Movie reviews of The Massie Twins

Their commitment to austere sincerity is unquestionably commendable, even if the eye-opening realism doesn’t produce consistent entertainment value. Review

Despite the questionable structuring of Waves, the scenes of raw emotion are thoroughly moving; they’re so unforgettable that they tend to override earlier flaws. Review

Despite the continual laughs, there’s still a nagging sense of something going terribly wrong all of a sudden – and, indeed, not everything goes according to plan. Review

Peeking through the disturbing imagery, morbid hallucinations, and crumbling identities is an engaging character study and a fiendish mix of drama and psychological horror. Review

The conclusion is rife with jaw-dropping sets, lightsaber duels, emotional confrontations, and sentimental throwbacks to recognizable elements not only from the original trilogy but also from The Force Awakens, bringing to an end a remarkably vast collection of cinematic legends and lore, and an acclaimed legacy of sci-fi fantasy prominence. Review

By the end, as the revelations grow more pessimistic and maddening, culminating in the possible publication or quashing of the titular 7,000-page report (along with countless political implications), the movie does transition into something a little more exciting. Review

Lloyd’s story is too plain and unaffecting to measure up to what could have been an insightful, emotional journey chronicling one of television’s most revered and respected legends. Review

Although there are fabricated additives to tie the story together, the subject matter is effectively infuriating. And despite a few pacing issues, the steady build to a welcome conclusion is handled nicely – along the lines of many invented political thrillers. Review

The movie is overlong, even if the scenes with the relevant characters – and the final revelations, with stirring speeches – are riveting. Review

And though the repetitive gags that remind viewers of some of the best bits from the 2017 precursor are still amusing, by the time they’re repeated in a third film (which seems inevitable), they’ll be unbearably stale. Review

By the end of it all, however, the film’s attention to details (resulting in a slow feel), the uncommon blend of comedy and crime, and its influential qualities (toward similar misadventures throughout the decade and beyond, not only for thrills but also for anti-establishment sentiments of the era) tend to outplay the actual entertainment value. Review

The drama is absorbing, if a bit distracting (crossing back and forth between genres), though contrived twists keep the titular characters continually in dire straits. Review

It’s actually rather awe-inspiring that this classic Universal monster would become so influential, considering the underdeveloped structuring, moments of ineffective suspense, and a general deficiency in filmic polish. Review

The mostly ineffective interludes of comic relief feel misplaced, especially since they’re rarely funny (oftentimes slipping into the realm of disgusting) and they stretch out the expectedly brief running time, which is itself predominantly just a series of excuses to show obscured, softcore sex and nudity. Review

The special effects are extraordinary, along with the topsy-turvy sets, augmenting a nerve-wracking plot of distressing exploration, frazzled nerves, unending surprises, and creeping death. Review

It’s certainly one of the most complex, action-packed, and memorable of all the ’60s war epics. Review

The narration is largely unnecessary, as is the bookending of Miles’ fate, but the pacing is swift, the acting is outstanding, and the techniques for generating suspense are superb. Review

It’s also apparent that the filmmaking siblings are adept with screenwriting. The dialogue is smart and cheeky, while the plot is labyrinthine and unpredictable. Review

The majority of the picture struggles to create a truly unique identity; it’s derivative of enough other properties to keep it interesting, but originality eludes it at every turn. Review

Yet despite the lack of seriousness, the biggest problem ultimately rests with the minuscule nature of the jokes; even with such an unrelenting onslaught of absurdities, few are memorable or inspire genuine belly-laughs. Review

The visuals are consistently stunning. It may not be wholly original, occasionally plagued by the one-shot restrictions, but 1917 is a tremendous, spectacle-driven, edge-of-your-seat thriller. Review

By the end, Marriage Story proves itself to be a sensational blend of laughs, tears, love, and hope. Review

Even the strength of Grant’s inimitable persona – and a few last-minute hiccups, such as confused identities and improvised cross-dressing – can’t save it from considerable mediocrity. Review

While the tone is consistently sincere and heavy-hitting, there’s nothing new about this story. Nevertheless, it’s still enjoyable to see an unwaveringly righteous lawman wade his way through the mire of crooks and corruption... Review