BOFCA REVIEW ROUNDUP: 8/29/2025

A LITTLE PRAYER

“Strathairn is one of those people who we tend to take for granted, even though he’s a plus in nearly everything he’s in. In A Little Prayer he lets his eyes and his face convey much of his world-weariness, not broken but not whole either.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

CAUGHT STEALING

“Darren Aronofsky is not an action director and this shows me he should stay in his lane.” – Byron McNeal, On The Reel On Tumblr

 

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NOBODY 2

“If you are familiar with action comedies, then some of these cliches will be easily recognizable.” – Byron McNeal, On The Reel On Tumblr

 

 

EAST OF WALL

“Although East of the Wall never reaches its potential dramatically, it does showcase a powerful performance that resonates long after the sun has set in the Badlands. And it’s not from one of the professional actors but from the head of the family, Tabatha.“ – John Black, Cinekong

IN TRANSIT

“Can art equate with love? Can the tranquil nature of a serene and predictable domestic life feed the growth of one’s soul and the creative impulses that are part of living fully?” – Kilian Melloy, CineSaurus Rex

 

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THE NAKED GUN

“It’s not art, but The Naked Gun should make you laugh… a lot. And stick around through all the closing credits.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

“Neeson totally leans into parodying his career catalog of action/suspense films and it fits this setting so well.” – Byron McNeal, On The Reel On Tumblr

THE BAD GUYS 2

“The Bad Guys 2 is an animated romp intended for the whole family, but if you don’t have any kids to take, don’t miss out on the fun and go see it by yourself.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

 

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FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS

“Far from perfect, but with this level of talent and style on display I am oh so impressed.” – Byron McNeal, On The Reel On Tumblr

“Despite that, this movie may be the least MCU-like movie to come out of the MCU in years — probably since Eternals.” – Rodney Brown, Nerd Caliber

SHOSHANA

“Shoshana, set in Tel Aviv in the 1930s and 1940s is not likely to change anyone’s mind, but it’s a powerful drama that shows that the fighting – and killing – has been going on for a long time.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

 

OH, HI!

“Having written a book about romantic comedies (I’ll Have What She’s Having), I’ve both defended the genre and criticized many romcoms in recent years that simply don’t work. Oh, Hi! does not work.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

 

HAPPY GILMORE 2

“(Sandler’s)  no longer the angry young man you see in the many flashbacks included in the film; he’s older, wiser, and much more in control of his comedy.” – John Black, Cinekong

“This whole film wreaks of Netflix corporate, and for whatever reason.” – Byron McNeal, On The Reel On Tumblr