2½ Stars, Jaime's Reviews ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Review: A Revised History Lesson from Aaron Sorkin October 30, 2020October 30, 2020by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Review: A Revised History Lesson from Aaron Sorkin The newest film from Aaron Sorkin captures a revolutionary point in American history - but to what extent?
5 Stars, Jaime's Reviews ‘Come and See’ Review: Carrying The Burden of Survivor’s Guilt August 17, 2020by Jaime Rebanal The final film of Elem Klimov presents the war as if you were running from the apocalypse.
2 Stars, Jaime's Reviews ‘Extraction’ Review: A Pretty Setting Does Not Make an Exciting Action Movie August 8, 2020August 16, 2020by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on ‘Extraction’ Review: A Pretty Setting Does Not Make an Exciting Action Movie Despite all the inventive set pieces, this new Chris Hemsworth action venture fails to deliver.
4½ Stars, Jaime's Reviews ‘Da 5 Bloods’ Review: A Potent, if Indulgent Affair from Spike Lee July 19, 2020July 19, 2020by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on ‘Da 5 Bloods’ Review: A Potent, if Indulgent Affair from Spike Lee Spike Lee's latest joint for Netflix hits hard, even amidst its misgivings.
5 Stars, Jaime's Reviews ‘The Tale of the Princess Kaguya’ Review: A Beautiful Fairy Tale Far Beyond Simply Modern Reinvention July 1, 2020by Jaime Rebanal Isao Takahata's final film is one of the all-time great cinematic swan songs.
5 Stars, Jaime's Reviews ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ Review: How Miyazaki Finds Magic in What We Love May 8, 2020May 8, 2020by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ Review: How Miyazaki Finds Magic in What We Love Hayao Miyazaki at his most simple could only be every bit as lovely as one can expect from the master.
5 Stars, Jaime's Reviews ‘Perfect Blue’ Review: Confronting False Idols in Satoshi Kon’s Debut Feature April 22, 2020April 22, 2020by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on ‘Perfect Blue’ Review: Confronting False Idols in Satoshi Kon’s Debut Feature Satoshi Kon's first feature is an unforgettable, and wholly upsetting ride from beginning to end.
2½ Stars, Jaime's Reviews ‘Onward’ Review: Pixar’s Latest Isn’t Exactly a Step Forward April 19, 2020April 19, 2020by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on ‘Onward’ Review: Pixar’s Latest Isn’t Exactly a Step Forward This latest fantasy adventure from Pixar never quite moved onward.
5 Stars, Jaime's Reviews ‘Dead Ringers’ Review: A Psychologically Visceral Tale of Symbiotic Horror March 19, 2020March 20, 2020by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on ‘Dead Ringers’ Review: A Psychologically Visceral Tale of Symbiotic Horror David Cronenberg's 1988 masterpiece tells a horrific tale of an unhealthy symbiosis.
3½ Stars, Jaime's Reviews ‘1917’ Review: A Faceless, if Harrowing War Experience February 3, 2020February 3, 2020by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on ‘1917’ Review: A Faceless, if Harrowing War Experience Sam Mendes's latest film is determined to make you feel time ticking away, minute by minute.