Category: Mini Review
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Mini Review: Project Hail Mary
#ProjectHailMary is a triumph of a blockbuster in many regards. As a book adaptation its top-notch, pulling off a massive narrative that shouldn’t work on screen. As a film the visual design & sound are absolutely stunning. If there’s a 2026 film to see in theatres it’s this one.
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Mini Review: Hoppers
Pixar’s #Hoppers, despite its admittedly kooky premise, is refreshingly simple in its story & I’m all for it. The animals are cute & cuddly, & the messaging rightfully wholesome. And while it may not be as emotionally deep, it still feels like a return to form for the company.
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Mini Review: The Bride!
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s #TheBride is creatively exciting & bold, anchored by a truly captivating & committed performance by the stellar Jessie Buckley. While its themes and story get really muddled in the chaos, comparing it to Joker 2, this one is actually a fun ride. Worth a watch.
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Mini Review: In The Blink of an Eye
From @hulu, In the Blink of an Eye is conceptually really cool, and the film is well constructed and realized. But I can’t help think that if we were able to spend a bit more time with each timeline, the film might have landed a bigger emotional impact. Seen at #Sundance.
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Mini Review: Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie
I have to admit I was thoroughly impressed with Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie, a film that is so epically & unapologetically Torontonian. Its hilarious, silly, and at times truly bonkers. But somehow still tugs at those heart strings. Bravo Matt Johnson & Jay McCarrol!
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Mini Review: Sirāt
There’s half of #Sirāt that is a sort of lovely depiction of a nomadic EDM drug-fueled life, & another intense half that unlocks fears I never knew I had. What results is captivating, even though the ultimate message feels a bit muddled. Incredible sound design nonetheless.
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Mini Review: Wuthering Heights
Is the #WutheringHeightsMovie the least romantic Valentine’s Day movie ever? Because it’s truly hard to root for either Margot Robbie or Jacob Elordi in this one. But at least the production value is solid. It’s Emerald Fennell’s gothic lust-filled world & we just live in it.
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Mini Review: Crime 101
Starting with the good – the cast of #Crime101 is absolutely stacked and all are in top notch form (albeit they are all playing to their strengths). But acting aside, there’s not much new or of interest in this one to really move the needle for me. Not bad, but not great.
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Mini Review: Send Help
Dylan O’Brien double feature complete! #SendHelp is Sam Raimi’s latest horror comedy featuring Rachel McAdams in her most beautifully unhinged role yet. The film has all the directors trademarks, and the cheeky goriness is not for everyone. But with that cast you can’t go wrong.
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Mini Review: Twinless
Feeling the Sundance withdrawal with #Twinless, & mad that a lack of 🇨🇦 release meant having to wait til 2026 to watch this one. Dylan O’Brien is impressive as always, but it’s Sweeney’s script & direction that succeeds in nailing an incredibly emotional gut-punch. A great film!
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