The Iron Claw (2023)

 

Morale of the story, avoid fake wrestling at all costs and anyone who spends time watching it. I’ve never understood why people tune in to watch a bunch of roided out beefcakes pretend-fight each other. Then again, a third of our nation is functionally retarded. (this happens to overlap on a venn diagram with Trump supporters) 

The acting and commitment to their rolls was impressive. But the movie is such a downer filled with one bad decision after another. 

Rating: C-

Sorry To Bother You (2018)

You’re going to be bothered. This is an F-ed up movie. I won’t spoil it for you.

Rating: C

Darkest Hour (2017)

My first impression was that I was watching another episode of The Crown, only with slightly different actors. I then found myself asking--does this film rise above the level of an episode of that TV show? Perhaps. But interestingly enough, it also ties into another nominated film: Dunkirk. It’s as if all these programs were working in cahoots with one another to help us brush up on our world history.

Gary Oldman’s portrayal of Winston Churchill was on point. Likely Oscar worthy. It’s quite amazing how a bunch of rich, pasty, hanky-waving old dudes managed to come together to save the world from Hitler. Sadly, more often than not, it’s those same old white dudes who get us in trouble to begin with.

Rating: C+

Baby Driver (2017)

The quirky style and musical interplay make this film instantly likable. You aren’t exactly sure where it’s going, but the ride is very fast. Just when you think you’ve seen every car chase sequence in existence, Baby Driver pulls out a few new tricks. A strong first half make up for an average second.

Rating: B

Burnt (2015)

I love anything having to do with cooking. Top Chef addict. It was a given that I’d enjoy this movie. It’s no three star Michelin film though.

Rating: C+

Cinderella (2015)

A nice live action update of the fairytale. Thankfully not done as an obnoxious musical. Great casting. Not dumbed down for the kiddos.

Rating: C+