Movie reviews of Jeffrey Rex Bertelsen

A stunning masterpiece about an overwhelming crisis of faith with a conclusion that quite literally includes a true Hail Mary-moment in all its unfathomable glory. Review

In spite of a curious, and not entirely convincing, structural thesis, Jane Fonda in Five Acts stands tall as a brutally honest documentary... Review

A missed opportunity as a slasher franchise-starter. Hell Fest doesn’t do enough with its concept, and, more than anything, it is extremely forgettable. Review

A strong, but strange fall entertainment option that has moments showcasing both deep emotion and delightful curiosities. Review

An interesting beast of a film. Review

Lee masterfully juggles multiple threads and genres... Review

An action film stuck in the past with jokes that don’t land well anymore and a central movie monster that isn’t presented in a way that conjures up much excitement... Review

A disappointing spin-off, whose brand of entertainment is inconsistent with that of the established connected horror film franchise. Review

A predictable and extremely derivative animated film, but I did, admittedly, end up thinking that it was much more entertaining than it had any right to be. Review

Quite simply, a confident and effective rodeo version of Aronofsky’s The Wrestler. Review

This adaptation fully lived up to the promise and potential of the book... Review

A lot of the humor, I felt, was too spelled out, so to speak, but I must admit that the show’s humor had its moments of brilliance. Review

A moving and humanizing portrait of an overextended and pressured great man whose mission to save America’s soul is still relevant fifty years later. Review

Nothing more than an utterly forgettable immature shark film. Review

An outstanding single-minded action-thriller, which successfully brings together the best elements of the previous films. Review

A predictable, but charming young adult romance film, which I didn’t think I would enjoy as much as I did. Review

An, at times, enigmatic, road movie fueled by its soundtrack, its memorable lead performance, and a fascinating premise. Review

A mature dramedy with few cheap laughs, but strong performances that elevate the film. Review

Although the documentary was disappointingly superficial, safe, and unambitious, it had plenty of love for its subject. Review

Although I do think it is both potentially harmful and a serious step down in quality, the film is mostly competently made... Review

Ultimately, the filmmaker doesn’t do enough with the film’s concept to make proper use of a truly committed central performance from Brolin. Review

If you are looking for goodhearted superhero summer entertainment that, admittedly, requires quite a bit of superhero universe understanding, then look no further... Review

Very strong horror film, and I would also say that a horror movie’s images haven’t messed with my mind this much since the first The Conjuring film. Review

This is, ultimately, Cumberbatch’s show, and it is his tour de force performance that makes it must-watch television. Review