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The Movie Review Crew
by The Movie Review Crew
Film reviews coming to you in a manner that will no doubt please your ears.
Episodes
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'What Dreams May Come' Review: A Stunning But Heartbreaking Story of Love
We're continuing our Visual Masterpieces theme with a stunningly beautiful movie that will have you running the gamut of emotions. Have tissues ready for this one! OUR SCORES: Aaron - A Matt - B Shane - A Rotten Tomatoes - 51% IMDb - 7/10 THEME: Visual Masterpieces Chosen By: Matt McNeal
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'Sin City' Review: Do These Groundbreaking Visuals Stand the Test Of Time?
The visual effects in 'Sin City' were groundbreaking in 2005 and they are just as striking more than 20 years later. The characters' treatment of women is dated and problematic at times, but the movie does enough right to remain great. OUR SCORES; Aaron - A Matt - A Shane - B Rotten Tomatoes…
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'The Electrical Life of Louis Wain' Review: A Beautiful Misfire
This movie caught our host, Shane, on a bad day and he might have been a bit grumpy in this review. On the other hand, Aaron loved it. You tell us who is right! OUR SCORES; Aaron - B Matt - C Shane - C Rotten Tomatoes - 68% IMDb - 6.8/10 THEME: Based on A True Story Chosen By: Aaron Cronican
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'Frost/Nixon' (2008) Review: A Thrilling Battle of Wits
Political thrillers are not our jam; Most times we find them too boring to live up the "thriller" label. Director Ron Howard and a slew of amazing actors earn that label in Frost/Nixon, bringing an entertaining energy to this true story. OUR SCORES; Aaron - B Matt - S Nate - A Shane - B Rotten...
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'The Iron Claw' (2023) Review: Prepare to Be Devastated
Even those that have no interest in professional wrestling will appreciate this film. The entire cast is flawless and we guarantee you'll be reaching for the tissues by the end. OUR SCORES; Aaron - B Matt - S Nate - A Shane - B Rotten Tomatoes - 89% IMDb - 7.5/10 THEME: Based on A True Story…
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'Fruitvale Station' Review: An Uninteresting Telling of a Real Life Tragedy
Ryan Coogler's talent is on full display, as is that of the entire cast. Unfortunately, the "Day in the life" approach to Oscar Grant III's story felt manipulative and left a lot to be desired. OUR SCORES; Aaron - C Matt - C Shane - C Steve - C Rotten Tomatoes - 94% IMDb - 7.5/10 THEME: Based on…
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'All the President's Men' Review: Perhaps The Greatest Portrayal of Investigative Journalism
Rotten Tomatoes - 100% IMDb - 6.6/10 OUR SCORES; Aaron - B Matt - A Shane - A THEME: Pre 1980 Movies Chosen By: Nate Dudley All the President's Men (1976) is flawless down to every last detail. The only thing that could hinder one's viewing enjoyment is their level of interest in the subject matter.
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'Phantasm' Review: More Style Than Substance, But It Works!
Rotten Tomatoes - 100% IMDb - 6.6/10 OUR SCORES; Aaron - C Matt - B Shane - B THEME: Pre 1980 Movies Chosen By: Matt McNeal Phantasm is one of the most unique and visually creative horror movies out there. The 70s campiness, mixed with the surrealistic qualities, make for a dream-like experience.
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'Dr. Terror's House of Horror' Review: A Horror Anthology That Is Spooky Rather Than Scary
Rotten Tomatoes - 100% IMDb - 6.6/10 OUR SCORES; Aaron - C Matt - B Shane - B THEME: Pre 1980 Movies Chosen By: Matt McNeal This horror anthology has an all-star cast and an undeniably 60s charm. It is an entertaining watch, but it goes more for a PG spooky atmosphere than true scares. Those...
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'Dirty Harry' Review: Does This Iconic Action Film Hold Up More Than Fifty Years Later?
Rotten Tomatoes - 78% IMDb - 6.7/10 OUR SCORES; Aaron - B Matt - C Shane - S THEME: Pre 1980 Movies Chosen By: Shane Cronican We're kicking off our new theme with an action classic, led by a pillar of American Cinema, that helped shape the modern action genre. All due credit is given for its...
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'The Pledge' Review: Proof That a Great Cast Doesn't Guarantee a Great Movie
Rotten Tomatoes - 78% IMDb - 6.7/10 OUR SCORES; Aaron - C Matt - D Shane - C THEME: Police/Detective Movies Chosen By: Shane Cronican Unfortunately, we end this theme rotation with another disappointment of failed potential. A thought provoking story with an incredible all-star cast just doesn't...
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'The Frozen Ground Review': An Interesting Story Ruined By Poor Filmmaking
Rotten Tomatoes - 60% IMDb - 6.4/10 OUR SCORES; Aaron - F Matt - F Nate - D Shane - D THEME: Police/Detective Movies Chosen By: Nate Dudley Based on the true story of the hunt for Alaska's most dangerous serial killer, with Nic Cage squaring off against John Cusack; The foundation is here for a...
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'In the Heat of the Night' Review: Better As a Racially Infused Drama Than a Murder Mystery
Rotten Tomatoes - 96% IMDb - 7.9/10 OUR SCORES; Aaron - B Matt - B Shane - B THEME: Police/Detective Movies Chosen By: Matt McNeal In the Heat of the Night (1967) deserves its place in film history as a groundbreaking drama examining racial tension, and for having a masterful performance from...
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'Insomnia' Review: A Psychological Thriller Elevated By Powerhouse Performances
Rotten Tomatoes - 92% IMDb - 7.2/10 Our Scores; Matt - B Shane - B Steve - B Theme: Police/Detective Movies Chosen By: Steve Rushlau Insomnia (2002) smartly forgoes the typical murder mystery trappings and becomes a tense cat-and-mouse thriller. The mystery takes a backseat to the psychological...
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'The Order' Review - Jude Law is Great; The Movie Around Him Falls Short
Rotten Tomatoes - 93% IMDb - 6.8/10 Our Scores; Aaron - B Matt - C Nate - B Shane - C Theme: Police/Detective Movies Chosen By: Aaron Cronican Jude Law and Jurnee Smollett are fantastic as cops hunting a white supremacist leader (Nicholas Hoult). Unfortunately, director Justin Kurzel's detached...
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'Dark City' Is a Noir Mystery In a Lovecraftian World
Our Score - 6.66/10 Rotten Tomatoes - 78% IMDb - 7.5/10 Theme: Lovecraftian/Cosmic Horror Chosen By: Aaron Cronican Dark City (1998) builds an awe-inspiring world and has an incredibly original noir mystery with some out of this world twists.
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'The Whisperer in Darkness' is a Must Watch For Lovecraft Fans!
Our Score - 8.75 / 10 Rotten Tomatoes - 86% IMDb - 6.5 / 10 Theme: Lovecraftian/Cosmic Horror The Whisperer in Darkness (2011) is a movie made by Lovecraft fans for Lovecraft fans. The care put into every aspect of the movie is evident throughout, making for a movie that even those not into...
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'In the Mouth of Madness' Review: Lovecraft By Way Of John Carpenter? Yes, Please!
Our Score - 7/10 (B-) Rotten Tomatoes - 58% IMDb - 7.1/10 Theme: Lovecraftian/Cosmic Horror Chosen By: Shane Cronican As it is with the Lovecraftian genre as a whole, In the Mouth of Madness (1994) won't be for everyone. It is weird and it leaves you without any solid answers. That being said…
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'Glorious' (2022) - A God in a Glory Hole Isn't Enough to Hold Our Interest
Our Score - 5.56 (C-) Rotten Tomatoes - 88% IMDb - 5.6 Chosen By: Nate Dudley J.K. Simmons voices a Lovecraftian deity speaking to a man through a glory hole in a rest stop bathroom stall. If nothing else, the premise is unique, but there's too little depth and this one runs out of steam pretty...
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'The Empty Man" Is Unique and Interesting, But Flawed
Our Score - 6.5 / 10 (C+) Rotten Tomatoes - 73% IMDb - 6.2 / 10 Chosen By: Shane Cronican Despite some narrative issues and a heavy lull in its second act, we enjoyed this thought-provoking, unique story. The unclear ending might make it frustrating to some viewers, but there is plenty to love...
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Top 5 Movies of 2025
2026 is here, so we look back and give you our Top 5 movies of 2025! Let us know your Top 5 in the comments!
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'The Dark and the Wicked' Is An Uneven Missed Opportunity
Our Score - 5.13 / 10 (D+) Rotten Tomatoes - 91% IMDb - 6.1 / 10 Chosen By: Aaron Cronican The Dark and the Wicked (2020) is an unfortunate case of what could have been. An interesting premise, effectively creepy direction, and solid acting all become lost in a muddled, uneven narrative that…
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'Snowtown' Exemplifies Everything We Dislike About Indies
Our Score - 2.88/10 (F) Rotten Tomatoes - 85% IMDb - 6.6/10 Chosen By: Nate Dudley Snowtown (2011) tries so hard to be indie that it ends up making the story of Australia's deadliest serial killer boring. If you're wondering why we don't like indies, watch this one.
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Is 'Sinners' The Best Movie of 2025?
Our Score - 8.83 / 10 (A-) Rotten Tomatoes - 97% IMDb - 7.6 / 10 Chosen By: Matt McNeal Sinners is an absolute masterpiece from everyone involved. Don't listen to Aaron's ice cold takes on this one; It's the best movie of the 2025, and it's not even close.
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Is 'Lake Placid' As Fun As We Remember It Being?
Our Score - 4.17/10 (D-) Rotten Tomatoes - 47% IMDb - 5.8/10 Chosen By: Aaron Cronican We remember loving Lake Placid when we were kids. Rewatching it over 25 years later, it's just not the same feeling. This movie does a lot of things wrong. Its greatest sin; It's just not that fun.
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Is 'Shin Godzilla' One of the Best In the Franchise?
Our Score - 7.5/10 (B) Rotten Tomatoes - 87% IMDb - 6.8/10 Chosen By: Matt McNeal Shin Godzilla (2016) reinvented the titular creature and took the franchise in a fresh new direction, all resulting in an overwhelmingly positive reception. Did this new take work for all of us?
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Is 'The Descent' One of the Best Horror Movies of the 2000s?
Our Score - 6.75 / 10 (C+) Rotten Tomatoes - 87% IMDb - 7.2 / 10 Chosen By: Shane Cronican Look it up, and you'll find The Descent on loads of 'Best Of' horror lists. Do we agree? How does it hold up twenty years later? And what the hell happened to Neil Marshall's career. We answer all of these...
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'Don't Speak'? More Like Don't Watch, Am I Right?
Our Score - 1.08/10 (F) Rotten Tomatoes - 13% IMDb - 3.2/10 Chosen By: Nate Dudley The only thing harder than watching a movie with almost no redeeming qualities, like Don't Speak (2020), is talking about it for an hour. Trust us and skip this movie!
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'Hidden Figures' Is a Feel-Good Story Worth Seeing
Our Score - 7.88/10 (B) Rotten Tomatoes - 93% IMDb - 7.8/10 Chosen By: Nate Dudley Hidden Figures (2016) tells an important story through an amazing cast. The PG rating might make the story feel a bit simplified to some, but it still is impactful and inspiring.
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'The Conspirator' Falls Flat
Our Score - 5.67/10 (C-) Rotten Tomatoes - 56% IMDb - 6.9/10 Chosen By: Aaron Cronican Despite the efforts of the loaded cast, The Conspirator (2010) feels too much like a play, and it lacks the impact expected from a story like this.
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'Hotel Mumbai' Is Intense, But It Feels Misguided
Our Score - 4.33/10 (D-) Rotten Tomatoes - 76% IMDB - 7.6/10 Chosen By: Shane Cronican In Hotel Mumbai (2018), Dev Patel shines, as he always does, but his great performance can't save this movie from feeling like it is exploiting the true life horrors for entertainment. As Matt puts it, this one...
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'The Report' Makes a Political Investigation Interesting
Our Score - 6.67 / 10 (C+) Rotten Tomatoes - 83% IMDB - 7.2 / 10 Chosen By: Matt McNeal Matt kicks off our Based On a True Story theme by choosing 'The Report'. Though political thrillers are far from our favorite genre, Adam Driver puts this one on his shoulders and makes it an interesting viewing.
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Sam Jackson's Performance In 'Black Snake Moan' Deserved An Oscar!
Our Score - 5.83/10 (C-) Rotten Tomatoes - 66% IMDB - 6.9/10 Chosen By: Matt McNeal In the first episode of our new theme, Matt McNeal chose Black Snake Moan, claiming Samuel L. Jackson should have been Oscar nominated for his performance. Were we convinced? Listen and find out!
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Our Favorite Movies of 2024
In this special episode, four of us list our favorite movies of 2024. Drop a comment letting us know what we got right or, more likely, what we got wrong! What were your favorite movies of 2024?
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Is 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' a Perfect Movie?
Our Score - 9.58/10 (A+) Rotten Tomatoes - 94% IMDB - 7.8/10 Chosen By: Aaron Cronican Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) lives up to its title by having something fans of any genre can enjoy; Great visuals, beautiful performances, frantic fight scenes, sharp humor, and absurdity abound.…
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'Memoirs of a Geisha' Is A Beautiful Misfire.
Our Score - 5.88/10 (C-) Rotten Tomatoes - 35% IMDB - 7.3/10 Chosen By: Matt McNeal Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) is a beautiful, well made film with a predictably great musical score from John Williams. Questionable casting, poor writing, and the decision to make it an English language film made it...
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'3:10 to Yuma' Overcomes Its Flaws With Star Power
Our Score - 6.17/10 (C) Rotten Tomatoes - 89% IMDB - 7.6/10 Chosen By: Shane Cronican 3:10 to Yuma's incredible cast shines throughout and the themes and action are entertaining, but frustratingly inconsistent character motives lead to some questionable decisions that took the steam out of this...
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'The Constant Gardener' Is Intriguing, But Lacks An Emotional Punch
Our Score - 5.75/10 (C-) Rotten Tomatoes - 83% IMDB - 7.3/10 Chosen By: Nate Dudley The first movie chosen for our theme of Best Original Score nominees/winners is The Constant Gardener (2005). Unfortunately, our reviewers found the score to be mostly underwhelming, much like the movie as a whole.
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'Final Prayer' Is Much Better Than We Expected
Our Score - 5.83/10 (C-) Rotten Tomatoes - 83% IMDB - 5.8/10 Chosen By: Aaron Cronican Thanks to likeable characters and the bleak ending, Final Prayer (2013) manages to be engaging enough to get past the typical pitfalls of the found footage subgenre.
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! 'Hellboy: The Crooked Man' Review
Our Score - 4/10 (D-) Rotten Tomatoes - 39% IMDB - 4.5/10 Chosen By: Shane Cronican Hellboy: The Crooked Man was bad in a lot of ways. . . but we didn't hate it!
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'Speak No Evil' Is Carried By A Great James McAvoy Performance
Our Score - 5.85/10 (C-) Rotten Tomatoes - 84% IMDB - 6.9/10 Chosen By: Nate Dudley Speak No Evil is fueled by great acting and plenty of tension, but it falls apart towards the end. It could have been great, but it feels like it pulled its punches, especially when compared to the bleakness of…
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'Oddity' Started Our Horror Season Off Right
Our Score - 7.83/10 (B) Rotten Tomatoes - 96% IMDB - 6.7/10 Chosen By: Matt McNeal Oddity (2024) might be more creepy than outright scary, but the tight direction, twist-filled narrative, and solid performances create a chilling atmosphere perfect for the Halloween season.
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Matt Made Us Watch The Worst Movie Ever!
Our Score - 0.83/10 (F) Rotten Tomatoes - 97% IMDB - 7.4/10 Chosen By: Matt McNeal Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World has high ratings from critics and viewers on nearly every platform, so we must be missing something. If this is your cup of tea, we're happy you found joy from it.…
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Is 'Sorcerer' William Friedkin's Masterpiece?
Our Score - 5/10 (D+) Rotten Tomatoes - 82% IMDB - 7.7/10 Chosen By: Shane Cronican Sorcerer (1977) has one of the greatest posters of all time, depicting an image from one of the greatest scenes of all time. Unfortunately, poor characters and poor pacing make for a slow and unengaging experience.
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'Arthur the King' Is Flawed But Uplifting
Our Score - 5.08/10 (D+) Rotten Tomatoes - 71% IMDB - 7/10 Chosen By: Nate Dudley Arthur the King is incredibly flawed, but those looking for an easy heartwarming watch will find plenty to enjoy. Others, like Aaron, will hate every second of it.
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'Monkey Man' Is a Promising Debut From Dev Patel
Our Score - 7.38/10 (B-) Rotten Tomatoes - 88% IMDB - 6.9/10 Chosen By: Steve Rushlau Monkey Man has its flaws, but this is culturally immersive, hard-hitting actioner promises a bright future for Dev Patel as a director.
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'Children of Men' (2006) Re-Review
Our Score - 7.6/10 (B) Rotten Tomatoes - 92% IMDB - 7.9/10 Chosen By: Aaron Cronican It has been 8 years since we reviewed Children of Men, so Aaron decided it was time to re-review it with two members who weren't on that initial review. The question remains the same; Is Children of Men really…
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'Lights Out' (2016) Wasted Its Great Concept
Our Score - 3.83/10 (F) Rotten Tomatoes - 75% IMDB - 6.3/10 Chosen By: Matt McNeal 'Lights Out' has a great concept, visually speaking and as a metaphor, but those ideas are lost in the inconsistencies of its monster and in its incredibly problematic ending.
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'The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster' Is An Unfortunate Letdown
Our Score - 4.34/10 (D-) Rotten Tomatoes - 85% IMDB - 5/10 Chosen By: Matt McNeal The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster (2023) has some solid ideas and, but it fails to blend those ideas with the story, creating a confusing an uninspired letdown. That being said, director Bomani Story and lead...
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Is 'Sisu' Too Silly To Be Good?
Our Score - 6.83/10 (C+) Rotten Tomatoes - 94% IMDB - 6.9/10 Chosen By: Steve Rushlau Sisu is heavy on action and gore and, for the right audience, it will be a blast. Those looking for anything even remotely close to plausibility, however, will come away disappointed.
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