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      Keith & the Movies

      Keith & the Movies is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Keith Garlington.

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      Rating Title | Year Author Quote
      4/5
      		Boston Strangler (2023) Keith Garlington While Ruskin decides against showing the horrific acts of violence in brutal detail, the movie still possesses a dark and gritty Fincher-like feel thanks to Ben Kutchins’ moody cinematography and Paul Leonard-Morgan’s simple yet ominous score.
      Posted Mar 17, 2023
      4/5
      		65 (2023) Keith Garlington I like its simplicity and straightforwardness. I like its indifference to being something revolutionary or groundbreaking. And I like its taut 93-minute frame, which turns out to be all a movie like this needs.
      Posted Mar 17, 2023
      3.5/5
      		Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) Keith Garlington With the exception of a few underwritten characters, some occasional convolution, and a little late movie cringe, “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” was an unexpected treat and a surprising step up from the first film.
      Posted Mar 17, 2023
      4/5
      		Death Wish (1974) Keith Garlington It’s both fascinating and uncomfortable, as a story like this should be. Not everything clicks, especially in the final act. But it’s still a well-made thriller that’s worth more than a mere surface level reading.
      Posted Mar 15, 2023
      2.5/5
      		Scream VI (2023) Keith Garlington It brings a new energy to the franchise. But as a big fan of Wes Craven’s original, it’s kinda sad to see the series go the more poppy route while merely giving lip service to the things that made the early films great.
      Posted Mar 10, 2023
      3.5/5
      		Play Misty for Me (1971) Keith Garlington While it’s hardly (Eastwood's) best directed film, you get good tastes of the filmmaker he would become all throughout “Misty”.
      Posted Mar 09, 2023
      4.5/5
      		L.A. Confidential (1997) Keith Garlington The flawless ensemble..., the masterfully written story, the vibrant yet gritty vision of 1950s LA - most everything clicks in this fittingly cynical and undeniably seductive period crime thriller that still maintains its style and sizzle.
      Posted Mar 08, 2023
      4/5
      		Creed III (2023) Keith Garlington The Creed movies (much like the Rocky films before it) tell stories rooted in the indomitable human spirit. Sure, they always end in a boxing ring with millions of people watching. But the undercurrent of humanity give the fights more weight.
      Posted Mar 06, 2023
      3/5
      		Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre (2023) Keith Garlington A Guy Ritchie movie through and through. It’s a film that features what fans like about his movies as well as what frustrates his detractors. How much mileage you get out it will probably depend on which side you fall on.
      Posted Mar 03, 2023
      4/5
      		Escape From New York (1981) Keith Garlington From Kurt Russell immortalizing the lead character to the comic books, action figures, and board games that followed, “Escape from New York” still excites its fans and has earned its status as a time-tested cult classic.
      Posted Mar 01, 2023
      4.5/5
      		The Quiet Girl (2022) Keith Garlington Writer-director Bairéad shows remarkable restraint, allowing his story the room to unfold organically while trusting his instincts and his audience. The results are sublime.
      Posted Feb 28, 2023
      4.5/5
      		War (2019) Keith Garlington ...a movie that’s exhilarating from start to finish and one with enough pizzazz to keep its audience glued to every eye-popping frame.
      Posted Feb 27, 2023
      1.5/5
      		Cocaine Bear (2023) Keith Garlington Everything hinges on the one big joke, and that would be fine except Banks doesn’t do nearly enough with it. That leaves us in the company of a dull and witless collection of human characters, none of whom register as interesting or...funny.
      Posted Feb 24, 2023
      2/5
      		Devil's Peak (2023) Keith Garlington Director Ben Young and screenwriter Robert Knott have some interesting pieces to work with. Unfortunately the material is plagued with overly simple story beats, thinly sketched characters, and an inescapable air of familiarity.
      Posted Feb 23, 2023
      5/5
      		Chinatown (1974) Keith Garlington For lovers of classic noir, watching “Chinatown” is like putting on a soft warm sweater. It fits snugly within the bygone genre and feels right at home next to the many films that undoubtedly inspired it.
      Posted Feb 22, 2023
      3.5/5
      		Mister Scarface (1977) Keith Garlington For anyone who loves genre history, genre filmmaking, and genre storytelling, there’s much to enjoy in this breezy Italian poliziottesco noir.
      Posted Feb 21, 2023
      1.5/5
      		Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023) Keith Garlington It’s one thing to spoof dumb and chintzy slasher movies. It’s another thing to become one. And it’s one thing to revisit your one big gag. It’s another thing to milk it dry before your movie is half over.
      Posted Feb 17, 2023
      2.5/5
      		Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (2023) Keith Garlington This is another entry that fails to muster excitement or move things forward in a meaningful way. It just exists – a gear in a moneymaking machine that is starting to lose its steam.
      Posted Feb 17, 2023
      4/5
      		Hidden Blade (2023) Keith Garlington It’s absorbing cinema. And even with its not-so-hidden nationalistic bend, its a beguiling spy thriller with a stylishly sumptuous genre veneer.
      Posted Feb 15, 2023
      3/5
      		Amigos (2023) Keith Garlington It’s a slow-starting two-sided movie that takes some time to gain its footing. But once it does, Reddy and his hard-working star Nandamuri Kalyan Ram put together a tensely entertaining second half that ultimately ends up saving the day.
      Posted Feb 15, 2023
      4/5
      		Marlowe (2022) Keith Garlington “Marlowe” isn’t meant to be some revisionist exercise in the mold of Altman’s “The Long Goodbye”. It’s more of an celebratory ode; a proudly unashamed pastiche rooted more in an obvious love for classic noir than some impulse to update it.
      Posted Feb 15, 2023
      3/5
      		Alice, Darling (2022) Keith Garlington “Alice, Darling” sets out to shine an honest and earnest light on the issue of psychological and emotional abuse....Mary Nighy takes this undeniable potent subject matter and examines it from a distance, yet with remarkable clarity.
      Posted Feb 09, 2023
      2.5/5
      		The Locksmith (2023) Keith Garlington (Phillippe) has found a home in these B-movie thrillers. But to his credit there’s never a sense he’s slumming it or just cashing a check. He’s a sturdy lead who finds ways to make each of his characters interesting. It’s the same with “The Locksmith”.
      Posted Feb 08, 2023
      3.5/5
      		The Wonder (2022) Keith Garlington Lelio shows an exceptional management of tone and the way he captures and uses his period setting enhances the story in a number of ways. He also knows what he has in Florence Pugh whose standout performance is both thoughtful and haunting.
      Posted Feb 07, 2023
      4/5
      		Project Wolf Hunting (2022) Keith Garlington “Project Wolf Hunting” sticks close to its rabid, uber-gory, and undeniably fun vision. It’s a veritable ballet of blood-drenched brutality, choreographed with an unbridled ferocity.
      Posted Feb 06, 2023
      3.5/5
      		Run Rabbit Run (2023) Keith Garlington “Run Rabbit Run” has a patience that sets it apart from the standard-issue horror fare we’ve grown accustomed to. It leans into the psychological aspect of its story as it examines a range of familiar themes, some better defined than others.
      Posted Feb 04, 2023
      3.5/5
      		Fair Play (2023) Keith Garlington Domont’s shrewdly written script keeps us glued to the screen and her keen direction shows an incredible ability to steadily ratchet up the tension. It’s only in the final act that the film stumbles and gets carried away in bringing everything to a close.
      Posted Feb 04, 2023
      2.5/5
      		Shortcomings (2023) Keith Garlington In many ways the film bucks many of the trends that have become synonymous with the rom-com genre. But in several other ways it falls right in line with what we’ve come to expect.
      Posted Feb 04, 2023
      4.5/5
      		A Little Prayer (2023) Keith Garlington This delightful and warm-hearted ensemble film is a beautifully sketched family portrait that doesn’t gloss over the imperfections that make us human...the results are honest and deeply affecting.
      Posted Feb 01, 2023
      3.5/5
      		Blood (2022) Keith Garlington Its pieces may not always fit snugly together, but the human drama and eerie chills proves to be an enjoyable mix.
      Posted Jan 31, 2023
      4/5
      		Pathaan (2023) Keith Garlington Bursting at the seams with high-caliber action and loads of panache, “Pathaan” is an off-the-charts, full-throttle Bollywood blockbuster in every sense.
      Posted Jan 30, 2023
      4/5
      		Four Samosas (2022) Keith Garlington Part heist movie and part romantic comedy, “Four Samosas” is a low-budget screwball romp in the spirit of early Wes Anderson but with a sneakily infectious personality all its own.
      Posted Jan 26, 2023
      3/5
      		Maybe I Do (2023) Keith Garlington How much mileage you get out of it may hinge on how willing you are to accept the silliness. Yet there are things to like, from its fun and form-fitting cast to its cynical then surprisingly affirming view of relationships, old and (relatively) new.
      Posted Jan 25, 2023
      3.5/5
      		American Murderer (2022) Keith Garlington For fans of true crime, writer-director Matthew Gentile’s feature film debut “American Murderer” makes for a sturdy genre entry.
      Posted Jan 24, 2023
      2.5/5
      		Waltair Veerayya (2023) Keith Garlington There’s enough stylishly choreographed action to keep things lively, and the dance numbers (on their own) are enjoyable. If only it all gelled. If only the grim and violent didn’t clash with the silly and whimsical.
      Posted Jan 23, 2023
      3.5/5
      		Missing (2023) Keith Garlington The film's biggest strength is found in its keen ability to keep its audience hooked on every virtual detail. Combined with the strong performances and creative premise, it makes for a kinetic ride that's every bit as absorbing as it is silly.
      Posted Jan 20, 2023
      3/5
      		When You Finish Saving the World (2022) Keith Garlington You can tell that Eisenberg has a good sense for creating characters and telling their stories. With splashes of satire mixed with deep human drama, his behind-the-camera debut is both intimate and ambitious.
      Posted Jan 18, 2023
      4/5
      		The Offering (2022) Keith Garlington This surprisingly rich and devilishly spooky tale digs into themes of family, reconciliation, repentance, and sacrifice. At the same time, it fully embraces many elements of the horror genre, leading to its eerie atmosphere and ominous sense of dread.
      Posted Jan 17, 2023
      4/5
      		Tegimpu (2023) Keith Garlington Vinoth goes for broke, delivering a densely plotted, old-school heist movie that’s bursting with a fresh style and energy. He feeds a full course to those hungry for big action, and rewards those who patiently wait for his story to unfold.
      Posted Jan 16, 2023
      2.5/5
      		M3GAN (2022) Keith Garlington “M3GAN” is surprisingly tame...With a premise this bonkers, I really wanted them to go for it. Instead they chose to play it safe.
      Posted Jan 06, 2023
      2.5/5
      		The Old Way (2023) Keith Garlington I had a good time with “The Old Way”, but it’ll have a hard time standing out. And Cage’s growing cult status can only carry it so far.
      Posted Jan 04, 2023
      3.5/5
      		A Man Called Otto (2022) Keith Garlington It’s a fairly effective crowdpleaser that admittedly might have caused this old leathery film critic to mist up a time or two.
      Posted Jan 03, 2023
      4/5
      		Troll (2022) Keith Garlington That often dismissed and maligned word “fun” defines “Troll” in a nutshell. It’s an eye-popping genre flick that delivers exactly what you expect from it. Nothing more; nothing less.
      Posted Dec 29, 2022
      2/5
      		Last Seen Alive (2022) Keith Garlington We’re left waiting for a movie that grabs our attention in its first fifteen minutes to take us someplace…anyplace. It never does.
      Posted Dec 27, 2022
      2/5
      		Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013) Keith Garlington Is it the worst movie you’ll see? Hardly. Does it have a few moments that work? Well, yes. But are there a number of better ways you could spend your time? Most definitely.
      Posted Dec 26, 2022
      2/5
      		The Whale (2022) Keith Garlington There’s a dull but nagging falseness to the film that no amount of melodrama can fully numb. And while Aronofsky demands our empathy (more so than earning it), his film can be as mean-spirited as it is heartbreaking.
      Posted Dec 21, 2022
      4.5/5
      		Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths (2022) Keith Garlington There’s more going on here than some vainglorious self-promotion. Iñárritu takes a scalpel to his image and his success; his hubris and his insecurities, dissecting them the best way he knows how – cinematically.
      Posted Dec 20, 2022
      4/5
      		Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) Keith Garlington The story may stumble in a few spots, but it’s still an exciting step up from the first movie. And as an experience, visiting Pandora has never felt so exciting and full of life.
      Posted Dec 19, 2022
      1.5/5
      		Babylon (2022) Keith Garlington It’s a movie smitten with its own sense of grandeur and apparently pledged to the belief that the best way to depict unbridled decadence is to drown its audience in unbridled decadence.
      Posted Dec 16, 2022
      4.5/5
      		The Eternal Daughter (2022) Keith Garlington Written and directed by Joanna Hogg, this poignant and haunting mother/daughter elegy begs to be contemplated as it tinkers with genre and subverts our expectations, all as Hogg pulls from some deeply personal places for inspiration.
      Posted Dec 15, 2022
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