Movie reviews of The Massie Twins

Whether or not it’s an exercise in pointed symbolism or abstract surrealism or a manifestation of suicidal thoughts, it’s utterly mesmerizing. Review

It’s so freakish and routinely inscrutable that its imagery is alternately scary, obscene, dramatic, and hilarious. It simply doesn’t exist in any sort of analyzable reality. Review

It’s moderately amusing, but it has a difficult time justifying its own existence; it’s simply unnecessary to revisit the Seuss masterpiece yet again, especially when there’s no fresh angle from which to approach it. Review

Were it not for the odd moment of slapstick, the notions of playing god and of psychological torture and of uncontrollable rage would be genuinely terrifying. Review

It’s the kind of cautionary tale (with an astounding, if improbably hopeful, finale) that never loses its relevance. Review

A wonder of music and surreal visuals, frequently smushed together in entertainingly perverse ways. Review

The acting is mediocre, the dialogue is unconvincing, the characters are flimsy, and the story is shoddily constructed, but the tone is mostly serious, which helps counter the abundance of deficiencies in filmmaking techniques (and all of the unintentional hilarity). Review

It’s thrilling at times and action-packed at others, but it abandons the utter brilliance of select moments of outsmarting rather than outgunning the enemies. Review

Although Ivanhoe isn’t nearly as well-known as the many legends of Robin Hood, this medieval epic exists alongside Locksley’s own exploits, making for an amusing supplement to the more famous yarns. Review

Tightly scripted, with frequent near-misses and white-knuckle encounters, I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang is dark, dour, and devoid of comic relief. Review

An unforgettable finale, this early adaptation of a preeminent example of French literature is a must-see masterpiece of visual storytelling. Review

As audiences wait for the next moment of exposed flesh, they must also sit through numerous skiing montages. Review

The anticlimactic and mild nature of every confrontation soon becomes downright boring resulting in one of the weakest of all peplum pictures. Review

Not only is it edited together deftly, managing some hair-raising stunts, but it also looks as if shot without permits or permission. The realism is exceptional. Review

Brief bits of comedy supplement the viciousness, as well as asides for discussions on poetry and the reproductive system... Review

The film is intermittently bloody and suspenseful, yet the action is edited with so many cuts and fast-paced camera angle changes that it’s impossible to see what exactly is going on. Review

Some of the makeup effects and creature designs are quite arresting, even if the best of them aren’t saved for the finale, which is a tremendously lackluster showdown. Review

May be pure fantasy, but it’s smartly paced, unexpectedly complex, action-packed, and thoroughly satisfying. Review

The performances are also quite the highlight... Review

While the picture might not be a technical marvel, the music is so forceful and enthusiastic that it’s hard not to get caught up in the momentum and the impact of one of the most enduring groups in rock history. Review

The story might not hold its relevance over the years, but there’s an undeniable, redemptive quality to the ambiguous finale, which is once again made grander by Davis’ star power. Review

The romance is striking, concluding with a famously tragic yet poetic and powerful scene. Review

A fascinating character study, bittersweet and insightful yet full of tremendous laughs. Review

While this isn’t a drastically different interpretation of the classic story, it’s nicely handled, possessing a seriousness and an updated amount of blood that are entirely fitting for a Hammer endeavor. Review