2019

Posted on August 30, 2019 by bofca

GIVE ME LIBERTY

“This is a film with many uncomfortable passages, and it has a way of telling us its truths with too little varnish. But its comforts have a rough-hewn charm, from a paper cone used to play a vinyl record to a suite of understated, naturalistic performances that keep us engaged even when the film stumbles.” – Kilian Melloy, EDGE Media Network

A SPIDER IN THE WEB

“There are good spy movies out there — there are even good, or at least entertaining, movies about the Mossad, and about the intersection between big business and authoritarian regimes. A SPIDER IN THE WEB gets too wrapped up in its own sticky elaborations to qualify.” – Kilian Melloy, EDGE Media Network

BOFCA REVIEW ROUND-UP: 08/23/2019

Posted on August 23, 2019 by bofca

ANGEL HAS FALLEN

“…the point of the series is that it provides visceral and violent action, delivering plenty of jolts mixed in with a dash of humor.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

“ANGEL HAS FALLEN is what I’m sure most people probably expect it to be.” – Jaskee Hickman, Cinematic Essential

READY OR NOT

“In some ways, this is covering the same ground – albeit in a horror context – as last year’s CRAZY RICH ASIANS” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

“READY OR NOT is a beautiful film to look at, even after the blood starts to spray across the family heirlooms.” – John Black, Gruesome Magazine

“READY OR NOT is great fun within a package of biting wit and criticism; it’s a film that ultimately communicates the lengths that the rich will go to maintain their fortune and reputation, even if it comes at the expense of others.” – Greg Vellante, EDGE Media Network

“There’s not a whole lot wrong with READY OR NOT, but it could have been more than what it is.” – Jaskee Hickman, Cinematic Essential

BOFCA REVIEW ROUND-UP: 08/16/2019

Posted on August 16, 2019 by bofca

GOOD BOYS

It is believed to be the first time a movie got an R rating for sex, drugs, and language ‘all involving tweens.’ This is no AFTERSCHOOL SPECIAL – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

“GOOD BOYS tries its best to make you laugh and never attempts to extend its reach too far beyond that.” – Jaskee Hickman, Cinematic Essential

“Much of GOOD BOYS follows the idea of plunging its protagonists into a world unknown, where drugs, sex, and romantic relationships start penetrating their lives as they begin their first steps toward growing up. It’s scarily accurate to the middle school experience, especially in how it navigates the concept of crushes and confusion about one’s evolving hormones.” – Greg Vellante, EDGE Media Network

WHERE’D YOU GO BERNADETTE

“Blanchett is one of the finest actresses working in film today, easily moving between comedy and drama, and who threads the needle here in handling both.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

BOFCA REVIEW ROUND-UP: 08/09/2019

Posted on August 9, 2019 by bofca

SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK

“It doesn’t work, whether you are a devotee of the Schwartz books or just a genre fan looking for a bit of film fun.” – John Black, Gruesome Magazine

“SCARY STORIESdidn’t turn out to be one of those rare PG-13 horror movies that’s actually good.” – Jaskee Hickman, Cinematic Essential

“Although the book series remains popular, the road is littered with would-be movie franchises that never got beyond the first episode.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

“This PG-13 scare-fest may be geared toward teens (a more mature GOOSEBUMPS, if you will), but there are still some images in the film that will be hard to shake for some time. Let’s just say, it’ll be a while before I want someone to hug me again.” – Greg Vellante, EDGE Media Network

THE KITCHEN

“As a crime film it’s a mild diversion, but nothing special. As a metaphor for women struggling to find a place in the world, it takes some surprising turns.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

“Rigorously entertaining yet stupendously dumb, this is a film that delivers in completely unintentional ways and is more enjoyable because of its flaws.” – Greg Vellante, EDGE Media Network

BRIAN BANKS

“…a thoughtful movie that celebrates those who persevere over injustice, but also allows us to see what’s being done in our name.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies

BOFCA REVIEW ROUND-UP: 08/02/2019

Posted on August 2, 2019 by bofca

FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW

“HOBBS & SHAW could provide entertainment for plenty of potential moviegoers.” – Jaskee Hickman, Cinematic Essential

“This ninth entry marks the FAST & FURIOUS series’ first venture into spin-off territory, taking two of the movies’ most stubborn, muscle-brained characters – Dwayne Johnson’s Luke Hobbs and Jason Statham’s Deckard Shaw – and pairing them together in a feat that is at once hilarious and action-packed.” – Greg Vellante, EDGE Media Network

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