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Rachel Wagner
Tomatometer-approved critic
Movies reviews only
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Twisters (2024) |
Even a stupid blockbuster needs some kind of grounding in reality. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted Jul 17, 2024
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Sorry/Not Sorry (2023) |
Sorry/Not Sorry is an eye opening condemnation of the #metoo movement and an insightful look at all we as a culture are willing to excuse if it sold the right way. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted Jul 16, 2024
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Descendants: The Rise of Red (2024) |
I appreciate that both girls came to understand their mothers better and feel more humanity towards them. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted Jul 16, 2024
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Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot (2024) |
One of the best movies of the year - Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)
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| Posted Jul 12, 2024
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Touch (2024) |
A beautiful and endearing love story that spans generations - Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)
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| Posted Jul 12, 2024
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Kill (2023) |
Quite possibly the most violent movie I've ever seen in my life. It's intense! - Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)
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| Posted Jul 12, 2024
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Fly Me to the Moon (2024) |
A charming piece of historical fiction - Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)
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| Posted Jul 12, 2024
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What You Wish For (2023) |
The supporting cast is also excellent and the screenplay delights with every gory and shocking turn - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted Jul 08, 2024
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MaXXXine (2024) |
a compelling character piece with a performance and look that can’t be beat - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted Jul 08, 2024
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Despicable Me 4 (2024) |
the screenplay needs far more of these engaging moments and less of tedious subplots that aren't funny or engaging. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted Jul 03, 2024
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Kinds of Kindness (2024) |
the whole experience is unbearable and I couldn’t wait for it to be over. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted Jul 03, 2024
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Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 (2024) |
t’s too bad because the film starts out strong with a raid on the settlement that is visceral and captivating but it keeps switching stories before the audience can become attached to a narrative or set of characters. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted Jul 03, 2024
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The Bikeriders (2023) |
Various rivalries are revealed and bloody fights happen but there’s no narrative thrust to the events so it all feels taxing and repetitive after a while. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted Jul 03, 2024
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The Imaginary (2023) |
While it does have some pleasing animation the story and characters feel completely derivative and lacking in originality. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted Jul 03, 2024
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A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) |
Not only is it a rinse and repeat of the previous 2 films except in New York City but it literally provides none of the backstory the title promises. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted Jun 28, 2024
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The Beach Boys (2024) |
If you are fan of The Beach Boys give this documentary some of your time you’ll enjoy it. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted Jun 22, 2024
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Brats (2024) |
As it is it’s fine. It just could have been more interesting if the interviewer asked more interesting questions. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted Jun 22, 2024
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Firebrand (2023) |
if you like historical character pieces you’ll enjoy this one. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted Jun 22, 2024
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Ultraman: Rising (2024) |
Where Ultraman: Rising shines most is in its action scenes. The animation is truly hypnotic and mesmerizing. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted Jun 22, 2024
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Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) |
If you don’t know a character is a villain within the first 5 minutes of meeting him than you need to watch more movies. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted Jun 21, 2024
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Tuesday (2023) |
The whole thing just felt incredibly pretentious, heavy-handed, repetitive, and annoying. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted Jun 14, 2024
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Inside Out 2 (2024) |
Inside Out 2 has a big heart and enough moving moments to win over this critic. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted Jun 12, 2024
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Barbie and Stacey to the Rescue (2024) |
It’s a serviceable entertainment for little kids but these latest instalments have lost some of the moxie and ambitious storytelling of the early part of the series. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted Jun 02, 2024
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Butterfly in the Sky (2022) |
It is another sweet documentary that fans of the show like myself will really enjoy. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted Jun 02, 2024
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Young Woman and the Sea (2024) |
Her story is a thrilling show of determination and grit and I was thrilled when I saw that Disney was making a movie about her story. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted Jun 02, 2024
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Players (2024) |
Entertaining little rom-com - Hallmarkies Podcast
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| Posted Jun 01, 2024
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Teen Beach 2 (2015) |
Another enjoyable entry in the franchise - Hallmarkies Podcast
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| Posted Jun 01, 2024
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Teen Beach Movie (2013) |
Fun take on the 1960s beach movies with a modern flair. Great cast, fun songs. Underrated - Hallmarkies Podcast
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| Posted Jun 01, 2024
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Seven Days in May (1964) |
Underrated political thriller. Great script. Great performances - Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)
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| Posted Jun 01, 2024
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Ghost in the Shell (1995) |
A sci-fi classic with stunning animation - Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)
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| Posted Jun 01, 2024
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It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002) |
It's an entertaining Muppets Christmas special... a lot of fun - Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)
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| Posted Jun 01, 2024
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Jim Henson Idea Man (2024) |
A must watch for any Muppet fan but even if you just like learning about great people who made the most out of their life it's a great watch - Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)
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| Posted Jun 01, 2024
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Evil Does Not Exist (2023) |
Hamaguchi gives a bizarre ending that makes no sense... It certainly didn’t work for me and I left feeling like I’d wasted my time. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted May 24, 2024
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I Saw the TV Glow (2024) |
The kind of movie I immediately wanted to see again and talk about it with friends to see their takes. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted May 24, 2024
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Guy Friends (2024) |
As someone who has almost exclusively had girl not guy friends I liked the premise of the movie and what it had to say about friendship. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted May 24, 2024
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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) |
The biggest problem with Furiosa is how bloated and repetitive it becomes. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted May 23, 2024
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Sight (2023) |
Sometimes it's nice to go to the movies and learn about a good person. I left inspired and you will too. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted May 23, 2024
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Hundreds of Beavers (2022) |
It's bizarre but if you are in the mood for something different I'd say give it a try. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted May 23, 2024
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The Garfield Movie (2024) |
I liked the animation especially the action. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted May 23, 2024
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The Idea of You (2024) |
The chemistry is there despite the age difference and there's lots of pretty people in pretty places falling in love - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted May 15, 2024
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Mother of the Bride (2024) |
This could be a nice setup for a rom-com full of family shenanigans but everything feels so played out and bland that it left me underwhelmed. The jokes aren’t funny and the chemistry isn’t there so it just doesn’t work. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted May 15, 2024
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Back to Black (2024) |
I’m sure this relationship was very important to her but shouldn’t we learn something here about her music? - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted May 15, 2024
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IF (2024) |
I sincerely admire the swing of trying to tell an original family story and can tell it is made with love but the script needs serious work - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted May 15, 2024
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Man Up (2015) |
Underrated rom-com. Charming - Hallmarkies Podcast
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| Posted May 09, 2024
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Barbie: Mermaid Power (2021) |
Missing the magic - Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)
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| Posted May 09, 2024
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) |
I couldn't wait for it to be over - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted May 09, 2024
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Hard Miles (2023) |
By the end we want these boys to succeed and make something of their lives - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted Apr 28, 2024
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Challengers (2024) |
The 3 actors... have terrific chemistry and the competitive side of it is compelling- how each member of their friendship group tries to one up each other and it's hard to determine who is in control over the course of the movie. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted Apr 28, 2024
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My Divorce Party (2024) |
Not every joke lands but enough do that it works as a comedy. Most importantly the friends group felt real and authentic - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted Apr 27, 2024
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Música (2024) |
I absolutely loved this creative, whimsical, romantic look into a creative’s mind and heart. - rachelsreviews.net
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| Posted Apr 23, 2024
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