Cinematic Sommelier
7.1
They’re not lying, it stops once they hit their stride… which I found to be an odd choice. Nonetheless, this documentary includes some really sweet moments with the members of the band reminiscing and seeing/hearing some things for the first time since living the moments. The music is of course amazing, but the story seemed to just kind of stop. It’s solid, but I’d still rather watch one of their concert films or listen to one of their soundboard bootlegs.
6.6
Ghost POV was a fun ride… I could have done without the constant threat of witnessing a sexual assault, but the rest of the movie was so-so to almost solid. There were just so many unnecessary tangents and strange side quests that distract from what could have been a truly original and cool film. IT ends up being kind of predictable and overall “meh.” Also, be careful of mirrors. Pro tip.
8.1
In a word – haunting.
The ethical dilemmas at play, the best and worst of humanity on display… chilling. Even knowing the end result, I found myself on the edge of my seat the entire runtime. I can’t imagine being in this situation and having to make some of these calls, let alone being this embedded in the horrifying action. So many things we’ve become numb to are brought to the forefront and you are forced to confront a lot during this tight hour and a half. Extremely well done period piece on one of the most “wait, what?” stories in sports history. “Oh yeah, it wasn’t just Mark Spitz setting the medal record that year!”
7.6
So, uh… this is what happens when the sex robots become sentient and revolt. We’ve been due this film in the new age A.I. sci-fi genre… and this didn’t disappoint! A funny, insightful, dread-inducing thrill ride that’s “Promising Young Woman” meets “The Terminator.” A bloody good time at the theater! I can’t give Sophie Thatcher enough credit in this role, as she takes over and doesn’t relinquish her on-screen domination until the credits are done rolling! Bravo!
8.2
This was flat out amazing. Bravo to Seth Rogen, of all people. And his wonderful wife Lauren Miller Rogen. Dementia/Alzheimer’s is such a terrible disease for all involved. This film nails the tone and weight and execution here, delivering a perfectly balanced, incredibly impactful film. Short, sweet, to the point, and highly recommended as well worth your time from this movie reviewer (and former Nurse’s Aide who cared for many who suffered from Dementia/Alzheimer’s).
Brett Garten, Movie Extraordinare 