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

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.”

Together Together – Review

“Direct, honest, and completely unafraid of its characters’ complexities.”

French Exit – Review

“A particular balance between the script’s silly and downbeat elements is needed for the film’s myriad of ideas to combine – and more often than not, it comes up short.”

Oxygen – Review

“It’s hard not to feel disappointed by the critical choices the film makes as it barrels toward the finale, exchanging lean and minimalist thrills for confounding worldbuilding.”