appear as anything other than additional adventures from overly familiar storylines. Review

It’s evident that not enough of the film is devoted to believable biohazard thrills, nor is enough focused on martial arts combat; this particular hybrid story doesn’t work well with Seagal’s standard brand of action... Review

With formulaic precision, the once realistic scenario of a tragically disconnected family transforms into a nail-biting thriller, full of faintly frightening, troublingly taunting characters... Review

The slapstick mayhem, the breaks for piano fingering or harp strumming or guitar plucking, and the competition over a pretty girl (regular Thelma Todd) are entirely familiar... Review

The shoddiness of the picture is part of the charm; the freakishness of the characters is diverting; and the mutant mayhem, musical gags, sexual jokes, and utter absurdity of the plot maintain interest. Review

Unfortunately, Neeson’s character design is the only tried-and-true one here; the supporting roles fail to muster any creativity. Review

There’s also slapstick and physical fumbles, but it’s only a matter of time before Babe’s guilt gets the better of her, transitioning the awkward, sweet, sentimental love story into one of tragedy and heartbreak and commentary on greed, moochers, and the truly needy – perpetually kept down by the excesses of the ultra rich. Review

Fortunately, the script is smart enough to let the film conclude with Pacino returning for the last word – a sagacious decision that brings back the one element that truly excels. It also helps that the movie has such a continuously heartwarming and funny vibe. Review

Though it’s fueled by memorable moments of dippy lampooning, it also carries on a touch too long; it’s quite funny but ultimately not as polished as it could be. Review

The characters here are all absorbing, even with their questionable conduct and especially because of their sociological conundrums... Review

Despite the convincing performances and the believable threats, the lead characters aren’t terribly sympathetic. Review

The first half of the film is a fairly straightforward biopic, zipping through the years with montages and highlights to chronicle Gehrig’s early career... Review

The premise is chronological and original, resulting in an absolutely perfect combination of cartoonish nuttiness, deliriously nonsensical turns, and naturally-flowing comical interactions. Review

Sadly, only faithful fans of his films will enjoy rewatching Tenet until they pick up on a few of the revelations, while everyone else will likely be content walking away mystified and only marginally entertained. Review

It’s a strange combination that really shouldn’t work (part spoof, part real thriller), yet it manages to be both a convincing monster movie at specific moments and a gut-busting comedy at others. Review

But despite the narrative shortcomings, many of the gags are outstanding – even simple one-liners and jokes written on items in backgrounds. Review

The themes tend to be more powerful than the individual events, however, as tinier episodes populate a tale in need of more significant happenings... Review