4 Stars, Jaime's Reviews ‘Rocketman’ Review: A Perfect Tribute to a Life Beyond the Yellow Brick Road June 6, 2019by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on ‘Rocketman’ Review: A Perfect Tribute to a Life Beyond the Yellow Brick Road Elton John's biopic isn't so much of a biopic, but a beautiful rock fantasy.
4½ Stars, Jaime's Reviews ‘Pyaasa’ Review: Guru Dutt’s Hauntingly Semi-Autobiographical Poem June 3, 2019by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on ‘Pyaasa’ Review: Guru Dutt’s Hauntingly Semi-Autobiographical Poem Guru Dutt's tale of achieving success in post-independence India is a haunting piece of Bollywood cinema.
5 Stars, Jaime's Reviews ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ Review: The Glamour of Embracing True Self in a Wicked Little Town April 13, 2019June 3, 2019by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ Review: The Glamour of Embracing True Self in a Wicked Little Town John Cameron Mitchell brings a punk rock musical he and Stephen Trask co-created to the screen without losing any of the glamour.
3 Stars, Jaime's Reviews Mary Poppins Returns but Brought Nothing New: A Review January 31, 2019by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on Mary Poppins Returns but Brought Nothing New: A Review Emily Blunt brings a new sort of charm to Julie Andrews's beloved role, but the film does not seem to have much else to carry.
5 Stars, Jaime's Reviews A Star is Born – Review July 28, 2017May 6, 2018by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on A Star is Born – Review Lives under a disguise, only to reveal itself to something far greater. (✯✯✯✯✯)
3 Stars, Jaime's Reviews Beauty and the Beast (2017) – Review March 22, 2017March 26, 2017by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on Beauty and the Beast (2017) – Review Feels conflicted in itself in whether it wants to be a new take on the story or just a mere recreation of its source. (✯✯✯)
5 Stars, Jaime's Reviews The Umbrellas of Cherbourg – Review March 20, 2017by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on The Umbrellas of Cherbourg – Review Plays much like an opera on the big screen in all its vibrance. (✯✯✯✯✯)
3 Stars, Jaime's Reviews Frozen – Review January 15, 2017by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on Frozen – Review Has interesting ideas made frustrating by elements that add so little. (✯✯✯)
3½ Stars, Jaime's Reviews La La Land – Review January 12, 2017July 18, 2017by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on La La Land – Review Pays its due respects to its influences, if not really going beyond its dreams. (✯✯✯✯)
2½ Stars, Jaime's Reviews Trolls – Review December 29, 2016by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment on Trolls – Review Mostly harmless but forgettable family fare. (✯✯½)