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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
Feb 27, 20214 min read
Review: 'The Vigil'
A night spent in a cramped, creepy rowhouse watching over a dead body makes for a remarkably good contemporary horror flick.
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Drew Moniot
Feb 16, 20214 min read
Review: 'Barb & Star Go To Vista Del Mar'
Writers Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo re-team in a hybrid “buddy” film that is equal parts vacation comedy, romantic comedy and spy comedy.
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Drew Moniot
Feb 12, 20214 min read
Review: 'Judas and the Black Messiah'
This cultural time trip is an important film for our times.
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Drew Moniot
Feb 11, 20213 min read
Review: 'Land'
The survivalist story of a woman’s self-exile to the wilderness that loses its way and becomes the stuff of paperback romance novels.
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Drew Moniot
Feb 9, 20212 min read
Review: 'WiNDUP'
This tender story about a father’s love and the healing power of music will touch your heart.
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Drew Moniot
Jan 29, 20214 min read
Review: 'A Day in the Life of America'
Jared Leto’s ambitious project to document an entire nation by dispatching 92 film crews to all 50 states.
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Drew Moniot
Jan 26, 20213 min read
Review: 'The Little Things'
A contemporary film noir detective story with an Oscar-winning cast including Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto.
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Drew Moniot
Jan 15, 20213 min read
Review: 'One Night in Miami'
A brilliant screenplay and a powerhouse cast mark the feature film directorial debut of Oscar-winning actress Regina King.
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Drew Moniot
Jan 3, 20214 min read
Review: 'Climate of the Hunter'
A campy, kitschy, Seventies-style vampire flick-- marks the 27th feature film of indie, arthouse filmmaker Mickey Reece.
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Drew Moniot
Dec 26, 20204 min read
Review: 'Wonder Woman'
Patty Jenkins fails to live up to the success of 'Wonder Woman' (2017) in this failed attempt at a superhero sequel.
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Drew Moniot
Dec 25, 20204 min read
Review: 'The Midnight Sky'
A technically competent sci-fi film that suffers from borrowed plot elements and a disregard for plausibility.
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Drew Moniot
Dec 24, 20204 min read
Review: 'News of the World'
A western with two outstanding performances from Tom Hanks and 11-year-old newcomer Helena Zenger.
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Drew Moniot
Dec 22, 20204 min read
Review: 'Soul'
A blending of dazzling digital effects and a timelessly entertaining parable. Add 'Soul' to Pixar’s list of modern, animated masterpieces.
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Drew Moniot
Dec 20, 20204 min read
Review: 'Promising Young Woman'
Carey Mulligan stars as Cassie, a wickedly smart lady out for well-deserved revenge at any cost in this deliciously dark thriller.
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Drew Moniot
Dec 19, 20204 min read
Review: 'Ammonite'
Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan heat up the screen as fictional 19th century lovers in this breathtakingly artistic film.
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Drew Moniot
Dec 12, 20203 min read
Review: 'Farewell Amor'
Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine’s standout performance in Ekwa Msangi’s romantic drama tops a list of reasons to see this movie.
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Drew Moniot
Dec 11, 20204 min read
Review: 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom'
Oscar-worthy performances by Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman in his final and most powerful film appearance.
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Drew Moniot
Dec 7, 20203 min read
Review: 'Let Them All Talk'
An improved, dialog-heavy comedy adrift at sea with an all-star cast doing their best to tread water and stay afloat.
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Drew Moniot
Dec 4, 20205 min read
Review: 'Mank'
Less 'Citizen Kane,' more backstory of Mank's politics and personal demons leading up to his greatest professional triumph.
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Drew Moniot
Dec 2, 20203 min read
Review: 'Happiest Season'
Director Clea DuVall creates Christmas magic in this holiday romance co-starring Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis.
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