Movie reviews of Jacob Richardson

High-octane action supports a somewhat cliche tale in this mile-a-minute driving extraordinaire! Review

Serviceable enough entertainment, Elio never really hits major heights in its examination of uniqueness and loneliness. Review

El 47 is an interesting play on a revolutionary film, but one that will grip you in the intricacies of its story, while also being incredibly upbeat and heartwarming. Review

Materialists is an assured, beautiful and immersive drama that has the trappings of a rom-com, without ever really falling into the tropes of that genre; both high, and low. Review

Dangerous Animals is worth the admission for the frothy crescendo of an ending. Review

Full of gun-toting violence, Ballerina doesn’t quite capture the magic of John Wick. Review

Gorgeously rendered, this live action update has a lot of heart, despite being a pretty much shot-for-shot remake of the animated original. Review

Wes Anderson delivers yet another extremely Wes Anderson joint, but while those who love the auteur will surely enjoy it, it remains a little less accessible than some of his better known and appreciated work. Review

Full of fun, heart and warmth, Lilo & Stitch is the rare Disney live adaptation that really works. Review

Overly long and a little messy, this final Mission Impossible is saved by the wild stunts and Tom Cruise’s irrepressible charm. Review

A darker than normal fare from Marvel, anchored by some wonderful actors and visuals, but also once again succumbing to the structural barriers of films like this. Review

A slower paced spy thriller, there’s a lot to like here; but some of the more cliche elements and the structure hamstring the film. Review

Surprisingly, despite its absolutely terrible story, A Minecraft Movie is undeniably funny, and that gets it a strong passing grade. Review

Much like the hands of its title character, A Working Man isn’t smooth sailing; but let go a little and you’re bound to have a good time. Review

Unbelievably tense, and incredibly well made, Warfare is an amazing war movie that leaves more questions than answers; but perhaps that’s the point. Review

Razor sharp, whippy and fun, Black Bag is a joy to experience in the theatre. Review

While not a complete disaster, and while possessing a charming lead performance from Rachel Zegler, the tonal shifts, all over the place cinematography, Gal Gadot and a handful of wildly animated dwarves makes this reimagining a misfire. Review

There’s nothing you haven’t seen before here, and the dual role De Niro plays can at times be distracting; but damn it is great to watch him play a mobster. Review

Bong Joon Ho’s post Best Picture return to cinemas is a little too absurdist, and a little too hamfisted, to be truly great; but there are some fun unique sci-fi moments here mixed with a wonderful lead performance. Review

A beautiful and subtly tense examination of a horrific real life story, that feels ripped authentically and heartbreakingly from a different time. Review

The Last Journey is a wonderful exploration of aging, that feels real and honest despite occasional digressions into contrivance. Review

In pursuing the intrigue and high-stakes of Winter Soldier, this new Captain America iteration replaces nuance and great action with CGI mess, nonsense dialogue and a plot that jumps around like a third of the film is missing. Review

A towering achievement, and a manifesto to creativity in its most pure forms. Review

A glorious, toe-tapping, inventive exploration of a man on the edge. Review