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Movie reviews by an experienced movie critic and member of the Critics Choice Association
Drew Moniot
5 days ago3 min read
Review: 'Gladiator II"
'Gladiator II' is a cinematic triumph that lives up to all the marketing hype -- a return to epic moviemaking from a visionary director.
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Drew Moniot
Jun 19, 20224 min read
Review: 'Lightyear'
Might not be what audiences are expecting. It’s not about the cute 'Toy Story' toy as much as the complex character who inspired it.
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Drew Moniot
Jun 11, 20223 min read
Review: 'Jurassic World Dominion'
It’s hard to top a movie that got it all right the first time around.
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Drew Moniot
May 24, 20223 min read
Review: ‘The Bob’s Burgers Movie’
A funny, summer, animated comedy that aims to make you laugh your buns off.
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Drew Moniot
May 19, 20223 min read
Review: 'Downton Abbey: A New Era"
Guaranteed to please the legion of 'Downton Abbey' fans.
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Drew Moniot
May 6, 20224 min read
Review: 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'
While it may turn out to be this summer’s first blockbuster, it might fall short of fan expectations.
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Drew Moniot
Apr 20, 20224 min read
Review: 'The Northman'
An overly-long, darkly depressing Viking saga.
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Drew Moniot
Apr 18, 20223 min read
Review: 'Ambulance'
Michael Bay is perhaps the undisputed king of movie chaos. His latest movie is definitely chaotic. But not in a good way.
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Drew Moniot
Apr 7, 20223 min read
Review: 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2'
Lightning can strike twice in Hollywood, when you combine a talented created team with a dream team cast.
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Drew Moniot
Apr 5, 20223 min read
Review: 'Morbius'
It seemed like a vampire role that Jared Leto could really sink his teeth into, but the results prove otherwise.
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Drew Moniot
Apr 4, 20224 min read
Review: CIFF 46
There's lots to see at the 46th Cleveland International Film Festival!
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Drew Moniot
Mar 4, 20223 min read
Review: 'The Batman'
A deliciously dark and entertaining updating of the Batman saga.
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Drew Moniot
Dec 23, 20214 min read
Review: 'Spiderman: No Way Home'
This is a spoiler-free review of 'Spider-Man: No Way Home', that rare movie that lives up to all the hype. And then some.
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Drew Moniot
Dec 22, 20214 min read
Review: 'The King's Man'
Despite the star power of Ralph Fiennes, Djiman Hounsou and Gemma Arterton, this origin story falls short of expectations.
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Drew Moniot
Dec 16, 20213 min read
Review: 'Cyrano'
Peter Dinklage and Haley Bennett shine in the musical movie adaptation of 'Cyrano.'
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Drew Moniot
Dec 11, 20215 min read
Review: 'West Side Story'
The 1961 version is a classic movie musical for the ages. Against all odds, Steven Spielberg has managed to make lightning strike twice.
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Drew Moniot
Dec 7, 20214 min read
Review: 'Being the Ricardos'
I Love Lucy, but Nicole Kidman misses the mark in this Aaron Sorkin tale.
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Drew Moniot
Dec 5, 20213 min read
Review: 'King Richard'
Will Smith is back, proving once again why he is one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars in this exceptional biopic.
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Drew Moniot
Nov 29, 20214 min read
Review: 'Licorice Pizza'
A comedy that reflects the directorial touch of Robert Altman and the quirky casting of 'Napoleon Dynamite.'
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Drew Moniot
Nov 27, 20214 min read
Review: 'House of Gucci'
Lady Gaga’s performance might be the only reason to see this movie about greed, corruption and murder in the 'House of Gucci.'
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