Movie reviews of Alex Brannan

The story that can be parsed from this conglomeration of tropes is not even worth a cursory glance. Review

A film littered with sadists... Review

A fantastical film with charm and visual verve. Review

From the acting, to the direction, to the camera work, to the costumes, to the sets, to the sound design, to the music, the film is first-rate. Review

When the film isn’t over-compensating with its action, it serves up drama pretty well. Review

There is enough here in the performances and central relationship (and short runtime) that keep the film from being entirely tired. Review

Effectively balances heart and humor to create quality children’s entertainment. Review

Shows plenty of promise—certainly showing that Spielberg remains at the top of his form. Review

The pieces don’t stack up to something worthy of a full-ticket price. Review

An astonishing film. Review

May not be original or exciting from a narrative standpoint, but it is a beauty of a film to behold. Review

And that is exactly what it is: magical. Review

The problem is that the film would be dead without her. Review

Gary Oldman is the best Churchill the casting director could have asked for, but he alone isn’t going to make the film a masterpiece. Review

By the end of the film, none of it feels particularly impactful. Review

Characters are drawn as simply as the themes they espouse, and no amount of singing can hide this fact. Review

As the movie progresses, it becomes more rote and dramatically inert. Review

Any good will the initial premise set up is no longer visible. Review

The action sequences are less emotionally poignant as the film goes along... Review

A massive undertaking with some beautiful animated sequences to show for it. Review

Combines what was promising about The Force Awakens and what was modern about the action in Rogue One... Review

The funny moments are, for the most part, funny. The earnest moments are earnest. Review

A delight. Review

The film survives in its smaller moments. Review