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Rafael Motamayor
Tomatometer-approved critic
Movies reviews only
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Blue Lock the Movie -Episode Nagi- (2024) |
Blue Lock: Episode Nagi is an inventive way of recapping the story of the first season of Blue Lock without just repeating the same old scenes. - IGN Movies
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| Posted Jul 01, 2024
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The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (2024) |
With crisp animation, some truly hilarious and bizarre gags, and a plot that hearkens back to 1950s sci-fi, this is the Looney Tunes movie fans have been waiting for. - IGN Movies
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| Posted Jul 01, 2024
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The Imaginary (2023) |
This is a poignant, visually pleasant film that animation fans can appreciate, with a healthy dose of age-appropriate terror to ensure kids won’t forget it for a long time. - TheWrap
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| Posted Jun 17, 2024
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Despicable Me 4 (2024) |
"Despicable Me 4" does have a few gags worth a chuckle, but this is a tired effort from a franchise that doesn't really need to try to appeal to the masses. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Jun 14, 2024
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Ultraman: Rising (2024) |
“Ultraman: Rising” is a contender for best animated movie of the year, one of the best superhero movies in years, and one of the all-time greatest American adaptations of a Japanese franchise - TheWrap
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| Posted Jun 14, 2024
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The Idea of You (2024) |
"The adaptation of the viral 2017 novel offers poignant commentary in a fresh take on the rom-com genre." - indieWire
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| Posted Apr 30, 2024
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Música (2024) |
“Música” heralds the arrival of a filmmaker, an actor, and a musician worth paying attention to, while also delivering a winning and visually inventive musical comedy. - indieWire
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| Posted Mar 26, 2024
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Arcadian (2024) |
"Does not reinvent the wheel, it does enough with its creature work to feel fresh and deliver high thrills." - Discussing Film
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| Posted Mar 26, 2024
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The Fall Guy (2024) |
Part rom-com, part action extravaganza, The Fall Guy is the kind of genuine big-budget crowd-pleaser many people have been longing to see more of. - Discussing Film
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| Posted Mar 26, 2024
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Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) |
The big question this movie poses is whether a new trilogy with Po is a journey worth taking, and the answer is simply, yes. - But Why Tho? A Geek Community
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| Posted Mar 07, 2024
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Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One (2024) |
A worthy adaptation focusing on heart and character. - Inverse
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| Posted Jan 10, 2024
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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023) |
A Bonkers Adventure Film All About Family. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Dec 21, 2023
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Butcher's Crossing (2022) |
Butcher’s Crossing is not the freshest of Westerns, but it does offer some bleak and gnarly imagery, gorgeous vistas, and Nicolas Cage in a subtle but poignant performance. - IGN Movies
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| Posted Oct 20, 2023
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Maestro (2023) |
"Maestro" may present exhilarating moments of musical performances, but unlike the story's subject, it is a rather forgettable experience.
- Slashfilm
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| Posted Oct 09, 2023
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Infested (2023) |
The new French creature feature "Infested" (aka "Vermin") is best described as pure nightmare fuel on film.
- Slashfilm
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| Posted Sep 29, 2023
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The Creator (2023) |
In some ways, this is Gareth Edwards doing his version of "Star Wars: A New Hope." - Slashfilm
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| Posted Sep 26, 2023
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There's Something in the Barn (2023) |
"There's Something in the Barn" doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it offers a fun Christmas horror movie with cultural authenticity, and a great companion to "Krampus" and "Rare Exports." - Slashfilm
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| Posted Sep 25, 2023
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The Coffee Table (2022) |
It is an unforgettable movie that is definitely not for everyone and will make many people super angry, but it is not a movie you will forget anytime soon. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Sep 25, 2023
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When Evil Lurks (2023) |
Horror filmmaker Demián Rugna (Terrified) returns with a tale of rapidly spreading demonic possession in When Evil Lurks. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Sep 25, 2023
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Sleep (2023) |
In Jason Yu's thriller Sleep, there are worse things in a marriage than being woken up by your partner snoring.
- Slashfilm
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| Posted Sep 25, 2023
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Hit Man (2023) |
One of the most entertaining movies of the year, exploring the question of whether someone can actually change while giving us a superstar-making performance by Glen Powell. - IGN Movies
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| Posted Sep 15, 2023
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Woman of the Hour (2023) |
A thrilling directorial debut. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Sep 13, 2023
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Poolman (2023) |
Unfortunately, the film, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, bellyflops almost as soon as it starts. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Sep 12, 2023
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Pain Hustlers (2023) |
At its best, the film is just a nice time spent watching Emily Blunt and Chris Evans being great on screen. At worst, this is a prescription for an uninspiring and even dull experience. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Sep 12, 2023
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The Boy and the Heron (2023) |
It's Studio Ghibli's most visually complex film to date, while also contemplating the legacy of a legendary filmmaker and the world he is leaving behind. It serves as an ultimate statement from Miyazaki, and the perfect coda to his career. - IGN Movies
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| Posted Sep 09, 2023
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The First Slam Dunk (2022) |
The First Slam Dunk is what sports anime are for. The film delivers an exhilarating basketball game full of the thrills and drama of an NBA final, with mind-blowing visuals and camera angles live-action couldn't replicate. - IGN Movies
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| Posted Jul 28, 2023
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) |
A bold new take. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Jul 27, 2023
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The Blackening (2022) |
The film jokes about Black suffering, but this is far from trauma porn. It’s a truly Black horror comedy. - indieWire
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| Posted Jun 16, 2023
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Nimona (2023) |
Worth the wait. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Jun 14, 2023
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Evil Dead Rise (2023) |
A perfect onboarding movie for newer audiences who’ve never seen an Evil Dead movie, but for longtime fans, it breathes new air into a classic horror-comedy franchise, mixing Raimi’s old-school approach with the new school of gruesome horror. - Polygon
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| Posted Mar 27, 2023
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Joy Ride (2023) |
Joy Ride is the big, broad, studio comedy to beat this year. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Mar 19, 2023
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Citizen Sleuth (2023) |
Citizen Sleuth is a darkly funny, engaging, and thrilling documentary about a true crime podcast. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Mar 17, 2023
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Tetris (2023) |
A retelling of the rather incredible story behind the game. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Mar 16, 2023
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) |
Not only is it a fun fantasy movie, it’s a great adaptation of a gaming session. And it’s an invitation into a new and more visual version of a world dedicated players already love — and that the filmmakers seem to love, too. - Polygon
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| Posted Mar 14, 2023
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A Disturbance in The Force (2023) |
This is the story of a time when having the biggest movie of all time didn't guarantee lasting cultural impact. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Mar 12, 2023
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Suzume (2022) |
This is the movie Makoto Shinkai has been preparing to make for the past eight years. - Inverse
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| Posted Mar 02, 2023
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Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023) |
Magic Mike's Last Dance is a somewhat baffling and disappointing end to an unlikely trilogy. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Feb 09, 2023
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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) |
This is a spaghetti western-inspired tale of an aging cowboy on one last adventure with some rather mature themes, aided by stunning animation that mixes 3D with 2D effects, and a painterly style that gives the film a unique look. - IGN Movies
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| Posted Dec 02, 2022
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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022) |
A decades-long passion project results in a classic tale given new life with exquisite craftsmanship and a poignant story of rebellion. - indieWire
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| Posted Oct 26, 2022
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The Menu (2022) |
The Menu serves a delicious meal of murder, laughs, and commentary on class warfare and consumerism, with a stellar cast led by a commanding Ralph Fiennes. - IGN Movies
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| Posted Sep 19, 2022
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) |
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery improves upon virtually every aspect of its predecessor and delivers a big, bold, funny, angry, timely, and timeless whodunit. - IGN Movies
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| Posted Sep 16, 2022
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The Sea Beast (2022) |
The Sea Beast is a roller-coaster ride of nautical entertainment.
- Slashfilm
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| Posted Jun 16, 2022
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Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) |
"Minions: The Rise of Gru" is just what you'd expect from a "Minions" movie. - Slashfilm
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| Posted Jun 14, 2022
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Broker (2022) |
Broker is a moving drama about found families. - Slashfilm
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| Posted May 31, 2022
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Rebel (2022) |
An emotional gut punch. - Slashfilm
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| Posted May 31, 2022
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The Silent Twins (2022) |
A Moving, Creative Story About Individuality And Belonging. - Slashfilm
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| Posted May 26, 2022
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Elvis (2022) |
Elvis is the Baz Luhrmanniest film Baz Luhrmann has made yet. - Slashfilm
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| Posted May 26, 2022
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Moonage Daydream (2022) |
An eclectic, frenetic, fascinating portrait of Davie Bowie. - Slashfilm
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| Posted May 25, 2022
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Decision to Leave (2022) |
A fascinating and exquisitely directed film about desire, regret, and love. - Slashfilm
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| Posted May 24, 2022
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War Pony (2022) |
War Pony boasts authenticity and empathy, with a stellar cast of mostly first-time actors - Slashfilm
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| Posted May 23, 2022
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