Cinematic Sommelier
7.1
Not bad for the foreign language Best Picture nominee. A bit on the nose with the family drama, but there’s enough genuine heart in it to help make that palatable. The hard on this film has for, well filmmaking, is a must if you want the Oscars nomination. The humor is DARK, and you’ll likely get some strange looks for some of the jokes causing you laughter… it’s worth it. A solid watch for awards season!
8.9
I’m surprised A.I. allowed this one to come out… it’s an absolute work of art! Timely, well made, and overall a really fun ride! I was on the edge of my seat the entire runtime! What could have been lost in silliness actually nails razor sharp cinematic story telling. Sam Rockwell and crew absolutely nail it! Not a character or frame wasted from beginning to end. Kind of like what would have happened in an alternate timeline of the “Ready Player One” universe… what happens if we don’t all head into the Oasis and instead choose to fight for humanity’s sake. Highly recommend!
7.5
Exactly what you expect – a heartfelt, carefully crafted homage to the man, the myth, the legend… The behind the scenes scenes were my favorite, seeing the more human side of Elvis. Him goofing around with the band was hilarious. There was a reason he was the king…
6.4
“Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” was far superior to “Mrs. Harris goes to Amsterdam as her marriage falls apart.” It took me far too long to put things together watching this one. It pulled a lot of punches throughout, which made it difficult to follow at times. It had a hard time nailing down a tone and picking a lane. Some almost sweet moments undercut by an ironic lack of commitment.
6.4
It was trying to be so many things, and I don’t think it landed any of them. Beyond some impressive cinematography, everything else falls kind of flat. I almost said flaccid there, but that would be too on the nose, no? I’m not really sure what I expected, but it wasn’t this. A hot mess of a movie.
Brett Garten, Movie Extraordinare 