Reviews
67
in total
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The Starling
A review by Mae Abdulbaki for Screen Rant2021-09-13
What could have been a thoughtful, poignant story about loss ended up being an unfortunate misfire.Read entire review on Screen Rant -
Small Engine Repair
A review by Mae Abdulbaki for Screen Rant2021-09-10
While Small Engine Repair’s message is clear, it doesn’t completely take off and is fragmented in its pacing, with a twisted turn that doesn't land.Read entire review on Screen Rant -
Vacation Friends
A review by Mae Abdulbaki for Screen Rant2021-09-04
Vacation Friends finds its humor in the disconcerting scenarios the characters find themselves in, but it never evolves past its empty premise.Read entire review on Screen Rant -
Cinderella
A review by Mae Abdulbaki for Screen Rant2021-09-02
Unfortunately, Cinderella lacks the specificity of Ever After and doesn’t commit to the full fantasy of Brandy’s Cinderella, either, nor does it have the charisma of Ella Enchanted.Read entire review on Screen Rant -
Candyman
A review by Mae Abdulbaki for Screen Rant2021-08-25
While introducing a few arcs it doesn’t fully explore, Candyman is replete with haunting imagery, disconcerting horror, and thought-provoking themes.Read entire review on Screen Rant -
The Night House
A review by Mae Abdulbaki for Screen Rant2021-08-22
Uplifted by an incredible central performance by Hall, The Night House twists and turns, weaving terrifying visuals and jump-scares with thought-provoking and emotional story beats. The result makes for one of the best horror-thrillers of the year.Read entire review on Screen Rant -
Resort to Love
A review by Mae Abdulbaki for Screen Rant2021-08-06
Resort to Love doesn’t do anything unexpected or exciting and, despite its overly saccharine silliness, it is entertaining enough to watch in passing.Read entire review on Screen Rant -
Annette
A review by Mae Abdulbaki for Screen Rant2021-08-06
Annette is extravagant and ambitious, but it’s also frustrating, pompous and emotionally flat.Read entire review on Screen Rant -
The Green Knight
A review by Mae Abdulbaki for Screen Rant2021-07-30
It’s a movie that will have a lasting impression on the audience as its themes, execution, and sharp, lustrous visuals fully take hold, leaving viewers with a lot to think about.Read entire review on Screen Rant -
Die in a Gunfight
A review by Mae Abdulbaki for Screen Rant2021-07-23
Die in a Gunfight is utterly empty, with poorly developed characters, clunky dialogue, and a disingenuous romance that attempts to be epic in nature.Read entire review on Screen Rant -
Gunpowder Milkshake
A review by Mae Abdulbaki for Screen Rant2021-07-14
The film makes up for some of the missed storytelling opportunities with its stylish, exciting action sequences, and its swift pacing, all of which combined make for a fun, overall enthralling time.Read entire review on Screen Rant -
I Carry You with Me
A review by Mae Abdulbaki for Screen Rant2021-07-10
I Carry You With Me poignantly captures the ache, the beauty of the characters’ love, and the pieces that get left behind in pursuit of something new.Read entire review on Screen Rant -
The Forever Purge
A review by Mae Abdulbaki for Screen Rant2021-07-10
Filled with a lot of action, The Forever Purge is at times thrilling, but it remains at surface-level rather than delving further into its themes.Read entire review on Screen Rant -
America: The Motion Picture
A review by Mae Abdulbaki for Screen Rant2021-07-02
The concept is promising, and the violent delirium of the movie's visuals show that this could have been a fun, adrenaline-fueled romp. Instead, it's just an unfunny comedy that leaves a bad taste in one's mouth.Read entire review on Screen Rant -
Black Widow
A review by Mae Abdulbaki for Screen Rant2021-06-29
The biggest disappointment is perhaps that it doesn’t do enough to focus on Natasha, opting to set up Yelena as her successor. There is just enough Black Widow, however, to make this a distinct film, one that is less of a traditional superhero outing in the MCU, with the film more interested in exploring the lengths of human cruelty, perseverance, and the ties that bind despite everything.Read entire review on Screen Rant -
Censor
A review by Mae Abdulbaki for Screen Rant2021-06-26
Censor is chilling, an assured horror that blurs the line of reality for its protagonist as she delves into that which makes her most vulnerable.Read entire review on Screen Rant -
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
A review by Mae Abdulbaki for Screen Rant2021-06-26
Neville lingers long enough, painting a picture of a lost soul who brought so much of himself to the world while also wondering about his place in it.Read entire review on Screen Rant -
Luca
A review by Mae Abdulbaki for Screen Rant2021-06-18
Luca is a wonderful coming of age story with a nice message that balances deep emotions and a lot of adventurous fun.Read entire review on Screen Rant -
Wish Dragon
A review by Mae Abdulbaki for Screen Rant2021-06-15
While the film does take its time stepping out on its own and out of the shadows of Aladdin and its "tale as old as time" story (Long's own words), Wish Dragon is a heartwarming, charming film with a great message and lovely characters.Read entire review on Screen Rant -
Shoplifters of the World
A review by Mae Abdulbaki for Screen Rant2021-06-08
The lack of a strong narrative and characters, paired with pacing issues, turn the film from an intriguing premise to a boring, hollow, and overall tedious watch.Read entire review on Screen Rant
