The Upside
Kiko Martinez
“Hart and Cranston produce a few sincere moments…but it’s nowhere near memorable.”
“Hart and Cranston produce a few sincere moments…but it’s nowhere near memorable.”
“Veers off into a jumbled story with flashbacks and a litany of twists.”
“Its slow-burning narrative pairs well with the deep-seated emotion Barry Jenkins is hoping to tap into.”
“Plays it as safe as possible. Much too conventional to make a worthwhile impression.”
It’s been a long year and a lot of movies. Here’s a look at what CineSnob.net critics Jerrod Kingery, Kiko Martinez and Cody Villafana put
“This movie is sending the message about what we should acknowledge and what we should be grateful for.”
“What ‘Roma’ lacks in standard narrative substance, it makes up for in Cuarón’s skill as a visual storyteller.”
“An acerbic and abrasively funny period piece featuring three of the best female performances of the year.”
“Overlook the sluggish narrative, and it has a lot to say about the rise of women in a male-dominated world.”
“Director Brady Corbet means to say something contentious about the culture of celebrity.”
“Confronts van Gogh’s mental instability with inventive style and philosophical reflection.”
“The decision to stray away from a kid-friendly movie poses problems.”