Movie reviews of Alex Brannan

These are all the movies and series that Alex has reviewed. Read more at: CineFiles Movie Reviews.

Number of movie reviews: 659 / 659

Options

There is something to hold onto here, especially if you have been a fan of the new Star Wars trilogy. The climax of this trilogy has emotional resonance. Not to mention that the normative Star Wars staples, embedded in the sound design and score of this franchise, are Pavlovian in their satisfaction. But it is hard to ignore that this is perhaps the least cohesive Star Wars film ever made. Review

5.8

List

Rate

2019-12-19

2019

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is a biopic that tows the line between the conventional and the unique. It hits the expected emotional appeals where it counts without being cloying. Review

7.5

List

Rate

2019-11-22

2019

You may have to be patient with the languid pace at which it moves, but you will be rewarded for doing so. Review

10

List

Rate

2019-11-16

2019

Problem is, it takes too long to get to these moments. The narrative loses itself in the politics of corporations and in the superficial conversations about the art of the race. The beating heart of Ford v Ferrari is in its climactic final act, which is then let down by the abrupt emotional appeals of the denouement. But, if only for a moment, the film pushes to 7,000 RPMs. Review

6.7

List

Rate

2019-11-15

2019

It may not be the worst attempt at a heavily-plotted investigative drama—the actual investigation plot is compelling, it just isn’t focused. Review

5.0

List

Rate

2019-11-04

2019

The Gallows Act II looks bad, it sounds bad, and its narrative is conventional at best. Review

0.0

List

Rate

2019-10-24

2019

Smith is giving it his all. Lee’s ambition to redefine digital cinema is certainly worth rallying behind, and his action sequences are visually immersive enough to match his technological goals. But the story is thin and superficial, ultimately not holding the weight of this ambitious production. Review

6.7

List

Rate

2019-10-11

2019

It follows such a stark, Scorsese-esque display of violence that it is an empty gesture. It is a creative flourish without any soul. Review

4.2

List

Rate

2019-10-04

2019

We get characters which are sympathetic with ease, and we get a story which is thoroughly compelling until the very last frame. Review

10

List

Rate

2019-10-03

2019

It may be cliched to refer to beautiful-looking films with the phrase “every frame is a painting,” but in the case of Robert Eggers’ latest, The Lighthouse, many of the shots are picturesque. Review

10

List

Rate

2019-09-24

2019

The Platform is an entertaining, grisly genre picture, but it doesn’t fully escape from its own puzzle box. Review

7.5

List

Rate

2019-09-22

2019

Maddin’s use of old aesthetics is motivated in some way. Here it feels like a gimmicky choice that hides the inconsistencies in the film’s construction. Review

5.0

List

Rate

2019-09-22

2019

Long story short: VHYes is a hilarious, delirious ride through a 1980s broadcast hellscape littered with incongruities and tonally pitch perfect comic delivery. Review

8.3

List

Rate

2019-09-21

2019

The performances are engaging. The Vast of Night is a stellar debut for Patterson, and it is a fun, low-key science fiction film. Review

8.3

List

Rate

2019-09-21

2019

After Midnight is a film with valiant aims but a stumbling execution. Review

6.7

List

Rate

2019-09-20

2019

For fans of the sport, there will certainly be kernels throughout that make the film worth investing in. For the uninitiated, there is some perspective given to the many layers involved with the profession. But it doesn’t go deep enough in either direction of its narrative focuses—Ian’s personal life and the professional life. Review

6.7

List

Rate

2019-09-20

2019

Night Has Come has some poetic and cinematic import. The integration of archival film begs to be studied further. But even at 56 minutes it feels too lengthy. Review

6.7

List

Rate

2019-09-20

2019

It blends tones with a deft directorial hand, and it never stops being entertaining. Review

8.3

List

Rate

2019-09-20

2019

The heartwarming message is not lost on me; it resonates to a degree where the ending is emotionally satisfying. And the comedy shines through in enough moments. It just lacks the unification of tone, a hurdle that if cleared could have propelled Jojo Rabbit into the more rarefied realm of satire that it is shooting for. Review

7.5

List

Rate

2019-09-20

2019

Amigo may not have the perfect execution of its narrative, but Oscar Martin has an aesthetic sense that is extremely promising. Review

6.7

List

Rate

2019-09-19

2019

What stays with you at the end of the film may be a small combination of these aspects or a certain combination of scenes, but these pieces add up to an enriched whole that is bursting at the seams with the spirited life of humanity. Review

9.1

List

Rate

2019-09-17

2019

If it is a funhouse you’re looking for, then It: Chapter Two may excite just as much as its predecessor. Muschietti clearly cares about how scenes are crafted and blend into an experience of bumps and jumps. But even the jump scares are bland. The imagery is less gripping. And you won’t be presented with much more than this mechanical funhouse. Review

5.8

List

Rate

2019-09-06

2019

But Charlie Says is an engrossing look at psyches which are difficult for people on the outside to understand. The film may be a thriller, and nearly a horror film in its climax, but the time spent with the women makes for a psychological drama that is fascinating. Review

7.5

List

Rate

2019-08-31

2019

Ready or Not is an exciting and witty addition to the horror comedy genre. This is largely due to the script and the excellent cast. Review

7.5

List

Rate

2019-08-20

2019

What is Veboli?

Veboli provides personal movie advice, so you can easily choose the right movie to watch. Learn more

Stay up to date?

Read the Veboli blog

Instagram
Instagram
LinkedIn
Twitter

Got a question?

Send us a message

English