Movie reviews of Hope Madden

These are all the movies and series that Hope has reviewed. Read more at: Maddwolf.

Number of movie reviews: 1006 / 1006

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It makes you grateful that Eggers was not intrigued by Stoker’s elegant aristocrat and his tortured love story, but drawn instead to the repulsive carnality of Nosferatu. Review

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10 december

10 dec

There is something in Queer that is beautiful, provocative, unsettling and unpleasant—all adjectives easily at home within the Burroughs atmosphere. It’s not a terrible way to spend an evening, but it’s not entirely satisfying, either. Review

6.0

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10 december

10 dec

It doesn’t make for as compelling a film, but The Man in the White Van has its charm. Review

6.0

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10 december

10 dec

If the problems are only for the wealthy, the solutions are equally out of reach for most audiences. Which makes it hard to root for Mother, no matter how truly (and characteristically) excellent Adams is. Review

5.0

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5 december

5 dec

That Zilbalodis crafted such gorgeously animated scenes entirely with an open-source platform to keep budget in check is indie genius that would be only a gimmick were his storytelling instincts less stellar. Review

8.0

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4 december

4 dec

There’s lots of gunplay, along with some car explosions and werewolf fist fights—paw fights? It’s ridiculous fun. Review

7.0

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4 december

4 dec

This year’s holiday offering is a charmer, and its understated humor and wry observations help to keep it engaging regardless of your age. But that’s not enough for That Christmas to transcend the glut of Christmas fare this year (and every year) to become an annual tradition. Review

6.0

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3 december

3 dec

The island population and all they’re planning feels a bit undercooked and the red herring is forgettable, but the core cast is having enough fun to keep the film upbeat and entertaining. Review

7.0

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3 december

3 dec

Nutcrackers mainly feels like an experiment. David Gordon Green takes a familiar Christmas family film script and sees if he can make something real out of it. He doesn’t always succeed, but he does deliver a charming mixed bag of nuts. Review

6.0

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27 november

27 nov

Moana 2 won’t bore anyone looking for a colorful time waster this holiday season. You’re just not likely to remember it into January. Review

6.0

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26 november

26 nov

Gladiator II delivers an often exhilarating, mainly gorgeous spectacle populated by enigmatic characters performed admirably. It does not live up to Gladiator. But what could? Review

7.0

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20 november

20 nov

Rita, though it barely qualifies as true horror, is a tough watch, especially because it is based on true events. It’s moving and debilitating at the same time, but it’s a beautiful and powerful work. Review

7.0

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18 november

18 nov

The film splashes vibrantly colored innards across the scene with abandon and delivers a message we can all get behind. This gooey mess may just be the healing balm we need right now. Review

6.0

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18 november

18 nov

Bird, represents something closer to magical realism than anything she’s done previously, but her generous nature with characters and her impeccable casting are present, as always. Review

8.0

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13 november

13 nov

Eisenberg’s work as a filmmaker here is very sharp, never taking the cheap shot. Both characters are held to account, but there’s a generosity of spirit in the film that’s equally forgiving. The result is a poignant treasure. Review

9.0

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13 november

13 nov

It’s ingenious, moving, hilarious and required viewing. Review

8.0

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6 november

6 nov

The full picture is one of hope in art, of power in challenging institutions, and of women demanding freedom. Review

8.0

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5 november

5 nov

Like nearly everything the filmmaker has made in the last two decades (at least), Here feels hollow and slight, an experiment in technological execution rather than artistic experimentation. Review

4.0

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31 october

31 oct

Bruce Goodison is at his finest when his three characters are confined to the cab, moving relentlessly away from the bright lights of the city, the squeak and slap of the windshield wipers their road tunes. But a needless side trip to an abandoned motel, coupled with unimpressive CGI creature effects, keep Black Cab from ever really grabbing hold. Review

5.0

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29 october

29 oct

Lessons are learned, stakes are low, animation style is bland, jokes go on too long and the slight story is stretched beyond breaking. A solid cast and a few charming moments can’t overcome the film’s lack of narrative cohesion or heart. Review

4.0

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29 october

29 oct

Woman of the Hour takes on a story that could easily have been exploitation, delivering instead a thrilling, reverent, angry witness. Review

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17 october

17 oct

The imagery is haunting, allowing the film to transcend its police procedural structure to become something more mysterious and troubling. Review

8.0

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14 october

14 oct

Saturday Night also bursts with laugh-out-loud moments, little triumphs, fascinating callbacks and infectious energy. It can be hard to see today’s SNL in this riotous recollection, but there’s real history in these 90 minutes—and so much cocaine. History rarely looked like this much fun. Review

8.0

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10 october

10 oct

The filmmakers keep the tensions heightened, much thanks to the endearingly vulnerable and human performances of their ensemble. Review

7.0

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10 october

10 oct

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