Movie reviews of David Whitley

I, Tonya

5.8

2017, Drama

Though Robbie never disappears into the role, she completely owns the role and makes it believable.

2018.02.10

The Shape of Water

10

2017, Fantasy, Drama, Love

Filled with symbolism, imagery, and love, Mutie and the Beast will have you falling for a fish.

2018.02.07

Mudbound

2017, Drama

It may be too intense for some viewers, but I think that it’s a necessary film.

2018.02.06

Dunkirk

7.5

2017, Drama, Action, History, Suspense, War

Breathtaking visuals are given at the expense of characterization, but Nolan steers this aircraft to the ground deftly.

2018.02.05

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

10

2017, Drama, Comedy, Crime

Shifting shades of gray pour through each and every character.

2018.01.31

War for the Planet of the Apes

9.1

2017, Drama, Science fiction, War

Returning to the finale of the rebooted series, strong developments of secondary characters assist the story to stay in the upper echelon of science fiction.

2018.01.29

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

10

2014, Drama, Action, Suspense, Science fiction

Filled with emotional beats throughout, the special effects still raise this film to be the best in the series.

2018.01.26

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

9.1

2011, Drama, Action, Suspense, Science fiction

Hits the right notes emotionally while still giving an amazing technical spectacle.

2018.01.24

Pitch Perfect 3

3.3

2017, Music, Comedy

This series limps out and please let’s let it stay that way.

2018.01.21

Pitch Perfect 2

0.0

2015, Music, Comedy

A decent idea turns sour in this sequel to the popular Acapella movie.

2018.01.17

Pitch Perfect

7.5

2012, Music, Comedy, Love

Glee the movie turns out to not be as bad as I expected.

2018.01.17

X-Men: Apocalypse

2.5

2016, Adventure, Fantasy, Action, Science fiction

Indescribably disappointing.

2018.01.12

X-Men: Days of Future Past

10

2014, Adventure, Fantasy, Action, Science fiction

A comic book brought to screen.

2018.01.11

X-Men: First Class

8.3

2011, Adventure, Action, Science fiction

The restart to the franchise gets off on the right foot.

2018.01.08

Despicable Me 3

5.0

2017, Animation, Action, Comedy

Better than the last one due to a more interesting villain, but too much plot wasted.

2018.01.05

Despicable Me 2

3.3

2013, Animation, Comedy

Minions, minions, and more minions.

2018.01.03

Despicable Me

7.5

2010, Animation

This premiere from Illumination studios is a solid performer.

2018.01.02

Raw

6.7

2017, Drama, Horror

This French film goes through some pretty intense moments, with fairly good acting.

2017.12.28

White House Down

6.7

2013, Drama, Action, Suspense

It’s exactly the movie that you’d expect – and that’s not a bad thing.

2017.12.22

The Greatest Showman

7.5

2017, Drama, Music

Flashy and vibrant and full of life, but falters in the final execution.

2017.12.21

White Noise

4.2

2005, Drama, Horror, Suspense

A decent idea and a harried performance ultimately goes wasted in this slow burning thriller.

2017.12.20

The Odd Life of Timothy Green

3.3

2012, Fantasy, Drama, Comedy

Sappy and lovey, but loses sight of what could have made it great.

2017.12.19

Green Lantern

3.3

2011, Adventure, Action, Suspense, Science fiction

A good cast goes wasted in this CGI fueled monstrosity.

2017.12.15

The Red Turtle

7.5

2016, Fantasy, Animation, Drama

Beautifully animated, this European/Asian collaboration from Studio Ghibli will be enjoyable for most.

2017.12.14