The Reviews

by Ken Bakely

Circling back to some movies from the first half of the year with my reviews of two comedies, Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar and Werewolves Within.

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The Reviews

Malignant – Review

“It’s a robustly made – and often superbly entertaining – movie. And at its best, it’s just glorious nonsense.”

Long Weekend – Review

“There’s an uneasy give-and-take to this movie: it has a little too much on its mind and not enough focus to sustain itself.”

Pig – Review

“Though it does not traverse as far as it could, there’s never a moment when it loses its sobering, evocative underlying vision.”

Enemies of the State – Review

“A sleek, creative approach hardly deters questions of what the movie is ultimately able to convey.”

Dream Horse – Review

“Engaging, if overly complacent.”

Capsule Reviews of BARB AND STAR GO TO VISTA DEL MAR and WEREWOLVES WITHIN

Happily – Review

“Improbably for a movie that has this much going on, there’s a parting feeling that something was left on the table.”

Riders of Justice – Review

“A fascinating and nuanced tale, surprisingly lighthearted at times and wrenchingly probing at others.”

Nobody – Review

“It’s fully committed and very well-made, making for a deliriously entertaining ride as it enthusiastically navigates its own absurdities.”

Censor – Review

“Though it might feel slighter than its best moments promise, this is still a disturbing, inventive, and engaging film.”