Movie reviews of Joanna Orland

Falls short with its romantic notions. However, it is a fine lesson in history, on a subject matter that has had ever-lasting ramifications. Review

I didn’t learn anything historically fascinating, I didn’t find myself emotionally engaged with any plot or characters, but I fully experienced this film. Review

Can’t live by its performances alone. Review

Its visual and poetic beauty, transcend the medium. Review

A brilliant breakout for Cividino. Review

While these quirks give Weirdos its own voice, it still neatly fits within a genre; typified and defined by it. Review

Truly glorifies Boston and its resilient people who came together when faced with unthinkable hardship. Review

An emotional watch and a story that must be told. Review

I felt joy, sadness and a sense of wonderment, a truly unique and beautiful film! Review

Great ideas and a wonderful cast, with a standout performance from Lois Smith, sadly isn’t enough to keep this film in its prime. Review

While the ensemble cast brings a lot to the table, it is still Kumail Nanjiani’s movie through and through. Review

Disappointingly lacklustre. Review

Cold, dry and hugely conversational, Miss Sloane is an entertaining film to watch, but lacks the powerful emotion and humanity to make this a truly great film. Review

Has the soul of a film noir and the heart of a love story. It is an alluring film that is infinitely heightened by two excellent lead performances. Review

A gross out B-Movie horror that could be grosser and either more humorous or more scary to reach its full potential... Review

A character and social study rather than a plot-driven movie, yet still one with a lot of emotional impact simmering underneath its slow-paced facade. Review

Lacking momentum and aural-visual sheen, The Lost City of Z has the feel of an old classic, but fails to find its Z. Review

Has moved on from its iconic story from two decades past, much as we too have moved on. Review

While there are many interesting ideas, none of them are seen through to a satisfying conclusion. Review

Lacking subtlety, this allegorical film tells the tale of female coming-of age in an abstract, genre-bending fashion. Review

Captures what it is to be a woman in the American Northwest, striving to define oneself against societal conventions. Review

There is so much potential that it’s almost painful how it misses the mark. Review

Between Hill’s hilariously absurd characterization of Efraim and the light tone, this film is actually rather fun to watch. Review